Art Classes, Craft Classes, for children age 6 to15. Based in North Preston. Term time membership clubs in Garstang and Cottam.
🌈 Hi my name is Michelle, Mum to two amazing daughters 💖 Passionate about art, craft, and design. 🎨 Also a keen gardener, photographer, loves to bake and cook🌱 Balancing roles as a part-time SEND school transport driver, Teaching Assistant, and proud owner of the Crafty Penguin Club! 🐧 I transitioned from a 25-year corporate career in Purchasing to fulfil my childhood dream of a more creative life
23/08/2026
Your child won't just “do art” at The Crafty Penguin Club.
They're building skills.
Drawing.
Colour.
Design.
Making.
Experimentation.
Problem solving.
And more. Come and join us this September.
Starting back on the 9th September, with Inspired by Gaudi. Only a couple of spaces left.
To book head to our website.
Michelle
21/08/2026
Still wondering whether The Crafty Penguin Club is right for your child?
Don't guess.
Come and try it.
They'll spend an hour creating, experimenting and learning with other children who enjoy making things.
You can see how they settle in.
They can see whether they like it.
Then you decide.
September spaces are limited.
Secure your place today.
Want to read our Photo Policy in more detail, head to our website.
https://thecraftypenguinclub.square.site/termsandconditions
Michelle
14/08/2026
There’s still time to join us!
We have a few spaces left on Wednesday and just ONE space remaining on Thursday at The Crafty Penguin Club.
A place to learn art skills, try different techniques, make friends and, most importantly, have the freedom to be creative.
Wednesday: Spaces available
Thursday: 1 space left
If you’ve been thinking about joining us, now is a good time to book.
13/08/2026
‼️‼️Only 1 space left for Thursday club. ‼️‼️
To claim it head to our website to book.
https://thecraftypenguinclub.square.site
13/08/2026
Your child doesn’t need to be “good at art” to come to art club.
They just need somewhere they can have a go.
We teach the skills, they bring the ideas.
That’s where the magic happens.
Want to know more head to our website.
www.thecraftypenguinclub.square.site
I saw a photo recently of an art teacher leaning over a child's project — and it looked like she'd drawn on it herself.
I don't say that with judgement. I've been there. The pull to "just fix it a little" is real.
But it made me think about what I call The Helicopter Effect
Sometimes, we help children because we want them to succeed.
But have you ever noticed what happens when we help a little too much?
"Try this."
"Put it there."
"That would look better."
Little by little, their project becomes ours.
One of the hardest things I've learned as an art teacher is when not to step in.
In my club, I'll always show a child the technique — how to hold the brush, how a material behaves, what the process involves. But what they do with it? The colours, the materials, how it all comes together — that's entirely theirs.
Children don't build confidence because adults make their artwork better. They build confidence because they discover they can make their own decisions and solve problems themselves.
Sometimes the best thing we can do... is take one step back.
This is exactly how I run my art club.
Michelle 🙂
I often hear parents say they think The Crafty Penguin Club might be a bit too far to fit into their week, but when you actually check the drive time, it’s usually much closer than expected.
While children are settled in their session, parents often use that time in a way that works for them.
A quiet drink in the car, a quick shop at Tesco or Spar, or even just a bit of space without being needed for five minutes. Just a small pocket of time that feels useful in a busy week.
If you’ve ever thought, “It’s probably too far,” it’s often closer than it feels.
Michelle
04/08/2026
We know many parents choose to stay nearby while their children are in class.
From September, we'll have a complimentary Brew & Biscuit Station available during our sessions.
Whether you'd like to catch up on some work, read a book or simply enjoy a quiet cup of tea or coffee, you're very welcome to help yourself while you wait.
It's our small way of saying thank you for choosing The Crafty Penguin Club and making your visit that little bit more comfortable.
Michelle