Term courses for Kids (aged 5+)
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.
NSW Creative Kids Voucher
New $50 Creative Kids Vouchers are now available. Find out how to obtain your voucher and then redeem with us. "Click here to read step-by-step instructions.>"
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.
Sign up to our mailing list to be notified when enrolments are open.
Ink Painting | Inky Octopus | 5-7 years
<p>Learn about the amazing inky paintings of Victor Hugo and others. Practise drawing amazing underwater tentacled creatures and learn how to apply paint to build up your colours to create a bold and
...
Ceramics | Dashing Ducks | 5-7 years
<p>In this quacking good class, learn how to use clay hand-building techniques to make your dashing little Duck. Learn to design and shape your own accessories to add to the duck such as shoes, a
...
Cartooning | Sci-Fi and Outer Space Illustration | 7-9 years
<p>Young artists will develop their illustration skills by focusing on science fiction concepts. This workshop is for students who are into Star Wars, Guardians of the Galaxy, Wall-E and more.
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Watercolour | Fashionable Figures | 7-9 years
<p>Be inspired by the fun and fashionable illustrations of artist <a href="https://www.kokoartagency.com/kotono-nanase">Kotono Nanase</a>. Students will study her drawing style and explore how to
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Painting Ceramic Bowls | Christmas Designs | 5-8 years
<p>Paint a design your own cereal, pasta or soup bowl. Students will paint with underglaze onto a bisqueware (fired ceramic) bowl while learning the fundamentals of planning, design & drawing to
...
Cartooning | Pirates and Mermaids Ahoy | 5-7 year
<p>Do you love Pirates of the Caribbean, Hook, Treasure Island and Pan, or Little Mermaid? Tutor Sam McNair is a professional illustrator and cartoonist who is a terrible sailor but a pretty fantastic
...
If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Ceramics | Hootie Cuties | 5-7 years
<p>Do you love Owls? Who doesn't, so why not come and make your own owl with clay! Kids will first learn how to draw an owl and then learn basic clay hand building techniques to sculpt their lovely
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Watercolour | Shop Fronts and Street Scenes | 7-9 years
<p>Step into the world of Urban Sketching. Students will learn about everything they need to know to tackle the art of urban sketching! We will discuss one, two and even three point perspective and
...
If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Painting | Pastel Candy Land | 5-7 years
<p>This class takes inspiration from the high-key paintings of artist So Youn Lee, with their instantly recognisable style and gummy lolly characters. Students will learn how to create their own
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Painting | Inky Animals | 5-8 years
<p>Do you love animals?, Do you love drawing? Then this is just for you. Look at the splashy inky drawings of artists like Brett Whiteley (pictured). Practice step by step drawing a range of animals
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.