art-K - Southville Reviews 

Fantastic classes. My daughter started this for her Duke of Edinburgh skill but will be continuing indefinitely. Loves it. Many thanks

My 8yr old daughter absolutely LOVES her Art-K sessions in Southville, Bristol
The teachers are all patient & knowledgeable, they have encouraged her to try so many different techniques & she is always incredibly proud of her resulting artworks.
We couldn't be happier with it & can't see us stopping any time soon!!

What a brilliant course for our 14 year old son! He has done two terms and has developed so much creativity under Emma. He can’t wait to start next term. Thank you!

I did an evening adult course here lead by Emma, and it was great fun! Emma created a super relaxed environment and supported me to see how I can improve. It was the perfect Thursday activity to wind down after work and set up for a final day before the weekend. I will be back!

Lovely supportive and friendly classes, both my children have attended lessons and the holiday classes, they were particularly helpful when my eldest was working through their course work for school when struggling with their ME/CFS - I really can't praise them enough!! :)

My daughter has been a member of this art club for two years now, and it has been a wonderful experience for her. She always looks forward to her classes and enjoys every session.
The atmosphere is relaxed and very supportive. At the beginning my daughter felt quite anxious, but because the class is small and only has a few students, she quickly started to feel comfortable. The teacher is very understanding and supportive, which helped her settle in and gain confidence.
Emma, the teacher, is always kind, helpful, and encouraging. She creates a positive environment where children feel comfortable expressing themselves and trying new things.
My daughter especially loves the variety of projects they work on. There is always something different and creative to do, and she often talks about what they will be making next. It’s lovely to see how excited she is about each new project.
I would definitely recommend this art club to other parents looking for a friendly, supportive, and creative space for their children.

Art K is an amazing experience for doing art projects and working on them with your friends!I love doing watercolour and acrylic as it is satisfying to paint onto the canvas. The teachers are great and help you to push yourself to work harder. They give advice and support you with how to do challeging peices of art. I love how you have a choice on what project you work on and how you get to design your work. I specifically adored working on my animal poster, featuring an arctic fox and a beaver, with written facts about them. How Lily teaches is great because she helps us on how to do difficult drawing, clay models, and more. but I think all the amazing artists who teach us are amazing.
Juliet - age 10.

My daughter has loved Art-K from day one—she started three years ago and still looks forward to every class. She attends several other clubs, but if you ask her which one is the best, she’ll say Art-K without hesitation. Even though she has to wake up early every Saturday and travel quite a few miles, she’s always excited to go.

Emma at the Southville branch maintains excellent communication with parents and makes sure we can see the progress in our children’s work. Art-K as a whole is always working to improve their services and genuinely listens to feedback. A great recent improvement is the ability to book up to five make‑up sessions, which has been really helpful.

I’m confident we have many more wonderful years ahead on our Art-K journey

I love Art K, and Nina was really nice. Morag

We love Art-K Southville. My 8 year old loves Lilly and Emma and she always has a fantastic time. Holiday art workshops are now a staple for us and part of our holistic wellbeing routine. They always have fun projects ready for each day, provide fantastic guidance and direction while allowing for individual freedom and I always collect a calm and happy child after. They also accept tax free childcare payments which is a big benefit for us (Only art class I know that does this!).

I booked a session as a Christmas present for my two nieces (aged 8 and 10). They loved it! The artist made them feel comfortable and at ease and the artwork they produced was fantastic. Would definitely recommend.

Art-k is different from other classes I have attended in that each student is working on something different that appeals to them rather that everybody doing the same whether it appeals to them or not.

My Daughter Izzy has attended Art K for the last three years and still enjoys going every week. The highlight this year was having Izzy’s art work showcased at Ashton Court. Izzy was very proud showing her family the work she had been doing in such an amazing setting. We would like to thank Emma for all her hard work and effort organising the event. It was the highlight of Izzy’s year.

Emma was a really special facilitator, guiding my granddaughter in a supportive and enabling manner during the family workshop.
I think this is a lovely community art project, it was a fair price and I would definitely attend again in the future.

My 8 and 11 year old sons go to a class each summer as a special treat. It is their favourite holiday club. I heard my 11 year old son (who is normally not into art at all) describe it to his mate “it’s really good because they actually make you feel like you’re good at art”… he also comes home with something he’s proud of and and has enjoyed making. My 8 year old most definitely is inspired each time and usually wants to create a second piece as soon as he’s home. Thank you

My girls have really enjoyed attending Art K. They have brought home some amazing and varied art pieces.

My 10 year old son has been attending Art-k Southville, Bristol for a year and a half.. He has really enjoyed the classes and improved his Art skills . As a parent I have been really impressed .. Emma and team are so helpful and work so hard.. The end of term Exhibition at Ashton Court was so well done. But going to London Oxo Gallery to view my sons picture was such a highlight.. I really recommend Art-k as a great environment to learn new Art skills..

My 13 year old daughter goes to Art-K in Bristol and absolutely loves it. Emma and her team have taught her so many skills and the work she produces is amazing. We've been able to gift some to family and she's had her own mini exhibition as part of a local art event. It's a really lovely place and activity for a child who is interested in art. We love it!

Our son Seb (now 12) has been attending Art-K since he was 6, and our daughter Elisa (9) joined two years ago. It's hard to overstate what a positive influence Art-K has been for both of them. The classes have not only nurtured their artistic skills but also supported their confidence, patience, and creativity.

Over the years, Seb has developed an incredible eye for detail and technique, trying out everything from clay sculpture to watercolours and pastels. He was particular proud of his Van Gogh tree and is now working on a large scale Hockney to go over the mantelpiece. Elisa loves coming to Art-K with her friend India, exloring different materials and letting her imagination run wild—she’s always so excited to show us what she’s made.

The tutors are kind, skilled, and encouraging. They give each child the time and support they need to develop at their own pace, and the atmosphere is always welcoming and calm. It’s a space where our children feel free to be themselves.

We feel very lucky to have found Art-K. It’s been a consistent, joyful part of our children’s week and something they both truly look forward to.

The teachers provide a wonderful, welcoming and safe environment and my child has thrived at these classes. Rafy started off quite nervous but now runs in the door extremely confident and has produced numerous pieces of work. She is trying so many different styles and has been lucky enough to be part of two exhibitions this year in both Bristol and London. If your child is interested in art, then I couldn’t recommend these classes enough.