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.
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
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Drawing| Alphabet Graffiti | 8-12 years
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Ceramics | Whistling Birds with Janet Selby | 9-12 years
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Drawing & Watercolour | Little BIG Things | 5-7 years
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Drawing | Year of the Dragon | 7-9 years
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Drawing | Sharks, Rays and Sea Monsters! | 8-12 years
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Ink Painting | Inky Octopus | 5-7 years
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Mixed Media | Patterned Landscapes | 7-9 years
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Ceramics | Whistling Dogs with Janet Selby | Years 13+
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Ceramics | Ancient Pots | 8-12 years
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Painting | Pastel Candy Land | 7-9 years
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