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Cygnets Art School

North Bradford

We offer term-time classes, holiday workshops, private tuition, and birthday parties for children aged 5+. Our focus is on teaching traditional fine art skills—drawing, painting, and sculpture—through engaging, hands-on projects led by experienced artist-teachers.

Weekly classes

Looking for top-quality art classes for kids in North Bradford? Cygnets Art School provides a welcoming and inspiring environment where children can explore their creativity while building professional-level art skills.

All Abilities

After-School & Weekend Classes for Ages 5+
Each term, students explore a new artistic theme while learning a variety of techniques and materials. Our all abilities classes are suitable for children from the age of 5 up to 12. 

Wilsden Village Hall

Saturday 10:30 - 11:30

Monthly Fee

£49.50 / month

Trial lesson

£14

Location: Wilsden Village Hall, Townfield, Wilsden, Bradford, BD15 0HT

Intermediate Classes

Weekly term-time art class teaching step-by-step, traditional drawing, painting and sculpture. Unique projects; experienced teachers, and professional quality materials. Our 9-13 groups are slightly more advanced classes for students who wish to begin a more serious approach to art, potentially for scholarship application.

North East Abingdon Community Association

Thursday 5:15pm - 6:45pm

Monthly Fee

£60/month

Trial lesson

£18

Location: Lindsay Dr, Abingdon, OX14 2RT

Saturday 11:15am - 12:45pm

Monthly Fee

£60/month

Trial lesson

£18

Location: Lindsay Dr, Abingdon, OX14 2RT

Advanced Classes

Our Advanced (13+) classes are for committed young artists ready to deepen their technical skill, artistic understanding and creative independence. Students refine drawing, painting and composition through more complex subjects, longer-term projects and professional materials.

Saturday: 1.15pm - 2:45pm

Monthly Fee

£85/month

Trial lesson

£34

Location: 26 Lingfield Road, Wimbledon, SW19 4QD

North Bradford Holiday Art Workshops

Creative Workshops for Ages 5+
Every half-term and school holiday, we run exciting one-off workshops where students learn new skills and complete a full art project in a single session.

North Bradford | Wilsden Village Hall

October Half Term Workshops | Magic and Mischief

Tue 27 Oct – Thu 29 Oct

Art is not a luxury; it’s an essential part of learning and growing.

Shahina Patel

Headteacher | Cygnets Art School North Bradford

Meet Shahina

Cygnets North Bradford is Shahina’s dream. She brings over 20 years of experience in the creative world and is passionate about sharing her love of art with children. In addition to her work in the arts, she has also spent time working in education, collaborating closely with schools and local organisations to support creative learning and community engagement.

Shahina’s artistic journey began in childhood and took a formal turn when she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Surface Pattern Design from Staffordshire University, specialising in textiles. Her creativity is deeply influenced by nature, particularly the serene beauty she observes during walks in Lister Park. She is also an avid yoga student and teacher.

Shahina works with children of all ages and abilities, including those with special educational needs. Over the years, she has developed a natural and engaging teaching style that resonates with children, helping them build confidence, curiosity, and imagination. Whether through an after-school club, holiday workshop, or a structured day of outdoor nature-based learning, her sessions provide a safe space for creative expression and an opportunity to develop important life skills such as focus, resilience, and self-expression. For Shahina, teaching is more than just a profession, it’s a labour of love.

At Cygnets, art is not just a luxury; it’s an essential part of learning and growing.

If you would like your child to explore their creativity, build confidence, and take pride in their creative journey, we warmly invite you to visit us at Cygnets North Bradford. Together, let’s unlock your child’s creative potential, one brushstroke at a time.

Our Teachers

John Smith

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Jane Smith

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Karen Hayes

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Mary Calder

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One-to-One Tuition & Portfolio Preparation

Private tuition available for ages 5+
Tailored one-to-one art lessons at home with an experienced artist-teacher. Ideal for scholarship applications, GCSE/A-Level preparation, or simply developing personal artistic skills.

Get in touch to check availability!

Private Art Classes & Parties

Custom art sessions for groups
Looking for a unique birthday party or a fun group activity? Our private art classes are fully flexible, providing all materials and expert guidance from our artist-teachers.

Contact us to arrange a private class or event!

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If you’d like to find out more about the classes we run at North Bradford – or would like to enquire about private tuition or parties. – you can send us a message here

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Our North Bradford  Programme

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