
About
Arty Class is a dedicated school of drawing and painting based in Reading and Wokingham, Berkshire. We offer structured, child-centred, art classes for children aged 5-15, nurturing each child ​to bring out their artistic potential.
Join us at Arty class and see your child explore, learn and create their mark!
Approach
Our curriculum is designed to take your child through an enriching journey of artistic discovery.
We will equip your child with the tools and techniques to develop their drawing and painting skills and fuel their creative talent.
From the core elements of art, to an appreciation of famous artworks, children will enjoy creating a rich variety of art work, with the primary aim to nurture and share a love of art.

Staff
Our team of staff at Arty Class is dedicated to nurturing the artistic potential of every child. With diverse expertise in various art forms, our staff create a supportive and engaging learning environment for students to flourish.

Adrienne Hunter
Director and Art teacher
Adrienne has a postgraduate degree in Art History from the University of Bristol (PGCERT) and 2:1 degree from the University of Durham (BA Hons). She has over 15 years’ experience in Project Management and is a qualified trainer (PTTLS).
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Adrienne has a lifelong love of art and has always practised drawing and painting in her spare time. She has also loved creating arts and crafts activities for her own two children.
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Following the Covid pandemic, in 2021 Adrienne decided to refocus her career, undertaking a number of creative courses, volunteering and working with children in schools and church, and freelancing as an Art Teacher for Artspiration.
She loves working with young children and using her professional skills to help nurture and inspire.

Areej Abdi
Art teacher
Areej Abdi is a contemporary, multidisciplinary visual artist and educator. Her journey into teaching started 25 years ago when she gained a Bachelor of Arts in English and Fine Art from Surrey University and subsequently a Postgraduate Certificate in Education to teach secondary children.
Her passion to seek out different skills to enhance her practise has led her to residencies in Spain and Japan.
Her desire and enthusiasm to share knowledge has led her to support children with special needs and learning difficulties.
Areej believes that every person should have the opportunity to experiment and create through creative play, by using a variety of materials and techniques.

Varsha Malode
Arty club leader
Varsha teaches our After school Arty clubs in Reading and has been a committed and reliable helper for Art classes at Artspiration, our partner organisation.