Category: Weekend Art Challenge

Welcome to our LAST weekend art challenge of the year which will be running the entire month of December. We challenge our students to design the most fabulous Christmas card that will bring smiles to the faces of friends, family,…

We have another letter challenge for this weekend art challenge, and we would like you to draw or paint anything beginning with the letter E. Choose anything from Eyes, Elephants, ears, eggs, engines, earth…The choice is yours! We have added…

Welcome to this weekend’s art challenge! This week the challenge is easy… all you need to do is draw or paint a Koala Bear. Cuteness overload. We have added some photos below to get you started for inspiration. Use any…

In this weekend art challenge, we would like our students to commemorate Remembrance Sunday, a day dedicated to honouring and remembering the brave men and women who lost their lives in the line of duty during wars and conflicts. Remembrance…

We have another letter challenge for this weekend art challenge, and we would like you to draw or paint anything beginning with the letter L. Choose anything from Ladders, lions, lambs, ladybirds, lakes, lockets…The choice is yours! We have added…

Welcome to this weekend’s art challenge! In this challenge, we would like you to draw or paint anything that begins with the letter T. Put your thinking caps on… what will you draw or paint? We have added a few…

Welcome to this weekend’s art challenge! In this challenge, we would like you to draw or paint a town or city. It could be from the ground looking up in central London, or from above looking down onto an Italian…

In this Weekend Art Challenge, we would like you to get your watercolours out and try to paint some flowers. Sound easy? Yes? Great! We can’t wait to see what you all come up with! Photo Inspiration Art Inspiration

In this Weekend Art Challenge, we will soar into the enchanting world of birds, celebrating their elegance and graceful flight. Your challenge is to capture the essence of these beautiful animals through your artwork, depicting their beauty and character. Use…

In this Weekend Art Challenge, we would like our students to embrace Autumn as a subject for artwork this week. We are now coming into autumn here in the UK, with red and orange leaves falling to the ground. Autumn…

Welcome to our latest weekend art challenge where we would simply like you to paint or draw anything as long as it begins with the letter K. Let us know what you have chosen and why. Enjoy and have fun!

Abstract art revolutionized the art world by breaking away from traditional representations of reality. Instead of depicting recognizable subjects, abstract artists use shapes, colours, and forms to express emotions, ideas, and other intangible concepts. We thought our students would appreciate…

Portraiture has long been a significant genre in art history, serving as a means to capture the likeness, personality, and even the soul of the subject. From ancient civilizations to modern-day photography, portraits offer a fascinating glimpse into the ways…

Welcome to this weekend’s art challenge! We haven’t had a still life challenge in a long time, so we hope that this subject inspires some of you. Your task is to arrange and draw or paint a simple still life….

Welcome to this weekends art challenge. This time we would like you to create anything of your choice in Black and White. It could be in graphite pencil, black and white pastel or chalk, black and white paint with all…

In this Weekend Art Challenge, we would love for our students to look for reflections in objects or surfaces. There are often reflections in shiny surfaces with strong or bright light. These can be anything from rivers, sea, canals with…

In this Weekend Art Challenge, we would love for you to immerse yourself in the world of waterfalls! Waterfalls embody both grace and strength, making them a mesmerizing subject for exploration in art. Your challenge this week is to capture…

In this Weekend Art Challenge, we would love our students to explore the subject of musical instruments. If you play a musical instrument, or someone in your family does… ask them if you can paint or draw it. If you…

Welcome to this weekend’s art challenge! In this challenge, we would like our students to experiment with the medium pen and ink. You can use it in any way you wish, you can use the usual black inks, or if…

In this Weekend Art Challenge, we would love for our students to immerse themselves in the serene and breathtaking beauty of a tropical beach scene adorned with swaying palm trees. What a beautiful dream to dream! Transport yourself to a…

Welcome to the results of our latest weekend art challenge. We set our students the task this week to creating paintings or drawings of ‘animals eyes’. Students could choose whichever medium they preferred to create them in. We have received…

In this Weekend Art Challenge, we would love our students to study animals eyes. You can draw or paint the eyes of any animal, you can create a single eye, or both. Enjoy studying them, the highlights, colours, shine and…

In this Weekend Art Challenge, we would love for you to explore the graceful and dynamic world of ballet dancers by capturing their essence on paper or canvas. You have free reign on how you go about this, whether you…

Welcome to the “Pigs and Piglets” art challenge! Your mission is to create heart warming artwork featuring adorable pigs and piglets. Whether you prefer drawing, painting, or digital art, let your creativity shine and celebrate the charm of these intelligent…

Welcome to our Alphabet Challenge. Students can draw or paint anything as long as it is beginning with the letter B. For example you could create artwork of a Bee, Banana, Badger, Banjo, billabong or a balloon. The ideas are…

