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Art Centre School holiday program

Our school holiday program has a range of workshops that include studio time and tuition, use of tools and all your materials.

Bookings for Winter school holiday program are now open. View the classes below to make a booking.

View Morning art workshops week 1, Morning art workshops week 2, Afternoon workshops week 1, Afternoon workshops week 2, Full day art workshops week 1, Full day art workshops week 2

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Morning art workshops

Week 1 -

Design a Video Game Character (8-16 yrs)

Design a video game character (8-16 yrs)

Mini Masterpieces – Van Gogh’s Sunflowers

Master the masters with this Van Gogh workshop for 5 - 9 year olds.

Draw Anime and Manga Portraits

Draw Anime and Manga portraits for 8-16 yrs

Paint A Popstar on Canvas

Learn to paint a popstar for 5 - 9 year olds.

Draw Anime and Manga Portraits

Learn to create portraits using Japanese animation techniques.

How to Draw Reptiles

Study the shape and texture of snakes and lizards and learn to create a realistic likeness.

Paint a Cuddly Kitten

Draw and paint your paw-fect feline pet.

Week 2

My Top 10 Dinosaurs

Step by step instruction to draw, colour and paint your favourite dinousars.

Paint a Cherry Blossom Tree

Apply paint in a new and interesting way to create a pastel picture.

Draw Like an Artist

Students explore and develop their drawing abilities, learning about line, form, tone, shade and composition.

Cartoon Drawing for Kids

Learn the fun basics of how to create cartoon characters and scenes.

Glitter and Sparkle Art

Create an expressive piece of art with glue, glitter and jewels.

Teen Writer's Group

Find your voice through journalling.

Manga Arts Advanced

For those with already strong skills in Manga Art illustration.

Afternoon workshops

Week 1

Pet Portraits on Canvas

Paint your pet on a canvas for 8-12 year olds.

Gelli Prints for Kids

Gelli printing is a new form of monoprinting that uses flexible printing plates to create textures and layers of colour.

Self-Portrait from a Photo

Bring along a selfie or favourite photo and choose how to portray your personality on canvas.

Galaxy Art

Learn about the Milky Way and paint a supernova that glows in the dark.

Paint Your Self Portrait in the Style of Picasso

Learn the rules like a pro, said Picasso, so that you can break them like an artist.

Week 2

Colour and Collage like Matisse

Create a painting of your room using Matisse’s colourful palette and striking design.

Winnie the Pooh and Piglet

Draw, paint and decorate your storybook characters.

Nature Journaling

Take a book into the garden to sketch and colour what you experience.

Paint a White Lion on Canvas

Create this magnificent animal image to decorate your walls at home.

Paint a Portrait

Bring in a photo of a face you'd like to create.

Drawing Spiders and Interesting Insects

Fascinating creepy crawly critters come alive on your page with line, design and colour.

Rock Art - Stone Painting

Transform ordinary stones into bright works of art with unique designs.

Full day art workshops

Week 1

Make a Cozy Mug for Hot Chocolate (13-16 Years)

Learn to use a potter's wheel to create simple decorative vessels. Limited class size.

Creative Writing Exploration (8-12 Years)

Engage your imagination and create stories, poetry and prose with a Winter theme.

Arctic Animals in Ceramic

Create arctic animals in ceramic for kids 6-11 years old

Charcoal Drawing Techniques for Teens

Charcoal drawing for 13 - 16 year olds

Arctic Animals in Ceramic

Hand build a 3D sculpture of your own arctic animal - like a penguin and a polar bear.

Papier Mache Bowls

Create a decorative bowl using paper, glue and paint.

Arctic Animals in Ceramic

Hand build a 3D sculpture of your own arctic animal - like a penguin and a polar bear.

Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Art, craft, and spell making inspired by the popular Harry Potter books and films.

Stencil Art for Teens

Learn to create urban inspired art exploring stencil and spray paint techniques.

Arctic Animals in Ceramic

Hand build a 3D sculpture of your own arctic animal - like a penguin and a polar bear.

Printmaking for Creative Kids

Create colourful designs using a range of print processes.

Week 2

Pottery Wheel Throwing for Teens

Draw, paint and decorate your storybook characters.

Winter Crafts for Kids

Make a giant snowman greeting card, a hanging snowflake and a glittery snowscape scene using craft materials, paint, glue and card.

My Imaginary Winter Creature

Your child sketches their own creation using their imagination and then hand builds it in clay.

Paint Like an Artist

Learn the rules like a pro, said Picasso, so that you can break them like an artist.

Comic Storyline and Design for Teens

Work with an animator to learn how to design your own comic characters and weave them into a story you can draw.

Wild Imagination - Nature Craft

Use nature as your inspiration, explore the outdoors and choose to create flower crowns, bark pictures, found object collages and nature weavings of your own unique wild work.

My Imaginary Winter Creature

Your child sketches their own creation using their imagination and then hand builds it in clay.

Large Scale Abstract Painting for Teens

Create a large artwork with free moving brush strokes and abstract techniques.

My Imaginary Winter Creature

Your child sketches their own creation using their imagination and then hand builds it in clay.

My Imaginary Winter Creature

Your child sketches their own creation using their imagination and then hand builds it in clay.

Asian Style Ink Painting

Use delicate watercolour and ink to make beautiful images on paper.

Basket Weaving and Fibre Art

Learn the history of basket weaving amongst first nations people and create a basket or inventive contemporary sculpture from raffia.

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