Kid's painting at Art by Chelsea Anne's studio in North Wonthaggi at their after school kids art classes, homeschool groups and school holiday programs.

Kids Creative Art Workshops

Art by Chelsea Anne offers weekly kids’ art classes, homeschool art sessions and school holiday workshops in North Wonthaggi on the Bass Coast, Victoria.

Our sessions are designed to help children become confident, independent creatives.

Every child arrives with different interests, strengths and ways of learning. Rather than following a one-size-fits-all program, each session is adapted to support the individual while gently extending their confidence and creative skills.

Through drawing, painting, mixed media and creative exploration, students develop more than artistic techniques. They learn observation, problem-solving, resilience and confidence they can carry into every creative challenge.

Whether it’s a place in one of our small group sessions, or you’d like to discuss our one-on-one tuition, request a weekly session below, and we’ll be in touch soon.

Tell us your preferred days, and we’ll be in touch to discuss options for your child.

Kid's creating at Art by Chelsea Anne studio in North Wonthaggi in the kids art classes and holiday programs.

Our Creative Coaching Approach

Every child is different, and so is the way they learn.

Rather than following a one-size-fits-all method, our sessions are adapted to support each student’s interests, abilities, learning style and confidence level. Some children benefit from seeing a technique demonstrated, others learn best by creating alongside someone, while some simply need the encouragement to trust their own ideas and abilities.

Through drawing, painting, mixed media and creative exploration, students are encouraged to observe, experiment, ask questions, solve problems and discover solutions for themselves. Along the way, they build practical artistic skills alongside confidence, resilience and creative independence.

The goal isn’t simply to create beautiful artwork - it’s to help children develop the confidence, curiosity and creative thinking to approach future projects with enthusiasm and self-belief.

Sometimes the most valuable session isn’t about finishing an artwork - it’s about giving a child the confidence to begin one.

Drawing practice at kids art class in Wonthaggi at Art by Chelsea Anne's studio on the Bass Coast.

Building Skills That Last Beyond One Artwork

Every artwork becomes an opportunity to build skills that children can carry into every future creative challenge.

Rather than memorising a series of steps, students learn how to observe, simplify complex subjects, recognise shapes and proportions, identify reference points and solve creative problems in a way that suits their own learning style.

As their confidence grows, these skills become tools they can apply whether they’re drawing an animal, creating an original character or experimenting with a completely new medium.

Because the goal isn’t simply to finish today’s artwork.

It’s to help children develop the confidence and understanding to create tomorrow’s on their own.

Why Families Value This Approach

Parents often tell us they notice growth that reaches far beyond the artwork itself.

Our sessions encourage children to:

Think creatively and solve problems independently
Develop patience and resilience when something doesn’t go to plan
Build confidence by making their own creative decisions
Learn to experiment without fearing mistakes
Develop observation skills they can apply to any subject
Discover their own creative voice instead of simply copying someone else’s
Feel proud of what they have created

Weekly creative sessions where kids explore drawing, painting and mixed media while building confidence and artistic skills.

Kids Art Classes

Kids art homeschool classes Wonthaggi, Victoria

Relaxed, creative sessions designed for homeschool families, focusing on exploration, imagination and artistic growth.

Homeschool Art Group

Art private tuition sessions for kids and adults at Art by Chelsea Anne's studio in Wonthaggi on the Bass Coast, Victoria

One-on-one tuition sessions designed for kids who would like a little extra coaching or prefer to have sessions on their own.

One-on-One Tuition

Kids school holiday art workshops Wonthaggi, Victoria

Fun themed workshops during the school holidays where kids create special pieces to take home.

School Holiday Workshops

No matter what session your child attends, they’ll experience the same supportive, creative coaching approach built around confidence, curiosity and individual growth.

Kid’s Art Session Information

Ages: All ages welcome (children under 5 with parental supervision)

Duration: 1-hour sessions (holiday workshops may vary)

Location: North Wonthaggi

Cost: $15 per session (holiday workshops may vary)

One-on-one session $25

Materials: All art supplies provided

Two young girls painting a purple and blue canvas in an art studio, with art supplies on the table.

