Art Camp

Our young people residentials deliver a wide-ranging, enriching experience and give you the chance to develop a range of transferable skills. This can be great to include in higher education and job applications.

Around core themes of nature and landscapes, active learning, and personal and social skills, our courses promote nature connection, environmental understanding and responsibility, health and wellbeing, working well with others, resilience and curiosity.

If you are a Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award participant, this course is also an ideal way to complete the Residential section of the award

See our Residential FAQs page if you’d like to know the answers to our most frequently asked questions.

If the course dates for this course do not suit you, we run similar courses at our other centres.

Accessibility and support

We are committed to making our courses as accessible as possible. As venues and activities vary, available adjustments may differ, so please contact us before booking to discuss your needs and how we can support you.

As an Approved Activity Provider for DofE, our opportunities meet all the requirements for DofE. We do however always recommend checking suitability with your DofE assessor before booking a Duke of Edinburgh Gold Residential.

Example Timetable

Please note, these programmes are an example of what may be covered during a course. Centre specific programmes will vary based on location, time of year and experience. Detailed programmes for each course will be sent to participants upon booking. For more location information please reference ‘opportunities to attend this course’ below.

Day 1 – Introduction to the centre and local area

12pm Arrival

On arrival – Participants will receive an introduction to the centre, followed by some icebreakers and team games. There will also be an opportunity to explore the area and familiarise yourself with the local environment.

Afternoon – Workshop exploring the history of Zines with a chance to start creating your own which you will continue developing through the week.

Day 2 – Environmental illustrations

Morning/Afternoon – Allow the nature and landscape around you to inspire sketches, life drawings and scientific illustrations. Build pieces to work into your personal zines.

Evening – Art and environmental activism session. Art is key to activism and conservation so you will spend the evening creating stop-motion campaign videos on an issue close to your heart.

Day 3 – Art from natural materials

Morning/afternoon – Use the natural materials around you to create art in different mediums and learn new techniques.

Evening – Hapa Zome, literally translated to ‘plant/flower dying’, is a Japanese technique of flower printing to create a piece incorporating natural fibres and local flora.  Additionally, we will learn the craft of nettle cordage, creating incredible braided works out of native nettle plants.

Day 4 – Art exhibit day visit

Morning/afternoon – Experience the culture and art in this region by visiting museums and taking part in workshops that will inspire your creative endeavours.

Evening – Campfire. Reflect on the highlights of the week whilst toasting marshmallows and playing campfire games.

Day 5 – Creative project time and exhibition 

Morning – Spend the morning collating your work from the week and finishing up your zines before sharing our achievements and heading home.

Depart 3pm

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  Expert Tuition
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  Free Wi-Fi
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  Full Board Accommodation
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  Hot and Cold Drinks
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  In Course Transport
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  Picnic Lunch

This residential is only open to young people who will be aged 16 – 18 years old at the time of attending.   

We want to ensure participants get to share in their experience with those of a similar age. Please consider what age the attendee will be on the course date and check they fit into the age category when booking. (Please see each individual course at the bottom of this page for age ranges).

When attending the residential dates which welcome 16-18 year olds, all participants will be expected to follow the behaviour and conduct rules which will be in place to safeguard young people.

If the attendee is under 18, the booking must be made by a parent/guardian. When you book, it is essential that you enter the age and attendees name in the Order Notes at the checkout.

Prior to the course, you will receive the following:

• A full kit list. Any technical equipment required will be provided so you will just need typical kit for a residential stay and being outdoors.
• An introduction to the staff delivering the course and information about the centre so you know what to expect on arrival.
• A detailed itinerary for the course, including arrival and departure instructions. On some courses there may be the opportunity to book a train station pick up and/or drop off.
• A link to an online photo consent form.
• The expectations of young people attending our courses.
• A form to share any specific dietary or medical needs.