Children’s art classes

Testimonials

"My daughters (7 & 9) love attending art class with Claire every week. We're constantly amazed at the varied techniques they're learning and the artworks they create each term. The girls love going to the exhibition at the end of each term when they can proudly show us their work hanging on the gallery walls."

Josh.

“We love that Matilda has a free, creative space provided by Claire where she can just be”.

Antje and Craig.

“From the moment we stepped into the beautiful creative space that is Artistic Claire we instantly felt at home. Claire has such a gentle approach to our children’s learning and supports their creativity with such grace. We look forward to our time at the Fleurieu Arthouse every week and feel extremely blessed to be part of such a beautiful community”.

Lily.

“Nell speaks so fondly of her time with you and last night told Will she loves it so much and that art class feels like ‘her place’. She’s just thrilled to be there.”

Anita.

"I enjoy seeing my finished artwork and thinking 'I made that.' Art lets me express myself, and even if it doesn't come out exactly how I planned it, I still really like it. Claire is really good at explaining things and helping us with drafts and ideas. I like looking at the other artworks in the gallery and talking to the artists."

Ember, 9.

"I like making lots of different designs and cool stuff. I love Claire, she always helps me out when I'm mixing colours or when I'm stuck."

Jade, 7.

“I love art classes because I can use my imagination and draw stuff I like to draw”.

Torah, 8.

“I love art classes because I get to be creative with my friends.”

Jessica, 11.

“I like art classes because it’s awesome!”

Harley, 9.

“I like making lots of things.”

Milla, 7.

“I love art classes because it lets me express my creativity and make more creations.”

Mitchell, 10.

“Claire teaches me how to make different art.”

Ella, 5.

“I love art classes because there is always something new and interesting to do.”

Amaliah, 12.

“I love art classes because I have loved art ever since I was two.”

Oriah, 7

Children’s Art Classes

 
 

My children's classes give expressive voice to children and young people in my local community.

By drawing on my broad skill-base, education and inclusion background these classes enable younger members of our community to:

  • co-construct and share their ideas

  • build positive and creative connections

  • practice and refine their artistic skills

Children’s art classes cater to a range of groups; pre school, home school, beginner and intermediate.

Group sizes are small with a maximum of 10.

Topics are varied and negotiated to support the interests and abilities of the students. We explore visual art themes such as self-expression, light and shadow, composition, materiality and texture, colour, art movements and history, artist studies, experimentation and practice to learn about topics such as drawing, painting, printmaking and jewellery - and of course combining these to create mixed media artworks influenced by our natural environment.

I aim for your child to learn creative skills and technical knowledge to express their own ideas, to develop their “creative voice”.

Fees

Beginner and intermediate classes - $24.50 per student per hour

Inclusion class - $30 per student per 1 hour class

1:1 tailored classes - NDIS and non-NDIS

Family discount available for 3rd and subsequent child.


Class Times

MONDAY

4-5 pm - Beginner (ages 6-9)

5:30 - 6:30 - Intermediate 1 (ages 10-13)

TUESDAY

4-5 pm - Beginner (ages 6-9)

5:30 - 6:30 - Inclusion (ages 10 and up)

WEDNESDAY

4-5 pm - Beginner (ages 6-9)

5:30 - 6:30 - Intermediate 2 (ages 14 - 17)

THURSDAY

4-5 pm - Beginner (ages 6-9)

5:30 - 6:30 - Intermediate 1 (ages 10-13)

Classes run for 1 hour per week, within SA school term times

1:1 private classes are available alternate weekends and during the day individually negotiated

Register your interest here