After School Art Club (5–7 year olds)
Hastings Contemporary, Hastings · 4 November to 2 December 2026
Image: Hastings ContemporaryA five-week after school art club for children aged 5 to 7 at Hastings Contemporary in Hastings, running weekly from 4pm to 5pm from 4 November to 2 December 2026. Led by local artist Sara Melin and inspired by the exhibition Edge, sessions cover coastal weaving, drip drawing, plaster marine imprints, and drawing and sculpture. All materials are provided, and it suits families with children in this age group.
Highlights
- Weekly sessions from 4pm to 5pm over five weeks
- Led by local artist Sara Melin, inspired by the Edge exhibition
- All materials provided; coquina café open until 5pm for parents
Getting there
Hastings Contemporary, TN34 3DW
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