About and contact
MyShell Art Studio runs art, craft and music activities at schools and local venues, bringing all the materials and guiding you through your own creations.
The studio welcomes all ages and abilities. Based in Wokingham, it runs school clubs at primary schools around Wokingham, Bracknell, Binfield, Maidenhead and Reading.
Meet Michelle and Tom, the people behind MyShell Art Studio
MyShell Art Studio is a community space where children can explore art and music, develop creative skills and build confidence. Our clubs give children room to experiment, express themselves and explore their feelings through making. We take their ideas seriously and celebrate what they achieve along the way.
Michelle
Michelle studied art and music at college and has spent twenty years performing with Hoopy Frood. The band has played at festivals and released four albums. Alongside her work as an artist and musician, Michelle has led workshops for disabled people and supported children and adults with a range of needs. Her own experiences of dyslexia and disability shape her approach to teaching and her commitment to helping children feel understood and encouraged.
Tom
Tom taught himself guitar by listening to his favourite bands and went on to perform live and teach guitar and drums. He brings twenty years of comedy and theatre experience, including stand-up, as well as experience in film and a decade in carpentry, primarily in exhibitions. Songwriting is central to his music teaching. A beat, a melody or a few words can be the start of a song a child gets to record and say, “I made that.”
Across our clubs, we encourage children to “follow your creative flow.” We introduce techniques and offer starting points, then support children as they decide how to develop their ideas. In art, that might mean taking an example in a new direction. In music, it might mean building a song from a rhythm they’ve created. Children learn practical skills while developing the confidence to make their own creative choices.
We aim to make MyShell Art Studio welcoming to local families and give children a broad range of creative experiences. Alongside art and music, we’d like to offer opportunities to explore drama, stop-motion animation, edible art and circus skills, including aerial hoop. There’s a lot of joy in finding something you love to do.
Let’s get creating!
Safety and training
Enhanced DBS Checked and CPD certified certificate in safe guarding Children and vulnerable adults. We are both trained in first aid CPR.
What people say
Michelle is a lovely teacher. She taught me how to look at objects before I draw them to get the right shape and size. She taught me how to blend and shade. Thank you Michelle!
Lily aged 15, Young artist
I commissioned Michelle to paint something special in memory of my beloved Sister. For special reasons, I asked Michelle to incorporate the colour purple and a butterfly. Michelle’s artwork exceeded my expectations, her spiritual connection to my brief, resulted in such a beautiful piece which is very much admired by everyone and will be treasured by me forever.
Germaine, Commissioned art
I love the supportive atmosphere and diverse range of ideas and activities offered. It’s a great way to unwind and tap into my creative side.
Sophia, Craft and Music Enthusiast
Get in touch
Any questions, please get in touch with Michelle.
- Phone
- 07437 879 473
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8am to 7pm