Henhouse Children's Art School was formed in 2013 by Henrietta Ellis and Celia Houghton, who are two very experienced and professional artists. They are both very passionate about their creativity and wish to pass this on. Their aim is to share their skills, knowledge and enthusiasm with future generations. They want to provide a space and time where you or your child can feel free to develop their ideas and their individual creativity, however it might be.
The name Henhouse is derived from their names 'Hen' from Henrietta and 'Hou'(se) from Houghton.
"I have always wanted to run a visual art school for children just like the many dance and stage schools that are available. I wanted to share my enthusiasm for the visual arts with the next generation and help them be creative. It wasn't until a project Henrietta & I were working on got rained off, that we sat and chatted over a coffee about things we'd like to do, that Henhouse eventually started to hatch." - Celia Houghton
"I have always been an artist for as long as I remember. I wish there had been a 'Henhouse' when I was young as it wasn't until I went to Art College that I met other like minded people. I loved being free to experiment, discover, create, learn about artists and techniques. We aim to do that with Henhouse Art School; with added fun, support and enthusiasm from Celia and I" - Henrietta Ellis
The name Henhouse is derived from their names 'Hen' from Henrietta and 'Hou'(se) from Houghton.
"I have always wanted to run a visual art school for children just like the many dance and stage schools that are available. I wanted to share my enthusiasm for the visual arts with the next generation and help them be creative. It wasn't until a project Henrietta & I were working on got rained off, that we sat and chatted over a coffee about things we'd like to do, that Henhouse eventually started to hatch." - Celia Houghton
"I have always been an artist for as long as I remember. I wish there had been a 'Henhouse' when I was young as it wasn't until I went to Art College that I met other like minded people. I loved being free to experiment, discover, create, learn about artists and techniques. We aim to do that with Henhouse Art School; with added fun, support and enthusiasm from Celia and I" - Henrietta Ellis
Henrietta Ellis
OND HND Design Crafts Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Henrietta Ellis Murals by Henrietta Ellis http://www.henriettaellis.com I have been a Practising Contemporary Textile Artist for over 20 years and have exhibited throughout the UK. My work specialises in hand stitching, creating illustrations of intricate, jewel like embroideries I am also a Mural Artist, hand painting murals in people's homes throughout the UK and for businesses such as The Garrick Theatre in Lichfield, bars in the Costa del Sol, Spain, Children's adventure Play areas, Health Spas and shops. I have run After School Art sessions in local schools since 2008, at present I am running three sessions in the Cathedral School in Longdon I have previously worked for Lucienne and Robin Day RDI in Chelsea, London as a Design Assistant, hand stitching silk mosaic wall hangings and for a fashion company in Chelsea producing prototype embroideries. My work with schools includes commissions to create wall murals and working with pupils on textile projects. Schools include; St Chads, Lichfield Cathedral School, St.James, Saxon Hill, The Friary, Fazeley Primary School, Christchurch School, Phoenix EBD School, Walsall. 
Hand stitched art work - Museum study
Mural for St James's Primary School, Brownhills
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Celia Houghton
BA (hons) Fine Art (Sculpture) PGCE Art & Design Studying for MA Fine Art Facebook Celia Houghton Art http://celiahoughtonartist.weebly.com/ www.artingabout.com I am a friendly, outgoing, creative person and I love a challenge. I enjoy helping other people discover their creativity and have fun in the process. I am a problem solver and like to promote that in others. I believe that the process is just as important as the final result. I have worked as an artist with the community and children for over 20 years in different settings from schools, community events to festivals. I am currently working as Artist in Residence at Holden Lane Primary School in Stoke on Trent and have returned to university to study for a Masters Degree in Fine Art. I have worked as Arts Officer for Lichfield District Council for 16 years until recently; organising art activities for the community, promoting the arts and creating opportunities for artists. I have also been a Teacher of Art & Design in secondary schools and as Artist in Residence at St Stephen's Primary School in Fradley, working with the whole school on many different projects covering all the keys skills of the national curriculum for art & design. Through my freelance work I have created artworks with Fulfen Primary, Chadsmead Primary, Olympic Rings with Boney Hay Primary, a Mosaic with Bridgtown Primary and a Reading Corner at Whittington Primary School with Henrietta.
Boney Hay Primary - Olympic Rings made by embossing drink cans
Chadsmead Primary School - Sports Artwork
Chadsmead Primary School - Drama Artwork with portrait of Mr Davies former Headteacher
Whittington Primary School - Reading Corner
Textile project with Henrietta Ellis and whole school to create huge textile backdrop and book curtains
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Celia and I (Henhouse)
I have known (and worked for) Celia since 2008 and I so admire the passion she has as an Art educator. She's always getting us to expand our minds, to think outside the box.
We work really well together and our skills compliment each other to make Henhouse Art School a varied and inspiring place to learn about the fantastic world of Art.
I have known (and worked for) Celia since 2008 and I so admire the passion she has as an Art educator. She's always getting us to expand our minds, to think outside the box.
We work really well together and our skills compliment each other to make Henhouse Art School a varied and inspiring place to learn about the fantastic world of Art.