Home Education Programme - Based on the Jane Austen exhibition
Home Education Programme
Celebrate 250 years of Jane Austen with a delightful, hands-on art programme inspired by the Regency era! Just as Austen expressed her creativity through her writing, your child will explore theirs through engaging activities like portrait drawing, watercolour painting , elegant lettering, origami, and simple embroidery. Designed to develop artistic skills in a fun and welcoming environment, this session also includes time to socialise and play games—perfect for making new friends while learning. Join us for a creative journey into history, imagination, and joyful connection!
These five sessions will be facilitated by Artist Educator and former Home Educator Veronica Williams. All materials will be provided. This home education programme is based on the exhibition 'Beyond the Bonnets: Working Women in Jane Austen's Novels' which will be at The Willis Museum from from December 2025 - March 2026.
Venue: The Willis Museum, Basingstoke
Dates: Fridays 09 January - 06 February 2026 (5 week programme), 10.30am-12.30pm
Price: £40 per child, for five sessions - 20% sibling discount.
Age range: 10-14 years
Accompanying parents go free. Children aged 10+ can be unaccompanied but emergency contact details etc will be required.
*Please note that this course will take place on the top floor which must be accessed via stairs - Please enquire with venue for more details
Dates and times
Visual Social Story
If you would like read more about what will happen during this programme, including where it will take place, timings, who will be running it, information for parents/carers, please read through our Visual Social Story which will provide you everything you need to know: Visual Social Story - Home Education Programme at The Willis Museum 2026.pdf