Art Is Her Happy Place: How Creativity Helps Children with SEND Thrive
For many parents of children with SEND, finding activities outside of school that your child enjoys and connects with can be difficult. The search for somewhere that truly understands your child; somewhere they feel safe, included, and free to be themselves can feel challenging. But when Tiffany spotted a Cygnets Art School poster on the […]
An Art Teacher’s Favourite Artists
This week our guest post comes from Alice, Head Teacher at Cygnets Edinburgh Southside, who talks to us about her favourite artists and how they speak to her favourite themes in art – colour, nature and light. ________ Asking an art teacher to choose their favourite artist is like asking a chef to choose one […]
5 Things I Wish I Knew As A Young Artist
For many young artists, creativity begins as something instinctive – doodling in sketchbooks, experimenting with colours, or spending hours making things simply for the joy of it. But as we grow up, confidence, comparison, and expectations can sometimes shape the way we see our own artistic abilities. In this guest post, Cygnets Glasgow Southside Headteacher, […]
The Return of Colour 🌈
Colour is seeing a resurgence. After years of soft neutrals and minimal palettes dominating our homes, wardrobes, and screens – bold, expressive colour is making a confident return to our everyday lives. This shift is about more than just aesthetics – colour has always played a powerful role in shaping how we feel, and increasingly, […]
New Cygnets Branches Launching 📍
At a time when art education is continually underfunded and de-prioritised in schools, we’re incredibly proud that Cygnets Art School continues to grow, reaching more communities across the UK and giving more children access to high-quality art education. Our classes provide a calm moment between school and home time, where children can slow down, build […]