A SWINDON-BASED art club is celebrating a packed winter programme, providing artistic and creative opportunities for local children to thrive.
Let’s Create Art Club, founded in 2020, by artist and mum, Rachel Bray, allows children to explore painting, drawing, sculpture and design in a safe, fun, and pressure-free environment through after-school sessions, Saturday morning art clubs and holiday art camps for children ranging from four to twelve.
Winter 2025 has been no different, as their fully-booked Christmas Art Camp, held on the 22nd and 23rd December, welcomed many children at Tregoze Primary School in West Swindon.
“Running Art Camp is one of my favourite things to do at Let’s Create. As an artist and mum, I know firsthand how powerful and important creativity can be for a child – their confidence, resilience and well-being,” said Rachel Bray.
Rachel, born and raised in Swindon, started Let’s Create Art Club after seeing how easily art was sidelined in busy family life, and the fact that the after school club industry is dominated by sports clubs.
“Art Camp at Christmas is extra special because we can channel all the joy and excitement that the children arrive with into their artwork, festive creations and arty games! It’s a chance for them to make something meaningful with their hands and parents get to have heartfelt, handmade keepsakes to treasure.”
The two-day camp consisted of Christmassy art activities, games, outdoor play, and free creative time for children to explore artistic avenues during the Christmas period.
Families went home with numerous keepsakes and pictures to honour the festive season and welcome in the new year.
“Art Camp gives children the time, space and support to express themselves and explore ideas without any pressure on the outcome and make new friends,” commented Rachel. “I feel privileged to be able to help children have fun with art and to create great childhood memories, just like I experienced growing up.”
Let’s Create Art Club is a member of the Institute of Children’s Activity Providers (ICAP), ensuring the club meets high standards for safety, inclusion and engagement. They celebrated being finalists at the ICAP Awards 2025, in their ‘Rising Star – Outstanding achievement in Growth and Visions for the Future’ category.
Let’s Create Art Club have opened their books for the new year. To secure a place at one of their 13 afterschool clubs in Term 3, visit: https://www.letscreateartclub.co.uk/bookings.
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