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Kids portraiture

  • 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

    Join our waiting list for future term art courses.

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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.