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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.

Special Offers

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

Find classes by age

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Age 9Age 10Age 11Age 12+

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Ceramics | Beautiful Bird Hanging Planters | 9-12 years

Ceramics | Beautiful Bird Hanging Planters | 9-12 years

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 underglazes painted on to give it a unique look.   Designed for young creators, this hands-on workshop encourages exploration and self-expression through the tactile world of clay. Students unleash their imagination, learning the fundamentals of hand-building techniques to mould unique... [More]
$90 Limited inc GST
Ceramics | Beautiful Bird Hanging Planters | 9-12 years

<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

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Earlybird Discount: Enrol in 6 or more 3 hour workshops in the one transaction before 10 March and save 10%. Discount applied at the checkout
Paint + Draw | Pirates and Treasure Maps |  5-7 years

Paint + Draw | Pirates and Treasure Maps | 5-7 years

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 hiding in the secret caves? Use your imagination and have fun experimenting while creating your map through drawing, ink and wash, and watercolour painting. What do we see under the sea, pirate ships, mermaids, sparkly treasure chests or something fishy?  What will students take home? A... [More]
$70 Limited inc GST
Paint + Draw | Pirates and Treasure Maps | 5-7 years

<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

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Earlybird Discount: Enrol in 6 or more 3 hour workshops in the one transaction before 10 March and save 10%. Discount applied at the checkout
Ink Painting | Beautiful Seahorses | 7-9 years

Ink Painting | Beautiful Seahorses | 7-9 years

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! What will Students take home? A beautiful artwork of a Seahorse on canvas. Image: Linda Olsen  School Holiday Information To ensure our students have a great time with us over the school holidays, we ask parents and guardians to please take note of the following: Students should bring a drink and a... [More]
$70 Limited inc GST
Ink Painting | Beautiful Seahorses | 7-9 years

<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>

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Earlybird Discount: Enrol in 6 or more 3 hour workshops in the one transaction before 10 March and save 10%. Discount applied at the checkout
Teens Masterclass | Portrait Drawing in Charcoal with Michael Simms

Teens Masterclass | Portrait Drawing in Charcoal with Michael Simms

In this two-day workshop with Archibald Prize Finalist Michael Simms, students will learn how to draw the human face with charcoal - one of the most versatile and expressive mediums. Michael will provide his unique tips and tricks on how to draw individual facial features and simplify the face into basic shapes to make portraiture fun and accessible. This is an excellent introduction to the elements of portrait drawing and drawing with charcoal. What to expect Day 1 :  students... [More]
$300 Limited inc GST
Teens Masterclass | Portrait Drawing in Charcoal with Michael Simms

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This 2-day workshop is for secondary visual art students in Years 9-12. Earlybird discount – save 10% when you enroll in any Teen Master class before 10 March

If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.

Ceramics | Bunnies and Bilbies | 5-8 years

Ceramics | Bunnies and Bilbies | 5-8 years

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 characteristics to make it very cute and unique! Paint it with underglazes to give it colour and personality. Designed for young creators, this hands-on workshop encourages exploration and self-expression through the tactile world of clay. Students unleash their imagination, learning the... [More]
$90 Limited inc GST
Ceramics | Bunnies and Bilbies | 5-8 years

<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

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Earlybird Discount: Enrol in 6 or more 3 hour workshops in the one transaction before 10 March and save 10%. Discount applied at the checkout

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Drawing | Happy Hummingbirds | 5-7 years

Drawing | Happy Hummingbirds | 5-7 years

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 style. Kids will embrace freedom and fun to create beautiful large works on paper using gouache, ink, pencils and other drawing media.  Image: Matthew P - Fine Art America What will students take home? Their own artwork of a Happy little Hummingbird on paper. School Holiday Information... [More]
$70 Limited inc GST
Drawing | Happy Hummingbirds | 5-7 years

<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

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Earlybird Discount: Enrol in 6 or more 3 hour workshops in the one transaction before 10 March and save 10%. Discount applied at the checkout
Painting | Matisse's Open Window | 7-9 years

Painting | Matisse's Open Window | 7-9 years

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. What will students take home? A finished acrylic painting on canvas to hang on the wall at home or give away to a favourite relative or friend. School Holiday Information To ensure our students have a great time with us over the school holidays, we ask parents and guardians to please take note of... [More]
$70 Limited inc GST
Painting | Matisse's Open Window | 7-9 years

<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>

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Earlybird Discount: Enrol in 6 or more 3 hour workshops in the one transaction before 10 March and save 10%. Discount applied at the checkout
Ceramics | Funny Fish Toothbrush Holders | 10+ years

Ceramics | Funny Fish Toothbrush Holders | 10+ years

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 tlo add some colour. Designed for young creators, this hands-on workshop encourages exploration and self-expression through the tactile world of clay. Students unleash their imagination, learning the fundamentals of hand-building techniques to mould unique sculptures. From pinch pots to... [More]
$90 Limited inc GST
Ceramics | Funny Fish Toothbrush Holders | 10+ years

<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

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Earlybird Discount: Enrol in 6 or more 3 hour workshops in the one transaction before 10 March and save 10%. Discount applied at the checkout

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Painting | Kokeshi Love | 5-7 years

Painting | Kokeshi Love | 5-7 years

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 toys and robots and cartoons like Astroboy. Using all sorts of media such as watercolours, ink, pencils and collage, you can create your own Japan inspired artworks to take home. What will students take home? You will leave with a newfound confidence in your artistic abilities and a... [More]
$70 Limited inc GST
Painting | Kokeshi Love | 5-7 years

<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

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Earlybird Discount: Enrol in 6 or more 3 hour workshops in the one transaction before 10 March and save 10%. Discount applied at the checkout
Painting | Pet Paw-traits | 7-9 years

Painting | Pet Paw-traits | 7-9 years

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. Image: Tracie Kiernan What will students take home? A finished acrylic painting on canvas to to proudly display at home. School Holiday Information To ensure our students have a great time with us over the school holidays, we ask parents and guardians to please take note of the following: Students should bring a drink and a healthy... [More]
$70 Limited inc GST
Painting | Pet Paw-traits | 7-9 years

<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>

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Earlybird Discount: Enrol in 6 or more 3 hour workshops in the one transaction before 10 March and save 10%. Discount applied at the checkout
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