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.
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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.
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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
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Painting | Van Gogh Skies and Sunflowers | 7-9 years
<p>Dive into painting windy skies and sunflowers inspired by Van Gogh's 'Starry Night & Sunflowers'. Learn to combine painting and technique to give your artwork that distinctive Van Gogh look.</p
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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
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If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Ceramics | Monster Mugs | 7-9 years
<p>Learn techniques for building mugs then add some peculiar personality. Make it as strange as you like then paint it with coloured underglazes . You're limited only by your imagination in this
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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
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If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Printmaking | Pop Art Prints | 7-9 years
<p>A great class for kids who love drawing and design. Look at the work of 'pop artists' for inspiration like Andy Warhol, learn to create a bold design and transfer drawings onto special print boards
...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.
Ceramic | Animal Jam | 7-9 years
<p>Create an animal band member! Learn handbuilding techniques with clay to create your very own bear playing an instrument!</p>
<p><strong>What will students take home?</strong></p>
<p>A fired
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Ceramic | Jellycat Creations | 5-8 years
<p>This class is all about creating a ceramic version of a 'Jellycat' plushie. Learn hand-building techniques to create your very own sculpture!</p>
<p><strong>What will students take home?</strong></
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.