ARTventures classes return for the first time since March

A Sunderland-based children’s art organisation which encourages learning through creativity and play has returned to term time classes for the first time since March with new covid secure classrooms.
By Sam Johnson
Published 21st Sep 2020, 13:15 BST

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Founder of Artventures, Fiona SimpsonFounder of Artventures, Fiona Simpson
Founder of Artventures, Fiona Simpson

ARTventurers runs classes for babies, toddlers and children across the North East and up and down the rest of the country, focused on encouraging development through art and play.

Classes came to an abrupt halt in March as lockdown restrictions were introduced but now term time classes have restarted meaning more classes, in COVID secure environments, are available for youngsters.

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ARTventurers said its franchisees have recently undergone extra training for infection control and a raring to go, excited for what the future holds.

Cherry Emmerson, ARTventurers franchisee for Sunderland West and Washington, said: “All our classes have had a little bit of a makeover to ensure they are Covid safe whilst keeping all the arty fun and with lots of focus on the fantastic process art activities that are what we’re all about at ARTventurers – helping children to learn and develop through art and creative play.

“I can’t wait to see all those little ones that were coming to our classes pre-lockdown, I bet they will have grown so much in six months.”

ARTventurers is also introducing new Baby ARTventures classes for little artists aged 6-18 months and will also be taking part in Sunderland’s virtual halloween hunt, announced earlier this week.

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ARTventurers was launched by Fiona Simpson in 2014, who quit her job as a solicitor to found the business.

Classes will be taking place across Sunderland and Washington and more information can be found on their Facebook page.

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