The Smiley Art Club
The Smiley Art Club was founded to give children a space where they can freely explore creativity, imagination, and self-expression — without pressure or perfection.
While the club began by focusing on the growing home-educating community, it welcomes all children with open arms, celebrating their unique voices and playful curiosity.
Weekly sessions run at Pitsea Community Hall (Shadwell/Limehouse), with regular pop-up collaborations in other neighbourhoods and spaces.
Sessions are hosted by Mathilde, who holds a BA in Fine Art Moving Image and a Level 1 qualification in Organic Horticulture. With experience in community-focused art projects and working with children in a variety of settings, Mathilde brings a warm, creative, and inclusive approach to every workshop.
The Smiley Art Club is now part of House of Community CIC (houseofcommunity.org), a not-for-profit supporting creative and social projects in the local area. All email enquiries will be directed to our shared inbox for the CIC.
Join us at The Smiley Art Club and let your child's creativity flourish in a nurturing and inspiring environment.
Contact: hello@houseofcommunity.org
Follow us on instagram: theSmileyArtClub
Important Information:
All instructors have undergone DBS checks to ensure the safety and well-being of your children.
Some workshops are designed for specific age groups. Please check individual workshop descriptions for details.
Photography Policy: During our workshops, we often take pictures to share on our social media platforms and to help promote future events. We always seek consent from participants before using any photos. If you prefer that your child's face not be included in any pictures, please let us know at the start of the session. Whenever possible, we will also try to take photos that do not show faces to respect everyone's privacy.
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Workshop Policies for The Smiley Art Club
To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all our participants, please review our workshop policies:
Payment and Enrolment:
- Full Payment Required at Sign-Up: To secure your spot in our workshops, full payment is required at the time of registration. This helps us manage our sessions effectively and prepare the necessary materials for all participants.
Cancellation and Refund Policy:
- Refunds for Cancellations Made More Than 2 Weeks in Advance: If you need to cancel your registration, please notify us at least two weeks before the session start date. We will provide a refund if we are able to fill your spot with another participant.
- No Refunds for Cancellations Made Within 2 Weeks of the Start Date: Unfortunately, cancellations made within two weeks of the session start date are non-refundable. This policy helps us manage our resources and commitments to other participants.
- Minimum Enrolment Requirement: If the enrolment for your session does not meet our minimum requirement, we will notify you one week prior to the session start date. In such cases, we will cancel the session and provide you with a full refund.
Missed Sessions:
- No Refunds or Transfers for Missed Sessions: Please note that we do not offer refunds or transfers to another session if you miss a workshop. We encourage you to ensure your availability for the full duration of the session when you sign up.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with these policies, which are designed to ensure that all our workshops run smoothly and effectively. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact us.