GCSE Art Guidance for Home-Educated Teens
Home-educated students aged 14-16 can develop their artistic skills with a new GCSE Art & Design course, led by experienced teacher Nicky Hodge. This small-group course aims to prepare students for their exams while exploring various art techniques.
GCSE ART & DESIGN: Home-Ed Art School (Ages 14-16)
5 Nov 2026 – 10 Dec 2026
The Horsebridge Arts Centre (Whitstable)
Nicky Hodge, a secondary Art teacher with 26 years of experience, founded ArtHouse26 to support home-educated students in building their coursework portfolio.
What is the course about? The GCSE Art & Design course is designed for home-educated students aged 14-16, providing a small-group setting with a maximum of six students to develop their artistic skills and knowledge.
How will the course be structured? Each week's sessions will focus on developing coursework through sketchbook work, drawing, painting, printmaking, and 3D approaches, adapted to each student's project, running on Thursdays from 2.30pm to 4pm at the Horsebridge Arts Centre in Whitstable, from 12 November to 10 December 2026, with a free information session on 5 November 2026.
Who is behind the course? The course is led by Nicky Hodge, who holds a QTS in Secondary Education (Art and Design) and a BA (Hons) in Fine Art, and has AQA A-Level examiner and moderator experience, with tickets available with the button beside the article.
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