MK Art Clubs
We offer engaging creative workshops for both children and adults. Our sessions are designed to spark creativity through a mix of guided and independent drawing and craft activities. We offer after schools clubs for children in Milton Keynes. For adults we host Sip and Create events at some of our favourite bars in Milton Keynes and London. You can also book MK Art Clubs to deliver a workshop at your school, office, party, or any event.
To stay updated on upcoming workshops, course start dates and adult art events, please join our Art Clubs Updates List. That way, you’ll never miss a chance to secure your spot!
Free Children Art Clubs In Milton Keynes
MK Art Clubs has partnered with Moore Place Hotel and Unity Place in Milton Keynes to offer free trial workshops for children aged 3 to 11. These engaging sessions are all about sparking creativity and self-expression through a mix of guided and independent art activities. Sessions are held at Unity Place on selected Saturdays and Moore Place Hotel on selected Sundays. The workshops include Caricature Drawing, Illustration, T-Shirt Design, Puppet Shows, and Stop Motion Animation. This is a chance for child to explore different art activities in a fun and supportive setting.
You can join our Art Clubs Mailing list to be the first to hear about new workshop dates. That way, you’ll never miss a chance to secure your spot!
After School Clubs (For 3 - 16 year olds)
Our After School Clubs run on selected Tuesday and Wednesday between 4:00pm and 6:30pm in Willen, Milton Keynes. The programme is structured as a series of 5-week courses, tailored to different age groups: 3 - 6, 7 - 11 and 12 - 16.
Each session is 75 minutes long and is limited to a maximum of 12 participants to ensure plenty of individual support.
You can join our Art Clubs Mailing list to be the first to hear about new course dates. That way, you’ll never miss a chance to secure your spot!
Vibes & Creativity - Art Events For Adults
Join us for a relaxed and creative evening at one of our favourite bars - where art meets happy hour! While you're sipping a cocktail, glass of wine, or mocktail, you'll be guided through a fun workshop designed to spark your creativity and get you chatting with new people. From caricature drawing to T-shirt design, MK Art Clubs offer something for everyone, no matter your experience level.
Our events take place at vibrant venues across Milton Keynes and London, and we occasionally bring our Vibes & Creativity workshops to other cities/towns all over the UK! Come for the art, stay for the vibes. It’s the perfect midweek escape or weekend treat!
You can join our Art Clubs Mailing list to be the first to hear about new event dates. That way, you’ll never miss a chance to secure your spot!
Book For Your Event/ Party/ School
You can book MK Art Clubs to bring creative energy to your event, party, school, or workplace. In corporate settings, our drawing workshops make for excellent team-building experiences - encouraging collaboration, sparking fresh ideas, and offering a refreshing midweek reset or a fun end-of-week treat for your team. At private parties, Michael delivers engaging sessions that entertain both children and adults with hands-on art activities tailored to suit all age groups.
Workshops can be hosted at your chosen venue or delivered virtually via Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Google Meet - making it easy to add a creative twist to any event, wherever you are.
Meet The Artist / Tutor
Name: Michael
Base: Milton Keynes
Habits: Art & Crafts, Liverpool F.C, Cinema, Hosting BBQs, Tutoring, Eating Red Grapes
Bio:
Michael was born in Uganda and moved to the UK with his family at the age of 11. His love for drawing was evident from an early age, with his artwork covering every surface within reach including walls, tables, and doors.
He attended Marriotts High School in Stevenage before following his passion for art at Coventry University, where he studied illustration and animation. After graduating in 2013, he was eager to kickstart his career in illustration.
A friend’s recommendation led him to a role as a caricaturist at the iconic London Eye, marking the beginning of his journey as a professional artist.
In 2015, Michael founded MKcaricatures to specialise in live drawing at events such as weddings, corporate functions, and parties. As his business grew, he expanded his services to include his now award-winning caricature wedding stationery, commercial illustration and personalised gifts.
Alongside his caricature work, Michael gained two years of tutoring experience, first on the Art Foundation course at North Hertfordshire College and later at Coventry University, where he taught illustration and animation. This experience inspired him to develop his own creative workshops for businesses and private events.
