Arts and Crafts Holiday Clubs in Surrey: Painting, Pottery and Film-Making for Children

Surrey has a strong range of arts and crafts holiday clubs for children, from pottery studios in Godalming to film-making camps in Guildford and Farnham. Wildcroft Pottery in Godalming (GU8 5RL) runs hand-building sessions for children from around £38 per session, rated 5.0 on Google from 99 reviews. art-K Worplesdon near Guildford (GU2 9PB) offers weekly holiday workshops in drawing, painting and mixed media for ages 6 to 18, with sessions from around £13.50. Families and carers in west Surrey will find the same art-K programme running from Carlton Yard in Farnham (GU9 7RD). Book early: the popular summer slots at all three fill before July.

Compare arts and crafts holiday clubs in Surrey

Club	Location and postcode	Ages	Typical cost	Note
art-K Worplesdon	Guildford GU2 9PB	6 to 18	Around £13.50 per session	Mixed media; holiday and half-term workshops
art-K Farnham	Farnham GU9 7RD	6 to 18	Around £13.50 per session	Same programme as Worplesdon, west Surrey base
Wildcroft Pottery	Godalming GU8 5RL	8 and over	£38 per session	Small-group pottery in a woodland studio; book well ahead
Sparks Film School Guildford	Guildford GU2 7AT	5 to 18	Check website	Multi-day film-making camps; Farnham location also available
Boogie Pumps Woking	Woking GU21 4BD	3 and over	Around £150 per week	Dance and performing arts holiday club; creative sessions included
KOOSA Kids Guildford	Guildford GU2 8YH	4 to 13	From around £33 per day	Ofsted registered; arts and crafts sessions within broader holiday club programme
Krafty Kids Club	Dorking	All ages	Check website	Craft workshops and parties; good for younger children
Surrey Wildlife Trust	Woking GU24 0JN	5 and over	Varies by programme	Nature-based craft activities; check for holiday events

The clubs and activities in this guide have been included based on parent recommendations, Google ratings and publicly available information. KidzRGoGo lists these providers as a helpful starting point for families. Listings are not officially approved, inspected or endorsed by KidzRGoGo. Always check directly with the provider before booking, particularly for current pricing, availability and safeguarding policies.

Art studio clubs: Guildford and the surrounding area

Suits ages 6 to 18.

art-K Worplesdon runs from a dedicated studio at 5 The Parade, Burden Way, Guildford GU2 9PB, a few minutes from the A3 Burpham junction. Holiday workshops are offered in the school holidays and half terms, covering drawing, painting, printmaking, collage and mixed media. The sessions are small-group and personalised, which is why the studio holds a 5.0 rating on Google from 17 reviews. Children work at their own level rather than following a single class project, so a confident Year 9 student and a tentative Year 3 pupil can attend the same session without either being bored or left behind. Sessions run at around £13.50 per person. Parking is available on the estate road outside.

Maksla Studio in Woking is run by Katya, an artist who brings a more intimate, gallery-influenced approach to children's art education. The studio holds a 5.0 rating from 9 Google reviews. Sessions cover painting and drawing, and Katya is noted by parents for her patience with children who are new to working from observation rather than copying. Contact the studio directly for current holiday programme dates and pricing.

Children painting at art-K Worplesdon art studio near Guildford, arts and crafts holiday clubs Surrey — art-K Worplesdon near Guildford runs holiday workshops in drawing, painting and mixed media for children aged 6 to 18.

Pottery and ceramics: Wildcroft Pottery, Godalming

Suits ages 8 and over.

Wildcroft Pottery sits in a woodland cabin at Wildcroft Wood, Godalming GU8 5RL, about ten minutes south of Godalming town centre off the B2130. It is the highest-rated arts provider in this guide, with a 5.0 on Google from 99 reviews. Sessions focus on hand-building with clay: children make their own pieces, which are then fired and available to collect. The woodland setting gives the sessions a quieter feel than a school hall or sports centre, and parents in the reviews mention that nervous or easily distracted children settle well.

