MK Art Clubs & Kids Parties
MK Art Clubs aims to inspire children to explore their creativity through a range of guided and independent art and craft activities. Families can try our free weekend art clubs, where children take part in free creative sessions. For a deeper creative experience, we offer 5-week courses tailored to age groups: 3–6, 7–11, and 12–16 years. These courses help kids and young creatives to develop new skills, build confidence and express themselves through art. We can also deliver exciting workshops in schools, colleges and universities. You can even book us for kids parties or any other type of event.
At MK Art Clubs, drawing is just the beginning. In addition to that, we aim to use art as a tool to help children to build confidence in a supportive environment. Our workshops encourage collaboration, communication, and problem-solving, helping children develop valuable social and critical thinking skills along the way.
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Free Weekend Art Clubs For Kids
Our free weekend art clubs for children aged 3 to 16 are held at Unity Place on selected Saturdays and Moore Place Hotel on selected Sundays. These fun and engaging workshops introduce children to a variety of art forms including Caricature Drawing, T-Shirt Design, 3D Crafts, Puppet Show Production, and Stop Motion Animation. It's a great opportunity for children to explore different creative activities at no cost. Parents can then choose to enrol their children on to one or several of our After School Clubs where we offer 5-week courses for a more in-depth experience. Our Free weekend workshops are 45 - 75 minutes long and are limited to a maximum of 15 participants per session.
After School Clubs (For 3 - 16 year olds)
Our After School Art Clubs take place at Willen Pavilion, Milton Keynes on selected Mondays and Tuesdays between 4:00pm and 7:30pm. Each course is delivered over five weeks, with a single 1 hour session per week, adding up to 5 hours of creative learning.
Each course is tailored to suit different age groups and creative abilities. Sessions run for 1 hour and are limited to just 12 children per age group, ensuring every participant receives individual attention and support.
Click here to download our club booklet which contains a full week by week breakdown of each course.
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Kids Parties, Schools & Colleges
MK Art Clubs brings fun and imaginative art workshops to children's parties, schools, colleges and youth centres. Whether it’s a one-hour 'Princess Drawing' session or a two-hour T-shirt Design activity, each workshop is designed to spark creativity and keep children engaged. Our sessions are tailored to suit a wide range of ages and interests, making them a great addition to any event.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Courses held?
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Our after school art clubs are held at Willen Pavilion, Milton Keynes, MK15 9JP.
Can you deliver After School Courses at our school?
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Yes as long as it doesn't clash with our own sessions at Willen Pavilion.
How long are the workshops if I book you for a school day?
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You can book Michael for a number of hours or you can book him for the full school day.
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Michael is able to provide more than one type of workshop on the same day but this would have to be agreed beforehand to ensure he has all the equipment he needs for the session.
How long are the workshops if I book you for an event?
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The length of the workshop can be tailored to fit the available time. Some workshops can be done in 45 minutes while others need at least 2 hours to complete at a reasonable pace.
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Michael will make workshop recommendations based on the time that is available and the type of event.
How far can you travel?
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Anywhere in the world subject to availability.
Is there a limit on the number of participants at events or in schools?
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Not but there is a recommended number to ensure a high-quality experience for everyone involved. Michael prefers to work with no more than 15 participants per tutor or support staff, so he can offer individual attention and guidance throughout the session. For larger groups, especially with younger children, additional support from parents or teachers may be required to help manage the session effectively.
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 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.
How much time do you need to set up for the in person workshops?
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Between 20 - 45 minutes depending on the workshop.
Do we need to provide specific equipment or conditions to offer your service?
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For in person workshops at your venue - I just need tables and chairs
Meet The Artist / Tutor
Name: Michael
Headquarters: 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 passion for drawing was clear from an early age, often expressed through doodles on any surface within reach, whether it was paper and books or walls and tables.
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 Herts College and later at Coventry University, where he taught illustration and animation. This experience inspired him to develop his own creative workshops for schools, events and businesses.
Michael now draws at over 150 live events annually and creates thousands of caricatures from photos for wedding place cards and seating plans, personalised gifts and commercial illustration. Michael also runs on demand creative team-building workshops for companies big and small. His impressive client list includes major brands like Microsoft, Mercedes, Samsung, Adobe, John Lewis, Fulham Football Club, Oxford University and many more.
In 2025, Michael launched MK Art Clubs in partnership with Moore Place Hotel in Milton Keynes, with the aim of delivering creative workshops for children aged 3 to 16.
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.