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We work mostly with home ed families to offer a safe space for children 4-11 to learn, grow and play without the restraints of a traditional school environment at the beautiful outdoor site of Wild Heart Hill on the south downs.
Our mission is to provide a space where children feel heard and are free to truly be themselves.
Let your children explore the wonders of nature in our forest setting while developing their artistic skills. Each session will be unique, leading from the children's interests in an open, mindful and sustainable way.
There'll be activities on offer such as:
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Wild art
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Storytelling
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Outdoor games
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Campfire cooking
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Nature exploration
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Yoga
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Chill out zones
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And, of course, lots of playing with friends.
A Day in the life at Wild Arts
09:30 - Arrivals and morning talking circle. Children share their feelings and talk about their week and new interests, and we make a plan for the day together.
10:00-12:00 - Exploration and engagement of a craft experience linked to the children's previous interests and project themes.
12:00 - Lunchtime, usually around the campfire which we prepare together, sometimes we share a fire-cooked meal too.
13:00-15:00 - Collaborative games, nature explorations and free play.
This schedule adapts to the children’s interests and energy. We love adventures, and sometimes we spend the entire day crafting. Other times, we rest and simply enjoy lying in the field, being in the present moment, sharing our feelings and experiences.
Our approach is based on child-centred learning, which means that we encourage children to lead their own learning experiences. We integrate nature-based activities into our sessions to foster a deeper connection between children and the environment. We believe that nature and art offer endless possibilities for children to learn and express themselves.
Our experience of working in Reggio inspired settings enriches this further by bringing creative provocations into play which, ignite our children's imaginations and help bring their ideas to life. We work with natural and scrap materials, mindfully exploring all their potential, repurposing them into something meaningful.
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​At Wild Arts, we believe that learning should be fun and inspiring. We believe strongly in project work and listening closely to what children have to say. By building on the children's interests and supporting their vision we also support them in becoming self confident individuals. By encouraging their imagination and creativity we enable new problem solvers, ones that understand the infinite potentialities that nature can offer, and support them in their futures.
2024-2025 Term dates & Fees
Join us for a taster session on Monday, September 2nd 11am-12pm! We welcome all interested parents to visit our Atelier and forest school space for a tour, a chat, and an opportunity to get to know us better.
Our 3 weekday workshops run (Tuesday-Thursday) as a full day and build on the children's interests through developing projects that naturally link to other topics such as literacy, maths, science and geography but in a more creative and interest led way.
Autumn Term
10th September - 24th October
Half Term - October 28th - 1st November
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Winter Term
5th November - 19th December
Christmas Holiday 23rd December - 3rd January
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Spring Term
7th January - 13th February
Session times: 9:30am – 15:15pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
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PRICES: £50 per session (bookings are made in term blocks).