Imaginative Dragon eye clay creation in our Kids Art School Holiday and School Term Art sessions for Kids in Wonthaggi on the Bass Coast, Victoria. Sessions held weekly by Art by Chelsea Anne

Landscape painting on canvas in Art by Chelsea Anne's creative kids sessions during school holiday terms and holidays in Wonthaggi on the Bass Coast, Victoria.

A person is drawing a colorful picture of a dragon on a piece of paper, with a computer screen displaying an anime character in the background. The person is using colored pencils and sitting at a table covered with paint splatters.

Children creating artwork on a large outdoor wooden wall, with colorful paint and sketches.

Painting and art sessions for kids at Art by Chelsea Anne's Studio in Wonthaggi on the Bass Coast.

Person painting on a canvas with purple and blue colors, surrounded by colorful markers, paint supplies, and brushes on a table.

A child painting on a canvas outdoors with various art supplies on a table, including paint bottles, brushes, colored markers, and a palette.

Person creating holiday ornaments with painted white eggs, markers, brushes, and painting supplies on a table.

Child painting and crafting with yarn and paint at an outdoor table, colorful painting in progress.

Children's arts and crafts project table with paper cutouts, markers, and craft supplies outdoors.

A young girl is painting a colorful bird on a sheet of paper in an art studio. The table is cluttered with paint supplies, and in the background, there are canvases and art materials.

A handmade clay creation resembling a mythical creature with a single large blue eye, white textured body, and horn-like protrusions on top, placed on a white cloth on a wooden surface.

A table covered with arts and crafts supplies including markers, glue, popsicle sticks, popsicle stick snowflakes, foam ornaments, and decorated clothespins.

Children and adults creating art with foam on tables outdoors, with art supplies scattered around.

A crafting table with a clay sculpture, a cardboard cutout in the shape of a person, a jar of black paint, a small wooden roller with black and silver paint, a pair of chopsticks, and a person's lap with patterned shorts.

Child creating a smiling face with large eyes using white clay on a brown paper surface, surrounded by art supplies like markers, paint, and brushes.

A person painting a circular abstract artwork with orange, yellow, green, blue, and white colors using a pink marker, on a cluttered art table with paint jars, brushes, and art supplies.

Child drawing cartoon characters on a sheet of paper at a paint table with various art supplies, including a paint palette with blue, yellow, green, red, purple, and orange paints, and a paintbrush.

Children creating colorful heart-shaped paintings at an outdoor art table with paint supplies.

Child assembling a jigsaw puzzle with unicorn images on a table with art supplies, a drawing of a pink heart on paper, and colorful markers.

Two people creating art on a rug surrounded by art supplies, including colored markers, pens, scissors, and a small tablet displaying an abstract geometric design.

A person holding a colorful paper doll with the names 'Rumi' and 'Meg' written on it. The table has various drawings, coloring supplies, and a partially completed puzzle.

A table with black ink and printmaking tools, including a brayer roller covered in black ink, printing on paper and fabric. There are paint bottles, brushes, and print examples.

A sketch of a wolf with a spiked collar and a clay sculpture of a wolf's face with stars on the forehead, both on top of a piece of paper on a table. The paper has the phrase 'Let it go' written on it.

A green plate with six foam spikes arranged in a circle. The table is covered with paint splatters and art supplies, and a person is painting in the background.

A table covered in art supplies and black ink prints of a grape cluster design, with a person working in the background holding a phone and paintbrushes in a red container.

Young girl drawing a picture of a girl with a blue headscarf, a pink dress, and yellow shoes on a white piece of paper, sitting at a cluttered table with coloring supplies.

Person painting a Santa hat on a ceramic Christmas ornament outdoor table with paintbrush and red paint, with crafting supplies and tools around.

