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.
Children will learn a wide range of art-making skills including drawing, painting, collage, printmaking or sculpture. We provide a fun and creative space to learn and experiment with different mediums including pencil, oil pastels, watercolours, acrylics and much more. Class activities are age-appropriate and include a mix of theory, hands-on practice, learning about famous artists and artworks all while developing your child's confidence, skills, imagination and creative thinking....
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Use your imagination and be inspired by Christmas to sculpt a reindeer from clay and then paint it in bright colours of your choice, so that everyone's artwork is unique. What will students take home? A fired ceramic sculpture for you to proudly display. The artworks made in this class will be fired in our kiln so kids will not take their artwork home on the day. The work needs to dry out before bisque firing, we then glaze the work and fire again in our kiln. We will send you an...
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Christmas is nearly here, time to get festive and make a centrepiece for your Christmas table! Make a bright Christmas tree using basic clay hand-building techniques. Add some candy canes or stars to decorate your tree and make it special! What will students take home? A fired ceramic sculpture for you to proudly display. The artworks made in this class will be fired in our kiln so kids will not take their artwork home on the day. The work needs to dry out before bisque firing, we...
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Join us for a festive Christmas Card Workshop where kids aged 8–12 can create their own holiday cards! Using beautiful watercolours, students will learn painting techniques to add depth to their designs, capturing the sparkle and magic of the season with Christmas decorations and baubles. They’ll then add fun details using Posca pens, black fine liners, and even a sprinkle of glitter if they wish. What will students take home? A set of colourful christmas cards. School Holiday...
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In this fun and festive workshop, kids will create a vibrant acrylic painting inspired by the beloved holiday hero, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer! Children will learn basic acrylic painting techniques while exploring their creativity. They’ll bring Rudolph to life on canvas, complete with his iconic glowing red nose and a snowy winter background. This workshop is perfect for young artists of all skill levels and guarantees a fun experience filled with holiday cheer. What will...
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This fun workshop will teach kids how to hand build a jar from clay, then make it festive! Kids will learn methods in coil building and making pinch pots, then have fun decorating their pot with shapes and add a splash of colour! What will students make? A twice fired clay sculpture of your holiday mug. The artworks made in this class will be fired in our kiln so kids will not take their artwork home on the day. The work needs to dry out before bisque firing, we then glaze the work...
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Everyone needs a house, even Hobbits and Fairies. A class to make a super cute gingebread, hobbit or fairy house, add your own sense of style and fun. Students will learn basic clay hand building techniques to build and decorate their house. Add colour when you paint it with underglazes ready for bisque firing in our kiln. What will students take home? A fired ceramic sculpture for you to proudly display. The artworks made in this class will be fired in our kiln so kids will not...
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In this class, kids will make a painting of Frosty the Snowman ready for Christmas. What will students take home? Take home a few completed artworks on high quality paper to proudly show off at home. School Holiday Information More Information FAQs Terms & ConditionsSpecial Offers
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Let's create some winter wonder these holidays. Create your very own snowperson using hand-building ceramic techniques. Add colour when you paint it with underglazes ready for bisque firing in our kiln. What will students take home? A fired ceramic sculpture for you to proudly display. The artworks made in this class will be fired in our kiln so kids will not take their artwork home on the day. The work needs to dry out before bisque firing, we then glaze the work and fire again...
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In this workshop, students will be inspired by what’s in their yard and garden. If you love bugs, beetles and beasties or if you love plants, flowers, trees and more there's something sure to inspire. Students will learn drawing and painting skills to capture their ideas and combine painting, collage and more! What will students take home? A finished acrylic painting on canvas to to proudly display at home. School Holiday Information More Information FAQs Terms & ConditionsSpecial...
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Paint | What's in the Garden | 5-7 years
<p>In this workshop, students will be inspired by what’s in their yard and garden. If you love bugs, beetles and beasties or if you love plants, flowers, trees and more there's something sure to
