Arty Explorers provides fun, creative and multi-sensory art-based classes, parties and events for children under 7 years.
Our private Early Years Art studio is located in the centre of the rural village of Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire.
Our Explorers have the freedom to fully immerse themselves in our imaginative and creative space as they play, learn and have fun together.
Our weekly term time classes are themed to include storytelling, arts and craft through immersive, imaginative play. As well as our weekly classes we run seasonal workshops and events during the school holidays. Our studio is also extremely popular for private hire and children’s birthday parties too.
Your journey starts with us from Tiny Explorers baby massage through to fully-fledged school ready Explorers! Each class is tailored to include age and stage appropriate activities and are delivered in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage by qualified class leaders.
Our studio is safely designed with our Explorers in mind. Equipment and materials are kept at your child’s level to help foster their independence. The open layout gives our Explorers the space they need to explore and move freely from activity to activity as they choose.
You and your little explorer can engage in tactile, imaginative messy play within a friendly, safe and stress-free environment. Art, sensory and play activities make a huge contribution to children’s cognitive and creative development. Our unique approach provides these hands-on learning experiences to foster your little Explorers imagination and creativity.
At Arty Explorers we welcome everyone.
We can’t wait to welcome you to our studio ready to
‘GET MESSY, PLAY, HAVE FUN AND CREATE’ together!
Founder and Creative Director
Qualified teacher of Art & Design with over 10 years of teaching experience.
“I love to use my passion for art and creativity to ignite our Explorer’s little imaginations through creative and imaginative play.”
Senior Class Leader and Infant Massage Instructor
Diploma in Childcare and Education with a Degree in Early Years. Certified Infant Massage Instructor.
“I really enjoy meeting families within our community. I am passionate about how children learn through play and watching how their skills and imagination develop”
Class Leader
A Level in Fine Art and over 5 years of experience working in Musical Theatre and Performance.
“I love to spend time with all of our little Explorers. Getting to know their different personalities, traits, watching them grow and being part of their development is such a privilege.”
Class Leader
Over 23 years in Early Years with Early Years teaching status and a master’s degree in Sociology.
“I love watching the children at story time, enjoying the stories each week.”
Party Co-ordinator
Party Support
Dorothy is a dot but she has a big heart. She loves to watch, listen and take in all that is happening around her.
Eva is curious, determined and lots of fun. She loves to learn and explore, making the most mess of all.
Tilly is a confident little Moose. She loves exploring and has a very playful imagination.
Henry is active and very inquisitive. He loves nothing more than exploring and playing with his friends.
“We absolutely love Arty Explorers! My son has a wonderful time each week. The stories they choose are fab and we often end up reading the stories again or buying the books after a session! The class leaders are so lovely and helpful. Thanks we love it!!!”
“We were so lucky to have got a place on Arty Explorers back in December – and while we may have had to wait 4 months for classes to start, it was more than worth the wait! We loved it, mess and all!”
“A great structure of story time, free play, bubbles and making. Such a friendly and enthusiastic team. You can’t go to Arty Explorers without smiling”
“It’s by far the best thing I got to do with my little one! Each week is themed around a story – you get to make the most beautiful pieces of art together and there’s lots of different messy activities set up for them too!”
“Yorkshire’s (maybe even the worlds) best toddler class!”
