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.
Looking for an activity the whole family will love? Why not turn your family's pet into a beautiful sculpture that whistles? In this family workshop, Janet will take you through the steps to create a small hand-held size animal sculpture that makes a whistle sound when you blow through the built-in mouthpiece. You can choose to make the family dog, cat or bird so bring a photo for inspiration. Students will learn to create a beautiful small animal or bird sculpture that sings! ...
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A great workshop for kids looking for something very imaginative! In this workshop, kids will learn about the work of artists Adam Frezza and Terri Chiao (images at right) who are well known for their bright and bold fun paper plants. Kids will look to the natural world and some of the stranger plant varieties for inspiration. Then create their own curious plan specimens using sculpture techniques. More Information More FAQs Terms & ConditionsMore Courses
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Unleash your creativity in a world of color and patterns! Join us for an exciting and fun-filled workshop where young artists can explore the vibrant and imaginative world of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. Known for her colorful, patterned, and almost psychedelic paintings, Kusama's unique style will inspire you to create your own mesmerizing masterpiece. What to Expect: Discover Yayoi Kusama: Learn about the life and art of Yayoi Kusama, and explore her distinctive use of dots,...
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Join our exciting one-day workshop designed for kids aged 10 and up to explore and enhance their drawing skills with charcoal. In this class, young artists will discover dynamic techniques by studying the works of expressive charcoal artists. Participants will learn about shading, texture, and contrast, as well as how to create depth and dimension. They will also draw from still life, learning about tone, composition, and other essential techniques. This workshop is perfect for...
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Paint a lovely bird on a branch on canvas! Kids will learn about composition, colour as well as how to draw basic bird shapes and characteristics that make out feathered friends unique. Add a lovely background and branch for your bird or birds to perch on and you'll have a beautiful bright painting on a canvas to take home and display. School Holiday Information More Information FAQs Terms & ConditionsSpecial Offers
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Are you ready to make your very own colourful pop-up garden filled with flowers, plants, bugs, and bees? Let's get creative and have some fun! Design Your Garden: Imagine a garden bursting with bright, beautiful colours. We'll start by designing all the amazing things you can find in a garden. Think of pretty flowers, leafy plants, and friendly bugs and bees. We'll use the brightest colours to make our designs pop! Cut and Create: Next, we'll draw our designs and carefully cut out...
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Can can can you paint a toucan? I bet you can! In this workshop you'll draw a big colourful tropical bird and learn painting techniques to paint a vibrant toucan artwork on a canvas. What will students take home? A completed artwork on canvas to proudly display at home, or give away as a special present. School Holiday Information More Information FAQs Terms & ConditionsSpecial Offers
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This workshop is an excellent starting point in painting in acrylics for absolute beginners. Students will enjoy a step by step approach, building skills and gaining confidence as the day progresses. Students will be introduced to fundamental painting skills using acrylics, as well as essential drawing skills in an interesting and informative format. What to expect Students will learn new concepts and techniques. Students can expect to: learn foundation drawing skills working from...
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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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Outline: Look into the world of famous artist Henri Matisse called Fishbowl. Kids will draw their artwork with plants, a table, a fishbowl filled with gorgeous goldfish inspired by this beautiful work! They'll add colour with pastels and paint. What will students take home? A masterpiece on canvas board to take home! School Holiday Information More Information FAQs Terms & ConditionsSpecial Offers
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