TERM DATES
2025-2026
8th Sept-17th Oct
3rd Nov-12th Dec
5th Jan-13th Feb
23rd Feb- 2nd Apr
20th Apr-29th May
8th June-17th July
Bookings for
Block 6 2025–2026 term
are now open
If you have any questions in the meantime, please feel free to email us at contact@pastelandsmudge.com
we’re happy to help!
Class List and Info
KS1 (ages 5-7)
English
The legend of Kevin
Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre
Tue 11:00–11:45
Join Max on a hilarious adventure in The
Legend of Kevin by Philip Reeve and Sarah
McIntyre, filled with flying ponies, strange
creatures and unexpected friendship. Children
build reading comprehension, vocabulary
and storytelling skills through shared
reading, discussion and fun creative activities.
Knowledge Explorers
Weekly Themed Lessons
Wed 10:00–10:45
Help your child explore the world with exciting, hands-on learning! Each week we dive into a new topic—space, the ocean, weather, animals, history and more—through stories, videos, discussion and simple activities.
KS2 (ages 7-11)
English
Varjak Paw
SF Said
Tue 12:00–12:55
Follow a curious cat on a thrilling adventure
beyond his sheltered home, facing danger,
mystery and unexpected friendships in a
strange city. Learners build comprehension,
inference and descriptive writing skills
while exploring themes of courage, belonging,
family and survival through discussion and
creative activities.
Art
Amazing Insects
Thu 12:00–12:55
Explore the fascinating world of insects
through drawing, colour, collage and
sculpture, inspired by artists and natural
patterns. Learners build confidence with
observation, texture and 3D making while
creating insect artwork, mosaics, puppets and
colourful sculptures.
UKS2/LKS3 (ages 9-13)
Humanities
Who Owns the Earth?
Wed 10:00–10:55
Follow a curious cat on a thrilling adventure
beyond his sheltered home, facing danger,
mystery and unexpected friendships in a
strange city. Learners build comprehension,
inference and descriptive writing skills
while exploring themes of courage, belonging,
family and survival through discussion and
creative activities.
Geography
Megacities and the future
Wed 11:00–11:55
Explore the rise of the world’s megacities
and the challenges of life in rapidly growing
urban environments. Learners build map
skills, geographical understanding and
critical thinking while investigating
population growth, sustainability, transport,
housing and asking the big question: can our
cities survive?
History
The Victorians
Wed 12:00–12:55
Step into the fascinating world of the
Victorians, exploring everything from
factories and inventions to crime, childhood
and life in the British Empire. Learners build
historical enquiry, source analysis and
critical thinking skills through stories,
artefacts and investigations into one of
Britain’s most transformative eras.
KS3 (ages 11-14)
English
The Lie Tree
Frances Hardinge
Tue 10:00–10:55
Uncover mystery, secrets and science in The
Lie Tree by Frances Hardinge, a gripping
Gothic adventure set in Victorian England.
Learners build comprehension, inference
and analytical writing skills while exploring
themes of truth, power and belief through
discussion, close reading and creative
responses.
Creative Writing
Tue 12:00–12:55
Develop your storytelling skills through
exciting writing challenges exploring twists,
suspense, sensory detail, pacing and
dramatic settings. Learners build confidence
with story structure, atmosphere and creative
voice, experimenting with techniques such as
cyclical stories, setting mash-ups and highstakes
situations. New learners welcome —
no previous Creative Writing classes
needed.
Art
Portraits & Identity
Tue 11:00–11:55
Explore how artists use portraiture to express
personality, emotion and identity through
symbolic self-portraits inspired by Frida Kahlo
and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Learners build
confidence with facial proportions,
expressive mark-making, symbolism and
mixed media while creating a final portrait
that tells their unique story.
KS4/GCSE (ages 14-16)
English
Lord of the Flies
William Golding
Wed 15:00–15:55
Explore William Golding’s gripping novel Lord
of the Flies, following a group of boys
stranded on an island as order begins to
break down. Learners build analytical, essay
writing and exam skills while exploring
themes of power, human nature, fear and
civilisation through close reading and
discussion.
Art
Time: A Personal Investigation
Tues 13:00–13:55
Develop an independent art project inspired
by the theme of time, exploring personal
ideas through artist research, mood boards,
experimentation and annotation. Build confidence with GCSE-style
sketchbook development, media
exploration and visual analysis, creating a
personal final outcome while learning how to
develop ideas at a GCSE standard.
Arts Award
Bronze
FULLY BOOKED
Tues 09:00–09:55
A creative introduction to Bronze Arts Award
where learners design their own Fantasy
Bedroom project, explore an art form in
depth, and complete fun arts reviews. They
build research, reflection and communication
skills while keeping an arts log and
developing confidence as young artists
beginning their Bronze journey.
Explore
FULLY BOOKED
Tues 10:00–10:55
A playful introduction to Explore Arts Award
where learners complete the Inside &
Outside Me project, create a bold Big
Mouth artwork, and discover Henri
Rousseau to make their own colourful jungle
scene. Along the way they build creative
skills, research confidence and reflection
as they record their journey in an arts log.
All Levels
Watercolour
Beatrix Potter’s World
Wed 9:00–9:55
Step into the charming world of Beatrix
Potter as learners paint beloved characters
from Peter Rabbit, The Tailor of Gloucester
and Miss Moppet. Building confidence with
watercolour techniques, observation and
illustration skills, learners explore soft
washes, fine details and storybook
composition inspired by Potter’s timeless
artwork.
Inspire
Learn From the Artist
Wed 11:00–11:55
Explore a different artist each week, from
Monet, Van Gogh and Bridget Riley to
Chila Burman, Guerrilla Girls, RETNA and
El Mac. Learners experiment with colour,
pattern, mark-making and mixed media,
building confidence as they create artwork
inspired by a wide range of artistic styles and
ideas.
Fashion Illustration
Personal Style & Creative Remix
Thu 10:00–10:55
Develop your own fashion illustration style
while remixing ideas from fashion history,
fantasy, culture and wearable art. Learners
build confidence with texture, exaggeration,
creative design and personal expression
to create original fashion concepts. New
learners welcome — no previous terms
needed.
Draw
Shells in Detail
Thu 11:00–11:55
Slow down and learn to really look as
learners explore the shapes, textures and
patterns of shells through detailed weekly
drawings. Building confidence with
observation, shading, line work and
texture, learners create realistic shell studies
while developing patience and drawing
accuracy.
