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Classes & Workshops

What we do ...

We provide art tuition for primary students. School holiday classes and term classes include painting, drawing and clay modeling. Adult classes are throughout the school term.

Ignite your child’s love of art in a fun and nurturing art studio.

After school kids art classes - Term 2, 2026

During the school term participants explore a large range of art materials, including
graphite pencils, charcoal, oil pastels, chalk pastels, as well as watercolour, acrylic paints, and hand built pottery. Focus will be on learning new drawing skills, colour mixing, colour theory and paintbrush techniques, as well as art history references.

 

Choose your preferred day below:

Tuesdays 3.30 - 5pm, (April 28 - June 23) 8 weeks

MORE INFORMATION AND TO BOOK HERE

 

Wednesdays 3.30 - 5pm, (April 29 - June 24) 8 weeks
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Easter Holiday Art Holiday Classes - 2026

Let your children indulge their creativity with 3 hour painting and pottery classes. Starting at 10am, these sessions provide a wonderful and exciting range of Easter activities which will delight all primary age children up to 14 Years. Axolotyl, the Emerald City and “Wizard of Oz” themed pottery, birds in a nest,  and of course the cutest Easter Kitten or Bunny are amongst the choices.
Participants will learn colour mixing, colour theory and paint brush techniques.

 

Emerald City Painting and “Wizard” clay mini sculptures 
Thursday 9th April, 10am - 1pm

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Kitten or Bunny Painting and Clay Bird Figurine
Tuesday 7th April, 10am - 1pm 

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Bird’s Nest in Tree and Heart-shaped Clay Jewellery Tray
Monday 13th April , 10am - 1pm

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Axolotyl Acrylic Painting and Pottery
Thursday 16th April, 10am - 1pm

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Childrens Art Parties

Children of primary school age can indulge their artistic expressions at these popular 2 hour sessions. Enter an exciting studio with easels and canvases ready for painting. Any theme can be chosen, and Cheryl will customise the session to suit the age and interest of the birthday girl or boy. All materials, art aprons, trestle table and marquee are supplied. BYO napery food/birthday cake/drinks.

2 hour duration - call to book in your time.

Cost: from $300 (group of 10 children), and $430 (group up to 15 children).

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Ladies Beginner Painting Classes

With Cheryl’s nurturing and gentle teaching methods, ladies can come and enjoy 2 hours of fun and creativity. Step-by-step instruction is available, OR independent learning. You can bring your own ideas, or you can be part of the lesson plan selected from 100's of topics. A4 card, easels and paints are supplied, though many bring their own materials and canvases.

Thursdays 5pm - 7pm, Fridays 10am - 12 noon.

Cost: $50pp per 2hr session

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Paint and Sip

On the last Friday/Saturday of each month bring your drinks and nibbles along to a lively studio to celebrate our popular sessions. A topic is chosen and we can follow the step-by-step guidance from Cheryl’s demonstration. Private parties, birthday parties, Girl’s or Mum’s Day Out and Hen’s nights are welcome.

Canvas, easels, paints, aprons are supplied. 

Last Saturday of each month 2pm - 5pm.

Last Friday of each month 6pm - 9pm.

Cost: $70pp per 3hr session.

Other times are available on request.

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Private One-on-one sessions - suitable for Parent and Child or Individuals

If you prefer more individual art sessions completely customised for you, Cheryl gives you an opportunity to have private teaching. Inspiration, art materials, and times are available, please just give us a call or email a request. Children and adults are welcome to this.

Various times are available - please call to discuss a time that suits.

Cost: $65pp per hour.

Family Groups

These sessions are a wonderful time for bonding and spending special time with your loved ones - no matter what age. Children and adults and families are welcome. Inspiration, art materials and tuition supplied.

Various times are available - please call to discuss a time that suits.

Cost: $130 per session (1.5 – 2 hours)

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NDIS Clients

Having a wealth of experience in this area, Cheryl, with her patience and gentle manner welcomes NDIS clients and tailors a program to suit the individual.

Various time slots are available during the week
- please call to discuss a time that suits

Cost: $65pp per hour + material cost

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Pottery Classes - handbuilding techniques

Discover the tranquil qualities of clay. This adventure lets you discover the many different techniques such as coil, pinch pot, slab, modelling of functional pieces and artistic sculptural works. Cheryl introduces you to these and more, including preparation of the clay (the most important step).

At various times through the week - please call to discuss a time that suits.

Cost: $50pp per 2hr session + glazing and firings

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Photography Class

The course covers, how to use the camera, creativity in composition, artistic approaches to landscape and portraits, care of  equipment.
4 session course with excursion.

Cost: $200 (1.5hr x 4) please call to discuss a time that suits.

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