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Glossy Black Cockatoo Mixed Media Workshop, 30 September | Ages 6–8
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Glossy Black-Cockatoo Mixed-Media Workshop | Ages 6–8 Date: Wednesday 30 September 2026 Time: 9 am-3 pm Celebrate one of Australia’s remarkable native birds in our Glossy Black-Cockatoo Mixed-Media Workshop. Created for children aged 6–8, this workshop introduces young artists to the glossy black-cockatoo and its resilient recovery following the devastating Australian bushfires of 2019–20. Students will learn to sketch various postures of the Glossy Black Cockatoo, then create a drawing of a couple of Glossy Black Cockatoos sitting in a native casuarina tree. They will use crayon, adding expressive colour and detail with watercolours. Along the way, they will explore shape, texture and composition while developing an appreciation for Australian wildlife and its habitats. Each child will complete a beautiful framed artwork to take home. Students will: Learn to draw Glossy Black Cockatoos Learn the application of wax crayons and watercolour Learn how to frame their artwork Teacher: Julia Sawicki Age group: 6–8 years Materials: Crayon, watercolour and mixed media on paper Framed artwork dimensions: 40.6 × 50 cm Location: Art Box Workshops, Neutral Bay, Sydney Active and Creative Kids vouchers are accepted. P.S. If you want to try a sculpture workshop for your child aged 6-8 years old.
Strawberry Painting Workshop,1 October | Ages 9–12
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Strawberry Painting Workshop | Ages 9–12 Date: Thursday 1 October 2026 Time: 9 am- 3 pm Create a bold and deliciously colourful canvas in our Strawberry Painting Workshop. Designed for students aged 9–12, this workshop explores an engaging cropped composition in which juicy strawberries appear to extend beyond the edges of the canvas. Students will learn how to mix rich reds and greens, build form through highlights and shadows, and create the distinctive textures of strawberries and their leaves. With expert guidance from artist and art educator Julia Sawicki, each young artist will complete a vibrant acrylic painting to take home and treasure. Students will learn: Still-life drawing techniques of strawberries. How to find an interesting up-close "Off the Edge" composition How to enlarge their drawing using the grid method Learn Brush and layering techniques using polymer paint. Colour mixing of highlights and shadows for up-close details of the strawberries Each child will complete a finished canvas artwork to take home. Teacher: Julia Sawicki Age group: 9–12 years Materials: Polymer paint on canvas Canvas dimensions: 40.6 × 50 cm Location: Art Box Workshops, Neutral Bay, Sydney Active and Creative Kids vouchers are accepted. P.S Another workshop that is skills-focused for older students aged 9 - 12 years old.
Hot Air Balloon Mixed Media Workshop, 2 October | Ages 6–8
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Hot-Air Balloon Mixed-Media Workshop | Ages 6–8 Date: Friday 2 October 2026 Time: 9 am-3 pm Let your child’s imagination take flight in our Hot-Air Balloon Mixed-Media Workshop. Young artists will begin by painting a scenic landscape, then design colourful hot-air balloons to add to their composition. They will explore painting, drawing, pattern, collage and layering as they create an imaginative scene filled with colour and adventure. This workshop encourages creative decision-making while introducing children to landscape composition and mixed-media techniques. At the end of the workshop, each child will take home a beautifully framed original artwork. Students will learn: How to draw and paint a landscape Design their own uniquie hot air balloons Colour mixing and brush techniques Pattern and design Collage and consider composition Frame finish artwork This workshop builds early painting skills while encouraging imaginative design in an age-appropriate, engaging way. Teacher: Julia Sawicki Age group: 6–8 years Materials: Mixed media on paper Framed artwork dimensions: 40.6 × 50 cm Location: Art Box Workshops, Neutral Bay, Sydney Active and Creative Kids vouchers are accepted. Another fantastic recommendation for a spring-inspired workshop for younger students aged 6-8.