In this Weekend Art Challenge, we will embark on a delightful journey into the enchanting world of cats and kittens. Your challenge is to capture the irresistible charm and unique personalities of cats and kittens. From serene cat portraits to…

Get ready to embrace the jolly spirit of Christmas with a whimsical art challenge that will have you laughing all the way! In this hilarious weekend art challenge, we would like students to unleash their creativity by designing their very…

The “Reflecting Remembrance” art challenge aims to honour and commemorate the significance of Remembrance Day. Students are invited to participate in this meaningful endeavour by creating artworks that express their reflections, emotions, and messages related to remembrance, gratitude, and the…

Create a unique and visually captivating artwork on a standard playing card. Your task is to transform a traditional playing card into a work of art by incorporating various artistic techniques, themes, and styles. Use your creativity to reimagine the…

Welcome to our latest weekend art challenge. We always try to have a scary Halloween challenge, however this year we decided to set something a little different. We know that some of our students are crafters as well as artists…

Welcome to our latest weekend art challenge. This one is easy! Find a famous painting and recreate it! We have a couple of examples we have found online that children have created. Haven’t they done an awesome job!! Now it’s…

In this art challenge, you will explore the vibrant and captivating beauty of autumn trees. The changing colours of leaves during the autumn season create a stunning visual spectacle. Your task is to capture the essence of autumn trees through…

Welcome to our latest weekend art challenge. This sounds like a huge very grande subject, but you can interpret it how you wish. You can create artwork of a big and impressive building that speaks to you.. or something much…

Unleash your imagination and embark on a captivating artistic journey into the realm of mythical creatures! In this challenge, you will create original artworks showcasing awe-inspiring and magical beings from folklore and mythology. These creatures can be drawn, painted, sculpted,…

Welcome to our latest weekend art challenge where we would like you to draw or paint a cocktail… or a mocktail! You might like to reminisce about a cocktail you once had that was delicious, or you might like to…

Welcome to the world of wheels, where motion and creativity converge! In this weekend art challenge, we invite you to explore the fascinating subject of wheels and incorporate them into your artistic endeavours. The idea here isn’t to just paint…

Welcome to the “Leap into Art: Frogs and Toads” challenge! In this creative endeavour, we invite you to explore the fascinating world of these amphibious creatures and create captivating artwork that celebrates their unique beauty and charm. From the vibrant…

Welcome to the “Digital Delights: Exploring the Digital Art Realm” weekend challenge! In this challenge, we invite you to dive into the exciting world of digital art and unleash your creativity using digital tools and techniques. Whether you’re a seasoned…

Welcome to our latest weekend art challenge and this time it is all about butterflies and moths. We don’t mind which you choose! We have aded a selection of photos of both butterflies and moths below, but feel free to…

Welcome to our latest “Blooming Bliss: Garden Flowers” weekend art challenge! In this challenge, we invite you to explore the enchanting world of garden flowers and create captivating artwork that celebrates their beauty. Let your imagination bloom as you choose…

Welcome to the “Shades of Pencil” weekend art challenge! In this challenge, you have the opportunity to express your artistic skills using only pencils and exploring shading, depth, and texture. Your task is to create a drawing on any subject…

Welcome to our latest weekend art challenge and this week we are aiming it at those students who have a set of coloured pencils somewhere in amongst their art materials. Coloured pencil is a very popular medium and there is…

Welcome to our latest weekend art challenge all about garden bugs. Unleash your imagination and try to portray the intricate beauty of the fascinating creatures that inhabit our gardens. From the tiniest ants to the most vibrant beetles, there’s a…

Welcome to our latest weekend art challenge. Explore the enchanting world of Nordic Folk Art by creating a captivating artwork that pays homage to this rich cultural heritage. Nordic Folk Art is known for its intricate patterns, vibrant colours, and…

Dive into the mesmerising world of sealife with this art challenge! Let the enchanting creatures of the ocean inspire your creativity as you create a captivating artwork showcasing sealife in all its glory. Whether you prefer realistic depictions or whimsical…

Welcome to the “Fresh Harvest” Art Challenge, where we invite our students to explore the vibrant world of fresh fresh fruits and vegetables. Remember, the purpose of this challenge is to appreciate the natural beauty of fresh produce while expressing…

Welcome to our latest art challenge on the theme of lighthouses. This weekend, if you are free, you might like to take a trip to your nearest lighthouse. That’s if you live near the coast! If not, there are plenty…

Welcome to our latest weekend art challenge. We would like you to study Cacti. It might seem like a simple task, but there are lots of different options to go along with this one. You might like to set yourself…

