Art Club for Kids in Hastings

Local artist Sara Melin is leading an after-school art club for children aged 5-7, inspired by the exhibition Edge at Hastings Contemporary. The club will explore new materials and techniques over five weeks.

BRILL

BRILL

4 Nov 2026 – 2 Dec 2026

Hastings Contemporary

On Wednesday, 4 November 2026, the BRILL after-school art club will start at Hastings Contemporary in Hastings, running every Wednesday until 2 December 2026.

What will the children be doing at the club? The children will be exploring new materials and techniques, including weaving inspired by coastal landscapes, drip drawing with watercolour and salt, creating plaster imprints of marine life, plus drawing and sculpture, all inspired by the exhibition Edge.

Who is leading the club? The club is led by local artist Sara Melin, a Swedish-born artist and designer with extensive experience in the creative industry and a strong background in teaching, including a Master of Arts from the Royal College of Art and a PGCE in Primary Education.

Why should children join the club? The club offers a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, and with Sara Melin's experience of working with primary-aged children, it's a great opportunity for them to learn and have fun, and tickets are with the button beside the article.

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