Stepping Stones - Home Education Programme, based on Winchester City Museum

 

Location:
The Arc
Cost:
Free
Dates:
Wednesday 22 April - 20 May 2026
Category:
Art and Craft, Classes
Duration:
2 hours per week, 5 weeks
Times:
10:30am - 12:30pm

This programme is now fully booked - if you would like to register your interest in our future programmes, please complete this form to add yourself to our waiting list: Stepping Stones Waiting List – Fill in form

 

ABOUT THIS PROGRAMME

A Winchester Adventure

A 5-Week Creative History Journey for Home Educated Children (Ages 9–14)

Step into the past and explore the rich history of Winchester through art, storytelling, and hands-on making. Over five weeks, children will take part in a series of creative sessions inspired by the archaeological and heritage collections of Winchester City Museum. As they journey through different historical periods, each child will create their own Visual Diary — a personal record of their discoveries, ideas, and artworks.

Using a wide range of art materials, children will experiment with drawing, painting, collage, and model-making while developing their imagination, observation skills, and creative confidence. During the second week, the group will spend a special session together at Winchester City Museum, sketching, observing artefacts, and gathering inspiration directly from the city’s history.

This workshop offers home educated children the opportunity to learn, create, and connect with others in a supportive and inspiring environment, where history comes alive through art.

ABOUT STEPPING STONES:

The Stepping Stones programme promotes positive mental health and provides regular opportunities for young people to use creativity to build emotional resilience. The high quality programmes are delivered by professional artists and held in Hampshire Cultural Trust venues. Joining the programme will boost confidence, communication and social skills. It is fun and a great way to meet other young people in a safe and supportive space. Read more about Stepping Stones here: Stepping Stones | Hampshire Cultural Trust

HOW TO GET INVOLVED:

  • To be eligible for this programme participants need to be aged 9-14 years.
  • This programme is free of charge and all materials will be provided.
  • Once you have booked a space, we will email you an enrolment form. Please keep an eye on your emails. 

 

  • WInchester City Museum coloured drawing
  • children looking at exhibition

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 Arc April 26.pdf

Dates and times

  1. Wed 22 Apr 2026
    10:30am
    Sold out
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