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1:1 Creative Art Mentoring for Young People in Sussex

Some young people benefit from a quieter space to explore creativity and build confidence. Our 1:1 sessions offer gentle creative mentoring through art making, conversation and shared interests. Each session is shaped around the young person, allowing them to explore materials and ideas at their own pace in a calm and supportive environment.

What sessions can offer

  • Time to explore art materials and creative ideas

  • Low demand and collaborative working

  • Building confidence through making and problem solving

  • A calm space to talk while creating

  • Developing creative skills and self expression

Every young person is different, so sessions are flexible and responsive to individual needs.

Who this may suit

These sessions can be particularly helpful for young people who:

  • feel overwhelmed in group settings

  • are home educated/attending school part time/EOTAS

  • are neurodivergent

  • are rebuilding confidence around learning

  • benefit from a calm creative outlet

Practical details

Sessions usually last 1–2 hours and take place locally in a calm setting. We offer an initial paid trial session so that everyone can check the fit feels comfortable before committing to regular sessions.

Enquiry

If you would like to explore whether creative mentoring might be right for your young person, please get in touch by email using button below. Or contact Abi on 07711638110

FAQ

  • Yes. Many of the young people who attend our sessions are neurodivergent, home educated, EOTAS or benefit from a quieter and more personalised, low demand setting. Our artists create a calm, supportive space where young people can explore creativity at their own pace. Art can help build confidence, communication and emotional expression, particularly for those who find a traditional classroom environment challenging.

    While our team are trained artists rather than therapists or behaviour specialists, we have experience of working alongside families, schools, LAs, alternative provisions to provide a positive and engaging creative experience.

    If we feel a young person needs more specialist support, we will always do our best to signpost to appropriate services.

  • We can support young people 4yrs+ on a 1:1 basis

  • Our team has a variety of skills and successful matching is usually when there is a shared passion. Our teams main areas of expertise are:

    • Drawing and painting with watercolour or acrylics

    • Sewing, knitting, crochet, weaving, textiles and macrame

    • Printmaking and crafting

    • Junk modelling

    • Cartoon, manga and anime

  • 1:1 creative mentoring sessions are £70ph. Sessions include planning, materials and a personalised, relationship-led approach.

    We also work with local authorities, where rates are agreed separately.

  • Our sessions are designed for young people who benefit from a calm, creative environment. While our team are experienced artists who can support confidence and emotional expression through art, they are not trained behaviour specialists and are not able to support behaviour that presents a risk to the young person or others.

    If you are not sure about the fit, please get in touch with Abi on 07711638110.

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