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January School Holidays | Weekdays 20 – 31 January 2025

Special offer! Enrol in 5 or more holiday workshops for kids or teens and save 10% on your fees. Discount applied at the checkout when all classes enrolled in the one transaction. (No further discounts. No retrospective discounts.)

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.

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All of our school holiday workshops are held in our air-conditioned warehouse studio at 10 Hill Street, Leichhardt. 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 January Holidays

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Workshop | Expressive Drawing and Painting - Animals and Birds with Tannya Harricks

Join acclaimed artist and illustrator Tannya Harricks for an inspiring day of creativity, where you'll explore drawing and painting animals and birds with energy and expression. Tannya, celebrated for her vivid and emotive work, has illustrated picture books Dingo (2018) and Kookaburra (2020) for Walker Books, showcasing her unique ability to bring animals to life through dynamic brushwork and bold use of colour. In this hands-on workshop, you can focusing on your favourite animal... [More]

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.

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]

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.

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]

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Drawing and Watercolour with Shannon Dwyer | Bilbies and Wildlife | 10+years

Is your child passionate about drawing and animals? If so, this short course is perfect for them! Join wildlife artist Shannon Dwyer in an engaging drawing session where your child will learn to sketch one of Australia’s most beloved creatures, the Bilby! This interactive class is tailored for young art enthusiasts who have a love for nature and wildlife. It’s designed to enhance their drawing skills and boost their confidence in art. Shannon will share fantastic techniques for... [More]

Masterclass Ceramic Sculpture | Portrait Busts in Clay | 10+

A full day technical sculpting workshop that focuses on a 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 3-4 weeks... [More]

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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]

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.

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]

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

Wed 29 Jan
1:30pm - 4:30pm (UTC+11:00)
1 session, 3 hours total

Laura Carey

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Wed 29 Jan 2025	1:30pm - 4:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Studio 3 - Art Est \| 10 Hill Street \| Leichhardt NSW 2040

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]

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When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Thu 30 Jan 2025	10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)	Studio 3 - Art Est \| 10 Hill Street \| Leichhardt NSW 2040

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.

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]

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

Thu 30 Jan
1:30pm - 4:30pm (UTC+11:00)
1 session, 3 hours total

Laura Carey

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Thu 30 Jan 2025	1:30pm - 4:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Studio 2 - Art Est \| 10 Hill Street \| Leichhardt NSW 2040

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]