Our courses for kids aged 5 to 12 years are structured for different age groups and stages. Kids learn about artists, art history and art genres while being in a relaxed and nurturing environment. While many of our young students come for fun, some use their Art Est portfolio to enter selective creative high schools.
Enrolments are now open for Term 1 courses, 2024. Running from 1 February – 27 March, there are a range 8-week courses on offer.
Our courses for kids aged 5 to 12 years are structured for different age groups and stages. Kids learn about artists, art history and art genres while being in a relaxed and nurturing environment. While many of our young students come for fun, some use their Art Est portfolio to enter selective creative high schools.
We are currently in Term 4. Late enrolments are welcome, where you can join a class that has already started at a reduced cost (the discount is applied automatically at check out).
Our next Term program is Term 1. Key dates for next term are below:
Priority Enrolment: 11 Dec (current students have early access to re-enrol)
Early Bird Enrolment: opens 12 Dec (classes are open to everyone)
Program dates: 1 Feb – 27 March
Terms
2024 Summer Art School: 3-14 January, weekends 21/22, 27/28 January + 3/4 February Term 1 2024: 1 February – 27 March Term 2 2024: 6 May – 1 July (*no classes Kings Birthday holiday Monday 10 June, make up class is Monday 1 July) Term 3 2024: 29 July – 22 September Term 4 2024: 21 October – 15 December
Note that we offer a Priority Enrolment Period for current students to reenrol in their term class one week before we open Earlybird Enrolments to new students.
Public holidays
Easter weekend: 29 March-1 April Anzac Day: 25 April Kings Birthday: Monday 10 June October Long Weekend: Monday 7 October
Explore the joys of ceramic sculpture and sculpt and paint a slice of cake-shaped box in this fun 3 hours workshop. Using slab building techniques, students will craft functional and utterly adorable containers from clay. These delightful creations serve dual purposes, functioning as charming jewellery boxes or stylish stationary organisers. Let young imaginations run wild as they shape, decorate, and proudly use their handmade masterpieces in this delightful and practical...
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Be inspired by the fun and fashionable illustrations of artist Kotono Nanase. Students will study her drawing style and explore how to achieve charming results with elegant linework and simple, pretty colours. Image: Kotono Nanase What will students make? A very CHIC artwork on quality watercolour paper School Holiday Information More Information FAQs Terms & ConditionsSpecial Offers
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In this one-day workshop, you will explore how to create Dry Point Prints with printmaker Laura Carey. Create lively marks using etching needles drawing directly onto the surface of your etching plate. The prints will be colourful through collaging coloured tissue onto your drypoint in a process called Chine-colle. Laura will lead the class covering a variety of dry Point techniques on card, plastic or perspex. You will learn mark-making methods using traditional etching needles...
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Cakes, cakes, cakes and more cakes! Strawberries, cream, chocolates and cherries! Students will be inspired by over the top collage art to create their own collages, and even paint a canvas inspired by the colours and compositions they arrange. What will students make? An artwork on canvas that looks so delicious you could eat it! School Holiday Information More Information FAQs Terms & ConditionsSpecial Offers
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In this whimsical ceramic sculpture class, students create charming sleeping critters in cozy beds. Students learn the art of sculpting with clay to create adorable animal sculptures peacefully nestled in dreamland. This imaginative and hands-on workshop encourages creativity as little sculptors bring their sleepy critters to life. Designed for young creators, this hands-on workshop encourages exploration and self-expression through the tactile world of clay. Students will learn...
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$90Limited
inc GST
Ceramic | Sleepy Critters | 5-8 years
<p>In this whimsical ceramic sculpture class, students create charming sleeping critters in cozy beds. Students learn the art of sculpting with clay to create adorable animal sculptures peacefully
Images used for the course decription are for inspiration and not always indicative of finished works. Enrol in a morning and afternoon session on the one day and get FREE supervised lunchtime with us.
Dive into the enchanting world of hand building ceramics, where little artists craft whimsical mermaid animals – the charming Mercats and Merdogs! Students explore the tactile art of moulding clay, creating magical underwater creatures with their own hands. Students will develop skills in hand building and ceramic sculpture to create and paint their choice of a mermaid dog or cat. Designed for young creators, this hands-on workshop encourages exploration and self-expression through...
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<p>Dive into the enchanting world of hand building ceramics, where little artists craft whimsical mermaid animals – the charming Mercats and Merdogs! Students explore the tactile art of moulding clay,
Images used for the course decription are for inspiration and not always indicative of finished works. Enrol in a morning and afternoon session on the one day and get FREE supervised lunchtime with us.
Calling all fans of frills, lace, ribbons and bows! Let's be inspired by the doll-like style of Japanese Harajuku street fashion and draw our own characters dressed in different popular street wear styles. Learn about Japanese fashion sub-cultures like Fairy Kei, Decora, Mori Girl and more! What will students make? A Japanese street fashion inspired artwork School Holiday Information More Information FAQs Terms & ConditionsSpecial Offers
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$70Limited
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Illustration | Harajuku Fashion | 8-12 years
<p>Calling all fans of frills, lace, ribbons and bows! Let's be inspired by the doll-like style of Japanese Harajuku street fashion and draw our own characters dressed in different popular street wear
Images used for the course decription are for inspiration and not always indicative of finished works. Enrol in a morning and afternoon session on the one day and get FREE supervised lunchtime with us.
Do you love the Finding Nemo and Dory films? Well, this workshop is for you! Young illustrators will be guided through simple step by step how to draw characters and environments from the films. The young artists will also guided by expert illustrator Samuel McNair to create their own fishy heroes and underwater worlds. The intended outcome of this lesson is for the young artist to learn how to draw the great characters that will help them float their own stories and let their...
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$70Limited
inc GST
Cartoon Illustration | Finding Nemo and Dory | 5-8 years
<p>Do you love the Finding Nemo and Dory films? Well, this workshop is for you! Young illustrators will be guided through simple step by step how to draw characters and environments from the films.
Images used for the course decription are for inspiration and not always indicative of finished works. Enrol in a morning and afternoon session on the one day and get FREE supervised lunchtime with us.
Who doesn't love a cute fluffy owl? Learn how to use Chalk pastels to create a line, shape, colour, and texture in your owl portraits. Capture the essence of this wonderful bird in your drawing. What will students take home? A few sketches and a full drawing of an owl on quality pastel paper. School Holiday Information More Information FAQs Terms & ConditionsSpecial Offers
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Dive into Impressionism and in particular - pointillism. Students will be led step by step to paint their own version of Henri-Edmond Cross's famous painting, The Pink Cloud. Learn how to mix subtle pastel shades, as well as rich, moody dark tones that work so beautifully together in this delightful composition. What will students make? Your own dreamy masterpeice on canvas to display in your bedroom! School Holiday Information More Information FAQs Terms & ConditionsSpecial Offers
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$70Limited
inc GST
Painting | Sunset Skies | 7-10 years
<p>Dive into Impressionism and in particular - pointillism. Students will be led step by step to paint their own version of Henri-Edmond Cross's famous painting, The Pink Cloud. Learn how to mix
Images used for the course decription are for inspiration and not always indicative of finished works. Enrol in a morning and afternoon session on the one day and get FREE supervised lunchtime with us.