Testimonials
a selection
Tom was extremely professional and filled the children with enthusiasm.Tom was extremely professional and filled the children with enthusiasm. The circus skills workshop was very hands-on and there were lots of varied activities for the children to take part in. We all really enjoyed oursel… Read more
Tom came highly recommendedTom came highly recommended as he had previously provided a badge session for one of the groups within Tunbridge Wells, and I am pleased to say that he lived up to the recommendation. Lots of equipment in good condition,… Read more
The children had an amazing morning with Tom. We will certainly have him back again.“From the kids: Funny; hilarious; clever; crazy; exciting; incredible; unexpected; brilliant; fantastic; amazing; challenging; Tom was very good at explaining; awesome, awesome and fabulous; epic; super. From the adult… Read more
I would highly recommend Tom Kellett of TK ArtsI would highly recommend Tom Kellett of TK Arts. We opted for the 2hr Circus Skills Workshop for our daughter’s 6th Birthday Party. From initial contact until after the day, the service was professional, quick, efficie… Read more
Thank you, Tom, for your time and kind support... and look forward to working with you again in the future."“We were looking for a positive reward for our pupils, all with statements of SEN-BESD, for the end of the summer term and TK Arts fitted the bill perfectly. Tom worked with us to design a programme that allowed pupils… Read more
Tom's greatest strength is that he fully understands the ethos of working with young peopleTom Kellett is an outstanding performer who specialises in Circus Skills. Tom’s greatest strength is that he fully understands the ethos of working with young people and through his Circus Skills Workshops, provides cr… Read more
Tom Kellett's Circus Skills Workshops are wonderful!“Tom Kellett’s Circus Skills Workshops are wonderful! In a matter of seconds, over seventy children were enthralled and fully engaged in a variety of skills from juggling and feather balancing to comedy slapstick. We… Read more
about circus workshops for schools
The day was outstanding. The children were captivated by the demonstrations and loved the workshops.The day was outstanding. The children were captivated by the demonstrations and loved the workshops. To see the joy on faces, and audience alike, when spinning plates were tossed and juggled, was priceless. The children … Read more
Children were engaged, calm and full of smiles - as well as juggling skills!Tom not only arrived early but dedicated his lunchtime to sharing his skills with the whole school. Children were engaged, calm and full of smiles – as well as juggling skills!
A thoroughly enjoyable...Well-organised, efficient and superb variety of completely entertaining activities!A thoroughly enjoyable one hour session for each of three classes. Well-organised, efficient and superb variety of completely entertaining activities!
Wow! What a fantastic Circus Skills day we had as part of our Enrichment week.Wow! What a fantastic Circus Skills day we had as part of our Enrichment week. Everyone at Clearwater can now juggle, balance feathers and spin plates. It was a fantastic day learning lots of new skills and some slapstic… Read more
We were delighted to welcome Tom Kellett from TK Arts to the schoolWe were delighted to welcome Tom Kellett from TK Arts to the school – he has been running circus events for children for over 20 years and shared his enthusiasm and skills with us all. The Junior School swapped lessons… Read more
Tom's...dedication to making it a success and his rapport with the children, were a testament to his years of experience and qualificationsTom’s organisation of the day, his dedication to making it a success and his rapport with the children, were a testament to his years of experience and qualifications. His circus workshops in the morning were enjoyed by … Read more
The children were engaged throughout the workshop and learnt a variety of skillsThe children were engaged throughout the workshop and learnt a variety of skills. The children were provided with good building blocks to scaffold their learning of new skills. The workshops fitted well with the theme of… Read more
Tom was extremely professional and filled the children with enthusiasm.Tom was extremely professional and filled the children with enthusiasm. The circus skills workshop was very hands-on and there were lots of varied activities for the children to take part in. We all really enjoyed oursel… Read more
He was reasonably priced and had all the equipment needed for the day. Thank you for a great day.Tom came to Astor college for a day as part of our activities week in the Summer of 2015. We wanted students to get a chance to learn new skills and work as part of a group as well as individuals. Tom had planned out the… Read more
youth groups
you can see they absolutely loved it and it was an awesome sessionPlease see below, the young people’s comments from the circus skills workshop as requested. As you can see they absolutely loved it and it was an awesome session. We would like to thank you for such a brilliant workshop.
