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Term courses for Teens

Our Teen courses are designed for high school students to stretch their visual art practice, develop skills, and explore techniques in a professional studio environment. While many of our young students come for fun, some students use the class to build a portfolio of work or for guidance when entering their first exhibition!

Enrolments are now open for Term 1 courses 2024. Running from 1 February – 27 March with 8-week courses on offer.


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Our Teen courses are designed for high school students to stretch their visual art practice, develop skills, and explore techniques in a professional studio environment. While many of our young students come for fun, some students use the class to build a portfolio of work or for guidance when entering their first exhibition!

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 2024

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.

Public holidays

Easter weekend: 29 March-1 April
Anzac Day: 25 April
Kings Birthday: Monday 10 June
October Long Weekend: Monday 7 October
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Drawing and Painting Fundamentals with Ash Frost  |  Teens age 12-16

Drawing and Painting Fundamentals with Ash Frost | Teens age 12-16

This art class is for students in Year 7 to Year 10 at High School (aged 12-16 years) with a strong interest in visual arts. A great class for kids wishing to pursue secondary level visual art and who really want to learn much more about art-making, art history, refine and extend their skills in painting and drawing. Students will be encouraged to develop creative thinking and their own visual style. Note: this course will be taught by Amanda Penrose Hart for Term 3, 2023. Ash... [More]
$390 $312 Limited inc GST
Drawing and Painting Fundamentals with Ash Frost | Teens age 12-16

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Save 25% this Mother’s Day when you book 2 classes or 2 people (or more) in the one transaction. (Adult classes only) Use code MD24 at the checkout until 12 May. See More> Price includes art materials. This term Ash Frost will teach the first 4 weeks then Mathew Lynn will teach the second 4 weeks.
$390 $351 Limited inc GST
Drawing and Painting Fundamentals with Ash Frost | Teens age 12-16

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<p>This art class is for students in Year 7 to Year 10 at High School (aged 12-16 years) with a strong interest in visual arts. A great

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Save 25% this Mother’s Day when you book 2 classes or 2 people (or more) in the one transaction. (Adult classes only) Use code MD24 at the checkout until 12 May. See More> Price includes art materials | Enrol online using your Creative Kids Voucher.

If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.

Ceramics | Clay Club with Isis Star | ages 7+

Ceramics | Clay Club with Isis Star | ages 7+

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... [More]

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This is a new drawing and painting course with children's book illustrator Serena Geddes which will introduce students to a range of subjects, illustration styles and media. This term the class will explore drawing your pet with posca pens, playing with soft pastels on brown paper, drawing fantasy creatures in oil pastel, illustrating an animation cell, learning colour theory and lettering an artwork. Each week is different and open to your creative exploration.This is a fun and... [More]
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<p>This is a new drawing and painting course with children's book illustrator Serena Geddes which will introduce students to a range

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This course teaches you the classical approach to painting whether you use oil or acrylic paints. Throughout the course you will be guided through a series of informative exercises designed to develop your painting skills. You can also work on your own projects under the mentorship of Jackson. You are encouraged to go at your own pace and to enjoy learning in a relaxed studio environment. Jackson has a Master of Cultural Materials Conservation, and his teaching is informed by his... [More]
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<p>This course teaches you the classical approach to painting whether you use oil or acrylic paints. Throughout the course you will be guided through a series of informative exercises designed to

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Save 25% this Mother’s Day when you book 2 classes or 2 people (or more) in the one transaction. (Adult classes only) Use code MD24 at the checkout until 12 May. See More>. Fee excludes materials. Pleae note the later start time of 11am for this course.

If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.

Hand-Building Ceramics with Tanya Bechara | Teens 13 years and over

Hand-Building Ceramics with Tanya Bechara | Teens 13 years and over

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... [More]
$400 Limited inc GST
Hand-Building Ceramics with Tanya Bechara | Teens 13 years and over

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<p>This hand-building and sculpture class is ideal for teens looking for a tranquil, creative space to learn fundamental techniques to make

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Save 25% this Mother’s Day when you book 2 classes or 2 people (or more) in the one transaction. (Adult classes only) Use code MD24 at the checkout until 12 May. See More> Price *includes* materials and firing |  Enrol online using your Creative Kids Voucher.

If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.

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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,... [More]
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Family Workshop | Whistling Creatures | Ceramics with Janet Selby

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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! ... [More]
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