Our pre-Christmas school holiday art program offers a fantastic range of exciting new art activities to keep kids creatively entertained. Choose from a Christmas themed workshop, something to make an Impression, or an undercover art heist!

Each art activity is a 3 hour workshop from 10.00am-1.00pm or 2.00pm-5.00pm with classes structured for different age groups. There's even some classes for parents and children to do together!

Each workshop is $50 per person, including materials and everyone takes home a complete artwork. If you would like to book in for two courses on the one day, children are welcome to bring their lunch and will be supervised during the break.

'Mix and Match' at least five sessions between one or more children to receive a 10% discount!

Best to call first on 9564 1519 or email to check availability in your preferred workshops. Book early so you don't miss out!

January holiday programs will be announced shortly!

Click here for details on enrolling.

Click here to download the timetable.

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Make your own Christmas cards from scratch! Using a variety of media and techniques, you'll construct and design your own set of cards with matching envelopes. Using paint, pencils, pens, collage, and more you can create individual cards for Christmas or any occasion! Armed with paper, a pair of scissors, some glue and imagination you'll be amazed with what you can achieve!

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Discover the traditional technique of Batik and create a unique artwork. Batik is a traditional fabric dyeing process that uses a technique called wax resist.

Using wax and fabric dyes you will create a colourful and practical artwork on a calico bag that makes a perfect Santa sack, library bag, shoe bag, shopping bag or even a beach bag. Make a fabulous Christmas present for someone, or keep it for yourself.

We will focus on composition, colour-blending techniques, drawing and creating different effects using the wax. Students will be introduced to the art of different cultures to inspire and enthuse.

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Print out your favourite digital photographs and bring them into class. Angie will show you how to create hilarious portraits of your friends or family with huge heads and little bodies.

We’ll cut up your images using a big mouth from one image and little eyes from another. We’ll even extend your cut-out photographed hair into outer space using basic collage techniques of shrinking and exaggeration. You best mate will look like a freaky alien by the time we’ve finished!. To create that feeling of perspective we’ll paint a background to stick your character on to. It could be another planet or the school playground. Your imagination is key!

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Whether you’re funky or punky or just love junk alight here for a sparkling lesson in turning small discarded objects into fantastic Jewellery.

Make a brooch, a necklace or a bracelet or all three in a matching set from lego, cotton reels, playing cards, old toy cars, little soldiers, board game pieces, mini dolls heads and any other old junk you want. Come and rummage through our recycling box and pick what you need. Stick it, sow it, ravel it and hang it. Remember Coco Chanel and Karl Lagerfield were among the first famous designers to recycle trash. Now it’s your turn!

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Design and paint a beautiful artwork inspired by all the things you love about Christmas. In this workshop you will do painting, drawing and collage using acrylics, pen, glitter, ribbon, to make an artwork on canvas. Your design could include pictures or words from your favourite Christmas carols. Everyone will create a very festive artwork that will make a unique gift or decoration.

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A look into the world of Monet! Children will be inspired by Monet's wonderful paintings, will gain an understanding of Impressionism and create some beautiful little works on canvas!

“I am and always will be an Impressionist” - Claude Monet

Waterlillies, haystacks, water and garden landscapes will be featured and students will paint from a series of Monet's works and create their own small series of paintings in this great class on one of Impressionism's most famous artists! Images provided!

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Create beautiful cards, bookmarks and placemats printed on an etching press. This is a practical printmaking class for children which introduces a variety of simple, safe and effective techniques.

You can design a colourful Christmas bookmark or placemat we can laminate ready to use or give to someone special as a Christmas gift. And because they're all made on an etching press, you can print one for yourself and one to give away!

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Set your pet in stone - well almost! We will explore ways to create your animal sculptures using wire, paper and modroc - a versatile and fun medium to use. Students will gain an understanding of proportion and an appreciation of the work of other artists. All you need is a photo of your pet or favourite animal.

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Have you ever tried to create a character as a shadow using your hands, such as a barking dog or a flying bird? This is a bit like shadow puppetry. Shadow puppets are easy to make and are one of the most fun ways to bring a story to life in a performance. Inspired by the tradition of shadow puppetry you will create your own characters and create a story together with other students. Put your character in front of an illuminated backdrop to create an illusion of moving images. All you need is lots of imagination.

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Don’t blow your cover. Instead make a secret spy box and the major tools a spy needs to stay secret. Learn how to make invisible ink, create an identity card confirming your agent status, practise taking fingerprints and..........ssshhhhh put together a secret note book to carry around with you in case of unexpected spy opportunities. Just don’t tell anyone you’re coming to the workshop - IT'S TOP SECRET!