Children painting a picture using black, yellow, green, and red paint on a white sheet of paper, with paint palettes and bottles of paint on a paint-splattered table.

A person painting a decorative rock with purple, pink, and black paint. The table is covered with paint splatters and art supplies, including bottles of paint, brushes, and marking pens.

Children's hands creating an abstract colorful painting on paper, surrounded by paint bottles, brushes, and painting supplies on a table outdoors.

Children participating in a crafts activity, using yarn and popsicle sticks to create art on paper plates, with supplies like markers, scissors, and yarn on a table.

People knitting pink and red yarn at a table with paint-splattered cloth, surrounded by knitting needles, yarn balls, and craft supplies.

Clay sculpture in progress on a work surface, with tools and sculpted pieces.

A craft table with art supplies, painted rocks, and unfinished ceramic decorations, including a box with ceramic pieces, a drawing of a Christmas tree, and a small felt pumpkin and ladybug.

Table with various bottles of paint in different colors, a jar of colored pencils, a paint palette, and some children's hands painting a picture of scissors with black and red paint.

Children painting on paper plates at a table covered in art supplies such as paint jars, brushes, and tissue paper. The table also has paper towels, napkins, and crumpled tissue paper.

A group of people decorating Christmas cookies with paint on a large table covered with a cloth. There are paint palettes, brushes, and various decorating supplies, including a decorated cookie shaped like a Christmas tree.

Person's hands drawing a design on a small piece of paper with a red pencil at an art and craft workspace filled with art supplies and sketches.

A clay sculpture of a crocodile on a wooden board, with green glitter and a child in the background.

Child shaping clay to resemble a fish at an art table with art supplies nearby.

Child wearing pink long-sleeve shirt and glasses, painting a green Christmas tree-shaped cookie with black and red details, while reaching into a jar with paintbrushes on a cluttered table.

Child decorating a glittery rock with small flower and leaf stickers at a crafting table.

Child in pink sweatshirt painting a small ceramic dinosaur figurine on a cluttered table covered with paint stains.

A person decorating gingerbread cookies at a table outdoors with colorful paints, sprinkles, and candy.

Person holding a bottle of poster paint and a paintbrush, painting a small white craft lizard with red and black details, with an artist's palette and paint bottles on a table covered with a paint-stained cloth.

Children coloring a large printout of a bunny with flowers and Easter eggs, surrounded by art supplies including colored pastels, markers, paint bottles, and paper on a table splattered with paint.

A collection of children's drawings and paintings, including animal sketches, colorful portraits, and handwritten notes.

Children painting and drawing at a messy table with paint palettes, brushes, and art supplies.

Child using a red marker to draw a colorful cartoon-style character on white paper, with art supplies and a tablet showing an art tutorial in the background.

Child painting a colorful bird with feathers and a beak on a sheet of paper, surrounded by paint bottles and a palette with various colors.

Person painting a colorful design with markers on paper at a table with paint supplies nearby.

Child painting a picture of a person and trees with green paint on paper, surrounded by various bottles of paint, brushes, and art supplies on a table.

A person creating an anime-style character drawing on paper, with a tablet displaying the same character in the background, and art supplies on the table.

Collection of children’s colorful, abstract paintings and drawings on paper, featuring various brushstrokes, blobs, and doodles.

Child in yellow pajamas sitting on the floor and working on a paper craft project with paper cutouts, markers, glue, and wooden egg-shaped objects scattered on a rug.

A partially completed ceramic art piece with a psychedelic rainbow-colored eye in the center, surrounded by white textured clay on a wooden frame, with a messy workspace including scattered paint splatters and tools.

Child in a red sweatshirt drawing on paper with colored markers, with art supplies and a plant on a paint-splattered table.

Child drawing with markers on a piece of paper, colorful hearts, and rainbow illustrations.

A portrait of a person with red hair, large eyes, and light skin, set against a vibrant rainbow striped background.

Person painting a portrait of a person's face on a colorful striped background on a canvas in an art studio with various artwork and supplies around.