Welcome to our latest weekend art challenge and this week we would like you to study seashells and pebbles. You can work with both together, or you can choose either or! You might like to add them to a beach…

Welcome to our latest weekend art challenge. This one is very easy. Create artwork of a domestic or wild bird. Any style, any medium. You have free reign. We look forward to seeing what you can come up with. The…

Welcome to our latest art challenge. This weekend we would like you to create a watercolour painting. It can be in any style using any technique and any subject. The idea though is to stick to pure watercolour, so no…

Welcome to our latest weekend art challenge we hope will make you all put your thinking caps on! We would like you to think of a quote and try to illustrate it. We have added a couple of ideas to…

Welcome to our latest weekend art challenge and this weekends challenge is a little different. We all receive plenty of deliveries through the mail of things that you have bought online. Usually they come in form form of a cardboard…

Welcome to our latest weekend art challenge all about Hares and Rabbits. The list of tips and hints might be helpful for you below….

Welcome to our latest weekend art challenge and this one is a little different this week. To mix things up, we thought we would try to encourage our students to design and illustrate their name. We have added some ideas…

Welcome to our latest weekend art challenge and this week is it all about Pastel. You have complete free reign. As long as you use only pastel as the medium, you can create any style or subject of painting. We…

In order to celebrate the King’s Coronation in a few weeks time we thought it would be a great idea to have an art challenge on this theme. Our idea was to design a stamp in commemoration and we have…

Welcome to this weeks art challenge all about pigs and piglets. Such a fantastic subject as you could opt for a straight painting or illustration of pigs, or head more towards the cartoon route with Miss Piggy or Winnie the…

What better challenge to set our students on an Easter weekend was one entitled ‘Happy Easter’. We have received some really lovely artwork this week and we hope that you all enjoy viewing them below. Our feature image this week…

Welcome to our latest weekend art challenge on the theme of rainbows. How will you go about this challenge? Perhaps you will create artwork of an actual rainbow… or perhaps you will be creative and think outside the box. What…

Welcome to our latest art challenge! Time to get MESSY!! Draw anything – any subject and any style as long as it is in pure charcoal. We would like you to only use charcoal, don’t be tempted to use pastel…

Welcome to our latest weekend art challenge all about sheep and lambs. This one you have free reign, you can go realistic , illustration, cartoon… or create artwork from wool itself! What about creating artwork using scraps of wool from…

Welcome to our latest weekend art challenge. This one is a little different and we feel it will really make all our students stop and ponder for quite some time. It’s not as easy as you think! We would like…

Welcome to our latest weekend art challenge and this week we would like you to study moonlight! You have free reign here as it could be a landscape, cityscape, seascape, over trees or mountains… or the moon coming up over…

Welcome to our latest weekend art challenge. This week we set our students the task of drawing or painting a horse and foal – or just a horse or a foal. We have received some beautiful paintings and drawing below…

Welcome to our latest weekend art challenge where we would like for you to use the theme or horses and foals as the subject matter. You can depict them any way you wish. We are interested in seeing how the…

Welcome to our weekend art challenge where we set our students the challenge of creating a piece of artwork with only three colours. Some wonderful and very clever pieces of artwork today. Our featured image is by student Christine Mitchell…

Welcome to our latest weekend art challenge. This week we asked our students to put a spring in their step and study footwear! It could be any footwear from clompy working boots, to delicate ballet shoes. We have received a…

Welcome to our latest weekend art challenge! We set our students the task this week in creating ‘eyes’ in detail. It could be an eye from any animal or human, they could even draw their own eye if they wanted!…

Welcome to our newest weekend art challenge. Cows are a very popular subject to paint and draw at the moment, so why not give the subject a go for yourself. You could create a realistic piece, a mix media piece,…

Welcome to the results of our first weekend art challenge of 2023! This challenge was all about painting or drawing fairy’s and we have received a wonderful array of artwork. We also have some new students submitting too! We love…

Welcome to our latest weekend art challenge where we asked our students to create a piece of artwork using the colours red and green. The theme of this challenge was very well timed as it was Remembrance Sunday, so many…

Happy Halloween everyone!! For those who celebrated, we hope that you all had a fantastic time enjoying some Trick or Treating, plenty of chocolates and enjoyed carving your pumpkins very artily!! We set our students the task this week of…

Welcome to our latest weekend art challenge on the theme of Steam trains! Not an easy subject as it deals with some perspective, but our studnets have done brillaintly! We absolutely love Cliffords Herbert’s steam train, which is our featured…

Welcome to our most recent art challenge where we set the task of celebrating Octopus Day. Our students have surpassed themselves! The standard of work here is absolutely superb! World Octopus Day celebrates one of the most distinctive creatures living on the…