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Kids & Teens art classes

Our studio will be open for face-to-face classes in 2022.
Our classes are facilitated within the inspiring surroundings of an artist’s Studio Gallery, Julia and Basia have created together with a curriculum that builds the student’s art experiences in each lesson, drawing is always the foundation and with our guidance and direction children will learn how to translate their sketches into, paintings, sculptures and prints. Each term children create works on paper to develop an understanding of how they will approach their significant framed work or painting on canvas or sculpture. Our goal is to give the children a skill-based, fun art experience in a supportive environment, as well as to instil a lifelong appreciation for art.

Term 1: Fundamentals of drawing and painting.
Term 2: Animals and natural environments, drawing, design, printmaking and mixed media.
Term 3: Drawing, design and sculpture.
Term 4: Portraiture, figurative drawing and painting.

Art class students 10% discount on each school holiday workshop.

  • Portrait paintings at Art Box Workshops

    Term four, 2025, Monday or Tuesday, face to face art classes for children in years 1, 2 and 3.

    $340.00

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    Term 4 2025 – Portraiture: 8-week course A playful portrait journey for young artists. We explore colour, expression, and story through whimsical portraits of the people who matter—siblings, grandparents, friends, parents, or self-portraits. Each child builds a finished artwork and a simple artist statement in their own voice. Approach: joy before prizes; gentle skills + confidence. What we cover: face basics (shapes & placement), bold colour mixing, pattern/texture, composition, and how to talk about your art. Optional guidance is available for Young Archie entries (format & photo submission covered in class). All art materials are provided. Tutor: Julia Sawicki 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) Ages 6–8 years Mondays: 20th October – 8th December Tuesdays: 21st October – 9th December Note:Enrolment is currently prioritised for existing students and those on our waitlist. The remaining places will only be offered to the public after the families on the waitlist have been contacted.
  • portraiture at Art Box Workshops

    Term four, 2025, Wednesday or Thursday face to face art classes for children in Years 4, 5 and 6.

    $395.00

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    Term 4 2025 – Portraiture:  For growing artists ready to deepen their skills. We study proportion, features, light/shadow, colour theory and composition—then develop a meaningful portrait of a mentor/person they admire. Students craft a thoughtful artist statement (it counts!) and learn how to present work for an art stream portfolio or enter into an art exhibition. Approach: Well-being first, process over prizes; an optional exhibition pathway is available for those interested. What we cover: sketching & thumbnails, reference image, material choice & layers, detail/finishing, photographing work to spec, and polishing the artist statement. Exhibition submission steps are available upon request for those interested. All art materials are provided  Tutor: Julia Sawicki Class schedule:Ages 9–12 years Wednesdays: 22nd October – 10th December Thursdays: 23rd October – 11th December Time:3:30 PM arrival for afternoon tea (walking bus service from Neutral Bay Public School)Class runs from 4:00 PM –6:00 PM Note:Enrolment is currently prioritised for existing students and those on our waitlist. After waitlisted families are contacted, remaining places will be offered to the public.
  • Eco friendly paint making

    Launch, 2026, face to face classes.

    $395.00

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    Earth Guardian Creative for Kids – Launching 2026 A gentle, nature-connected art course for mindful makers Developed in close collaboration with nature care facilitators, Earth Guardian Creative for Kids invites children into a slower, more thoughtful approach to artmaking, where creativity and environmental stewardship go hand in hand. Throughout this course, children will learn the fundamentals of making professional-grade art materials from natural, archival-quality ingredients. These materials are free from fillers, preservatives, heavy metals, petroleum-based pigments, and toxins, offering more vibrant luminosity than conventional art supplies, while being kind to the Earth. Kids will discover how to create and use eco-friendly watercolours, wax crayons, oil pastels, plant-based and natural oil paints—all of which can be safely made at home once they understand the process. This is more than an art class—it’s a movement towards conscious creativity and lifelong connection with nature. These classes will be created for students 9 -13 years old. Please join the waitlist.