Welcome to
Nene Art School
C.I.C.
Nene Art School C.I.C is a non-profit organisation providing new weekly after-school/out-of-school sessions for young people 8-18 years to come along and promote health and wellbeing whilst enjoying various arts and crafts.
Sessions are led by professional and experienced volunteers.
Here we provide a safe space for young people to meet, make friends and to enjoy arts including professional tutoring. While choosing from different activities during the session, young people can express themselves, make new friends, and enjoy some games together.
Our sessions at Nene Art School C.I.C are designed to help students develop their health, wellbeing, and artistic skills together with some professional tips in a supportive, holistic and inspiring environment.
The volunteers naturally embody a kind and caring approach, with a deep understanding of how to support children from diverse abilities, backgrounds, religions, and more. We work closely with migrant communities too.
Also, we support our special needs' students. The team ensures that everyone’s needs are met here, by providing individual support to everyone who needs it. Nene Art School C.I.C. is welcoming everyone no matter their visible/invisible disabilities. We are an inclusive community interest company!
Here, at Nene Art School C.I.C., we focus on:
Health and Wellbeing
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Noticing and supporting
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Making friends
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Empowering self-esteem
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Empowering confidence
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Mindfulness activities
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Individual support when needed
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Refreshments on session
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Half term sessions
Painting
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Basics, Perspective, Proportion & Composition
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Realism: Anatomy, Architectural Sketching, Portraits, Nature
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Fantasy world, Symbolism
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Therapeutic painting etc
Observing Life and Nature
We are having sessions outdoor time after time to observe both nature, people and urban life. Our students focuses on three observation's keys:
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Notice with all your senses.
This can be of great benefit to your creative practice because it can help you shift perspective regularly, refresh your perception, as well as see and experience the world from many different angles.
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Dissociate forms and words. And look with an intuition.
Reality is more than meets the eye, something much more complex and profound.
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Receive, analyse, compare, and make connections.
Drawing
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Realism: Anatomy, Architectural Sketching, Portraits, Nature
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Fantasy graphics, Symbolism
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Creative drawing
Mixed Media
Collage, experiments with mixed media (paint, print, 3D, relief, found objects etc) and make use of unexpected materials and techniques
Eco Friendly
Art
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Our efforts to use ecologic supplies and materials as well as recyclable objects highlight a new way of making art that both takes the planet into consideration and expresses creativity.
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This also promotes sustainability and environmental consciousness in our growing young generation.
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We create pieces that narrate the impacts of climate change as well about the Earth’s vulnerability and our collective responsibility to protect it.
Our News & Updates
NEWSLETTER!
Please read our newsletter holding our news and updates below.
Survey Results
We invited parents of our students to take part in an anonymous survey with their children.
As we are a new non profit organisation, we sought their voice in shaping our future sessions.
We are pleased to report that the feedback has been positive, helping us identify areas to focus on moving forward.
Thank you to everyone who took a few minutes to complete this important survey.
You can see the survey results in the images below.
Gallery
Taking Part at Young Arts Open 2025
Exhibition/Competition by Wisbech & Fenland Museum
We are very happy to let you know that 24 of our students' artworks were warmly accepted and beautifully displayed at the Young Arts Open 2025 exhibition hosted by Wisbech & Fenland Museum.
We are so proud of all of our young artists who took part in creating self-expression artworks for this amazing competition/exhibition! All of them have done fantastically!
The museum is running this amazing exhibition to showcase creativity of young Fenland's artists 3 years in a row and this year there were over 200 entries submitted! With support of 20TwentyProductions CIC and Rotary Club Of Wisbech it is the biggest so far!
We are also very happy to share great news that among so many young artists, our student Kirill was one of the winners there! In the age group of 8-11 his artwork was highly recognised and awarded. Take a look at his expressive graphic called "My town - Wisbech". What an achievement! We all are very happy for you, Kirill.
One of the featured artworks for the Young Arts Open 2025 exhibition at Wisbech and Fenland museum was our collaborative canvas named 'Lost & Found.'
This unique artwork was designed by students from both groups using second hand canvas and old wallpaper samples donated by Crown Decorating Centre . This artwork is made in street art style with graffiti elements. Students wrote in about what they recently lost and found or what could be lost and found. A bit of philosophical thinking!
Winter workshops of making gifts for older people
On last Christmas season we had clay workshops along with card making. Our young artists created heartfelt gifts for local elderly people using non-bake air-drying clay.
