Kids Classes

 

10 WEEK KIDS PROGRAM


Term 4 - Starts Week Commencing 27th January 2025

Monday
Junior (5-9yo) 3:30pm to 4:30pm

Senior (10+) 4:45pm to 6:15pm

Wednesday
Junior (5-9yo) 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Senior (10+) 4:45pm to 6:15pm

                       Junior $220 inc GST  -  Book here
                       Senior $250 inc GST  -  Book here
      All materials and afternoon tea included. 

If you are unable to make a class, you can do a make up in any of the available sessions within the 10 week term. All terms align with Queensland school terms. 

Please note we are closed: Public Holiday - 27th January 

This program will help children develop creativity, learn new artistic techniques, and understand the process of creating art in various forms. It encourages them to explore different materials and gain confidence in their artistic abilities.

Week 1
Introduction to Drawing - Inspired by Favourite Characters 
  • Objective: Teach the basics of drawing, focusing on lines, shapes, and forms.
  • Children can bring their favourite toy for inspiration
  • Activities: Children will learn how to break down their favourite characters into simple shapes. They will then practice drawing these characters using pencils or charcoal.
  • Materials: Paper, pencils, erasers, reference images of characters (cartoons, superheroes, etc.)

Week 2
Introduction to Understanding Colour Theory - Using Inks
  • Objective: Introduce the concept of colour theory, focusing on primary and secondary colours, complementary colours, and how to mix them.
  • Activities: Children will experiment with inks to create colourful abstract art. They will learn to mix primary colours and explore how different colours work together.
  • Materials: Ink bottles, water, brushes, mixing trays, paper.

Week 3
Introduction to Watercolour - Using Animal Images
  • Objective: Teach the basics of watercolour painting, focusing on blending and washes.
  • Activities: Children will create watercolour paintings of animals, experimenting with light washes and layering colours to depict fur, feathers, or scales.
  • Materials: Watercolour paints, watercolour paper, brushes, reference animal images.

Week 4
Introduction to Mixed Media and Acrylics
  • Objective: Introduce mixed media techniques, using both acrylic paint and other materials.
  • Activities: Children will create a mixed media artwork by combining acrylic paint with other materials like fabric, magazine clippings, or buttons.
  • Materials: Acrylic paints, brushes, canvas or mixed media paper, fabric, buttons, glue.

Week 5
Introduction to Printing - Using Aluminium Foil 
  • Objective: Teach basic printmaking techniques using materials like aluminium foil.
  • Activities: Children will create textured prints using aluminium foil. They will press foil onto different surfaces and use it to create prints on paper.
  • Materials: Aluminium foil, ink or paint, rollers, paper.

 Week 6
Sculpture - Creating in Clay and Paper
  • Objective: Introduce basic sculpture techniques using clay and paper.
  • Activities: Children will sculpt simple forms out of clay (e.g., animals, abstract shapes) and combine them with paper elements to create fun, dynamic pieces.
  • Materials: Air-dry clay, paper, glue, scissors.

 Week 7
Soft Form Sculpture - Using Paper, Fabric and Wire
  • Objective: Explore soft sculpture techniques using paper and fabric materials.
  • Activities: Children will create soft sculptures using fabric, paper, and stuffing. They will design characters or creatures and learn how to shape and stitch the materials.
  • Materials: Fabric, paper, stuffing (cotton or synthetic), needles, thread, scissors, fabric glue.

 Week 8
Learn to Draw and Paint Portraits - Mixed Media 
  • Objective: Teach the basics of portrait drawing and painting using mixed media.
  • Activities: Children will learn to draw portraits using pencils, then enhance the portrait using watercolours or pastels for colour. They will experiment with layering materials like fabric or paper.
  • Materials: Pencils, watercolour paints, brushes, mixed media paper, pastels, fabric, and paper clippings.

Week 9
Explore Collage and Abstract Art
  • Objective: Introduce abstract art and collage techniques.
  • Activities: Children will create an abstract collage using cut-out shapes, textures, and painted paper. They will learn about the role of abstraction in art and explore how colours and textures can evoke different emotions.
  • Materials: Magazines, scissors, glue, coloured paper, markers, or paint.

Week 10
Final Project - Bring it all together
  • Objective: Apply everything the children have learned to create a final piece that incorporates drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed media.
  • Activities: Children will create a comprehensive final project where they incorporate various skills learned in the previous weeks, such as combining portraiture, mixed media, and sculpture into one artwork.
  • Materials: Mixed media materials from previous lessons (e.g., ink, watercolour, clay, fabric, etc.), canvas, or large paper.
  • Children will have the opportunity to enter and display in window exhibition


Please allow for flexibility in the program as sometimes we take more than one week to finish a subject.