Bird of Paradise Painting Workshop, 6 October | Ages 9–12
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Bird of Paradise Painting Workshop | Ages 9–12 Date: Tuesday 6 October 2026 Time: 9 am- 3 pm Unleash your creativity in our vibrant Bird of Paradise Acrylic Painting Workshop. Designed for students aged 9–12, this workshop explores the dramatic shapes and brilliant colours of the bird of paradise flower. Young artists will learn to plan a balanced composition, blend polymer paint colours, and use expressive brushwork to create depth, contrast, and botanical detail. With step-by-step guidance from artist and art educator Julia Sawicki, students will develop their technical skills while creating an individual interpretation of this extraordinary tropical plant. Each student will take home a striking completed canvas to display and enjoy. Students will: Learn to sketch and draw a balanced composition using a viewfinder Learn how to enlarge their composition using the grid method Understand layer painting techniques to build up details of the Bird of Paradise Learn colour mixing and brush techniques Each artwork will be painted on a canvas before going home. This workshop nurtures observation skills, imagination, and compositional development in a supportive environment. Teacher: Julia Sawicki Age group: 9–12 years Materials: Acrylic paint on canvas Canvas dimensions: 40.6 × 50 cm Location: Art Box Workshops, Neutral Bay, Sydney Active and Creative Kids vouchers are accepted. Another painting workshop suggestion for older students aged 9-12 who love colour.
Peacock Mixed-Media Workshop, 7 October | Ages 6–8
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Peacock Mixed-Media Workshop | Ages 6–8 Date: Wednesday 7 October 2026 Time: 9 am-3 pm Create a dazzling peacock filled with brilliant colour and shimmering detail in this exciting mixed-media workshop. Designed for children aged 6–8, the workshop begins with a guided peacock drawing. Students will then create an underpainting to establish the colours and structure of their artwork before adding rich layers of iridescent oil pastel. Young artists will explore line, shape, pattern, colour and texture as they bring the peacock’s magnificent feathers to life. Each child will complete an individual framed artwork to proudly display at home. Students will: Learn how to draw a peacock Explore layering techniques of collage and mixed media. Frame the finished artwork before taking it home Teacher: Julia Sawicki Age group: 6–8 years Materials: Paint, iridescent oil pastel and mixed media on paper Framed artwork dimensions: 40.6 × 50 cm Location: Art Box Workshops, Neutral Bay, Sydney Active and Creative Kids vouchers are accepted. If you would like your older child, aged 6-8, to try another mixed-media art experience, let them.
Dolphin Sculpture Workshop, 8 October | Ages 9–12
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Dolphin Sculpture Workshop | Ages 9–12 Date: Thursday 8 October 2026 Time: 9 am-3 pm Bring the energy of the ocean to life in our Dolphin Clay Sculpture Workshop. Students aged 9–12 will learn how to design and construct a three-dimensional dolphin surfing through a wave. With expert guidance, young artists will explore sculptural form, proportion, balance, texture and the techniques required to join and shape air-drying clay. Students will then use acrylic paints to add ocean-inspired colour and detail to their sculptures. Each completed dolphin will have its own movement and personality, creating a unique artwork to enjoy for years to come. Students will: Draw and design a Dolphin riding a wave. Learn construction techniques. Learn surface finishes and water textures using clay tools. Learn painting techniques for sculpture Each dolphin will be painted and ready to take home at the end of the workshop. They will be sculpting in air-drying clay that takes five to 6 days to dry once taken home Teacher: Julia Sawicki Age group: 9–12 years Materials: Air-drying clay and acrylic paint Approximate sculpture size: 18 cm; finished dimensions will vary Location: Art Box Workshops, Neutral Bay, Sydney Active and Creative Kids vouchers are accepted. If you would like your 9- to 12-year-old child to experience a painting workshop, I suggest this option.
Kookaburra Sculpture Workshop, 9 October | Ages 6–8
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Kookaburra Sculpture Workshop | Ages 6–8 Date: Friday 9 October 2026 Time: 9 am-3 pm Embark on a delightful creative adventure in our Kookaburra Clay Sculpture Workshop. Designed for children aged 6–8, this hands-on workshop introduces young artists to the foundations of three-dimensional design. Students will learn how to shape, join and texture air-drying clay as they construct a charming kookaburra inspired by one of Australia’s best-loved native birds. Once the sculpture is formed, students will use acrylic paints to add feathers, markings and individual character. Every child will take home a unique, hand-painted kookaburra sculpture. Students will: Draw and design their Kookaburra. Learn clay construction techniques Paint and finish techniques for sculpture They will be sculpting in air-drying clay that takes five to 6 days to dry once taken home Teacher: Julia Sawicki Age group: 6–8 years Materials: Air-drying clay and acrylic paint Approximate sculpture size: 18 cm; finished dimensions will vary Location: Art Box Workshops, Neutral Bay, Sydney Active and Creative Kids vouchers are accepted. If you would like your 6- 8-year-old child to experience a mixed media workshop, I would suggest.