Easter School Holidays | Weekdays 15-26 April 2024 | Now Enrolling
Our regular School Holiday programs are always very popular, offering over 60 workshops for kids (aged 5+) and teens. Our program includes half-day, full-day and two-day workshops. It changes each school holiday period so there will always be a new workshop, new theme, new art form or technique to try.
Book before 10 March and save with our Earlybird Offer
Bundle and Save: To receive a 10% discount you must bundle 6 or more 3 hour School Holiday Workshops together in one transaction. Discount applied at the checkout. Offer ends 10 March 2024
Book Teens Early and Save: enrol in any Easter Holidays Teen Master class before 10 March and save 10% on your fees. Discount shown in green with class information.
No further discounts apply. No retrospective discounts. Discount does not apply if you later transfer your enrolment to a different class.
To see our School Holiday dates for 2024, visit: Our Program Dates
To see some pictures from previous School Holiday programs, visit: Facebook Albums
Our school holiday art programs:
- include a wide range of art forms including painting, drawing, ceramics, printmaking, and more!
- include all art materials and tuition in the workshop fee
- offer 3-hour workshops with morning or afternoon slots for kids aged 5 and over (9.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-4.30pm)
- offer one and two-day master classes for teens to develop skills and explore new mediums or techniques (10am-4pm)
- include lunchtime supervision for kids staying the whole day at no extra charge
Note: Our goal is to run all the advertised workshops. However, we sometimes need change a workshop theme, age range or tutor due to insufficient enrolments or other circumstances, and occasionally cancel a workshop altogether. In such circumstances, any student enrolled in a cancelled class will be transferred to another suitable class in the same time and parents will be notified. If no alternative class is available at the same time, a credit or refund will be arranged.
Bookings with your NSW Active and Creative Kids Voucher
Art Est continues to be a registered Provider for the NSW Government Active and Creative Kids Progam. You can use your $50 Voucher with us for any holiday workshop. We have made it easier for you as you can now book online through our checkout using your Voucher. Click here to read step-by-step instructions.
Venues
All of our school holiday workshops are now held in just one venue at our main campus studios at 10 Hill Street. This is where we have three painting and drawing studios, and the ceramics studio.Click here for map and directions.
Click here to download a PDF Timetable for the April Holidays
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MON 22 APRILTUE 23 APRILWED 24 APRILFRI 26 APRIL <p>Make a cute little hanging planter to put in your home or garden. Learn essential hand-building techniques like pinch-pot and coiling to make your shape, add the tail and head then decorate with <p>A-ha me hearties, let's set sail on the high seas on a pirate's adventure. Learn to create your own pirate treasure map! Will your map lead you to a buried treasure chest or to discover the fairies <p>Paint a beautiful Seahorse drifting among seaweed. Your tutor will show you how to draw the body of a Seahorse, then you will add paint and glowing inks to bring the painting to life!</p> <p>< <p>{image name:"Master.Class.Charcoal.Michael.Simms.Teens.Hero"}</p> <p>In this two-day workshop with Archibald Prize Finalist Michael Simms, students will learn how to draw the human face with
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<p>Hop along to this fun Bunnies or Bilby ceramics workshop. Have fun learning basic clay hand-building techniques to create your Bunny or Bilby body, then learn how to give your animal its <p>Get loose in this energetic workshop where you’ll create a bright and bold artwork. Using magnificent hummingbirds as your inspiration, you’ll learn to make expressive artworks in a loose and fluid <p>Let’s create Matisse’s Open Window painting. You will learn about space, shape and Matisse’s style. A sketch first finishing with Acrylic to create this masterpiece of colour and pattern.</p> <h2 <p>Make your own toothbrush or pencil holder in this fun ceramics workshop. Students will learn clay hand-building techniques to make the cup, add some quirky features and then paint with underglaze <p>Do you love everything about Japan? Come along to this fabulously Japanese-themed workshop for boys and girls. From traditional Japanese Kokoshi dolls, cherry blossoms and fish, through to Japanese <p>We all love a pet paw-trait. Learn tips and tricks to paint a dog or a cat, then add colour and detail to create a bright and colourful painting.</p> <p>Image: Tracie Kiernan</p> <h2 id="
Ceramics | Beautiful Bird Hanging Planters | 9-12 years
Paint + Draw | Pirates and Treasure Maps | 5-7 years
Ink Painting | Beautiful Seahorses | 7-9 years
Teens Masterclass | Portrait Drawing in Charcoal with Michael Simms
Ceramics | Bunnies and Bilbies | 5-8 years
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Drawing | Happy Hummingbirds | 5-7 years
Painting | Matisse's Open Window | 7-9 years
Ceramics | Funny Fish Toothbrush Holders | 10+ years
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Painting | Pet Paw-traits | 7-9 years