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There was much laughter and fun had by all, including some of the leaders who just had to have a go!Through Young Kent we were able to book Tom for an evening Circus Skills Workshop for our Youth Club members. The children are aged 9-14, and everyone took part in trying almost all of the activities Tom brought to us. T… Read more
Tom's greatest strength is that he fully understands the ethos of working with young peopleTom Kellett is an outstanding performer who specialises in Circus Skills. Tom’s greatest strength is that he fully understands the ethos of working with young people and through his Circus Skills Workshops, provides cr… Read more
Excellent range of skills, expertly taught, friendly and good control of exuberant children.Excellent range of skills, expertly taught, friendly and good control of exuberant children. Kept children involved. Good finish, will invite back.
The young people all had a great time and loved every minute.We asked for Tom as his enthusiasm and professional approach create an atmosphere that is so good for our young people. The young people all had a great time and loved every minute.
He even encouraged young people who are difficult to engage in activities, to develop their co-ordination and skills.Young people found the session fun and learnt new skills. One young person said that the instructor was humorous. Tom kept an active audience for the whole session. He even encouraged young people who are difficult to en… Read more
Tom knows how to get them engaged/involved. Most were enthralled.Tom knows how to get them engaged/involved. Most were enthralled. The members listened well to the instructions and concentrated on learning new skills. They were unhappy when it was time to pack up! I would recommend To… Read more
Tom is great value for money and when organising a County or Local event, Tom would be top of my list in ensuring the event is a success.Tom Kellett is an outstanding performer who specialises in Circus Skills. Tom’s greatest strength is that he fully understands the ethos of working with young people and through his Circus Skills Workshops, provides crea… Read more
The staff have also been equally impressed with your professionalism and amazing ability to engage the members.The young people and staff at the Youth Centre have asked me to thank you for the Circus Skills Workshops you have been providing. The young people have had a great time and learned many new skills. The staff have also b… Read more
a stimulating, challenging and fun eveningTom provided a stimulating, challenging and fun evening for our group of 25 youngsters aged 10-16yrs. He engaged the kids well and the skills he taught them provided an opportunity to feel a great sense of achievement wh… Read more
about children and young adults with SEND
We had a fantastic day and I'd certainly recommend Tom to allI heard about Tom’s circus skills workshops by word of mouth from another school who were aware of him via his youth work. Tom replied to my email enquiry almost immediately and provided a thorough explanation of the wid… Read more
very empowering and exciting to seeTom has led circus workshops at my school (a special school for children with autism) and I saw him today at a very busy birthday party – both times he has managed to balance giving individual guidance to children whilst… Read more
The kids (and volunteers) thoroughly enjoyed your visitThank you for coming along Tom. The kids (and volunteers) thoroughly enjoyed your visit and it made our birthday celebrations even more special.
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friendly and approachableTom was very friendly and approachable. He was a real asset to our event, the children and adults loved it and it really fitted in with our theme to promote healthy living by learning skills and playing. Thank you so muc… Read more
A big thank you to TK Arts for our fantastic workshops!We had a fabulous day learning different circus skills. A big thank you to TK Arts for our fantastic workshops!
Thank you, Tom, for your time and kind supportWe were looking for a positive reward for our pupils, all with statements of SEN-BESD, for the end of the summer term and TK Arts fitted the bill perfectly. Tom worked with us to design a programme that allowed pupils an… Read more
professional approach to the different needs and aspirations of the groupTK Arts have done a number of sessions with our young people with additional needs this year and I have always been impressed with the professional approach to the different needs and aspirations of the group that they w… Read more
celebrations & parties
What a brilliant day! You made my son's 7th birthday party really special. Everyone is talking about how good you were. AwesomeWhat a brilliant day! You made my son’s 7th birthday party really special. Everyone is talking about how good you were. Awesome. Thanks Tom!