Sessions for children cost £38 per person. The studio runs school holiday workshops alongside regular term-time classes, and the summer holiday slots book up fast, often by June. Check wildcroftpottery.co.uk for the current schedule and to book. The site is reached by car from the B2130; there is no public transport serving the woodland directly.

One honest note: the studio is small by design. Groups are kept tight to give every child proper attention, which is a strength, but it means availability is genuinely limited. If you are hoping to book for the summer holidays with a few days' notice, you are likely to find everything taken. Book as soon as the summer schedule is published.

Film-making and creative media: Sparks Film School

Suits ages 5 to 18.

Sparks Film School Guildford runs from Surrey Sports Park on Farnham Road, Guildford GU2 7AT. It is one of the more unusual options in this guide: children learn to write, shoot and edit short films over multi-day camps, working in small teams. The Guildford site holds a 5.0 rating on Google from 12 reviews. For a child who finds standard art workshops slow or prefers technology to paintbrushes, this is the most distinctive option in Surrey for creative holiday activity. Check sparksarts.co.uk for current dates and pricing. Surrey Sports Park has a large car park and is well served by the 35 and 37 bus routes from Guildford town centre.

West Surrey and Farnham

Suits ages 4 to 18, depending on provider.

Farnham and the GU9 and GU10 area are covered by two of the providers in this guide, and parents in west Surrey do not need to travel to Guildford for good arts provision.

art-K Farnham runs the same programme as art-K Worplesdon from a studio at 7 Carlton Yard, Victoria Road, Farnham GU9 7RD. Sessions cover drawing, painting, printmaking and mixed media for ages 6 to 18, with the same personalised, small-group approach. The cost is around £13.50 per session. Carlton Yard is within walking distance of Farnham town centre and has street parking nearby on Victoria Road.

Sparks Film School Farnham operates from All Hallows Catholic School, Weybourne Road, Farnham GU9 9HE. The programme is the same as the Guildford site: multi-day film-making camps for ages 5 to 18. It holds a 5.0 rating from 2 reviews. Check sparksarts.co.uk for current dates and pricing.

Boogie Pumps Farnham runs from 130 Upper Hale Road, Farnham GU9 0JH. Although primarily a dance school, the holiday club programme includes creative and performing arts sessions. Check farnham.boogiepumps.co.uk for current holiday programme details and pricing.

If none of these match what you are looking for in west Surrey, the KidzRGoGo Farnham listings cover the full range of activities available in the GU9 and GU10 area. Smaller local art clubs and craft groups do run from village halls and church centres across this part of Surrey and are not always registered with larger directories. Asking at your child's school or searching local Facebook parenting groups is often the fastest way to find them.

Nature crafts and outdoor creativity: Surrey Wildlife Trust

Suits ages 5 and over.

Surrey Wildlife Trust is based at School Lane, Woking GU24 0JN, the Hoe Valley School site close to the A322 near Woking. The trust runs nature-based activities for children through various school holiday programmes and family events. These are not pure arts and crafts clubs, but the outdoor sessions regularly include nature journalling, printing with leaves and natural materials, and building creative projects from foraged materials. The site holds a 4.7 on Google from 18 reviews. Check the trust's events calendar at surreywildlifetrust.org before each school holiday for current family activity dates. Some sessions are free; others carry a small charge. Booking is usually required.

Holiday clubs with arts and crafts sessions

Suits ages 3 to 13, depending on provider.

Not every family needs a specialist arts club. For parents and carers who need full-day or multi-day childcare cover during the school holidays, several of the larger holiday clubs in Surrey include arts and crafts as part of a broader programme.

KOOSA Kids at St Joseph's Primary School, Guildford (GU2 8YH) is Ofsted registered and operates from 8.15am to 6pm to cover a full working day, with a core session from 10am to 4pm available from around £33 per day. Arts and crafts are part of the daily activity mix alongside sport, games and cooking. KOOSA Kids claims 10 Outstanding Ofsted ratings across its portfolio and operates at multiple Surrey sites. Book via koosakids.co.uk.

