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Term 4 – Portraiture: Ages 6-8 years old
$340.00Join our waiting list for future term art courses.
More InfoTERM 4 PORTRAITURE, FIGURATIVE DRAWING & PAINTING School Years 1–3 | Ages 6–8 | Mondays or Tuesday Monday 19 October – Monday 7 December 2026 Tuesday 20 October – Tuesday 8 December 2026 8 weeks | 4:00–5:30 pm Art Box Workshops, 35 Barry Lane, Neutral Bay A playful eight-week portrait journey designed to build artistic skills, confidence and self-expression. Students will explore colour, facial expression and storytelling while creating portraits of people who matter to them. This might be a sibling, grandparent, friend, parent, mentor or themselves. Through guided drawing and painting activities, children will learn the foundations of portraiture and develop a finished artwork accompanied by a simple artist statement written in their own voice. WHAT STUDENTS WILL EXPLORE Basic facial shapes, features and placement • Figurative drawing and observation • Expressive colour mixing • Pattern, texture and composition • How portraits can communicate personality and story • How to discuss and write about their artwork OUR APPROACH We focus on enjoyment, creative growth, and confidence—not prizes. Every stage is carefully guided and suited to younger primary-aged students. Families who are interested in the Young Archie competition may choose an optional, no-pressure pathway. We will provide guidance on artwork requirements, photography, and artist statements during the course. Entry is never compulsory. TUTOR Julia Sawicki is an artist and experienced art educator who has taught children’s portraiture for more than ten years. She is also an exhibited and commissioned portrait artist and a former Doug Moran National Portrait Prize finalist. All quality art materials are supplied. Tutor – Julia Sawicki – Artist & Director of Art Box Workshops Bookings are offered to parents who join the waitlist, and a welcome call will be followed by Julia Sawicki to answer any questions Take a look at the sculptures created in previous art classes.