Snail Art Studios

09/05/2026

22/04/2026

The sun is shining today and I’m really looking forward to summer, can’t wait for some warmer days ahead!

This year’s summer art camp is located at Glenmachan Church Stable Buildings. It’s a much larger private space, with plenty of beautiful greenery for playing and drawing. All the details of how to book are in the comments!! We have a small talented team of artists to help too during the summer camps...we cant wait to create and make this the most exciting summer art camps to date!!! Feel free to tag a young artist who'd love to come along!!!

Dawn ☀️

04/04/2026

Happy Easter everyone!!!
Thanks to all my amazing art students who came along for my 3 day art camp at Snail Studios!!!
My Summer Art Camps are now available to book on my website so please follow the link in the comments to avail of a place!! There are 2 day and 3 day camps available over various dates in July and August and the camps are set to be the most innovative and exciting yet, with a bigger space and lots of fun art activities and games too!!!
Feel free to tag some young art students who'd like to come along!!!

02/04/2026

Check out our next adult art event night!!! Stephen will be guiding everyone to paint this abstract colourful painting of the Belfast Cranes!!
Tag a friend who youd like to bring along!!

🎨Abstract Belfast Cranes Paint and Sip Evening - Unleash Your Inner Artist! 🌆 Join us for an unforgettable evening of creativity and fun at Snail Art Studios exclusive Belfast Cranes Paint and Sip event!

29/03/2026

For the past 15 years, I’ve been on a mission to make art something everyone can enjoy, not just the “creative” ones.
Recently, I worked with a team of around 150 people in a busy office, and we turned their workspace into something completely different for the day. No pressure, no experience needed, just a chance to step away from the usual routine and try something new together.
What I loved most? Watching people come out of their comfort zones, relax, have a laugh, and actually surprise themselves with what they created.
Together, they produced a huge abstract artwork that now lives in their office, a proper talking point and a lasting reminder of what they achieved as a team.
If you’re looking for something a bit different for your team, something creative, memorable, and genuinely fun, I’d love to help you make it happen.
Drop me a DM or email me at [email protected] and we’ll chat.

28/03/2026

✨ SUMMER JUST GOT CREATIVE! ✨

Looking for something truly special for your child this summer?

Join Dawn Crothers’ Children’s Summer Art Camps 2026 – where imagination, confidence, and creativity come to life!

With over 20 years of experience teaching art to children, Dawn has inspired thousands of young artists to explore their creativity in a fun, supportive studio environment. This isn’t just another summer activity… it’s a chance for your child to learn from an established artist and create artwork they’ll be proud of.

🖌️ What to expect:
✔️ Hands-on drawing, painting & sculpting
✔️ Fun, engaging studio sessions (no boring lessons here!)
✔️ Build confidence & creative thinking skills
✔️ Make new friends & amazing memories
✔️ Take home high-quality, finished artwork

Designed for ages 8–14, these 2-day & 3-day summer camps (July & August) are perfect for beginners and budding young artists alike. All materials are provided – just bring creativity!

Spaces are limited and these camps fill FAST every year…
The camps will be held this year at Glenmachan Church Halls in East Belfast.

👉 Secure your child’s place now:
https://dawncrothers.com/collections/summer-art-camp-for-children-2026/products/childrens-summer-3-and-2-day-courses-art-camp-july-and-august-2026

Let your child discover their creativity this summer… they might just surprise you 🎨

"Join acclaimed artist Dawn Crothers for an unforgettable children's art camp at Glenmachan Church Stable Buildings. Foster creativity and confidence through high-quality, hands-on classes in drawing, painting, sculpting, animation, print making, junk sculpture and upcycling. Your child will thrive....

25/03/2026

Such a great night teaching this brilliant group how to paint the Belfast Cranes.
Everyone came in, got stuck in, and just went for it and I love how every single painting turned out completely different. So much creativity in the room.

That’s what these nights are all about for me… switching off for a few hours, having a laugh and just enjoying painting without overthinking it.
Massive thanks to everyone who came along and made it such a good one.

If you fancy giving it a go, I’ve got more classes, Paint & Sip nights and art retreats coming up over the next few months.

www.stephenwhalley.com

05/03/2026

📚🐌✨ World Book Day just got a little more SNAIL-TASTIC! ✨🐌📚
I had such an exciting night placing two beautiful knitted postbox toppers inspired by The Snail Artist children’s book and they’ve popped up in not one, but TWO locations! 👀💛
You’ll find them:
📍 On the Upper Newtownards Road outside
📍 At
They’re colourful, creative, and completely unmissable, the perfect way to celebrate World Book Day and the magic of storytelling 🐌🎨📖
Now for the FUN part…
I’d LOVE my wonderful followers to:
1️⃣ Snap a photo beside either The Snail Artist postbox topper
2️⃣ Share it on your social media or stories
3️⃣ Use
4️⃣ Tag me
5️⃣ Tag a few friends who love snails as much as you do! 🐌🐌🐌
🎁 I’ll be giving away lots of The Snail Artist books and some special spot prizes at random, so get snapping and sharing!
Let’s fill our feeds with snails, smiles, and a celebration of creativity this World Book Day 🌍
I can’t wait to see your photos! 🐌

13/01/2026

Bright and cheery postbox toppers have appeared in cities across the UK to celebrate the launch of The Snail Artist by an east Belfast author.

13/01/2026

Check out this great art class/ event being held at the gallery and studios in East Belfast near Glenmachan!!!
Come join Stephen and learn to paint one of my vibrant scenes of the Belfast Cranes!! The class is tailored for beginners and for those wanting to take up painting again for fun!
Feel free to tag a friend or relative who'd like to come along!! More classes available on his website!!

🎨Abstract Belfast Cranes Paint and Sip Evening - Unleash Your Inner Artist! 🌆 Join us for an unforgettable evening of creativity and fun at Snail Art Studios exclusive Belfast Cranes Paint and Sip event!