A thrilling party, enjoyed by all! The children were fully engaged throughout, with lots of excitement and variety.A thrilling party, enjoyed by all! The children were fully engaged throughout, with lots of excitement and variety. We met Tom at a summer fete, at Luddenham School. I was impressed with the way he engaged with the child… Read more
It was the best party I’ve ever held. All the children loved it.We booked Tom for our son’s Birthday party. It was the best party I’ve ever held. All the children loved it. They were entertained throughout and all learnt ‘the basic’ circus skills. Reliable, excellent communic… Read more
Thank you, Tom...Perfect! Thank you.Thank you, Tom, for providing great entertainment for the kids at our garden party. They don’t each other that well and cover a broad range of ages, but all thoroughly enjoyed their time with you, learned some new skills… Read more
He kept the children thoroughly entertained and enthralled with his amazing circus skillsWe watched Tom perform at my friend’s son’s birthday party. He kept the children thoroughly entertained and enthralled with his amazing circus skills. Tom was great fun and children loved him!
We would wholeheartedly recommend Tom’s Circus Workshops to anybody!We booked Tom to run a Circus Workshop for our daughter Meg’s 11th birthday party. As well as his undoubted performance skills, he was also a brilliant teacher, managing to engage all the children, even the quieter one… Read more
professional, quick, efficient and great valueI would highly recommend Tom Kellett of TK Arts. We opted for the 2hr Circus Skills Workshop for our daughter’s 6th Birthday Party. From initial contact until after the day, the service was professional, quick, efficient… Read more
Thanks for a great partyThanks for a great party. Tom kept the children engaged and excited throughout and they all came away thrilled to have learnt a new trick!
Tom was greatWe wanted an activity for our Christmas family gathering, with something of interest to all ages. Tom was great. He demonstrated then let everyone who wanted to, have a go. It was good fun and was enjoyed by everyone. I … Read more
Tom is a fantastic performer and brilliant hostTom is a fantastic performer and brilliant host. The kids loved him and he got all of them doing something. What a star!!
circus workshops for community fetes, fundays & outdoor events
Tom can bring many elements into a session or event either through teaching circus skills workshops or just having funKnowing the quality and professionalism of Tom Kellett from working with him previously in KCC, I knew that there would be a high standard of interaction with the children, young people and families at the event. Not onl… Read more
Tom was amazing with both the adults and the kidsTom was amazing with both the adults and the kids, and all of his activities were really interactive and engaging. He even taught me how to juggle! I would definitely recommend him and his services!!
Tom was fantastic across all the events he covered for us in the summerWe were looking for someone to provide some great entertainment at our Community fun days and Tom fitted the bill. Tom was fantastic across all the events he covered for us in the summer. The children/parents loved the w… Read more
nothing but full praise for Tom and his total dedication to the job at handRecommended by a friend and we have nothing but full praise for Tom and his total dedication to the job at hand. He interacts extremely well with the audience large or small. He never seems to tire during the day and has… Read more
We will definitely be asking Tom to join us for future Community Events.Tom Kellett of TK Arts attended our Community Event at Sandgate Recreation Ground in August to provide a range of circus skills workshops for children. Set up was a particularly busy time for me ensuring that all activit… Read more
they were delighted with what they had achieved and proud of the skills they had learntWe were introduced to Tom through Young Kent. We have worked with him before and know that he has over 20 years of experience of working with young people. He is fantastic at engaging young people and keeping them intere… Read more
I fully recommend him. My children really enjoyed themselves.I met Tom today with my three daughters aged two, six and eight. He was patient with all three. They all tried the various equipment that Tom had brought with him. He was excellent at showing a group of children how to u… Read more