Spring School Holidays | Weekdays 30 September – 11 October 2024

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 as well as some two-day workshops for teens. It changes each school holiday period so there will always be a new workshop, new theme, new art form or technique to try.

Spring program launching late August.

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

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

Winter Holiday ceramics

Ceramic sculptures made in our holiday workshops will be ready 3-4 weeks after the holidays. Work needs to dry before bisque firing, then we glaze them before firing a second time. We will send an email letting you know when they are ready to collect. Check your inbox as well as spam/junk box just in case.

To see some pictures from previous School Holiday programs, visit: Facebook Albums

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.

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Sculpture | Peculiar Paper Plant Sculptures | 10 and Over

A great workshop for kids looking for something very imaginative! In this workshop, kids will learn about the work of artists Adam Frezza and Terri Chiao (images at right) who are well known for their bright and bold fun paper plants. Kids will look to the natural world and some of the stranger plant varieties for inspiration. Then create their own curious plan specimens using sculpture techniques. More Information More FAQs Terms & ConditionsMore Courses [More]

Painting | Yayoi Kusama Polka Dot Paintings | 8-12 years

Unleash your creativity in a world of color and patterns! Join us for an exciting and fun-filled workshop where young artists can explore the vibrant and imaginative world of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. Known for her colorful, patterned, and almost psychedelic paintings, Kusama's unique style will inspire you to create your own mesmerizing masterpiece. What to Expect: Discover Yayoi Kusama: Learn about the life and art of Yayoi Kusama, and explore her distinctive use of dots,... [More]

Developing your Drawing | Charcoal Masterclass | 10 years and over

Join our exciting one-day workshop designed for kids aged 10 and up to explore and enhance their drawing skills with charcoal. In this class, young artists will discover dynamic techniques by studying the works of expressive charcoal artists. Participants will learn about shading, texture, and contrast, as well as how to create depth and dimension. They will also draw from still life, learning about tone, composition, and other essential techniques. This workshop is perfect for... [More]

Painting | Birds on a Branch | 5-7 years

Paint a lovely bird on a branch on canvas! Kids will learn about composition, colour as well as how to draw basic bird shapes and characteristics that make out feathered friends unique. Add a lovely background and branch for your bird or birds to perch on and you'll have a beautiful bright painting on a canvas to take home and display. School Holiday Information More Information FAQs Terms & ConditionsSpecial Offers [More]

Pop Up Paper Garden | 5-9 years

Are you ready to make your very own colourful pop-up garden filled with flowers, plants, bugs, and bees? Let's get creative and have some fun! Design Your Garden: Imagine a garden bursting with bright, beautiful colours. We'll start by designing all the amazing things you can find in a garden. Think of pretty flowers, leafy plants, and friendly bugs and bees. We'll use the brightest colours to make our designs pop! Cut and Create: Next, we'll draw our designs and carefully cut out... [More]

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Painting | Tropical Toucans | 5-7 years

Can can can you paint a toucan? I bet you can! In this workshop you'll draw a big colourful tropical bird and learn painting techniques to paint a vibrant toucan artwork on a canvas. What will students take home? A completed artwork on canvas to proudly display at home, or give away as a special present. School Holiday Information More Information FAQs Terms & ConditionsSpecial Offers [More]

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]

Painting | Life In a Fishbowl Inspired by Matisse | 5-8 years

Outline: Look into the world of famous artist Henri Matisse called Fishbowl. Kids will draw their artwork  with plants, a table, a fishbowl filled with gorgeous goldfish inspired by this beautiful work!  They'll add colour with pastels and paint. What will students take home? A masterpiece on canvas board to take home! School Holiday Information More Information FAQs Terms & ConditionsSpecial Offers [More]

Cartooning | Gaming Characters | 8-12 years

This workshop is for young artists to increase their illustration skills focusing on Game Design concepts. For students who are into games such as Super Mario, Zelda, Rayman, Machinarium, Terraria, Minecraft & Portal. The lesson will include learning step by step how to draw popular kids game characters, game world maps, bosses, platform game levels and much more. As well as creating your own game characters, obstacles, and worlds.  What will students take home? Their very own... [More]

Draw + Paint | When Monsters Attack! | 5-9 years

A fun workshop for kids to learn about the tricky subject of 'perspective' (that is giving the impression of distance and depth). Kids will learn to create city scape drawing, then go wild creating a BIG monsters or Godzilla attack! A fun drawing and painting workshop. What will students take home? A big drawing and painting on watercolour paper.  School Holiday Information More Information FAQs Terms & ConditionsSpecial Offers [More]

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