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.
Students will enjoy learning about sculpture and hand-building ceramics as they make some creative artworks in clay. Through structured activities and projects students will develop a whole range of clay hand building techniques to make some fun sculptures and functional ceramics. Students build their skills and confidence week by week in a fun and creative space and learn about working with clay and glazing techniques. Activities are age-appropriate and structured around hands-on...
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$400
$200
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Fun with Ceramics with Tanya Bechara for kids Age 8-12 years
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<p>Students will enjoy learning about sculpture and hand-building ceramics as they make some creative artworks in clay. Through structured activities
Love to draw? Whether you're into comics, fantasy art, or doodling in your journal, this class will help you grow your own style and skills! We'll explore different ways to tell stories through art and try out cool materials like watercolour, coloured pencils, and collage. Each week, you'll get fun drawing prompts and exercises, with a bit of insight into how professional artists work. If you have your own project, you can focus on that too, and your teacher will be there to guide...
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$340
$204
Limited
inc GST
Creative Drawing, Painting and Illustration with Monika Diak | 8-12 years
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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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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Do you love to draw? Whether you’re into drawing realistically, comics, fantasy art, or doodling in your journal, this workshop is a great way to develop your own style and sharpen your skills. Guided by talented artist and illustrator Monika Diak, you’ll explore different ways to draw while experimenting with materials like watercolours, coloured pencils, and collage. Monika brings her expertise and creative passion to this fun and interactive workshop, designed to help young...
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$150Limited
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Masterclass | Creative Drawing, Painting and Illustration with Monika Diak | 10 years and over
Is your child passionate about drawing and animals? If so, this short course is perfect for them! Join wildlife artist Shannon Dwyer in an engaging drawing session where your child will learn to sketch one of Australia’s most beloved creatures, the Bilby! This interactive class is tailored for young art enthusiasts who have a love for nature and wildlife. It’s designed to enhance their drawing skills and boost their confidence in art. Shannon will share fantastic techniques for...
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$150Limited
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Drawing Masterclass with Shannon Dwyer | Bilbies and Wildlife | 10+years
<p>Is your child passionate about drawing and animals? If so, this short course is perfect for them! Join wildlife artist Shannon Dwyer in an engaging drawing session where your child will learn to
Drawing Masterclass with Shannon Dwyer | Bilbies and Wildlife | 10+years
<p>Is your child passionate about drawing and animals? If so, this short course is perfect for them! Join wildlife artist Shannon Dwyer in an engaging drawing session where your child will learn to
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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$90Limited
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Ceramic Coily Christmas Trees | Family Class
<p>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
Create your very own silhouetted Santa and his reindeer in this fun, detail-oriented workshop! Paint a beautiful, tonal background on canvas using acrylics, then use Posca pens to add Santa’s sleigh and reindeer in striking silhouette. With step-by-step guidance, you’ll finish with a unique holiday artwork on canvas to keep and cherish. Perfect for young artists wanting to get festive and creative! What will students take home? A completed artwork on canvas to proudly show off at...
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$70Limited
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Painting | Santa and Reindeers in Silhouette | 5-9 years
<p>Create your very own silhouetted Santa and his reindeer in this fun, detail-oriented workshop! Paint a beautiful, tonal background on canvas using acrylics, then use Posca pens to add Santa’s
Learn how to draw an angel, then paint your angel using metallic gold paint. Decorate your painting with collaged stars and sequins. Make your angel bright and beautiful, add embellishments and make your artwork really stand out. Students will use paper, watercolour, collage techniques and more. What will students take home? Students will take home a mixed media artwork on heavy watercolour paper. School Holiday Information More Information FAQs Terms & ConditionsSpecial Offers
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$70Limited
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Mixed Media & Collage | Angels Inspired by Klimt | 8-12 years
<p>Learn how to draw an angel, then paint your angel using metallic gold paint. Decorate your painting with collaged stars and sequins. Make your angel bright and beautiful, add embellishments and
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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$90Limited
inc GST
Ceramics | Santa's Reindeer | 5-9 years
<p>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.</p>
