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 3 courses, 2024. Running from 29 July -22 September, 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.
Terms
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.
Head down to the magic garden and let's see what we can find! A toadstool house or two, what could be under them, or who could live inside? Students will learn how to design and sculpt their own toadstool house using various techniques then paint with underglazes. What will students take home? A twice fired clay sculpture for you to proudly display. The artworks made in this class will be fired in our kiln so kids will not take their artwork home on the day. The work needs to dry...
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Discover the magic of Georgia O'Keeffe's flower artworks in this vibrant art class for kids! Inspired by her renowned artworks, young artists will explore the vivid colours and graceful shapes that bring flowers to life. Students will learn drawing techniques to capture the beauty of flowers using a range of drawing materials on watercolour paper. Immerse yourself in a world of colour, shape, and imagination as we celebrate O'Keeffe's captivating floral masterpieces together! What...
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In this workshop, kids will learn to paint with thick paint called 'impasto'. Using images from the Antarctic or Arctic kids will paint a fffreezing image of glacial lakes, icebergs or snow capped mountains. Give your painting some realistic snowdrifts with thick impasto paints. Please bring along images of the Antarctic - maybe do some google researching before you come to class What will I take home? Students will take home an original painting in acrylics on a canvas. School...
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Watch out! There are animals about! In this workshop, kids will learn to make pinch pots, and then add their own quirky features and feet! Will your bowl have hoofs or paws or duck feet? It's up to your imagination. Make a fun bowl with feet, leave it to be fired in our kiln and then you'll have a funky foot bowl to keep! What will students make? A twice fired clay sculpture of your animal bowl. The artworks made in this class will be fired in our kiln so kids will not take their...
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Students will use various hand-building techniques to create a decorative plate then paint it in bold colours with underglazes. What will students take home? A twice fired clay sculpture for you to proudly display. The artworks made in this class will be fired in our kiln so kids will not take their artwork home on the day. The work needs to dry out before bisque firing, we then glaze the work and fire again in our kiln. We will send you an email notifying you when to collect your...
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Paint a sunset silhouette design on a ceramic bowl. Students will draw their design and learn how to transfer it onto the bisque fired bowl, then paint with underglaze. Through this process they'll have fun while learning the fundamentals of planning, design and drawing to assist them in finishing a functional piece of pottery. Note that these bowls have already been made and bisque-fired in the kiln. Students will not make the bowl, but paint their design onto it only. They...
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Make a ceramic wind chime in the form of a chook or rooster or other bird! Learn hand-building techniques to create your animal wind chime and paint with underglazes to give it some colour and personality. Designed for young creators, this hands-on workshop encourages exploration and self-expression through the tactile world of clay. Students unleash their imagination, learning the fundamentals of hand-building techniques to mould unique sculptures. From pinch pots to coil...
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It's springtime and the weather is heating up! What better way to cool down than paint some of our favourite icy Aussie treats, yum yum! What will students take home? A completed artwork on canvas to take home and proudly display. School Holiday Information More Information FAQs Terms & ConditionsSpecial Offers
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Making Indonesian Jajan Pasar (Street Vendor Snacks) Come and join us making Indonesian Jajan Pasar. In this class, Jayanto will guide you to make your dream street vendor snacks that are inspired by his motherland’s culture, and the foods that evoke memories. Be inspired by the rich colours, cultures, textures, shapes and designs of real or imaginary snacks and a knowledge about street vendor food, and create a life-size delicious clay sculpture. Explore the materiality of clay...
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