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About
Arty Class is a dedicated school of drawing and painting based in Reading and Wokingham in Berkshire. We offer structured, child-centred, art classes for children aged 5-16, nurturing each child to share a love of art and 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.
Team
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 has a lifelong passion for art and loves working with children. She 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 almost 20 years’ experience in Project Management and is a qualified trainer (PTTLS).
After the Covid Pandemic Adrienne took the opportunity to refocus her career and pursue her love of art, completing a number of creative courses, working with children in schools, church settings, and as a freelance Art Teacher for Artspiration where she was inspired to set up Arty Class. She loves working with young children and using her professional skills to help nurture and inspire them.
Adrienne Hunter
Director
Areej Abdi
Art teacher
Areej 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.
Rachel Morley
Art teacher and Arty club leader
Rachel is a lifelong artist with a passion for drawing, craft, and creative expression.
For more than 14 years, she has worked in schools, teaching and supporting children as they explore and grow in their artistic journeys. Her extensive classroom experience has given her the understanding of how artistic skills develop—from the earliest marks on paper to the creation of imaginative 3D forms across a full spectrum of mediums.
Combining technical expertise with a background in psychology, Rachel offers an encouraging and supportive learning environment. Her teaching is rooted in warmth, empathy and a belief in the creative potential of every child.