Creative art sessions and groups for kids at Art by Chelsea Anne's Studio in Wonthaggi, on the Bass Coast.

Person using a pencil and ruler to trace on a sheet of paper with a framed drawing of a sofa and armchair, on a white speckled tabletop, with a tablet displaying a living room interior and a pack of wipes or tissues nearby.

A child painting with a small brush at a table. Art supplies, including paint palettes, colored pencils, and paper with a bird drawing, are visible on the table.

Four feathers with paint splatters on them, likely used for art or craft projects, resting on a marbled surface with scattered small paint spots.

Child's hands coloring a drawing of a bird and a tree with a coloring page and markers on a table.

Children coloring pictures of trees at a table with art supplies, including colored markers, paint jars, and paper towels.

A child's hand and part of an arm are shown reaching towards a drawing of a colorful parrot on white paper. Two paint palettes with various colors and a paintbrush are visible on a work surface nearby.

Children engaging in an art project at a crafting table with feathers, paints, colored pencils, and drawing materials.

A child's hand rests on a table, with a drawing of an animal mixed up on white paper.

A framed piece of living collage artwork featuring green and red leaves, placed on a table, with art supplies visible in the background.

A hand with finger paint smudges reaching towards a piece of white paper with a drawing of an animal on it, on a colorful, splattered table.

A framed display of various pressed leaves on a white background, placed on a paint-splattered table.

Colourful paper craft of a cyclops with large googly eyes, positioned on a workspace with other craft materials and drawings.

A person is pointing at a clear sheet with pressed green and brown leaves on it, placed on a white sheet of paper. The table has paint splatters and art supplies, including paintbrushes and a palette, nearby.

A young girl with reddish-brown hair wearing a blue and white striped shirt, working on a drawing on a weathered wooden wall.

Kids Art Classes and creative exploration in Wonthaggi, Bass Coast, Victoria. Experimenting with air-dry clay and imagination with dragon-themed art with Art by Chelsea Anne

Kids Art Classes and creative exploration, painting and art games with Art By Chelsea Anne in Wonthaggi, Bass Coast, Victoria

Messy process art for Kids Art Classes in Wonthaggi, Bass Coast, Victoria.

Kids Art Classes and creative exploration session with Art by Chelsea Anne in Wonthaggi, Bass Coast, Victoria.

Kids exploring art with air-dry clay at Art by Chelsea Anne's kids art classes in Wonthaggi, Bass Coast.

One on one art sessions and tuition at Art by Chelsea Anne in Wonthaggi on the Bass Coast for kids, teens and adults.

Ready to Create?

Spots are limited to keep sessions relaxed and supportive.

Book your place in an upcoming workshop today, or get in touch to sign up for our weekly art sessions.

Upcoming School Holiday Art Workshops

Spring School Holiday Workshops

Our Spring School Holiday Art Workshop program for Wonthaggi and the Bass Coast will be announced at the beginning of September.

Looking for a particular art activity or age group? Feel free to get in touch ahead of time. We love hearing what families are looking for, and your feedback helps shape our upcoming workshop program.

Your Questions, Answered

Not at all! Workshops are designed for all skill levels.
Yes, everything needed for the session is provided, including aprons for messy work!
Parents are welcome to stay, especially with younger children.
Group sizes can vary, especially during workshops and through the summer when we can work outside. However, groups are generally 4-6 kids, with the occasional workshop with up to 8 kids.
Our sessions are available for all ages (unless specified for workshops). However, we recommend parents stay with children under 5.
We do have separate sessions available for kids over 10 that would benefit from a calmer environment.
Our sessions are held at our home studio in North Wonthaggi, Bass Coast. We alternate between inside and our outdoor creative area when the weather permits.
Yes, we do run school holiday workshops, and you will be able to find out what is available when we have finalised details here.
We welcome traditional or home-schooled children alike in our homeschooling and after-school sessions. We can also arrange special homeschool workshops during the day, on request.