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.

Thanks for adding:

Proceed to Checkout

Continue browsing

X

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]

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, Drawing and Sculpture Masterclass | Bush and Birdlife with Tannya Harricks | 10+

Join us for a two-day creative adventure with renowned artist Tannya Harricks, where young artists aged 10 and up will dive into the vibrant and diverse world of the Australian bush and its feathered inhabitants. Using a variety of materials such as acrylics, charcoal, ink, and sculpture, students will explore the rich textures and colors of the Australian landscape and wildlife. This workshop is designed to ignite imagination and foster an individual artistic style through... [More]

Painting Masterclass | Inventive Still-Life | 10+ years

In this full day masterclass students will use their artistic licence to make a painting from both observation and imagination. Students will learn: To compose a painting using different vases and jars before adding your choice of plants or flowers Practice artistic decision making  Learn how to draw your initial composition and then develop this into a painting on canvas Learn palette layout, brush handling colour mixing What will students take home? Their own Still-Life... [More]

Develop your Painting | Landscape Paintings | 8-12 years

Start by looking at paintings by your tutor Jasmine Mowbray who uses a lovely impressionist style to her paintings. Learn the fundamentals of composition, brushwork, paint application, underpainting, colour mixing and harmony,  to create your very own masterpiece. You'll take away a harmonious painting and a love of landscape painting. A great class for young students with a passion for art, painting or wanting to put a portfolio together. What will students take home? Students can... [More]