by Little Art School | Jun 1, 2026 | Building Self-Esteem, Children, Dementia, Drawing and Painting, Little Art School, Wellbeing
Why nurturing, confidence-building art classes matter for mental and physical health in Scotland We started The Little Art School Charity because we’d seen, first-hand, what happens when someone who thinks they “can’t draw” picks up a pencil in a room where nobody is...
by Little Art School | Apr 10, 2024 | Adult, Art, Building Self-Esteem, Drawing and Painting, Growth Mindset, Online Art Course
What is a ‘growth mindset? And how can developing a Growth Mindset help you when learning to draw and paint? Little Art School online course student Mel Williams, an experienced teacher who has explored ‘growth mindset’ professionally and personally,...
by Little Art School | Feb 2, 2024 | Adult, Art, Building Self-Esteem, Drawing and Painting, Little Art School, Online Art Course, Structured Lessons
By Joanne Robinson, Little Art School Online Course Creator Are you looking for a book to get you started drawing? Or are you starting out painting and wondering where you are going wrong? Searching ‘art books’ online will pull up hundreds of titles; some good, some...
by Little Art School | Oct 31, 2022 | Adult, Art, Building Self-Esteem, Drawing and Painting, Little Art School, Online Art Course, Structured Lessons
Jo Olive lives near the Kent Coast, as she describes it, ‘right near the edge’, close to Ramsgate. She has always lived in Kent but lives quite quietly and rurally now, enjoying life with her partner. Jo is recently retired, and spends her time between gardening, art,...
by Little Art School | Feb 21, 2022 | Adult, Art, Building Self-Esteem, Drawing and Painting, Little Art School
You’re Never Too Old has been written by Marion White, an amazing Little Art School student who started with us several years ago and has kindly given us some insight into her journey… I started my journey with The Little Art School at the age of 77....
by Little Art School | Jan 26, 2022 | Adult, Art, Building Self-Esteem, Drawing and Painting, Little Art School, Structured Lessons
This month we are delighted to feature a Guest Blog from one of our graduation Little Art School Adult students. Fiona Dawson has attended classes in our Troon and Ayr studios for years. Fiona is a truly inspiring woman and has been a much-valued member of our art...