Open Studio Art School

Last updated October 2026

Small-group drawing and painting classes for children aged 9+ in a private Rostrevor studio, run in 8-week terms.

Open Studio Art School teaches drawing and painting in a private studio in Rostrevor, run by artist and instructor Gretta Allen. Children's classes are for ages 9 and up and run in 8-week terms, with each class lasting 70 minutes and capped at 7 students. Students work on projects of their choice in mediums including pencil, charcoal, watercolour, pastels, oils, acrylic, pen and gouache, learning to draw from references. As of October 2026, children's classes run Tuesday and Thursday at 4pm and 5.20pm, Friday at 4pm, and Saturday at 10.30am and 11.50am. Prices are not published on the website. Term fees are paid in full by bank transfer before the term starts, and parents do not stay during class. Most materials are supplied; students bring their own visual diary or folder. Enquiries go through the contact form or the email address listed on the official website.

Facts checked against the venue's own website on 12 October 2026.