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Pre-Christmas School Holidays | Weekdays 16 – 20 December 2024

January School Holidays | Weekdays 20 – 31 January 2025

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 sessions 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.

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. Due to changes with the new vouchers, we are unable to process them through the online checkout. Please call or email to enrol 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 Pre-Christmas Holidays

Click here to download a PDF Timetable for the January Holidays

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MON 16 DECTUE 17 DECWED 18 DECTHU 19 DECFRI 20 DEC

MON 20 JANTUE 21 JANWED 22 JANTHU 23 JANFRI 24 JAN

MON 27 JAN – Public HolidayTUE 28 JANWED 29 JANTHU 30 JANFRI 31 JAN




Charcoal Drawing | Self Portraits | 8-12 years

Charcoal Drawing | Self Portraits | 8-12 years

In this class, we will explore the powerful medium of charcoal to create a self-portrait that captures not just your likeness, but your unique expression and personality. Charcoal offers rich tones and textures that allow us to build depth, contrast, and subtle details with both bold strokes and delicate shading. What will students take home? A completed series of works on high quality paper to proudly show off on the fridge at home! School Holiday Information More Information FAQs... [More]
$70 Limited inc GST
Charcoal Drawing | Self Portraits | 8-12 years

<p>In this class, we will explore the powerful medium of charcoal to create a self-portrait that captures not just your likeness, but your unique expression and personality. Charcoal offers rich tones

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

Developing your Art | Free Painting with Natural Pigments, Ink and Dyes | 8-12 years

Developing your Art | Free Painting with Natural Pigments, Ink and Dyes | 8-12 years

In this class students will be introduced to the world of natural pigments, inks, and binders. Experiment with different materials like soil, ochre, chalk, wax crayons, and various natural inks to create custom paints in a hands-on approach, fostering creativity and exploration in art. What will students take home? A few colour swatches, studies and an abstract artwork in paints the students have created. School Holiday Information More Information FAQs Terms & ConditionsSpecial Offers [More]
$70 Limited inc GST
Developing your Art | Free Painting with Natural Pigments, Ink and Dyes | 8-12 years

<p>In this class students will be introduced to the world of natural pigments, inks, and binders. Experiment with different materials like soil, ochre, chalk, wax crayons, and various natural inks to

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$70 Limited inc GST
Developing your Art | Free Painting with Natural Pigments, Ink and Dyes | 8-12 years

<p>In this class students will be introduced to the world of natural pigments, inks, and binders. Experiment with different materials like soil, ochre, chalk, wax crayons, and various natural inks to

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Masterclass | Colour Theory in Acrylics with Jackson Davies | Teens

Masterclass | Colour Theory in Acrylics with Jackson Davies | Teens

This workshop is designed to engage teenagers in the exciting world of colour. This hands-on workshop will introduce students to essential painting techniques, colour theory, and the creative process. By exploring their own personal style, students will gain the skills and confidence to express themselves through vibrant and impactful artwork. Whether they are beginners or have some prior experience, this workshop will encourage experimentation, creativity, and the development of... [More]
$150 Limited inc GST
Masterclass | Colour Theory in Acrylics with Jackson Davies | Teens

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<p>This workshop is designed to engage teenagers in the exciting world of colour. This hands-on workshop will introduce students to

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

Masterclass Ceramic Sculpture |  Portrait Busts in Clay | 10+

Masterclass Ceramic Sculpture | Portrait Busts in Clay | 10+

A full day technical sculpting workshop that focuses on a life-sized bust study in clay. Learn clay techniques in modelling with and without tools. This class is for all levels of experience. Students are welcome to bring a subject or photographs of their chosen subject. Otherwise, photos will be provided to work from. All materials and tools are included in the course fee. What will students take home? Your sculpture will have two firings in our kiln and will be ready to collect... [More]
$180 Limited inc GST
Masterclass Ceramic Sculpture | Portrait Busts in Clay | 10+

<p>A full day technical sculpting workshop that focuses on a life-sized bust study in clay. Learn clay techniques in modelling with and without tools. This class is for all levels of experience.

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

Masterclass | Portrait Paintings and Monotypes with Ash Frost | Teens

Masterclass | Portrait Paintings and Monotypes with Ash Frost | Teens

Learn different approaches to portrait painting using the process of monotype printmaking and acrylic painting. Students will learn fundamental portrait drawing and painting skills, and then apply them to the monotype technique using acrylic paints. Students will learn tips and tricks, ways to do facial features, colour mixing and improve their portrait painting skills. Working from photographs, you can bring a photo of yourself or someone you would like to paint. What is a... [More]
$150 Limited inc GST
Masterclass | Portrait Paintings and Monotypes with Ash Frost | Teens

<p>Learn different approaches to portrait painting using the process of monotype printmaking and acrylic painting. Students will learn fundamental portrait drawing and painting skills, and then apply

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

Sculpture Masterclass | Bamboo Sculptures | 10+

Sculpture Masterclass | Bamboo Sculptures | 10+

Create a sculptural form using bamboo and cane. Leave it as a sculpture or cover with paper to create a lantern. Students will be instructed with the simple techniques of assemblage, and construction in bamboo and cane. Lanterns may be left white or painted with subtle colours and patterns that create a coloured glow with internal lighting. This easy, non-toxic process allows for the creation of any simple contained form e.g animals, sea creatures or abstract shapes. Everyone works... [More]
$150 Limited inc GST
Sculpture Masterclass | Bamboo Sculptures | 10+

<p>Create a sculptural form using bamboo and cane. Leave it as a sculpture or cover with paper to create a lantern. Students will be instructed with the simple techniques of assemblage, and

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

Drawing | Balloon Dog Inspired by Jeff Koon | 8-12 years

Drawing | Balloon Dog Inspired by Jeff Koon | 8-12 years

Dive into the Wonderful world of Jeff Koons. In this class students will be inspired by Koon's famous artwork, Balloon Dog. And guess what..... you're going to make your own Ballon Dog to draw from!  Through the help of your tutor, you will sketch out your Dog, adding vibrant colours and shading to create a masterpiece.  What students will take home: Their own Jeff Koons inspired Artwork School Holiday Information More Information FAQs Terms & ConditionsSpecial Offers [More]
$70 Limited inc GST
Drawing | Balloon Dog Inspired by Jeff Koon | 8-12 years

<p>Dive into the Wonderful world of <a href="https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artists/jeff-koons-2368">Jeff Koons</a>. In this class students will be inspired by Koon's famous artwork, <a href="http://

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Masterclass | Watercolour | Big Eyes | Pop Art Surrealism | Teens

Masterclass | Watercolour | Big Eyes | Pop Art Surrealism | Teens

Outline: Discover the unique style of Margaret Keane and other contemporary artists who use exaggerated features, particularly the large, emotional eyes, to create cute and creepy characters. This class will introduce students to the Lowbrow Pop Surrealism art genre and tis signature cartoon and doll-like figure. Through a series of exercises, students will practice drawing the form with a fun cartoonish twist, while learning about composition, colour theory and watercolour... [More]