National Art & Design Saturday Club
Course overview
The National Art & Design Saturday Club gives
young people in years 9,10 and 11 the unique
opportunity to study creative arts and design at Activate Learning.
The aim of the National Art & Design Saturday
Club at Activate Learning is to nurture young people’s talent, and
build their confidence and self-esteem through learning and exploring all
aspects of art and design and the creative industries.
Learners will experiment with various materials, processes and techniques
from a broad range of disciplines. A chance to try something new and to
challenge your creative thinking and problem-solving through a varied and
dynamic creative programme.
Club members also participate in national events including Masterclasses with
leading industry professionals and the Summer
Show, where Saturday Clubs nationwide exhibit their work in a
public exhibition – all for free!
National Art & Design Saturday
Club is FREE, and places go to students
who want to expand their creative skills and are committed to attending on
Saturday mornings from November to March!
15 Weeks of
Creativity!
Session times: 10am-1pm
2026: 7,14,21,28 November, 5,12
December
2027: 9,16,23,30 January, 6, 27
February, 6, 13 and 20 March
Please note: by enrolling on a National Saturday Club
at Activate Learning, you will be part of the National Saturday Club, taking
place across the UK. We will be required to share the data of those enrolled
with the National Saturday Club for administrative purposes.
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 the 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 AD/M/PX009
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.
