December / January School Holiday Workshops
The Children's School of Art will not be running a school holiday program during the 2017/2018 summer break.
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2018 July School Holiday Workshops
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Tuesday 10th July 2018
10.00 – 11.30pm
Drawing + Painting Made Easy – Magical Animals (5 – 8 years)
Drawing and Painting Made Easy is a fun and fast-paced drawing and painting experience for young children. The 1.5-hour skills development workshop will see participants aged 5 - 8 years invent, draw and paint a magical animal onto a canvas. This workshop is specifically designed to introduce young children to drawing and painting processes and techniques. Each participant will discover a series of simple steps to create fun and interesting artworks.
Location: Heathcote Cultural Precinct, Applecross
Materials Used: Acrylic paint, HB pencil, scissors, glue, paint brushes, canvas
Participants Take Home: One acrylic painting on canvas.
Price: $55
12.30 – 3.00pm
Drawing + Painting Master Class – Wild Animals (9 – 15 years)
An essential workshop for young artists looking to develop their skill and understanding in the art of drawing and painting. During this 2.5-hour workshop, participants will learn how to set-up and paint a realistic animal onto canvas. No experience necessary.
Location: Heathcote Cultural Precinct, Applecross
Materials Used: Carbon paper, HB pencil, acrylic paint, brushes, canvas
Participants Take Home: One acrylic painting on canvas
Price: $65
Wednesday 11th July 2018
10.00 – 12.00pm
Drawing Master Class – Animals in Coloured Pencil (8 – 12 years)
An essential workshop for young artists looking to develop their skill in the art of drawing with coloured pencils. During this 2-hour masterclass participants will learn how to set-up and draw an animal using pencil on rag paper. Participants will learn how to see and draw a detailed illustration using shading, blending and texturing techniques with coloured pencils. No experience necessary.
Location: Heathcote Cultural Precinct, Applecross
Materials Used: 6B & HB pencils, coloured pencils, cotton rag paper
Participants Take Home: One hand drawn illustration
Price: $55
1.00 – 3.00pm
Cartooning Workshop - (8 – 12 years)
Information coming soon...
Location: Heathcote Cultural Precinct, Applecross
Materials Used: HB pencil, Fine liners, Art liners, Copic markers, illustrators paper
Participants Take Home: An inked illustration on paper
Price: $55
Thursday 12th July 2018
10.00 - 12.00pm
Drawing + Shading Master Class (9 – 15 years)
This workshop is perfect for young artists looking to advance their skills in the art of drawing and shading. Over the 2-hour workshop participants will learn how to create a life-like drawing using lead pencils, shading and texturing techniques. No experience necessary
Location: Heathcote Cultural Precinct, Applecross
Workshop Theme: Famous Faces
Materials Used: Grid systems, HB, 2B, 4B, 6B pencil, rag paper
Participants Take Home: One hyper-realistic drawing on paper
Price: $55
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Friday 13th July 2018
10.00 – 1.00pm
Fashion Workshop – Learn to Sew, Pyjama Pants Party (9 - 15 years)
During this three-hour sewing extravaganza participants will make their very own pair of pajama pants to keep and take home. Exploring techniques in fashion and design, participants will learn a complete set of sewing basics to help them on their path to making and wearing their own clothing. No experience necessary.
Location: Heathcote Cultural Precinct, Applecross
Materials used: Printed rayon, scissors, pins, sewing machines
Participants take home: A dress, ready to wear
Price: $75
Monday 20th April 2020
10.00am - 12.00pm
Kids Get Crafty: School Holiday Workshop - Elmer The Elephant (2 - 5 years)
Workshop Theme: Elmer the Elephant
Workshop Description: Inspired by David McKee’s colourful creation 'Elmer', Kids Get Crafty brings a 2 hour workshop based on the original storybook and illustrations.
Join your child as they create a herd of patterned elephants, a moving parts picture and a gorgeous tote bag.
No prior experience necessary.
As this is an extended class, we will break midway for some games and refreshments to allow for little attention spans.
Parent Participation: Required
Price: $65 - All materials provided in class
Participants Take Home: An individually designed and painted fabric tote bag, sponge painted Elmer the Elephant and friends, a moving parts picture.
