Term one, 2026, Drawing and Painting for children in years 1-3.
$340.00
Term 1 2025 – Drawing and painting: Ages 6–8 years
Class schedule: 4:00 pm – 5.30 pm, 3.30 pm studio opens and afternoon tea provided (walking bus service from Neutral Bay Public school)
- Mondays: 20th October – 8th December
- Tuesdays: 21st October – 9th December
Our Term 1 program for young artists introduces the fundamentals of drawing and watercolour painting in a nurturing and creative environment. This course is perfect for children in Years 1–3 who are beginning their artistic journey and ready to explore colour, shape, and imagination.
What makes this term special
Art Box Workshops has transitioned to using our handmade, eco-friendly watercolours, crafted from natural Earth pigments and plant-based binders. Students begin the term with a gentle introduction to how watercolours are made, where pigments come from, and how colours interact.
What students will learn
Across the 8 weeks, students will explore:
- Colour theory (painting their own colour wheel)
- Shadow and grounding to make objects look real
- Sketching fruits and simple still-life forms
- Designing and painting patterned fruit bowls
- Watercolour layering techniques for depth and texture
- Composition and background development
- Creating a final major artwork using all learned skills
Each child will complete a beautifully framed still-life painting and a portfolio of sketches, pattern designs, and developmental artwork, showcasing their creative process from start to finish.
Teaching Approach
We focus on:
- Building confidence through guided instruction
- Encouraging creativity and independent thinking
- Teaching technical skills in a playful, age-appropriate way
- Using professional-quality, child-safe art materials
- Supporting each child through the full creative process
Tutor – Julia Sawicki – Artist & Director of Art Box Workshops
Note: Enrolment is currently prioritised for existing students and those on our waitlist. The remaining places will be offered to the public only after families on the waitlist have been contacted.



