2026–27 TEACHING DATES
Block 1 · 7 Sept – 16 Oct
Block 2 · 2 Nov – 11 Dec
Block 3 · 4 Jan – 12 Feb
Block 4 · 22 Feb – 16 Apr*
Block 5 · 19 Apr – 28 May
Block 6 · 7 Jun – 16 Jul
*Easter break: Five teaching weeks take place before Easter. After a two-week break, the final Block 4 lesson takes place w/c 12 April.
2026–27 BOOKINGS
Our full 2026–27 programme is now available to explore.
For the first time, you can see what we’ll be learning across the whole academic year before you book.
Bookings open Monday 10 August.
Explore Our Classes
We offer friendly, inclusive online classes for home-educated learners from KS1 through to KS4/GCSE level.
Our suggested ages are flexible. We encourage families to choose according to their learner’s interests, confidence, current ability and readiness—not their age alone.
Select a class below, then explore our full Programme Guide to see what we’ll be learning across all six blocks of 2026–27.
KS1 & KS2 Classes
KS1 · Suggested ages 5–7
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KS1 English
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KS1 Knowledge Explorers
KS2 · Suggested ages 7–11
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KS2 English
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KS2 Art
Our younger learners explore ideas through clear explanations, visual resources, stories, discussion and creative activities.
KS3 Classes
Suggested ages 11–14
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KS3 English
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KS3 Creative Writing
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KS3 Art
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KS3 History
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KS3 Humanities
Learners develop subject knowledge, creative confidence, independent thinking and more detailed written or practical skills.
KS4/GCSE-Level Classes
Suggested ages 14–16
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KS4/GCSE English Literature
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KS4/GCSE Art
These classes develop GCSE-level knowledge and skills, but Pastel & Smudge does not enter learners for examinations or award GCSE qualifications.
Creative Classes & Arts Award
Mixed-age creative classes
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Draw · ages 7–14
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Inspire · ages 7–14
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Watercolour · ages 7–16
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Fashion Illustration · ages 10–16
Arts Award programmes
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Discover Arts Award
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Explore Arts Award
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Bronze Arts Award
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DIY Arts Award
Our creative classes welcome different experience levels, while Arts Award offers a structured opportunity to explore the arts and work towards a recognised qualification.
Not Sure Which Class to Choose?
Our age ranges are a guide rather than a strict entry requirement. If you’re unsure, email contact@pastelandsmudge.com and tell us a little about your learner’s interests, experience and support needs. We’ll be happy to help you find the right fit.
PRICES & WAYS TO SAVE
We aim to keep our classes affordable and flexible while ensuring our tutors are fairly paid for their teaching time, experience and preparation.
Most classes run in six-week blocks. You can book one block at a time, combine selected classes using one of our discounted bundles, or reserve the same class or bundle for the full academic year.
Standard Group Classes
£72 per six-week block
Equivalent to £12 per lesson
This price applies to:
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Fashion Illustration
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KS2 Art
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KS2 English
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KS3 Art
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KS3 English
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KS3 Creative Writing
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KS3 History
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KS3 Humanities
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KS4 Art
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KS4/GCSE English Literature
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Watercolour
KS1 Classes
£60 per six-week block
Equivalent to £10 per lesson
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KS1 English
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KS1 Knowledge Explorers
Low-Cost Creative Classes
£18 per six-week block
Equivalent to £3 per lesson
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Draw
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Inspire
Arts Award Programmes
Arts Award programmes are booked as complete programmes rather than individual six-week blocks.
Discover Arts Award
3 weeks · £45
One payment of £45
Explore Arts Award
12 weeks · £144
Two payments of £72
Bronze Arts Award
12 weeks · £180
Two payments of £90
Silver and Gold are available through our supported DIY Arts Award programme.
One-to-One Tuition
Individual tuition is available for learners who would benefit from more personalised support.
KS1–KS2
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£40 per lesson
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£216 for six lessons — saving 10%
KS3
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£60 per lesson
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£324 for six lessons — saving 10%
KS4/GCSE level
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£70 per lesson
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£378 for six lessons — saving 10%
CLASS BUNDLES — SAVE 15%
If your learner would like to attend more than one class, our bundles provide 15% off selected combinations booked for the same six-week block.
KS1 Discovery Pass
KS1 English + KS1 Knowledge Explorers
Usual price: £120
Bundle price: £102
You save £18
KS4 2-Class Pass
KS4 Art + KS4/GCSE English Literature
Usual price: £144
Bundle price: £122.40
You save £21.60
KS2 Creativity Pass
KS2 Art + KS2 English
Usual price: £144
Bundle price: £122.40
You save £21.60
Humanities & History Pass
KS3 Humanities + KS3 History
Usual price: £144
Bundle price: £122.40
You save £21.60
KS3 2-Class Pass
Choose any two KS3 classes
Usual price: £144
Bundle price: £122.40
You save £21.60
Ultimate Art Studio Pass
Watercolour + Inspire + Draw
Usual price: £108
Bundle price: £91.80
You save £16.20
KS3 Premium Pass
KS3 Art + KS3 English + KS3 Creative Writing
Usual price: £216
Bundle price: £183.60
You save £32.40
Fashion & Illustration Pass
Fashion Illustration + Inspire + Draw
Usual price: £108
Bundle price: £91.80
You save £16.20
BOOK FOR THE YEAR — SAVE AN ADDITIONAL 5%
Found a class your learner loves?
Reserve their place in the same class or class bundle for all six blocks of the 2026–27 academic year and receive an additional 5% off the full year’s class fees.
The discounted annual cost is spread across 12 monthly Direct Debit payments, helping you budget across the year while keeping your learner’s place secure.
For example, a class costing £72 per block would normally cost £432 across six blocks. With the 5% Book for the Year discount, the total is £410.40 — just £34.20 per month for 12 months.
The Book for the Year discount can be added to our class bundle prices. Other promotional or community discount codes cannot usually be combined unless specifically stated.
Prefer more flexibility? You can still book one six-week block at a time, with no commitment to continue into the following block.
PAYMENTS AND SIBLINGS
Flexible Payments
You can pay for individual blocks in full or spread the cost using weekly or monthly Direct Debit instalments.
If you choose instalments:
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We will send you a Direct Debit mandate to complete.
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You can choose weekly or monthly payments.
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You can tell us your preferred payment day.
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A £1 administration fee applies to the payment plan.
We will do our best to accommodate your preferred payment date while keeping payments aligned with our six-week teaching blocks.
Siblings Attend Free
Our group classes are charged per screen, not per child.
Siblings within the appropriate age range can attend the same class together from the same screen at no additional cost.
Unsure which option is best? Email contact@pastelandsmudge.com and we’ll be happy to help.