Moumita's Art Zone
BEST FOR
Ages 3-18
WHERE
Leeds
What it’s like
Small-group art classes in Leeds taking kids from first pencil marks to acrylics and watercolours.
This is a proper art class setup rather than a paint-a-plate-and-go session. Beginners start with pencil drawing and get to grips with crayons, while the intermediate group moves on to shading, proportions, oil pastels, watercolours and acrylics. Groups are kept small, usually 5 to 8 students, and teaching is pitched to each child's skill level and age rather than a one-size-fits-all lesson plan.
There's no pressure around grades here. The site is upfront that there are no formal certificates or competition prep, the aim is building a genuine love of art rather than churning out portfolio pieces. That's either exactly what you want for a fidgety 6-year-old or a slight downside if your teenager actually wants something to show for it on paper.
For a trial session you just need a drawing book, a pencil, an eraser and some crayons (Crayola gets a specific mention). Materials are included for regular classes, though special craft sessions or new techniques sometimes need extra bits provided on top. Miss a weekly session and you're only charged for what you attend, as long as you give 24 hours' notice, though classes at the Mabgate Mills city centre location are less flexible on cancelling pre-booked sessions.
Ages run from 3 up to teenagers, with online classes recommended from age 5 upwards. Regular classes pause over the summer holidays and pick back up from 7th September 2026, so that's one to note if you're hoping to start over the break.
Need to know
- Best for
- 3 to teens, with teaching pitched by age and skill
- Regular classes close over summer and resume from 7th September 2026
- Beginners work on pencil drawing and crayons before moving up to oil pastels, watercolours and acrylics
- Mabgate Mills city centre classes have stricter cancellation rules than other sessions
Plan your visit
What ages do the classes suit?
From age 3 up to teenagers, with online classes recommended from 5 upwards, and teaching adjusted to each child's age and skill level.
How big are the classes?
Usually 5 to 8 students in a group.
Do we need to bring our own materials?
Materials are included for regular classes. Special craft sessions or new techniques sometimes need extra materials on top.
What should we bring for a first trial session?
A drawing book, a pencil, an eraser and some crayons, Crayola recommended. After the trial they'll give you recommendations for what to get next.
What happens if we miss a class?
You're only charged for the sessions you attend, as long as you give 24 hours' notice. Classes at Mabgate Mills in the city centre are less flexible on cancelling pre-booked slots.
Are there certificates or competitions?
No formal certificates or competition preparation. The focus is on building a genuine love of art without the stress of grading.
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