We were excited to have Jack Van Avison from How Are You Fenland on Monday session,- the one who kindly invited us to take part in the inspirational Golden Age Christmas Appeal for older people. Materials' costs were partially covered by Head to Toe Charity, - thank you so much!
We've received a feedback from a gift taker:
"Could you please give my thanks to the students for the beautiful Christmas tree decoration that came as part of a present from Father Christmas when I went to the Golden fair (for older people) at the Hudson leisure Centre today.
What a lovely treat."
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Clay Christmas Tree
Candle Light and
Christmas Card Workshops
Christmas Party!
Our Open Days' events
9th and 10th Sep '24
Day 1
Day 2
Other Sessions
Young people's voice about Wisbech
While creating a collage of a map of our local area, we talked about its important places and discussed the positive aspects of living here.
Lots of chatter, so we have picked some quotes of our charming young people.
Exhibitions, Competitions
Young Arts Open 2023-2025 (Wisbech & Fenland Museum)
Our Team
Our teacher and assistants are holding relevant qualifications and enhanced DBS, are trained and are experienced.
We ensure professional and holistic environment, our team naturally embodies a kind and caring approach, with a deep understanding of how to support children from diverse abilities, backgrounds, religions etc.
We are an inclusive community interest company!
Director, Leader and Art Teacher
Volunteer Assistant
Chloe
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NCFE Level 3 Photography Diploma
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Beginners & Intermediate Ceramics
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Holding enhanced DBS (criminal check)
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Safeguarding Training
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First Aid
"I’m Chloe and I’m a 24 year old passionate about arts and crafts. I love to draw, paint, craft and sculpt with clay. I really enjoy encouraging others to be creative and enjoy the process of art, which is why I’m so pleased to be volunteering at Nene Art School! Making people happy and spreading positivity is what drives me, and it’s a pleasure to help out where I can. "
Founder, Director and Teacher
Jurgita
Qualifications:
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Qualified UK's Teacher in Art and Design Teaching (QTS, Level 6)
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Art and Design Bachelor
Courses:
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Leadership and Management Lv3
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Understanding Autism Lv2
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Safeguarding & Prevent Lv2
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Regular council's training relevant to working with children
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First Aid
More:
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Enhanced DBS (clear criminal check)
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Experience in working with SEND children
"I have a strong passion for creative work and enjoy sharing positivity with others. I primarily work with another local charity during the day, where my responsibilities include managing internal/external communications, working on branding, graphic design and social media.
I enjoy creating not only digital content, but also hand drawings, poetry, paintings and crafting.
Here, at Nene Art School C.I.C., I can share my skills and be a part of young people growth into confident and creative individuals. It is also inspiring to witness the positive impact that volunteering and networking has on our local community!
Director and Secretary
Volunteer Assistant
Rita
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Qualifications:
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Social Work Children and Families Bachelor
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Holding enhanced DBS (criminal check)
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Safeguarding Training
"My name is Rita, and I am passionate about exploring new horizons, whether through traveling, reading books, or expressing creativity through crocheting. I also find immense joy in volunteering, which has been a significant part of my life for the past four years. I’ve worked with organisations like Kids Cooking Club, Wisbech Youth Club and now here, at Nene Art School C.I.C., where I am able to share my experiences, inspire creativity, and contribute to the local community. Volunteering has not only allowed me to make a positive impact in young people, but also helped me discover my own strengths and passions."
Volunteer Assistant
Robyn
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Animation and illustration BA hons Bachelor's degree
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Level 2 Teaching assistant diploma
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Safeguarding Training
"I am a 22-year-old hard working woman who is a team player as well as a reliable worker who has a passion for taking care of children and being an ideal role model for kids."
Volunteer Assistant
Olga
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Safeguarding Training
"Happy to help whenever possible towards making a difference in young people lives"
Occasional Helper Volunteer
Martynas
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Qualifications:
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Graduate Graphic designer (Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge)
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Bachelor (Hons) Level 6
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Holding enhanced DBS (criminal check)
"I can relate to young people well because I am 22 years old, and I still remember the tasks and requirements of GCSEs, A levels, and university grade as I just graduated graphic design at A.R.U. Whilst I develop my career I find it very meaningful to help young people while also attentively listening to them and incorporating their needs and interests into our activities. It is amazing to see what impact it brings!"
Our Partners & Funders
Funder & Support/Training provider
Fenland Culture Fund
Funder & Support provider
Branding & Advertising
Cambridgeshire Community Foundation