Our courses for kids aged 5 to 12 years are structured for different age groups and stages. Kids learn about artists, art history and art genres while being in a relaxed and nurturing environment. While many of our young students come for fun, some use their Art Est portfolio to enter selective creative high schools.
Enrolments are now open for Term 3 courses, 2024. Running from 29 July -22 September, there are a range 8-week courses on offer.
Our courses for kids aged 5 to 12 years are structured for different age groups and stages. Kids learn about artists, art history and art genres while being in a relaxed and nurturing environment. While many of our young students come for fun, some use their Art Est portfolio to enter selective creative high schools.
Terms
Term 1 2024: 1 February – 27 March Term 2 2024: 6 May – 1 July (*no classes Kings Birthday holiday Monday 10 June, make up class is Monday 1 July) Term 3 2024: 29 July – 22 September Term 4 2024: 21 October – 15 December
Note that we offer a Priority Enrolment Period for current students to reenrol in their term class one week before we open Earlybird Enrolments to new students.
In this one-day workshop, students will learn how to construct human facial features including an eye, nose, mouth and an ear using both graphite pencil and charcoal. Michael will provide tips and tricks on how to simplify some of the most seemingly complex areas of the face into basic geometric shapes that make drawing digestible and fun. Students will learn how to embed structure into their drawings before building them up to achieve a sense of volume and form. Michael will...
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$150Limited
inc GST
Masterclass | Individual Facial Features in Charcoal | 10+ years
<p>In this one-day workshop, students will learn how to construct human facial features including an eye, nose, mouth and an ear using both graphite pencil and charcoal.</p>
Would you like to make a painting of a Budgerigar? Do you sometimes think a Budgie can look like a self portrait or a portrait of someone you know? Let’s make some artworks, using paint and collage techniques finding inspiration from Australian artist Ben Quilty’s Budgie Portrait series. Learn about shape, collage techniques, composition, simplification of form, use of pattern, impasto paint, application of brushstrokes and harmonious colour while making bold, funny artworks that...
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$70Limited
inc GST
Painting | Ben Quilty's Budgie | 8-12 years
<p>Would you like to make a painting of a Budgerigar?</p>
<p>Do you sometimes think a Budgie can look like a self portrait or a portrait of someone you know?</p>
The Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) are a beautiful thing! In this fun workshop kids will learn a little about the Northern Lights, how it occurs and the colours that appear. Kids will use watercolours and some collage to create a magnificent 'night painting' on canvas inspired by this amazing phenomenon. What will students take home? A completed artwork on canvas to proudly display at home. School Holiday Information More Information FAQs Terms & ConditionsSpecial Offers
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$70Limited
inc GST
Painting | Northern Lights | 8-12 years
<p>The Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) are a beautiful thing! In this fun workshop kids will learn a little about the Northern Lights, how it occurs and the colours that appear. Kids will use
A class for children in Years 4-6 at Primary School (aged 9-12 years) who would like to explore a range of art-making techniques including drawing, painting, collage, printmaking or sculpture. Through age-appropriate, structured activities and projects children will get hands-on practice, learn foundation art skills, learn a bit of art theory, explore a variety of art-making mediums all while developing confidence, imagination and creative thinking. Students will take home several...
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This hand-building and sculpture class is ideal for teens looking for a tranquil, creative space to learn fundamental techniques to make and decorate clay surfaces, with a focus on surface decoration. New students will learn basic hand-building techniques like coiling, pinch pots, and slab work building up to more complex sculptural techniques as their skills and abilities develop. Experienced students will continue to develop and refine their skills with assisted instructions that...
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$400Limited
inc GST
Hand-Building Ceramics with Tanya Bechara | Teens 13 years and over
In this class, Jayanto will guide you to make your own Sampuru or lunchbox inspired by your culture and the foods that evoke memories. Be inspired by the textures, shapes, colours and designs of a lunch box (real or imaginary) that could have been packed by yourself, your parent or friend, and create a life-size food clay sculpture. Explore the materiality of clay and have fun experimenting in this workshop for all ages and levels of experience. What to expect In this workshop,...
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Join us for an exciting and creative workshop with the artist Tania Mason! This workshop is designed for children aged 10 and over and provides an engaging introduction to the art of drawing with pen and ink, and the vibrant techniques of adding color using gouache and watercolors. This workshop focuses on drawing "Oddbirds" where you can use your imagination to create fantastical birds with two heads, one eye, four wings, or any other odd features you can dream up! Tania will...
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This is a new drawing and painting course with children's book illustrator Serena Geddes which will introduce students to a range of subjects, illustration styles and media. This term the class will explore drawing your pet with posca pens, playing with soft pastels on brown paper, drawing fantasy creatures in oil pastel, illustrating an animation cell, learning colour theory and lettering an artwork. Each week is different and open to your creative exploration.This is a fun and...
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Looking for an activity the whole family will love? Why not turn your family's pet into a beautiful sculpture that whistles? In this family workshop, Janet will take you through the steps to create a small hand-held size animal sculpture that makes a whistle sound when you blow through the built-in mouthpiece. You can choose to make the family dog, cat or bird so bring a photo for inspiration. Students will learn to create a beautiful small animal or bird sculpture that sings! ...
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