Boogie Pumps Woking runs from Horsell Rise, Woking GU21 4BD and offers week-long holiday club programmes at around £150 per week. The focus is dance and performing arts, but creative arts sessions are typically included in the daily schedule. Rated 4.7 on Google. Book via woking.boogiepumps.co.uk.

Krafty Kids Club in Dorking specialises in craft-focused parties and workshops and holds a perfect 5.0 rating from 16 Google reviews. It is particularly well suited to younger children who want a hands-on, making-focused session rather than a structured art course. Contact via kraftykidsclub.co.uk for current availability and pricing.

How to choose the right arts and crafts club

The most important distinction is between a specialist studio session and a broader holiday club that includes arts alongside other activities. Wildcroft Pottery and art-K are pure specialist providers: you go there specifically to make art or pottery, in a small group, with an experienced teacher. That suits a child who has a genuine interest in the subject or a parent who wants them to develop a specific skill over the summer.

KOOSA Kids and Boogie Pumps are the opposite: full-day childcare that happens to include creative sessions. If you need cover from 8am to 6pm and want your child to enjoy themselves, these work well. If your child expects to spend the whole day at a pottery wheel, they will be disappointed, because arts and crafts will be one slot in a varied daily schedule.

For a child who is not sure whether they enjoy art, a shorter taster session at art-K or a Surrey Wildlife Trust afternoon is lower-risk than committing to a full week. For a child who is already confident and wants a real challenge, Wildcroft Pottery or Sparks Film School will stretch them in a way that a general holiday club cannot.

Age matters practically. Wildcroft Pottery starts from around age 8 because working with clay requires a degree of sustained focus. Sparks Film School runs from age 5 but the older cohorts get more out of the editing and writing elements. art-K handles a wide age range in the same session by personalising the work, which makes it one of the more flexible options for mixed-age siblings.

Practical information

Booking. Wildcroft Pottery and art-K both require advance booking, and the summer holidays fill earliest. If you are reading this in June for August, check availability now rather than later. KOOSA Kids has an online booking system at koosakids.co.uk. Boogie Pumps takes bookings through its Woking and Farnham sites respectively.

Access and transport. Wildcroft Pottery is in a rural location south of Godalming and requires a car. art-K Worplesdon is accessible by car from the A3; art-K Farnham is walkable from Farnham town centre. Surrey Sports Park (Sparks Film School Guildford) is served by Guildford bus routes. KOOSA Kids at St Joseph's in Guildford is on Aldershot Road, GU2 8YH, accessible by car and by the 2 and 3 bus routes.

SEN provision. art-K's personalised teaching approach is generally well suited to children with additional needs, as there is no fixed group pace to keep up with. Surrey Wildlife Trust outdoor sessions tend to work well for children who find indoor classroom settings difficult. Contact individual providers directly about specific requirements before booking, as provision varies considerably.

Funding. KOOSA Kids accepts Tax-Free Childcare and childcare vouchers where applicable. Some Surrey County Council Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) funded places are available for children in receipt of free school meals, though take-up and availability changes each holiday period. Check the Surrey County Council website for current HAF provider information.

Children's pottery workshop at Wildcroft Pottery in Godalming Surrey, arts crafts holiday clubs Surrey — Wildcroft Pottery in Godalming GU8 5RL runs hand-building workshops in a woodland cabin for children aged 8 and over.

Frequently asked questions

What arts and crafts holiday clubs are available in Surrey for primary school children?

art-K Worplesdon (GU2 9PB) and art-K Farnham (GU9 7RD) both run holiday workshops for ages 6 to 18 covering drawing, painting and mixed media at around £13.50 per session. Wildcroft Pottery (GU8 5RL) offers pottery for children aged 8 and over at £38 per session. KOOSA Kids at Guildford (GU2 8YH) takes ages 4 to 13 in an Ofsted-registered holiday club from around £33 per day, with arts and crafts as part of the daily programme.

