different, bold, mindful & beautiful art events

for all creatures great and small!

tameside art classes

Every Thursday  4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

'Home is where the heART is'

Weekly art classes for different, bold, mindful and beautiful creatures great and small!

Claire Connolly

AKA Don't Burst My Bubble!

( a little bit about me! )


Creative director & master of all things different, bold,

mindful and beautiful



  • As an artist, art teacher, mother & mental health survivor my mission is to create a safe space where individuals can express themselves freely, without fear of judgment or criticism


  • These unique art classes encourage little minds to explore, embrace their uniqueness and create in their own little bubble, where there is no right or wrong

  • My home isn't just a place where art is created, it's a place where art is celebrated


  • Welcome to a world where creativity knows no bounds, where every stroke of the brush tells a story and where you and your little ones are welcomed into my home to create with me, round my dinning room table

Join the VIP Art Club

that's the talk around town!


I welcome only 6 little earthlings into a very elite club I like to call ...


' Home is where the heART is '

 

  • Every Thursday from 4:00 pm to 5:30 PM
  • My home in the heART of Ashton Under Lyne
  • Creating and connecting round my dinning room table
  • My home is your creative space to unwind & be pART of the bubble!
  • £15 per session


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Everything you need for a creative and curious Spring

 let's get ART-ie!


Partridge Lakes Cafe

29th, 30th, 31st march & 1st April

full schedule here!

  • "Don't Burst My Bubble really hits the nail on the head.The classes are unique, inspiring, informative and so welcoming to all"

       Mum of Alice

  • "Thank you for the most amazing Easter, your patience is remarkable & we shall forever treasure our art collage"

      Mum of Rosie

  • "Jesse and Nanny had a fantastic time today getting ART-ie with Claire. Jesse really enjoyed making his terrarium and exploring the amazing outdoor / indoor ART-ie areas. We will definitely be going back"

        Mum of Jesse

  • "My child absolutely loved every second with you, so much so she has insisted we go to the craft shop to get all your bits and bobs!

   Thank you for inspiring Heidi and giving her the love of art"

       Mum of Heidi

Manchester art events
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I love Thursday's art class! It helps me and I'm allowed to do my own art & go MAD!

I love Ziggy & I love Claire's house & all her paintings & art.

I like looking at them every week.

Maggie _Rae

Year 4

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Maggie Rae has been attending Thursdays ART-ie for a few months now. Maggie-Rae loves art, but she struggles in ALL social situations, including attending school. She has social, emotional and communication needs. The right setting, teaching and energy is paramount for her, its always been hard for her to engage.

Joining Claire's art classes has given her fantastic confidence & although she struggles herself, sometimes the fact that it's in Claire's home really helps. The small numbers, home form home, drink, snack, bespoke teaching by Claire, Ziggy (Claire's beloved dog) all contribute to a welcoming vibe.

For the first time in a long time Maggie Rae is encouraged to BE HERSELF and work HER WAY .... AND has even made a friend! Something she can not manage at school.

WE LOVE THURSDAYS!



SHELL - MAGGIE -RAE'S MUM (February 2024)

When we create together, we reach greater heights than we ever imagined

Don't Burst My Bubble 

The greatest gift of all time :  creating a Happy Mind

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"Just wanted to say thank you so much for a fab session, Faith loved it and can't wait for next week with clay x"

Sam - Mum - of Faith - Year 6 - Home Educated

"Hi Claire it's Amy from this evening. Thank you for a lovely time, Charlie said how he was in a much better mood after our art session"

Amy - mum of Charlie - Year 7 child)

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