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With gentle guidance and themed inspiration\u2014such as World Earth Day in April, World Bee Day in May, and World Oceans Day in June\u2014children are encouraged to follow their own ideas and develop confidence in their artistic voice. Each session is a space of freedom and expression, where missing a class doesn\u2019t mean missing out.<\/p>\n<p>The second strand introduces children to the history of art through a series of ten engaging lessons. Each session begins with a short, accessible introduction to a key art period, followed by a hands-on creative task inspired by that era. From finger-painted cave art to mythical creatures of antiquity and stained glass windows of the Middle Ages, children will journey through time with brush in hand. 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