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Nature-inspired art and education in Sussex




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About Creative Hearth

Creative Hearth is an art and earth ​education studio set up by Lateefa ​Spiker and Daniel Yabsley in the beautiful ​Hoathly Hill Community, West Sussex. ​We offer art courses for children and ​adults and home education workshops ​for children.


Inspired by nature and using natural ​materials wherever possible we aim to ​offer a nurturing environment where ​each individual’s imagination and ​creativity can flourish.

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What we offer

Weekly Art Workshops

Earth Education at Creative Hearth

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Holiday Programmes

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Wednesday and Friday Art Workshops

Our weekly classes are all about engaging ​with new materials and techniques, feeling ​free to experiment and deeply connecting ​with your creativity.


There will be a maximum of 8 participants.

Kristen will be holding these weekly ​classes.


Kristen Ram Kleps is a practicing artist ​trained in fine art and sculpture from the ​California College of Art and Crafts and ​Emerson College. She is a Steiner teacher ​with 20 years of experience.


These weekly classes are every ​Wednesday and Friday (term time)


Wednesdays:


After school art Club for ​Teenagers with Kristen

For ages 13-17

Wednesdays, Term-time.

4:30 pm - 6:15 pm.

£18 per session, half term commitment ​required.

Suitable for all levels of experience and ​confidence. Organic tea and biscuits ​provided.


Join your peers in the warm and ​supportive atmosphere of the Creative ​Hearth studio, where Kristen will guide ​you through exercises designed to ​awaken your perception and activate ​your creativity.


This workshop encourages you to truly ​notice what surrounds you, both ​externally and internally, fostering a ​deeper connection with nature and self.


Enjoy experimenting with printmaking, ​drawing, collage, painting, clay modelling, ​charcoal and much more.

Fridays:


7-9 year olds art class with ​Kristen:

10.30am - 12


(fully booked, can go on the waiting list)


11-16 year olds art class with ​Kristen:

1.45pm - 3.15pm

(spaces available)


Basic art materials are provided. If we ​need special materials for a project the ​cost will be split between all participants. .


For booking and enquiries please email us ​at connect@creativehearth.co.uk

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Kristen

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Earth Education at Creative Hearth

At the Creative Hearth Studio, Lateefa and ​Poppy offer a class each Tuesday for 8 and ​9 year olds (we may consider 7 and 10 year ​olds if it’s a good fit)


We offer a holistic, Waldorf inspired ​curriculum with subjects including:

Humanities

Science

Games and movement

Arts and crafts

Mindfulness practices

Nature connection


Each day follows a wholesome rhythm of ​reflective contemplation, expansive ​activities and focused learning. The lessons ​are taught in our warm, home like ​environment in a fun, creative and engaging ​way, infused with art making and ​storytelling. We do not formally teach ​maths and english but both these subjects ​are organically present in our project based ​learning.


This class is fully booked but we can put ​your child on the waiting list.


Location: Creative Hearth Studio, Hoathly ​Hill

Class size: 8 max

Timing: 10am to 3.30pm

Start date: 17th September 2024

Cost £45/day


Please do contact us for more information ​at connect@creativehearth.co.uk

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Holiday Programmes

Storytelling & Art

With nature connection

Enter your imaginal world through storytelling, art creation and nature connection

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1 day holiday programmes for 6 - 12 year olds (maximum 8 participants)

throughout the summer holidays facilitated by Daniel Yabsley and Lateefa Spiker.

The days will begin with a storytelling performance by Daniel of an inspiring tale.


This will be followed by time in nature to reflect and gain inspiration for our creative time. Lateefa will then facilitate an art space in the studio, bringing the story alive.


After lunch there will be time to expand into the beautiful outdoor surroundings and connect to nature with games, free play and wild walks, before going back to continue with our creative projects in the cosy studio.

Time: 10am-4pm

Cost: £40 per day, all materials provided.

Location: Creative Hearth studio (next door to Hoathly Hill Sculpture Studio)

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Contact Us

Creative Hearth

Hoathly Hill Community

West Hoathley

West Sussex

RH19 4SJ


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