Gainsborough House Art Gallery & Museum in Sudbury are offering The National Saturday Club programme to students aged between 13-16 years old and is FREE of charge. The creative education programme is part of a UK-wide network, supported by the Arts Council England and the Department of Education.
Gainsborough’s House will be running an Art & Design Saturday club starting on 5th October and then throughout the academic year.
Extensive research shows 93% of National Saturday Club members built their skills, 81% grow in confidence, and 84% understand more about further study and careers. Many young people and their parents credit the Club with positive impacts on their academic studies:
“My communication skills have improved in class, so I am able to get more work done which helps me achieve better at school” Club member
“My daughter has made good friends, had fantastic experiences and has grown socially, emotionally and academically as a result of the Saturday Club” Parent
“It’s such a great opportunity for our students. They’ve had access to the university’s facilities, academics, cultural trips and all for free.” Teacher
For more information and to get young people involved, please encourage them to apply via this link: saturday-club.org/join and selecting ‘Gainsborough’s House Sudbury Art & Design Club from the drop down box.