How a Yurt Transforms Children’s Art Education: The Renboga Story
One of the most rewarding parts of our work at Yurt Specialists is seeing how our yurts are brought to life by inspiring organisations. Renboga is a wonderful example of how a yurt can become a powerful, nurturing space for children’s art education.
Set within a natural meadow environment, Renboga uses their yurt as a creative studio where children are encouraged to explore, experiment, and express themselves freely through art. Their project perfectly demonstrates why yurts are such a natural fit for creative and educational settings.
A Creative Space That Feels Safe, Calm and Inspiring
Traditional classrooms can sometimes limit creativity. In contrast, the circular design of a yurt creates an immediate sense of openness and calm. At Renboga, the yurt provides:
• A light-filled, welcoming studio that feels different from school
• A calm environment where children feel safe to try new ideas
• A strong connection to nature, supporting creative thinking and wellbeing
• A flexible layout that adapts easily to different art activities
The gentle curves, natural materials and spacious interior help children relax and focus — an ideal foundation for meaningful creative learning.
Supporting Child-Led Art Education
Renboga’s approach centres on child-led creativity, where process matters more than outcome. The yurt allows children to:
• Work independently or collaboratively at their own pace
• Explore a wide range of art materials without feeling rushed
• Move easily between indoor and outdoor creative activities
• Take ownership of their ideas and build confidence through making
The yurt acts as a neutral, non-judgemental space — encouraging experimentation, curiosity and self-expression.
Why Yurts Work So Well for Art & Education Settings
Renboga’s yurt project highlights why many schools, forest schools and creative organisations choose yurts:
• Excellent natural light for drawing, painting and making
• All-season usability with proper insulation and ventilation
• Eco-friendly construction, aligning with sustainability values
• Multi-purpose use — art studio, workshop space, quiet reflection area
From after-school clubs and holiday workshops to home-education and alternative learning programmes, yurts provide a flexible solution that grows with the organisation.
A Yurt That Grows with the Community
What we love most about Renboga’s project is how their yurt has become a creative hub — a place where children feel excited to return, friendships form, and confidence develops through art.
Projects like Renboga remind us that a yurt is far more than a structure. In the right hands, it becomes a space for imagination, learning and emotional growth.
Here are a few school case studies you maybe interested…
Oxford Montessori School
Renboga’s Art School, Thame
John Shelton Primary School Coventry
Thinking About a Yurt for Children’s Art Education?
If you’re an art educator, school, forest school or creative organisation considering a yurt, Renboga’s story shows what’s possible.
At Yurt Specialists, we work closely with educators to design yurts that are:
• Safe, durable and child-friendly
• Suitable for year-round creative use
• Tailored to your activities, group sizes and site
👉 Get in touch to discuss how a yurt could support your children’s art or education project.
