Delight in Watts

Delight in Watts stimulates children’s imaginations, exposing them to a bespoke gallery experience and challenging them to take creative risks to strengthen life skills and increase visual-arts confidence.

Over 6 weeks, children learn about and create art in an engaging and comprehensive way, gaining new knowledge and enriching topic learning.

Beginning with a ‘wow’ day at Watts Gallery, children explore the gallery and take part in an onsite workshop. Back at school, children participate in three full-day art workshops with professional artists from Paintbox creating artwork that is professionally exhibited at Watts Gallery and celebrated in a private view with family and friends.

Wellbeing

86% of participating children felt proud of what they achieved.

Learning

67% of children eligible for Pupil Premium increased academic outcomes.

Creative

82% of participating children want to do more art.

Delight in Watts Evaluation Reports

Closing The Gap

Evaluation Report 2022-23

Delight Evaluation Report

Evaluation Report 2020-21

Delight in Watts 2020

Healthy Mind Healthy Me

“Absolutely fantastic programme for children who would otherwise never experience working with artists or visiting a gallery. The fun, confidence and learning generated through these activities is so wonderful to see.”

“I like learning at school now I have done Delight in Watts.”

“Painting makes me feel peaceful and calm whenever I’m stressed because I use bright colours and have silence”

“I’m very impressed with my son’s artistic skills. It has been lovely seeing him so excited about art and so proud of his creations.”

“My experience was amazing and was a once in a lifetime chance. I really enjoyed Delight in Watts and finding out about George and Mary Watts”

I feel that I couldn’t replicate this feeling or this learning experience without the Delight in Watts team and the opportunities they provided to the children – it has definitely enhanced the children’s cultural experience and belief in their own talents.”