Family Art Saturdays
Tavistock, Devon
About Family Art Saturdays
Family Art Saturdays provide families an opportunity every fortnight to spend two hours together in a calm, creative environment. It takes people out of the busy stresses of modern life to spend time with each other rather than on screens.
More and more research articles are explaining the importance of arts and crafts in providing healing qualities for the body and mind. In one article written by the NHS it talks in depth about the 'act of creating engages the brain in ways that promote relaxation and mindfulness, reducing the production of stress hormones like cortisol and fostering a state of calm. Creative expression provides a safe outlet for emotions that may be difficult to articulate, promoting emotional release and self-awareness. Physically, the repetitive and focused nature of many crafts can be meditative, improving fine motor skills and cognitive function'.
WHAT DO WE DO AT A FAMILY ART SATURDAY?
While at Family Art Saturdays, families can engage creatively and imaginatively together for two hours, choosing to paint from a wide choice of ceramics and wood craft. Or families have the opportunity to complete a unique piece of art on canvas or using clay.
Ceramic options include: Footballs, cats, dogs, lighthouse tea light holders, bird boxes, rockets, dinosaurs, hedgehog tea light holders, coasters, bud vases.
Wood craft options include: Flowers, seaside beach hut, trinket boxes, pencil holder, house with draw, treasure chests.
Canvases are of two different sizes and a good size for drawing and painting a unique piece of art to take home at the end of the session.
Clay is the air - dry variety and is sold in 200gram bundles. We provide a variety of clay tools to help any budding artist to create a unique work of art.
We use a range of acrylic paints, paint brushes, pencils to aid the creation of our masterpiece.
WHO ATTENDS A FAMILY ART SATURDAY?
Our events are open to all families of different ages, as you are never too old to be creative. It would be lovely to see older family members join in with the fun as much as younger ones. Just because your daughter or son may be 30 or 40, you can still come along together to join in with the creative fun! Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult family member who is responsible for them at all times.
HOW MUCH IS IT TO ATTEND A FAMILY ART SATURDAY?
Admission tickets are £5.50 per person and ceramics/wood craft/ canvases/clay are all affordable prices ranging from £2.50 to £10 per an item and can be paid for via Tap & Pay. All items can be taken home at the end of the session.
As a family you may also choose to book for more than one session so that you can complete a bigger project.
There is access to teas, coffees, water and squash as well as biscuits and cake during the two hour session.
HOW DO I BOOK AN ADMISSION TICKET?
Admission tickets can be booked via my website Moor Tutoring. Please search for the tab in the menu that says ' Holiday Activity Clubs/Family Art Saturdays. When scrolling down the page, you will find booking links where tickers can be booked.
Run by qualified staff
Family Art Saturdays is unique as it is run by a qualified teacher with 28 years of experience who has also been a SENCO and a Head Teacher. The organiser has had lots of experience when working with children and their families and is able to adapt easily to people's needs.
Provides a calm and tranquil place to be creative
The organiser of Family Art Saturdays is also a trained Mindfulness teacher so is able to create the necessary calm, peaceful and tranquil environment needed for families to relax and ease stress and tension from their busy days. Family Art Saturdays is all about being calm and supportive of one another in the group.
Perfect for all family members.
Family Art Saturdays is not just for families with young children but for older families too. Why should art and crafts just be for children, it can also be for families who have children in their 30s, 40s, 50s etc. It is simply a time for family members to come together, have fun, meet new people, and be creative.
Opening Times
- Monday, Closed
- Tuesday, Closed
- Wednesday, Closed
- Thursday, Closed
- Friday, Closed
- Saturday, 13:30 - 15:30
- Sunday, Closed
We run our Family Art Saturdays fortnightly.
Dates we are open are:
Saturday 20th June 2026
Saturday 4th July 2026
Saturday 18th July 2026
Saturday 1st August 2026
Saturday 15th August 2026
More dates will follow...
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (4-17) : £6.00
- Adult (17-18+) : £6.00
Admission Prices are £6 per person.
Ceramics/Wood craft/ Canvas/ Clay are individually priced and range from £2.50 to £10 per an item.
Items can be paid for via Tap to Pay at any of the Family Art Saturdays.
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Food & Drink Options
Tea, coffee, squash, small cakes e.g. Chocolate Teacakes, biscuits.
We will endeavour to provide a selection of dairy free and gluten free items where possible.
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Contact Details
Libraries Unlimited South West, Tavistock Library, The Quay, Plymouth Road, Tavistock
Tavistock
Devon
PL19 8AB
England
Transport Information
Tavistock Bus Station is a one minute walk from our attraction.
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