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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.

  • Term one art class paintings at Art Box Workshops

    Term one, 2026, Drawing and Painting for children in years 1-3.

    $340.00

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    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.
  • Still life paintings by Art Box Workshops students

    Term One, 2026, Drawing and Painting for children in years 4-6.

    $395.00

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    Term 1 2026 – Drawing and painting: Years 4–6 (Ages 9–12) Class Schedule Time: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm (Studio opens at 3:30 pm. Afternoon tea provided. Walking bus available from Neutral Bay Public School.) Wednesdays: 11th of February – 1st of April. Thursdays: 12th of February – 2nd of April. In Term 1, our older students dive deeper into the fundamentals of drawing and painting through a structured, skill-building program using Global Colours VOC-free acrylic paints. We begin the term with an introduction to how acrylics are made, where pigments come from, and the foundations of colour theory. Students will explore a series of guided painting studies designed to strengthen their technique and creative decision-making. Early in the term, they will create an abstract colour study using a minimal palette, learning to mix from the colour wheel and understand tonal variation. As the term progresses, students will learn to: Ground objects convincingly using shadow and light Paint a range of textures and surfaces, including: • glass (reflection and sheen) • fabric (folds and softness) • fur (direction, layering, and movement) Apply multiple layers of acrylic paint to build form, depth, and realistic detail Midway through the term, students will choose a personal object to inspire their final artwork. After photographing and sketching their chosen item, they will use their earlier studies to develop a thoughtfully composed final acrylic painting on canvas, guided in their choices of colour, shape, balance, and composition. This course supports older students in developing stronger technical confidence while encouraging self-expression and individual creative style. Class Approach A skills-focused, age-appropriate introduction to acrylic painting, texture studies, tonal work, and composition, supporting students as they move into more complex artistic techniques. What We Cover Colour theory Acrylic mixing & tonal values Texture studies: glass, fabric, fur Shadow, grounding, and light Abstract colour study Composition & personal-object still life Final acrylic artwork on canvas Tutor - Julia Sawicki, Director of Art Box Workshops 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.
  • Watercolour mixing material workshop at Art Box Workshops

    Material Lab. Pure colour hand crafted.

    $80.00

    There are spaces available in this program!

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    Material Lab Watercolour Mixing Workshop Art Box Workshops is proud to introduce the first stage of our Material Lab Program — an immersive exploration into the origins of colour and the craft of traditional watercolour making. This hands-on workshop is dedicated exclusively to creating artist-quality watercolours using natural Earth mineral pigments and plant-based binders, handcrafted in our studio. Participants will discover where pigments come from, how historical colours were produced, and why sustainable material practices matter in contemporary art-making. A Shared Creative Experience Designed for children aged 5 years and older who are attending with a parent, carer, or guardian. Each family works together at a dedicated mixing station, learning the traditional process of grinding, binding, and refining their own paints. The Experience Over 90 minutes, families will: • Learn traditional watercolour-mixing techniques and the history of pigment • Work with non-toxic, archival materials • Experience a calm, focused, slow-art environment What You Will Create Each child will: • Handcraft their own watercolour paint• Create an artwork using the freshly mixed watercolours• Take home a printed card designed by our term-time students of a Native Australian Animal with samples of our handmade watercolours. Materials • Natural Earth mineral pigments (including traditional French ochres)• Plant-based binders handcrafted in our studio• Archival, non-toxic ingredients• Professional-grade tools and papers Workshop Details Saturday, 2nd of May 2026.10:00 am – 11:30 am$80 per child (includes adult participation) Limited to 6 mixing stations to ensure a personalised, high-quality learning experience.