Welcome to
Cygnets Art School
Oswestry & Shrewsbury
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
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.
Monday 16:00 - 17:00
Monthly Fee
£44 / month
Trial lesson
£14
Location: English Bridge Studios, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY2 6AD
Wednesday 16:15 - 17:15
Monthly Fee
£44 / month
Trial lesson
£14
Location: The Oswestry Memorial Hall, Smithfield St, Oswestry, SY11 2EG
Saturday 09:30 - 10:30
Monthly Fee
£44 / month
Trial lesson
£14
Location: The Oswestry Memorial Hall, Smithfield St, Oswestry, SY11 2EG
Intermediate Classes
Saturday 10:45 - 12:15
Monthly Fee
£55 / month
Trial lesson
£18
Location: The Oswestry Memorial Hall, Smithfield St, Oswestry, SY11 2EG
Advanced Classes
Saturday 13:00 - 14:30
Monthly Fee
£60 / month
Trial lesson
£22
Location: The Powys Hall Indoor Market, The Crow & Compass Studio, Oswestry Indoor Market, Bailey Head SY11 1PZ
Oswestry & Shrewsbury 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.
Oswestry & Shrewsbury | The Oswestry Memorial Hall
October Half-Term Workshops | Magic & Mischief
Week 1 | Magic & Mischief
Mon 26 Oct – Wed 28 Oct
Christmas Holiday Workshops | Cracking Christmas
Week 1 | Cracking Christmas
Sat 12 Dec
I believe deeply in the transformative power of art—not just as a skill, but as a way of seeing and being in the world.
Hélène Seymour
Headteacher | Cygnets Art School Oswestry & Shrewsbury
Meet Helene
Cygnets Oswestry & Shrewsbury is led by Helene, a lifelong creative with a passion for nurturing imagination through art.
With a rich and varied background spanning classical ballet, 25 years in fashion buying, and even running a cupcake business, Helene’s life has always been rooted in creativity. Her artistic journey now finds its home in inspiring young minds through art education.
When she’s not in the studio, Helene can be found lovingly renovating her little Welsh cottage or growing vibrant cut flowers in her garden.
“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” — Thomas Merton
Our Teachers
Catherine
teacher
Rose
teacher
Jemima
assistant
Vlada
assistant
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.
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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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