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
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
inc GST
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.
Trainers, gumboots or something more fancy - this workshop has shoes for everyone. Learn a range of clay hand-building techniques to build a shoe you can use as a phone holder, trinket dish or potplant. Then get colourful painting with underglazes to make your quirky shoes shine. 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...
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$90Limited
inc GST
Ceramics | Funky Shoes | 9-12 years
<p>Trainers, gumboots or something more fancy - this workshop has shoes for everyone. Learn a range of clay hand-building techniques to build a shoe you can use as a phone holder, trinket dish or
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.
Students will enjoy learning about sculpture and hand-building ceramics as they make some creative artworks in clay. Through structured activities and projects students will develop a whole range of clay hand building techniques to make some fun sculptures and functional ceramics. Students build their skills and confidence week by week in a fun and creative space and learn about working with clay and glazing techniques. Activities are age-appropriate and structured around hands-on...
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$400Limited
inc GST
Fun with Ceramics with Tanya Bechara for kids Age 8-12 years
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<p>Students will enjoy learning about sculpture and hand-building ceramics as they make some creative artworks in clay. Through structured activities
This class will encourage creative freedom, uniqueness and quirky design. Guided by ceramic artist and teacher Isis Star, students will be encouraged to express themselves, experiment and most importantly embrace the joy and therapeutic nature of working with clay. This term class is ideal for kids looking to explore and develop their artistic voice through ceramic sculpture and hand building. Over 8 weeks each term, students will learn fundamental techniques used by ceramic...
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$400Limited
inc GST
Ceramics | Clay Club with Isis Star | ages 7+
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<p>This class will encourage creative freedom, uniqueness and quirky design. Guided by ceramic artist and teacher Isis Star, students will be
This hand-building and sculpture class is ideal for teens looking for a tranquil, creative space to learn fundamental techniques to make and decorate clay surfaces, with a focus on surface decoration. New students will learn basic hand-building techniques like coiling, pinch pots, and slab work building up to more complex sculptural techniques as their skills and abilities develop. Experienced students will continue to develop and refine their skills with assisted instructions that...
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$400Limited
inc GST
Hand-Building Ceramics with Tanya Bechara | Teens 13 years and over
In this class, Jayanto will guide you to make your own Sampuru or lunchbox inspired by your culture and the foods that evoke memories. Be inspired by the textures, shapes, colours and designs of a lunch box (real or imaginary) that could have been packed by yourself, your parent or friend, and create a life-size food clay sculpture. Explore the materiality of clay and have fun experimenting in this workshop for all ages and levels of experience. What to expect In this workshop,...
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$80Limited
inc GST
Ceramics | Food and Nostalgia Family Workshop with Jayanto Tan
This is a special Mother's Day Workshop. Enrol 3 or more people in the same family and receive a 10% discount. Children must be at least 5 years old to participate.
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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$80Limited
inc GST
Family Workshop | Whistling Creatures | Ceramics with Janet Selby
<p>Looking for an activity the whole family will love? Why not turn your family's pet into a beautiful sculpture that whistles?</p>
<p>In this family workshop, Janet will take you through the steps to
Make your child’s next birthday party fun and arty! A birthday party at Art Est. is hands-on and every child creates a masterpiece based on the chosen theme. Choose from a range of engaging and entertaining art making, such as printmaking, painting, ceramics or cartooning. How it works The art parties are held in our inspiring warehouse art studios and gallery, so children feel like real artists from the moment they arrive. The art making takes places in the Ceramic Studio where...
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Inspired by Grecian Urns and other Ancient Artifacts, take a step back in time and learn coil hand-building techniques to create your own ancient pot! Give it some ancient colour and decoration for that bit of authenticity! 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...
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Inspired by the art of cubist painter Pablo Picasso, students make their own Picasso Plate. Learn hand-building techniques to create a decorative plate with a cubist style portrait, then paint it in bold colours with underglazes. What will students make? A ceramic plate that will be fired in our kilns and ready to collect about 3 weeks after the workshop.. 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...
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