CREATIVE KIDS after school art class

With the option of either Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday afternoons, for 8 weeks, classes go from 3.45- 5.30pm and incorporate a variety of painting, sculpture, collage, photography, drawing, video and construction. All materials and equipment are supplied and afternoon tea is provided. Classes allow for one-on-one time and specialised art tutoring in age appropriate groups.

Juniors: 4 to 7

The aim at this age is to guide a child’s natural talent and development. Every child has their own sense of colour, design and dramatic story-telling. These talents are developed by offering encouragement, enthusiasm and example. As well, beautiful colours in good quality art materials of all kinds are offered…all at the right size for young artists.

Intermediate: 8 to 12

During this stage of rapid growth, precious talents may be lost (for all sorts of reasons) including changing world perception, loss of confidence, peer group pressure and the development of other interests. These talents, however, can be nurtured by catering specifically for the new world perception that these children have. At this level of ‘dawning realism’, more emphasis is placed on accurate drawing and close observation in topics particularly relevant to this age group. Classes include design, landscape, still-life, portraits, lettering and more.

 Advanced: 13 to 15

In the advanced group we introduce many new painting and drawing techniques as well as building on the wide range of styles and subjects previously introduced. We aim to stimulate interest in art generally including art history and theory as well as skill development. Emphasis is placed on developing the individual student’s own interests and encouraging the exploration of their personal styles.