Michael draws at at over 150 live events per year and creates thousands of caricatures from photos for wedding place cards and personalised gifts. He also leads both virtual and in-person team-building workshops. His client list includes top brands like Microsoft, Mercedes, Samsung, Porsche, John Lewis, Sainsbury’s, Channel 5, Deliveroo, Sky, Mars Petcare, Fulham F.C., BT, Oxford University, Cambridge University, TJX Europe, and many more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Michael DBS Checked?
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Yes, Michael has a clear up to date DBS certificate.
Are the Sunday art club really free?
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Yes. Michael wants to make the Saturday and Sunday clubs accessible to as many children as possible regardless of their circumstances. Parents that are able to donate some money are encouraged to do so as this does help with the cost of materials but Michael will still run the art clubs with or without donations.
Where are the free Art Clubs held?
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Our Saturday Art clubs are held at Unity Place, Milton Keynes, MK9 1UP.
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Our Sunday Art clubs are held at the Best Western Moore Hotel, Milton Keynes, MK17 8DW.
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Moore Place Hotel offers free parking to all art club attendees.
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Unity Place does not offer free parking but meter parking is available across the building. *£2.90 for up to 3 hours
Where are the After School Art Courses held?
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Our after school art clubs are held in Willen, Milton Keynes, MK15 9JP. The full address will be provided in your booking confirmation email.
Does my child need to bring anything to the workshops?
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All they need to bring is a creative spirit and a respectful attitude towards other children, Michael and other staff. Michael will provide everything else they need for the workshop. There are some workshops that that may require the parent to bring something and Michael will let parents know in advance when this is the case.
Can I bring more than one of my children to the Art Club?
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Yes, you can bring multiple children, but each child must attend the club for their specific age group. Michael designs the workshops so that they are suitable and engaging for specific age groups to ensure that children get the most out of the art and crafts activities.
Can you do an art club at my child's school?
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Yes, schools can book MK Art Clubs for a one off art workshops. Please complete the enquiry form above.
Can you do an art club at my party or event?
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Yes, MK Art Clubs can deliver workshop at your event.
How can we support the Children Art Clubs?
The are 3 ways to support the art club
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Write us a review after each workshop
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Make a donation of £1, £3 or £5 per child in our workshop donation jar if you are able to.
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Spread the word about the art club to other parents and your child's school.
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Sign your child up to one of our after paid after school programmes.
How much time do you need to set up for the in person workshops?
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Between 20 - 30 minutes
How far can you travel?
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Anywhere in the world subject to availability.
Where are the adult art events held?
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We hold the events in Milton Keynes at revolucion de cuba and at several cocktail bars in London.
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We occasionally take our adult art events to other cities and towns, announcements will be made atleast 2 weeks before each event.
Do we need to provide specific equipment or conditions to offer your service?
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For in person workshops at our venues - tables and chairs for participants.
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For in person workshops at your venue - tables and chairs for participants.
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For Virtual online workshops, Michael will specify requirements, usually paper, pencil and pens.
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Online workshops can be conducted on Zoom, Google meet or Microsoft Teams. Participants will be sent a link to join the sessions.
Would the workshops be a good fit for my company's team building event?
Here are 3 reasons why drawing is perfect for your team building event
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Our Workshops can provide a midweek mind reset or an end-of-the-week treat for your team.
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The Stop Motion Animation workshop promotes collaboration allowing team members to contribute based on their strengths.
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Our Virtual/ Online workshops can be conducted online (Zoom, Teams, Meet) so you can take part from anywhere.
Can you come to our school, college or university and do the workshop there?
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Yes you can book Michael to do a workshop at your school, college or University.
Are your workshop suitable for all ages?
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Absolutely, Michael can tailor each of the workshop for children as old as 3 and adults as young as 103.
Please email me if you have any further questions.
Merchandise & Materials List
You can download colouring pages from our shop and print them at home. You can also buy colouring books, stickers, T-Shirts, Jumpers, Hoodies & Mugs.
I have also compiled a list of workshop materials for parents that wish to purchase them for their children.