How much do arts and crafts holiday clubs cost in Surrey?

Prices vary significantly by type. Specialist studio sessions at art-K cost around £13.50 per session. Wildcroft Pottery charges £38 per session. A full-week holiday club such as Boogie Pumps Woking costs around £150 per week. KOOSA Kids charges from around £33 per day for its core 10am to 4pm session. Surrey Wildlife Trust nature sessions vary by programme and some are free. Always check current pricing directly with the provider before booking.

Are there any pottery classes for children in Surrey?

Yes. Wildcroft Pottery at Wildcroft Wood, Godalming (GU8 5RL) is the main dedicated children's pottery provider in the area, with a 5.0 rating from 99 Google reviews. Sessions focus on hand-building and cost £38 per child. The studio is small and spaces are limited, so summer holiday slots often book up by June.

Are there arts and crafts holiday clubs in Farnham?

Yes. art-K Farnham runs from 7 Carlton Yard, Victoria Road, Farnham GU9 7RD, offering the same holiday workshop programme as its Worplesdon studio for ages 6 to 18 at around £13.50 per session. Sparks Film School also operates from All Hallows School, Weybourne Road, Farnham GU9 9HE, with film-making camps for ages 5 to 18. Boogie Pumps Farnham at 130 Upper Hale Road, GU9 0JH offers holiday club programmes including creative arts sessions.

What arts activities are available for under-5s in Surrey?

Most specialist arts and crafts clubs in Surrey start from age 5 or 6. Boogie Pumps Woking accepts children from age 3 in its holiday club programme. Krafty Kids Club in Dorking offers craft workshops suitable for younger children. For toddlers and under-3s, messy play and sensory craft sessions are available through nurseries and children's centres in Surrey rather than dedicated holiday clubs. Check the arts and crafts listings on KidzRGoGo filtered by age for current options near you.

Can children with additional needs attend arts and crafts holiday clubs in Surrey?

art-K's personalised teaching approach, where each child works at their own level rather than following a shared class project, makes it one of the more accommodating options for children with additional needs. Surrey Wildlife Trust outdoor sessions suit children who find indoor settings difficult. Always contact the provider directly before booking to discuss specific requirements, as provision varies significantly and most small studios do not have dedicated SEN coordinators.

Which Surrey arts and crafts clubs accept Tax-Free Childcare?

KOOSA Kids accepts Tax-Free Childcare and childcare vouchers for eligible families, as it is a registered Ofsted childcare provider. Most specialist art studios such as art-K and Wildcroft Pottery are not registered childcare providers and therefore do not accept Tax-Free Childcare. If childcare funding is a factor, Ofsted-registered clubs like KOOSA Kids are the most practical option.

When do summer holiday arts clubs in Surrey book up?

Wildcroft Pottery is the most popular and tends to fill the fastest, often by June for the August sessions. art-K Worplesdon and Farnham also recommend booking ahead. KOOSA Kids and Boogie Pumps have more capacity and places typically remain available into July, though popular weeks can fill. If you are interested in Sparks Film School for the summer, check the website from May onwards as multi-day camp bookings open several months in advance.

Are there any free arts and crafts activities for children in Surrey during the school holidays?

Surrey Wildlife Trust occasionally runs free or low-cost family nature events during school holidays that include craft activities. Some Surrey libraries run free craft sessions during the summer reading challenge. Surrey County Council's Holiday Activities and Food programme provides funded holiday club places for children in receipt of free school meals, which may include arts and crafts provision. Check the Surrey County Council website for current HAF providers each holiday period.

Find more activities in Surrey

Browse the arts and crafts category on KidzRGoGo to find clubs, workshops and studios near you. Town pages for Guildford, Woking and Farnham list all activities in each area by type and age range.