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The Oswestry Memorial Hall,
Smithfield St,
Oswestry,
SY11 2EG
Art Lessons & Classes North Shropshire
Are you looking for art lessons and classes for kids in North Shropshire? Your search ends with Cygnets Art School. We are a dedicated fine art school offering a wide range of art classes for children aged five and above, including after school art classes; weekend art lessons, and holiday art workshops.
We are committed to creating a comfortable and welcoming learning environment for students, where they’re free to explore their imagination and develop their creativity. From sketching and pastels, to painting and clay, we teach an array of different art mediums; striving to help students develop professional-level skills that will stay with them for a lifetime. Our artist-teachers are also available for one-on-one private art classes at home.
If you’re planning to apply for an art scholarship, we’re happy to help you on your journey, with dedicated Portfolio classes; private tuition, and online guidance.

"My son loves this weekly art class. The teachers and assistants are so friendly and helpful, and he always comes home with amazing works of art. I’m so impressed at all the different methods and mediums they’re learning."
- Elisabeth Watson
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Hélène Seymour
Cygnets North Shropshire is led by Helene, a lifelong creative with a passion for nurturing imagination through art.
With a rich and varied background spanning classical ballet, 25 years in fashion buying, and even running a cupcake business, Helene’s life has always been rooted in creativity. Her artistic journey now finds its home in inspiring young minds through art education.
When she’s not in the studio, Helene can be found lovingly renovating her little Welsh cottage or growing vibrant cut flowers in her garden. She believes deeply in the transformative power of art—not just as a skill, but as a way of seeing and being in the world.
“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” — Thomas Merton
Headteacher | Cygnets North Shropshire

Private Classes & Parties
Ages 5+
Private group classes for two or more students, at your home, with our experienced artist-teachers. Perfect as a one-off birthday celebration, or weekly group class with siblings or friends. Students can choose from our enormous catalogue of projects, with everything provided by us. All you need is a table and chairs!
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