For the last four years I have been offering private creative sessions with young children, ages ranging from four to eight years. Within these groups I follow the childrens' interests and fascinations as they play with materials. I do give them technical advice as to how to work with various materials. For example, with paint, I will show them how to mix colours or use pigment and water to make colour but only if the idea comes from them. The sessions are playful and the children learn a great deal, becoming more confident about their own abilities. I am currently running a group at a local nursery and will be doing a weekly session with a local school for children with learning difficulties.