Art Box School Holiday Workshops
Drawing is always the foundation and with our guidance and direction, students will learn how to translate their sketches into, paintings, sculptures and prints. Each term children create works on paper to develop an understanding of how they will approach their significant framed work, canvas painting or sculpture.
"Kandinsky abstract". Painting on canvas.
Monday, 13th of January, 6 - 8 years old.
Pay homage to Kandinsky. This workshop is designed for those entering year one in 2025, in a day of creativity. This workshop offers an ideal introduction, teaching canvas preparation, shape drawing, and using acrylic paints. It's a canvas of fun waiting to be painted!
Teacher: Julia Sawicki.
Materials: Painting on canvas.
Canvas dimensions: 40.6 x 50 cm.
$120.00 (Limited availability)
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"Beach" Painting on canvas.
Tuesday, 14th of January, 9 - 12 years old.
Balmoral beach painting with a pallet knife has been a popular workshop for local students who want to try something new and expressive. The students first learn the fundamentals of drawing and painting a landscape, with a depth of field, and techniques in painting with textured medium and a pallet knife to achieve vibrant and expressive artworks on canvas.
Teacher: Julia Sawicki.
Materials: Acrylic painting on canvas.
Framed artwork dimensions: 40.6 x 50 cm.
$120.00 (Limited availability)
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"Clownfish". Painting framed.
Wednesday, 15th of January, 6 - 8 years old.
We begin our summer, January 2025 workshops with a gorgeous introduction to full-day art workshops for our younger students, who will have a drawing and design lesson before proceeding to draw and paint on quality paper. Their masterpieces will be taken home in a frame.
Teacher: Julia Sawicki.
Materials: Acrylic painting on paper, framed artwork.
Framed artwork dimensions: 40.6 x 50 cm.
$120.00 (Limited availability)
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"Hibiscus". Painting on canvas.
Thursday, 16th of January, 9 - 12 years old.
Capture the vibrant essence of summer in our "Off the Edge" Hibiscus painting workshop with Julia Sawicki! This contemporary art workshop will guide students through drawing and painting bold, close-up sections of hibiscus flowers on canvas, focusing on shape, colour, and detail. Young artists will expand their skills and confidence as they learn new composition and acrylic painting techniques. While this workshop offers a creative challenge, students can expect stunning results they'll be proud of!
Teacher: Julia Sawicki.
Materials: Painting on canvas.
Canvas dimensions: 40.6 x 50 cm.
$120.00 (limited availability)
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"Cat or dog portrait". Mixed media.
Friday, 17th of January, 6 - 8 years old.
In this fun mixed-media workshop, young animal lovers can bring their favourite pets to life! Under Julia’s guidance, students will learn to draw a cat or dog, adding their unique flair to the background with colourful shapes using wax crayons and watercolours. This engaging class offers a playful introduction to mixed-media techniques. Each student will take home their framed masterpiece, ready to be proudly displayed!
Teacher: Julia Sawicki.
Materials: Mixed media on paper framed artwork.
Canvas dimensions: 40.6 x 50 cm.
120.00 (Limited availability)
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"Starry night". Painting.
Monday, 20th of January, 6 - 8 years old.
Young artists will pay homage to Vincent Van Gogh's iconic masterpieces in this joyful and creative workshop. Julia Sawicki will teach children to design imaginative spaces, draw their visions, and combine paints and crayons to bring their ideas to life. Each child will create their own unique artwork, inspired by the swirling stars and vibrant colours of Van Gogh's Starry Night, and take home a beautifully framed masterpiece.
Teacher: Julia Sawicki.
Materials: Mixed media on paper framed artwork.
Dimensions: 40.6 x 50 cm.
$120.00 (limited availability)
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"Uluru". Painting on canvas.
Tuesday 21st of January, 8 - 12 years old.
Explore the awe-inspiring beauty of Uluru and the Milky Way in this captivating painting workshop with Julia Sawicki! Students will learn to paint a stunning landscape scene of Uluru under a starry night sky on canvas. This workshop will guide young artists through the techniques of blending colours, creating depth, and capturing the ethereal glow of the Milky Way. The class offers a perfect blend of artistic expression and natural beauty, resulting in a breathtaking canvas masterpiece.
Teacher: Julia Sawicki.
Materials: Painting on canvas.
Dimensions: 40.6 x 50 cm
$120.00 (limited availability)
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"Beach". Slab pot.
Wednesday, 22nd of January, 6 - 8 years old.
Join us for a hands-on clay workshop where creativity meets the beach! In this fun and relaxing session, students will learn to work with clay to create beach-themed slab pots. They'll explore techniques to manipulate clay, design their pots, and add vibrant colours to bring their beach scenes to life. This workshop offers a tactile, creative experience with gorgeous results—perfect for young artists looking to get their hands dirty and create something truly special!
Teacher: Julia Sawicki.
Materials: Acrylic painted air-drying clay.
Canvas dimensions: 18 cubic cm.
$120.00 (limited availability)
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"Hermit crab" Sculpture
Thursday, 23rd of January, 9 - 12 years old.
Join us for a creative and detailed sculpture workshop where older students (ages 8-12) will bring hermit crabs to life! Starting with sketches and design, students will learn how to build a sturdy armature for their sculpture, using reference photos for inspiration. Step-by-step demonstrations will teach them to carve, sculpt, and add textural embellishments using clay tools. Once the sculpture is complete, students will paint their creations, adding the final touches before taking home their masterpieces. This workshop is perfect for children eager to explore sculpture and enhance their artistic skills.
Teacher: Julia Sawicki.
Materials: Air-drying clay painted with acrylic painting.
Sculpture dimensions: approximately 18 cubic cm.
School Holiday Workshops
Welcome to the Art Box school holiday workshop programme. We have a private and safe indoor and outdoor area facilitating a maximum of 10 children at a time during full day school holiday workshops. Spots do fill up fast, so if you find that a class is fully booked, please make sure to join our waiting list below.
Join Our Art Box School Holiday Workshop Waiting List
We will be in touch as soon as spaces become available.
