Creative Kids Art Classes
A weekly space to create, explore and learn.
Creative art classes for children who enjoy making, experimenting and developing their artistic skills with individual guidance and encouragement.
North Wonthaggi | Weekly Classes | Ages 6 + | 60 minutes
What you need to know
Where: Art by Chelsea Anne Studio, North Wonthaggi
When: Monday 4 - 5 pm, Tuesday - Thursday 4.30 - 5.30 pm
Duration: 60 minutes
Ages: 6 +
Class size: 4 - 6
Cost: $15
Materials: Included
A typical hour in the studio
No two classes look exactly the same.
Depending on what your child is interested in, they might continue an existing project, choose from materials and project ideas available in the studio, work on a particular artistic skill or start something completely new.
When they arrive, I'll help them find a starting point if they need one, then provide guidance as they work.
A child might spend the hour:
Drawing or painting
Working with clay or other 3D materials
Exploring mixed media
Building or creating with different materials
Developing a personal project
Learning a particular technique
Continuing something they've started previously
The activity may change, but the support remains consistent.
Skills grow alongside creativity
Children can develop a wide range of artistic skills through the projects and ideas they are interested in.
Depending on what they’re working on, this might include:
Drawing
Proportions, observation, line, shading, perspective and working from reference.
3D & Sculpture
Building, shaping, joining, structure and working with materials such as clay.
Creative Problem-Solving
Working out how to turn an idea into something they can actually make — and what to do if the first approach doesn’t work.
Painting
Colour mixing, brush techniques, composition, layering and experimenting with different approaches.
Mixed Media
Combining materials and techniques to create something unique.
Skills are introduced and developed at a level appropriate to the individual child, rather than expecting everyone to be at the same stage.
Want to focus on drawing?
Absolutely.
Children can dedicate their class time to drawing if that's where their interests lie. Guidance can include everything from basic drawing skills through to more specific areas such as proportions, reference, shading or developing a particular subject.
Group classes aren't a fixed drawing curriculum, however, so children aren't required to follow the same drawing lesson each week.
For more intensive focus on a particular skill or project, one-on-one sessions are also available.
What if they don’t want to do the planned activity?
That's okay.
Planned activities are there to provide inspiration and a starting point — they're not a requirement to create the exact same finished piece as everyone else.
If a child has another idea, we can look at how to adapt the activity, use the materials differently or find another creative direction.
The aim is to keep them engaged in creating while still giving them opportunities to learn and develop their skills.
Will they come home with artwork?
Often, yes — but not necessarily every week.
Some projects can be completed in one session, while others are developed over several classes. Some sessions may be focused on practising a skill, experimenting with a new medium or working through an idea.
The finished piece is only part of the experience.
These classes may be a great fit if your child…
Loves drawing, painting or making things
Wants to explore different art materials
Has lots of creative ideas
Wants to develop particular artistic skills
Enjoys working independently with support nearby
Wants a creative outlet outside school
Likes being able to choose what they create
No previous art experience is required.