Thursday 16th April
1.00pm - 4.00pm
Manga Master Class: Advanced Character Development (12 - 16 years)
Subject: Advanced Character Development
Level: Intermediate / Advanced (Students should have basic knowledge in manga style drawing)
Workshop Description: Manga Master Class is a short course packed with useful tricks and tips used by professional illustrator Lauren Marshal. During this workshop participants will learn advanced skills in character development, including:
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Drawing dynamic poses and angles
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Drawing and styling hair
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Techniques for drawing hands and feet
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Designing clothing and weaponry
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Inking and colouring
Materials Used: H pencil, bristol paper, illustrating pens, coloured illustrator markers
Price: $65 - All materials provided in class
Participants Take Home: Booklet of how to draw manga, how to draw template - manga style character, A4 manga style illustration in colour
Wednesday 15th July
10.00am - 4.00pm
Rainbow Unicorn Camp (5 - 10 years)
Workshop Theme: Rainbows & Unicorns
Workshop Description: Sparkles, rainbows, pastels and unicorn magic, our Rainbow Unicorn Camp is packed with fun art & craft projects and school holiday friendships. Participants can expect to learn a complete set of drawing, painting, sculpting and crafting skills using a range of colourful materials.
No prior experience necessary
Price: $150 - Price includes all materials and equipment
Please Bring: hat, water bottle, lunch and a snack
Participants Take Home: Magical Unicorn Painting on Canvas, Soft Sculpture Unicorn Pillow Friend, Rainbow Dream Catcher + Friendship Bracelet
Tuesday 29th September
10.00am - 12.00pm
Painting Made Easy - Animal Friends (5 - 9 years)
Workshop Theme: Animal Friends
Workshop Description: Painting Made Easy is a fun, fast-paced drawing and painting workshop designed specifically for little artists. During the workshop participants will learn basic technical skills in the art of planning and painting a canvas with acrylic paint. Students will explore their own unique creativity as they develop an original artwork of their favourite animal. Participants can expect to learn a variety of skills in the art of drawing and painting, including:
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How to see and draw detail
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How to see and mix colour
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How to use a paintbrush
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How to see and paint detail
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Creative strategies
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How to make an artwork POP!
Price: 65 - All materials provided in class
Participants Take Home: One A3 sized acrylic painting on canvas, One collaged artwork
Wednesday 30th Septemeber
10.00 - 12.30pm
Drawing Master Class (9-16 years)
Workshop Theme: Life Drawing with Live Model (clothed)
Workshop Description: Life Drawing Master Class is a skills development workshop designed specifically for young artists looking to develop their skills in the art of drawing people through observation. Packed with useful tips and tricks used by professional artists, participants will learn how to capture the essence of their subject through observational drawing techniques using graphite and charcoal. Participants can expect to learn advanced drawing skills including:
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Body composition, proportions and structure
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Facial composition, proportions and structure
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Capturing an essence through observational drawing
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The power of the quick sketch
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Long pose figurative drawing
No prior experience necessary.
Participants take home: A series of sketches and drawings
Price: $65 - All materials provided in class
Thursday 8th October
10.00am - 4.00pm
Fashion Camp: Student Designer (9 - 16 years)
Fashion Camp Theme: Spring Dress or Playsuit
Fashion Camp Overview: Fashion camp is jam-packed with fun fashion and textile skills suitable for beginner and experienced sewers. Over the six-hour workshop, students can expect to learn new techniques, build skills and take home a wearable fashion item of their own design and making. Skills explored include:
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Fashion design and illustration techniques
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Pattern cutting
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Garment construction
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Machine sewing
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Hand stitching
No prior experience necessary.
Booking Fee: $150 includes all materials and equipment
Participants Take Home: Wearable spring dress or playsuit
Monday 11th January
10.00am - 12.00pm
Kids Get Crafty: School Holiday Workshop - The Singing Mermaid (2 - 5 years)
Workshop Theme: The Singing Mermaid
Workshop Description: Inspired by Julia Donaldson’s classic creation, The Singing Mermaid, Kids Get Crafty brings a 2 hour workshop based on the original storybook and illustrations by Lydia Monks. Join your child as they give a mermaid a beautiful beaded hairstyle, create a moving parts circus scene and decorate a wooden jewellery/treasure box.
No prior experience necessary.
As this is an extended class, we will break midway for some games and refreshments to allow for little attention spans.
Parent Participation: Required
Price: $65 - All materials provided in class
Participants Take Home: An individually designed and painted wooden jewellery/treasure box, a moving parts circus scene, a mermaid with beaded hairstyle