7yr Talented artist

[taken4granted]

My dd 7 yr is on the G&T register at school - they dont do anything though apart from use all her art work for dispay on the walls and I was wondering what if any ideas/similar experiences are there out there - I take her to the odd art gallery with her watercolour pencil set and shes happy but unfortunately the only art classes in my area are for kids age 11 plus I would dearly love her to go to a regukar art & craft after school club where she can develop her talent and try different mediums (acrylics pottery etc) - Any ideas would be welcome

[cornsilk]

If she's on G&T register then the school has to show how they are stretching her. Do you know who the art co-ordinator is? Art galleries are good for activities - keep checking the ones in your area.

[RosaIsRed]

Do you think she is as good as an 11-yr-old? If so, why not approach the teacher of one of the classes for older children and ask if they will take her on despite her age?

[Fillyjonk]

can you get her an art tutor? could you stick up signs at the local art college (a friendly student might be just what you need)

this is a good book drawing with children

have linked to us site as it has reviews, its avalible locally

[Kammy]

Where do you live? Only ask because I know a fab art teacher in Sussex who runs holiday art schools for children - 3 hours a day for 3 mornings, and also Saturday schools. Ds does not have a particular art talent but enjoys it and he produces amazing stuff when there. I have seen some of the things her older (age 10) pupils with talent do, and I am always totally gobsmacked.
If you are not near there, I could always ask for recommendations.