Art Dubba
BEST FOR
Ages 3-11
ENTRY
from £5
SETTING
Indoors
WHERE
Harrow
What it’s like
Indian art workshops for 3 to 11s, from £5 a head, but you'll need to book ahead and chase them for party dates.
Mandalas, Madhubani and Rangoli: if your child's ever come home from school with a rangoli pattern and wanted to do a proper one, this is that. Workshops are the main thing, run as Creative Circle sessions where kids draw mandalas and do mindful mark-making, and the site makes a point of saying you don't need to be artistic or know the first thing about Indian culture to join in. That's the bit I like, because it means you can turn up with a seven-year-old who insists they can't draw and they'll still come out with something on the paper.
Ages run 3 to 11, and the workshops are described as beginner-friendly right across the board, from curious three-year-olds up to older adults living with dementia. So a four-year-old and a ten-year-old can be on the same activity without one of them losing interest, which isn't true of much at that age gap. There are kits to take home too, from about £10 for a tealight holder gift set up to £16 for a Madhubani set, if you want a rainy afternoon sorted rather than a one-off session.
Prices are per person, and the cheap end is Family and Community Events at from £5 a head. Creative Circle workshops are £12 each, which adds up quickly if you've got three kids, so check that before you book a party rather than a session. Family and community work is where the schools and libraries come in, and there's art in the park in the mix as well.
The catch is dates. Only one workshop date is shown online, and the parties, group events and Sip and Paint are all enquiry-only, with nothing bookable up front. So you ask, you wait, and you hope the date you want is one of the ones going. Worth knowing before you pin a birthday on it. Workshop places do need booking in advance.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- 3 to 11; wide enough that siblings can share the activity
- Booking
- Workshop places must be booked online in advance
- Parties
- Art birthday parties for kids or grown-ups from £18 per person — you choose theme, size and age group
- Worth knowing
- Family & Community Events work out cheapest at from £5 per person
- Workshop places are booked online in advance, so don't leave it to the day
- Parties, group bookings and Sip and Paint are enquiry-only with no dates listed
- Only one workshop date appears online, so ask what else is running
- Family and Community Events are the cheapest way in at from £5 a person
- Kit prices run from about £10 to £16 if you want the art to carry on at home
Plan your visit
How much does a session cost?
£12 each for a Creative Circle workshop, and from £5 a person for Family and Community Events. Parties are £18 a head.
What ages is it for?
3 to 11 for the workshops, though the kits and sessions are described as fine for all ages. A three-year-old and a ten-year-old can do the same activity.
Do we need to book?
Yes, workshop places are booked online in advance. Parties and group events are enquiry-only, so you'll need to message them and wait for a reply.
Can we book a party?
You can, but there are no dates listed, so it starts with an enquiry. From £18 a person, and you pick the theme, the size and the age group.
Do you need to be good at art?
The workshops say you don't need to be artistic or know anything about Indian culture, you just show up.
What do the kids actually make?
Mandalas, Madhubani work and Rangoli, plus mindful mark-making. Kits to take home start around £10.
What is Sip and Paint?
An adults' format aimed at hen parties, dinner groups, supper clubs and friendship circles. Best for groups of 6 to 20, and dates are enquiry only.
Do you work with schools?
Yes, and with community centres, parks, libraries and after-school programmes. Family and community workshops are open to primary schools, libraries and families.
How long does a session last?
Workshops are the main format and run as booked sessions, so ask them about timings when you book.
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