Term 2 School Holidays: Wooly Walruses!
$50.00
Tuesday, 15th July
Starting from 12pm and ending at 2pm
Atwell House, Room 1
This class is recommended for children ages 6 and up
About the Course
In this 2 hour pom – pom making workshop we’ll learn how to create cuddly little pinnipeds like walruses and seals from wool, felt, pipe cleaners, and beads! Perfect for ages 6 and up :)
Class sizes are kept to a maximum of 12 to ensure that everyone has a unique, and personalised learning experience.
All supplies and tools are provided. Students are encouraged to bring a drink and a nut free snack.
Given the nature of art classes, it is also recommended that students wear comfortable clothing that they don’t mind getting a bit of glue on :)
Term 2 School Holidays: Poke-Picnic
$70.00
Thursday, 17th July
Starting from 12pm and ending at 3pm
Atwell House, Room 2/3
This class is recommended for children ages 8 and up
About the Course
Come and join us as we gather around to celebrate all things grass type at this holiday’s Pokémon Picnic! In this 3 hour workshop we’ll be learning a variety of techniques such as
- Sculpting and shaping polymer clay to create pokémon, delicious miniature picnic food, and accessories
- Using dry pastel to create gradients effects for food or special effects onto characters
- Simple sewing techniques to embroider the base of our setting
- Modelling and layering felt and pom-poms into plants, picnic blankets and more
Class sizes are kept to a maximum of 12 to ensure that everyone has a unique, and personalised learning experience.
All supplies and tools are provided. As this is a 3 hour workshop, students will be having a small break in the middle of the session. They are encouraged to bring a drink and a nut free snack.
Given the nature of art classes, it is also recommended that students wear closed cover shoes, and comfortable clothing that they don’t mind getting a bit of paint on :)
If there are particular grass type pokémon your child would like to make, it is highly encouraged that they bring printed reference images with them.
Term 3 Exploring Comics: On a quest!
$235.00
Classes will be taught every Tuesday on the following dates: 22 July, 29 July, 5 August, 12th August, 19th August, 26th August, 2nd September, 9th September
Classes start from 3:45pm and finish at 5:15pm
Atwell House, Room 2/3
Recommended for ages 9+
Students need to be able to read and write in order to interpret the class material
About the Course
In Exploring Comics, budding comic artists create original comics based on the term’s theme. This course is designed for students who want to create comics of their very own, who are confident in their drawing skills and wish to develop their comic storytelling abilities. For this term, we’ll be learning how to tell stories of characters embarking on an adventure in fantasy settings!
Additionally, in this 8 session term course, students will learn how to
- Transform their ideas into structured stories and understand the elements of a compelling narrative
- Use story charts to visually plan their comics.
- Develop underdrawing, sketching, and inking skills
By the end of the term, each student will receive a printed copy their own original comic, along with a folder showcasing their creative process.
Class sizes are limited to a maximum of 12 students to ensure that each student receives the attention, feedback, and guidance necessary to succeed in this incredible creative endeavour.
Supplies including art materials, folders, and paper, are provided in class. Students are encouraged to bring a bottle of water and a nut free snack. Considering the nature of art classes, it’s also recommended that students wear comfortable clothing that they don’t mind getting a bit of ink and paint on :)
Term 3 Comic Draw-Along: The Hobbit!
$255.00
Classes will be taught every Sunday on the following dates: 27th July, 3rd August, 10th August, 17th August, 24th August, 31st August, 7th September, 14th September
Classes start from 12:30pm and finish at 2:30pm
Atwell House, Room 2/3
Recommended for ages 7+ and first time comic makers
Students need to be able to read and write in order to interpret the class material
About the Course
In this read-along style class, we’ll be joining a group of dwarves who are on a quest to take on a dragon!
Comics Draw-Along is ideal for students who enjoy choose your own adventure stories, who want to learn about the basics of making comics, and who love to take stories to silly places. Also recommended for first time comic makers. Over eight, 2 hour lessons, students will learn:
- The basics of designing and drawing characters, environments, creatures and objects.
- How to adapt a story into a comic of their very own
- The basics of comic creation, including how to use panels to pace a story, page layout, speech/thought balloons, depicting effects, and more
At the end of this term, students will receive a printed booklet of their comic and a folder documenting all of their work.
Class sizes are limited to a maximum of ten students to ensure that each one receives the guidance and attention they need to achieve their creative goals.
Supplies, including art materials, folders, and paper, are provided. Students are encouraged to bring a bottle of water and a nut free snack. Considering the nature of art classes, it’s also recommended that students wear comfortable clothing that they don’t mind getting a bit of ink on :)
Term 3 Composing Comics: Paranormal Activity, Reporting the Unusual
$255.00
Classes will be taught every Sunday on the following dates: 27th July, 3rd August, 10th August, 17th August, 24th August, 31st August, 7th September, 14th September
Classes start from 3:00pm and finish at 5:00pm
Atwell House, Room 2/3
Recommended for ages 9+
Students need to be able to read and write in order to interpret the class material
About the Course
This term of Composing Comics about making comics that explore the paranormal through investigative story telling! This course is designed for students who wish to further develop what they’ve learned from Comics Draw-Along (or who already have a basic understanding of comics), who are confident in their drawing skills and wish to develop their storytelling abilities. We’ll also be learning how to incorporate watercolour, image transferring, and colour pencil into our comics!
Additionally, in this 8 session term course, students will learn how to
- Transform their ideas into structured stories and understand the elements of a compelling narrative
- Use story charts to visually plan their comics.
- Develop underdrawing, sketching, and painting techniques
By the end of the term, each student will receive a printed copy their own original comic, along with a folder showcasing their creative process.
Class sizes are limited to a maximum of 12 students to ensure that each student receives the attention, feedback, and guidance necessary to succeed in this incredible creative endeavour.
Supplies including art materials, folders, and paper, are provided in class. Students are encouraged to bring a bottle of water and a nut free snack. Considering the nature of art classes, it’s also recommended that students wear comfortable clothing that they don’t mind getting a bit of ink and paint on :)