National Art & Design Saturday Club
Course overview
Re-thinking Art: 15 Weeks of Creativity!
The National Art & Design Saturday Club offers young people in Years 9, 10 and 11 a unique opportunity to engage with contemporary art and design through hands-on creative experiences.
At Activate Learning, the National Art & Design Saturday Club provides a supportive and inspiring environment where young people can develop their creativity, build confidence, and discover new ways of thinking. Through practical workshops and creative projects, students gain valuable skills, broaden their artistic horizons, and explore the exciting possibilities of the creative industries.
Throughout the 15-week programme, participants experiment with a variety of materials, processes, and techniques across a broad range of disciplines. They are encouraged to challenge conventional approaches, embrace new ideas, and develop their problem-solving abilities through a dynamic and engaging programme led by expert tutor Or Williams.
As part of the national Saturday Club network, members also have the opportunity to take part in exclusive Masterclasses with leading artists, designers, and industry professionals. They can also showcase their work at the prestigious Summer Show, where Saturday Clubs from across the UK come together to celebrate young creativity in a public exhibition—all completely free of charge.
The National Art & Design Saturday Club is free to attend, with places available to students who are enthusiastic about developing their creative skills and can commit to attending Saturday morning sessions from November to Marc
15 Weeks of Creativity!
Session times: 10am-1pm
Every term brings a varied and dynamic mix of creative disciplines. Past projects have included sculpture, printing, embroidery, drawing, painting and digital illustration – with new techniques and materials to explore each week.
You’ll develop your creative thinking and problem-solving skills through hands-on projects, and challenge yourself to try things you’ve never attempted before.
Over 16 weeks, you’ll receive 60-70 hours of expert tuition in Reading College’s specialist art and design facilities. This is a practical, studio-based programme – no exams, no essays, just making and exploring.
There is no formal assessment.
- Open to students in Years 9, 10 or 11 (aged 13 – 16)
- This programme is completely free – all materials, equipment and educational visit costs are covered
- Places go to students who are committed to attending every Saturday morning from October to March
- Please bring snacks and a drink for each session
Completing the Saturday Club is a brilliant first step into creative education at Activate Learning. Once you’ve finished your GCSEs, there’s a wide range of art, design and media courses to explore across our colleges – from introductory Level 2 programmes through to Level 3 qualifications.
Alternatively enrol by phone quoting 3EWADEA00R
Meet the tutors
We want our learners to feel welcome, safe and at ease when attending our classes, especially if this is your first time attending an adult education class or if you're coming back to education after a break.
If you're interested in one of courses, meet our tutors first! You'll see they have similar passions and interests and, most importantly, the right qualifications to help you make the most of your time and money.
