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.
A long time ago in a galaxy far far away! Aspiring astronauts will love this drawing and painting workshop. Kids will start by learning to draw things you might see in outer space. Rocket ships, satellites, planets, stars, the Milky Way or even Martians! In this class, kids will make an inventive and descriptive painting of amazing things in the night sky. Using observation, imagination and a mixture of materials. What will students take home? A completed artwork on canvas to take...
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Have a great time making a weird-looking slimy snail! Will it be funny or scary? It will definitely be slimy! Let your imagination run wild! Kids will design their slimy snail then learn how to build it using a variety of clay hand-building techniques. What will students take home? A twice fired artwork to proudly display at home. 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...
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A fun workshop for kids who would love to spruce up their room. Using a favourite subject matter (bird or something else), create a bunting style artwork. Use a range of materials including paint and pencils to create individual paintings, then string the work together in a vertical or horizontal format. What will students take home? Take home a finished mixed media artwork to proudly display at home. School Holiday Information More Information FAQs Terms & ConditionsSpecial Offers
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This playful ceramic sculpture captures the spirit of summer with a cool cat or adventurous dog riding the waves on a surfboard, bringing a splash of beachy fun to any space! What will students take home? A fired ceramic 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...
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Let's go under the sea and explore fascinating sea creatures like Fish, Dolphins, Sharks, Crabs, Seahorse, Turtles, Octopus and so many more. Looking at the interesting shapes of sea creatures and their environment, students will make a drawing of their choice of sea creature. Collage techniques will be explored to bring colour, texture, layering and depth into their drawing. Image: stepbysteppainting What will students take home? A beautiful mixed media artwork on high quality...
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In this workshop young artists will create their own fantasy themed art work. Kids will learn to draw, beginning by doing three drawings (step by step). Students will select their favourite one to then draw up with detail. The next part of the lesson will be about colouring and shading, the young artists will be guided through the process by their expert artist. Finally the students will get to make some finishing touches to their art work. The final product will be an artwork...
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This workshop is designed to engage teenagers in the exciting world of colour. This hands-on workshop will introduce students to essential painting techniques, colour theory, and the creative process. By exploring their own personal style, students will gain the skills and confidence to express themselves through vibrant and impactful artwork. Whether they are beginners or have some prior experience, this workshop will encourage experimentation, creativity, and the development of...
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Keith Haring's pop art and graffiti inspired art is always bright and full of life. In this holiday workshop students will learn to recreate some of these images using printmaking techniques. What will students take home? A set of prints on paper to hang on the fridge or give away as presents. School Holiday Information More Information FAQs Terms & ConditionsSpecial Offers
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In this class sudents will embark on a creative journey to capture one of nature's most fascinating and unique creatures—the platypus. With its blend of mammalian and reptilian features, the platypus offers an exciting challenge for artists to explore texture, form, and color. Whether you're drawn to the platypus's sleek, waterproof fur, its distinctive duck-bill, or its playful nature, this class will guide you through the process of translating this extraordinary animal onto...
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Make your own puffer fish sculpture in this fun ceramics workshop. Learn pinch pot techniques to make your fish body, add fins and a tail, fish lips and eyes. Paint with underglaze in realistic colours or quirky patterns. What will students make? A ceramic puffer fish sculpture that will be fired in our kilns and ready to collect about 3 weeks after the workshop. School Holiday Information More Information FAQs Terms & ConditionsSpecial Offers
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