ABOUT US
We began in January 2022 as an after-school club running just one session a week. We quickly saw how transformative giving children access to a creative outlet was; and have since grown and expanded to establish ourselves as a creative hub for everyone.
We run predominantly from our art studio space in Brockham, but also regularly run sessions from various other local venues in and around the area.
We run adult Paint & Sip nights, children's after-school clubs and holiday workshops, drama sessions, and our bespoke ‘arty parties’.
We strongly believe engagement in arts-based subjects is key to our wellbeing. It is proven to boost confidence and self-esteem, help with problem-solving, manage and express feelings, alleviate stress and encourage communication skills. The list seems endless. However, over the last decade there has been a cut to arts-based funding for the creative industries. This is having an effect on access and is preventing many children and adults alike discovering and pursuing their talents. Our club's mission is to develop and nourish the artistic minds of each individual, encouraging everyone to explore their own creativity and discover new skills.
Who are we?
🎨 Amanda - Director
🎨 Jade - children’s workshops, ‘Arty Parties’ and Drama club leader
🎨 Emily - Club Assistant & Tutor
Amanda trained at The London Academy of Dramatic Art (LAMDA), before working for 10 years in the acting industry. Amanda worked in film, television and the stage, including films such as 'An Education', 'One Day' and 'Monte Carlo', TV productions such as Casualty, Merlin, Doctors, Eastenders E20 and the west end show 'The browning version'.
In recent years Amanda has re-discovered her love for art and crafting and establishing Brockham Arts Club after-school club meant discovering first-hand how integral the creative arts are to children's development and wellbeing. As the club has grown and expanded, she strongly believes in the huge benefits and mindfulness art offers to us all.
🎨 Emily - Club Assistant & Tutor
🎨 Jade - children’s workshops, ‘Arty Parties’ and Drama club leader
🎨 Emily - Club Assistant & Tutor
Emily is a renowned local artist, and owner of a successful local business - https://emilyfryart.co.uk
Whether it’s capturing the unique charm of a beloved pet or designing custom packaging for businesses, she excels on crafting unique pieces of work.
Emily specialises in watercolour sessions for both adults and children and has successfully guided students through their art studies and helped them achieve their desired grades.
Emily brings her passion to inspire others to our club. She loves to help people on their art journeys and thrives in helping children discover and express their artistic potential.
🎨 Jade - children’s workshops, ‘Arty Parties’ and Drama club leader
🎨 Jade - children’s workshops, ‘Arty Parties’ and Drama club leader
🎨 Jade - children’s workshops, ‘Arty Parties’ and Drama club leader
After 11 years performing as a dancer Jade switched her attention to her true passion of choreography and teaching performing arts.
Jade has since had the pleasure of teaching at various theatre schools across the UK, specialising in drama and musical theatre. She has choreographed for some of the U.K.’s leading cabaret acts alongside working as head of in-house entertainment at one of the uks top holiday resorts.
Jade’s most recent theatre credits include assistant director of Pinocchio at Chichester Festival Theatre 2021/22 and movement director of The Wind In The Willows also at Chichester Festival Theatre 2022/23.
Jade currently teaches musical theatre and acting at Chichester College as well as teaching at Chichester Festival Youth Theatre where she is lead practitioner in musical theatre and drama.
🎨 Charlotte - After school team leader
🎨 Charlotte - After school team leader
🎨 Jade - children’s workshops, ‘Arty Parties’ and Drama club leader
Charlotte is a qualified primary school teacher who has worked across both key stages and has always been passionate about arts education.
Charlotte studied at Northumbria University in Interior Design where she gained a first class degree, then subsequently went on to work in retail and branding design in London before beginning her career in education. She brings her wealth of experience in teaching to the club and is always keen to share her design expertise with the children too.
🎨 Caroline - Assistant team leader
🎨 Charlotte - After school team leader
🎨 Caroline - Assistant team leader
Caroline brings to the club her expertise with creating a safe and fun environment for children to develop and explore their creativity. She brings her experience of working at the Brockham Green Nursery to our club and offers support and encouragement in particular to our younger club members.