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Make your own Christmas cards from scratch! Using a variety of media and techniques, you'll construct and design your own set of cards with matching envelopes. Using paint, pencils, pens, collage, and more you can create individual cards for Christmas or any occasion! Armed with paper, a pair of scissors, some glue and imagination you'll be amazed with what you can achieve!

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Discover the traditional technique of Batik and create a unique artwork. Batik is a traditional fabric dyeing process that uses a technique called wax resist.

Using wax and fabric dyes you will create a colourful and practical artwork on a calico bag that makes a perfect Santa sack, library bag, shoe bag, shopping bag or even a beach bag. Make a fabulous Christmas present for someone, or keep it for yourself!

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Print out your favourite digital photographs and bring them into class. Angie will show you how to create hilarious portraits of your friends or family with huge heads and little bodies.

We’ll cut up your images using a big mouth from one image and little eyes from another. We’ll even extend your cut-out photographed hair into outer space using basic collage techniques of shrinking and exaggeration. You best mate will look like a freaky alien by the time we’ve finished!. To create that feeling of perspective we’ll paint a background to stick your character on to. It could be another planet or the school playground. Your imagination is key!

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Use your Funny faces image as a cover for a memory book.

Using recycled brightly coloured paper, calligraphy inks, glue and ribbon make a beautiful book that says everything about you and your fantastic mates! In your memory book recall your top 5 jokes from camp, list your favourite songs this year, immortalize your best friends and their funny quotes, your best times together and your scrummiest outfits and accessories. This is a wonderful keepsake for you or an amazing present for your favourite friend.

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This class is designed for students who like to experiment with art materials and love variety in creating art. Mixed Media encourages artistic exploration using a wide range of art mediums including paint, inks, pastels and charcoal. Through painting, drawing, layering and assembling, students become aware of the limitless choices available to them in the creative process.

Each participant will explore mixed media on paper, then complete an artwork on canvas to take home.

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Design and paint a beautiful artwork inspired by all the things you love about Christmas. In this workshop you will do painting and drawing using paints and pen, and then add embellishments to your work with glitter, ribbon or buttons.

Your design could include pictures or words from your favourite Christmas carols, songs, quotes or poems. Everyone will create a festive or personal artwork on canvas that will make a unique gift or artwork for your room.

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Learn how to design your own fabric and print funky simple designs on a calico bag or tea towel in this fun workshop.

Using stencils, screens and squeegies, you'll explore the simple and effective techniques of screenprinting. Your finished artwork on a calico bag can make a perfect Santa sack, library bag, shoe bag, shopping bag or even a beach bag. Print a tea towel as a fabulous Christmas present for someone, or keep it for yourself!

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Do you love the sound of splatting ink? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Better still if you like beautifully crafted handwriting, doodling and thinking off the wall and onto the page. Learn how to make fabulously curvy lettering, gigantic splots and splashes and blobs. Make all clever marks interesting. Turn inky accidents into insects and creative flourishes into fascinating words.

Draw, write and play at this workshop. You can copy your favourite poem, scribe your own Christmas cards or simply make a banner for your wall in punk, emo or your own deeply individual style.

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Print out your favourite digital photographs and bring them into class. Angie will show you how to create hilarious portraits of your friends or family with huge heads and little bodies.

We’ll cut up your images using a big mouth from one image and little eyes from another. We’ll even extend your cut-out photographed hair into outer space using basic collage techniques of shrinking and exaggeration. You best mate will look like a freaky alien by the time we’ve finished!. To create that feeling of perspective we’ll paint a background to stick your character on to. It could be another planet or the school playground. Your imagination is key!

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Create beautiful cards, bookmarks and artwork printed on an etching press. This is a practical printmaking class for students which introduces a variety of simple, safe and effective techniques.

Why not design a colourful Christmas bookmark or a set of cards you can use or give to someone special as a Christmas gift. And because they're all made on an etching press, you can keep one for yourself and give the others away!

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Learn how to design your own fabric and print funky simple designs on a calico bag or tea towel in this fun workshop.

Using stencils, screens and squeegies, you'll explore the simple and effective techniques of screenprinting. Your finished artwork on a calico bag can make a perfect Santa sack, library bag, shoe bag, shopping bag or even a beach bag. Print a tea towel as a fabulous Christmas present for someone, or keep it for yourself!

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