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
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
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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 ceramic sculpture, where little artists craft seals from clay. Encouraged to unleash their imagination, students not only master essential sculpting techniques but also infuse personality by adding accessories to their adorable seal creations. 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...
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$90Limited
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Ceramic | Slippery Seals | 5-8 years
<p>Dive into the enchanting world of ceramic sculpture, where little artists craft seals from clay. Encouraged to unleash their imagination, students not only master essential sculpting techniques but
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.
Young artists will develop their illustration skills by focusing on science fiction concepts. This workshop is for students who are into Star Wars, Guardians of the Galaxy, Wall-E and more. Students will learn step by step how to draw Space Craft, Futuristic scenes, Alien worlds, Monsters, Astropilots, Planets Colliding and much more. Students will also learn about creating their own characters, monsters and worlds. Students will gain confidence and freedom with their drawing...
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$70Limited
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Cartooning | Sci-Fi and Outer Space Illustration | 7-9 years
<p>Young artists will develop their illustration skills by focusing on science fiction concepts. This workshop is for students who are into Star Wars, Guardians of the Galaxy, Wall-E and more.
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.
A class for young artists who just love drawing wacky monsters and crazy villains. The class is designed to increase students drawing and abstract thinking skills. There are lots of drawing games and different exercises involved; such as exquisite corpse and mix and match monster. The class is aimed at young artists of all skill levels and abilities with a focus on fun and freedom of ideas. What will students take home? Their very own cartooning sketchbook filled with drawings and...
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$70Limited
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Cartoon Illustration | Gaming Characters | 5-8 years
<p>A class for young artists who just love drawing wacky monsters and crazy villains. The class is designed to increase students drawing and abstract thinking skills. There are lots of drawing games
A-ha me hearties, let's set sail on the high seas on a pirate's adventure. Learn to create your own pirate treasure map! Will your map lead you to a buried treasure chest or to discover the fairies hiding in the secret caves? Use your imagination and have fun experimenting while creating your map through drawing, ink and wash, and watercolour painting. What do we see under the sea, pirate ships, mermaids, sparkly treasure chests or something fishy? What will students take home? A...
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Do you love everything about Japan? Come along to this fabulously Japanese-themed workshop for boys and girls. From traditional Japanese Kokoshi dolls, cherry blossoms and fish, through to Japanese toys and robots and cartoons like Astroboy. Using all sorts of media such as watercolours, ink, pencils and collage, you can create your own Japan inspired artworks to take home. What will students take home? You will leave with a newfound confidence in your artistic abilities and a...
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Get loose in this energetic workshop where you’ll create a bright and bold artwork. Using magnificent hummingbirds as your inspiration, you’ll learn to make expressive artworks in a loose and fluid style. Kids will embrace freedom and fun to create beautiful large works on paper using gouache, ink, pencils and other drawing media. Image: Matthew P - Fine Art America What will students take home? Their own artwork of a Happy little Hummingbird on paper. School Holiday Information...
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Super Mini Heroes is a workshop for young artists who like Teen Titans Go and The Incredibles. The workshop focuses on drawing well known mini superheroes and creating new hero characters. Super Mini Heroes is hosted by experienced illustrator and caricaturist Sam McNair. The class features how-to step-by-step drawings as well as creative challenges. What will students take home? Their very own cartooning sketchbook filled with drawings and plenty more pages to continue at home....
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Have fun making a funny-looking fish face plate in this fast-paced workshop. Kids will learn to draw and design their stylised fish, then learn to use clay hand-building techniques to make their fish's body. Learn how to give your fish a funny pout and kooky eyes, and other creative embellishments. Lots of imaginative fun for all. Designed for young creators, this hands-on workshop encourages exploration and self-expression through the tactile world of clay. Students unleash their...
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Would you like to take off to a magical island and fly away on fluffy clouds? Sky is not the limit...!What lurks beneath the surface? What magical features are hiding on land? Use your imagination along with drawing and painting materials to make a big imaginary island artwork on canvas. What will students take home? Kids will learn about colour palettes, colour mixing and painting techniques to create a painting on canvas! School Holiday Information More Information FAQs Terms &...
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