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Creative projects for neurodiverse children and young people
Term time projects
"She loves coming to Knots Arts, it's the highlight of her week!". Parent of A, age 7, attending Girls Group
Drama Communication sessions - age 4 - 16
Knots Arts drama sessions run in East Sheen and are an exciting place for children aged 4 – 16 years old with social communication difficulties to come and make new friends whilst having fun.
Drama sessions consist of games and activities which are designed to support the development of team working, processing and understanding and speech and language. Each session begins with a sharing of news from our week, followed by drama games appropriate to the ability of the group and culminating in a drama activity such as story-telling, physical theatre or improvisation.
“Harry benefits as he finds it hard to join in with groups usually, but these sessions have the right mix of fun and structure which keeps him engaged, enjoying himself and wanting to come back week after week.” – Parent of 8 year old Harry, attending Knots Arts since 2013
Term Dates 2024/2025
Autumn term
21st September - 7th December (no sessions 26th October or 2nd Nov for half term)
Spring term
11th January 2025 - 29th March 2025 (no sessions 15th or 22nd Feb for half term)
Summer term
26th April 2025 - 12th July 2025 (no session 24th or 31st May for half term)
Times
Groups run throughout the morning from 9am - 1.15pm and last approximately 1 hour, children are placed in groups by age or ability. Please get in touch to discuss which group would work best for your child.
Location
All Saints Church Hall, East Sheen Avenue, London, SW14 8AT
Fees
£100 per ten-week term
Fully funded bursary places are available for anyone who needs one, please contact hello@knotsarts.com for more information.
Youth Club - age 13 - 25
Knots Arts Saturday Youth Club takes place at the Powerstation Youth Club in Mortlake every Saturday during term time for young people aged 13 – 25 years old. The club is a thriving group of young people with social communication difficulties who love to try new things, meet new people and above all have fun.
Sessions are designed to empower young people to try new experiences and suggest what they would like to be doing whilst at the club. Each week we begin with a sharing of news which is followed by a healthy activity (e.g. sport or cookery) and then a creative or discussion activity (art/drama/planning a trip). The group also go on termly trips to attractions in London and the local area.
“I think that Blake benefits enormously. He certainly has more confidence to deal with social situations, be it talking to strangers or in the school environment. I get the impression that Blake feels very comfortable at the sessions which in turn allows him to be ‘him’.” – Parent of 16 year old attending Youth Club.
Term Dates 2024/2025
Autumn term
21st September - 7th December (no sessions 26th October or 2nd Nov for half term)
Spring term
11th January 2025 - 29th March 2025 (no sessions 15th or 22nd Feb for half term)
Summer term
26th April 2025 - 12th July 2025 (no session 24th or 31st May for half term)
Times
Group runs from 3.15 - 5.15pm on Saturday afternoons
Location
The Powerstation Youth Club, 121a Mortlake High Street, London, SW14 8SN
Fees
£200 per ten-week term
Fully funded bursary places are available for anyone who needs one, please contact hello@knotsarts.com for more information
Girls Group - age 6 - 16
Knots Arts Girls Groups run on Monday evenings during term time at River Church Hall near Carshalton.
The groups are specifically for girls with social communication difficulties and are structured around weekly activities which give the girls a chance to share experiences, learn new skills and develop communication and friendships. Activities include arts, crafts, music, drama and games and are developed using the girl’s ideas, likes and suggestions.
Term Dates 2024
Autumn term
23rd September - 9th December (no sessions 28th October or 4th Nov for half term)
Spring term
13th January 2025 - 31st March 2025 (no sessions 17th or 24th Feb for half term)
Summer term
28th April 2025 - 12th July 2025 (no session 5th May (BH), 26th May or 2nd June for half term)
Times
Ages 6 – 10 years (school years 2 - 5) – 4.30 – 5.30pm
Ages 11 - 13 years (school years 6 - 8) - 4.30 - 5.30pm
Ages 12 – 14 years (school years 8 - 9) – 5.45pm – 6.45pm
Ages 14 – 17 years (school years 10 - 12) – 5.45pm – 6.45pm
Location
Highfield Hall, 320 Carshalton Road, SM5 3QB
Fees
£100 per ten-week term
Fully funded bursary places are available for anyone who needs one, please contact hello@knotsarts.com for more information