Summer Break School Holiday Workshops
Use your Creative Kids Voucher!
Chatswood Location
Ideal age group: 5-9 yrs. old
Gelli Print Making on their own Sketchbook
Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Jan 11 - 1 spot available
Jan 18 - Few spots available!
Children will design and print using Gelli print making techniques. It is heaps of fun and a wonderful process to explore and experiment with another form of art! They'll discover how easy and flexible it is to make beautiful backgrounds and prints. The morning will culminate in creating the covers of their own 120-page sketchbook.
Animal sculpture
Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Jan 12 - Fully booked
Students will create striking, colourful animal sculpture using aluminum foil, bottles, egg carton and paper. They will learn the basics on how to create form using everyday items. They'll see why there's no need for specialised materials like clay and a kiln - art only needs their imagination and creativity. There are endless possibilities to channel their imagination and inner Giacometti.
Children's Camping Chair
Wednesday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Jan 19 - few spots available
Students will custom paint their names and a design on their very own camping chairs. Their outdoor activities will be even more special with their own "throne" !
Fee: $50/day
All materials are provided and included in the fee.
Smocks will be provided but please ensure that your child wears clothes that can be soiled.
Contact us to book your spot.
2022 Term 1 Schedule
Chatswood:
Age group: 3-5 yrs.
February 3 - March 31 (9 weeks) Thursdays 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Age group: 5-9 yrs.
February 3 - March 31 (9 weeks) Thursdays 3:45- 5:15 p.m.
February 5 - April 1 (9 weeks) Saturdays 9:50-11:20 a.m.
2021 Term 4 Schedule
Chatswood:
Age group: 3-5 yrs.
October 21 - December 16 (9 weeks) Thursdays 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Age group: 5-9 yrs.
October 21 - December 16 (9 weeks) Thursdays 3:45- 5:15 p.m.
October 23 - December 18 (9 weeks) Saturdays 9:50-11:20 a.m.
Creative Kids Program
Create something great. Claim your $100 Creative Kids voucher today.
As a registered provider for the Creative Kids program, you can redeem our voucher with us and let your child develop new skills. enrol them in a new activity so they can create something great.
For more information regarding the Creative Kids program, or to learn more about the more than 40 government savings and rebates to help with your cost of living, visit service.nsw.gov.au/campaign/creative-kids.
*Note: Some changes to how classes will be conducted to adhere to NSW's Covid19 Public Health Order:
- Hand washing before and after class
- Drop-offs and pick-ups only, no waiting inside class or hallway
- Masks for both adults/staff and children while within the enclosed room
- All tables, chairs and non-consumables will be disinfected before and after each class.
Do-At-Home Art Activities for Kids
Homemade Gluten-Free Play Dough
Are you a bit concerned about your child's pencil (tripod) grip?
Each child develops at their own time but you can help them develop their fine motor skills. The muscles on their fingers and hands can be strengthened through fun art and craft exercises.
Play dough is always popular with kids and terrific in developing their finger muscles.
Here's a super easy, 4 ingredient gluten-free recipe you can make at home. It's softer than commercial play dough and perfect for small fingers.
- 1 cup sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)
- 1/2 cup cornflour (cornstarch)
- 3/4 cup water
- food colour
Mix the sodium bicarbonate, cornflour and water together. Heat over medium fire stirring to remove all lumps.
Add food colour. Stir until clumpy - 5 mins or so.
It will look funny but that's ok. Remove from heat and let it cool a few minutes before touching. Knead it until smooth. That's it!
*This recipe is for 1 colour, equivalent to 2 containers of store bought play dough.
Keep in a tightly sealed plastic bag inside the refrigerator when not in use. It lasts months! If it hardens, add a tablespoon of water and heat it up. It will be as good as new!
Art-At-Home Projects for Your Little Artists
The guided art lesson below are easy to follow and uses simple materials, most of which you probably already have at home.
For older kids, challenge them creatively to make changes:
- experiment with different colours
- add more detail to their art
- change the shapes
- use other materials found at home
Stimulate their imagination and have them explore alternative ways of doing things. Share the link with their friends and they can do virtual art projects together.
Race Track Game
Let the kids play with what they draw. Integrate map reading skills with art and fun!
Materials:
- pencil
- large paper (A3 if possible) or carton (recylced box)
- markers, crayons or coloured pencils
- clothespins, cork or other small toys
- printed box/carton scrap
- blu-tac or glue
- $2 coin
- scissors
Click on one of the options below for more information on term kid's art classes nearest you.
Our Schedule of Art Classes For Kids
Les Petits Painters regularly holds arts and crafts classes at Hunter's Hill and Chatswood.
Our sessions are suitable for 3-9 year old kids. We accept a maximum of eight children per class to allow close supervision on their art projects and activities.
Fees:
Ages 3-5 for a 9-week term is $270 (1 hour classes)
Ages 5-9 for a 9-week term is $360 (1.5 hour classes)
All materials are provided and included in the fee.
Smocks will be provided but please ensure that your child wears clothes that can be soiled.
For more information, get in touch with us here. Call us at 0428 880 378, or email us here.
Art Classes for kids in Chatswood
It's in a secure spacious function room in the heart of Chatswood, near cafes, shops and the library. Free parking for three hours is available at the Westfield car park.
Chatswood Art Class Details
Level 1, Tower B function room
Regency Tower
2A Help St. Chatswood NSW 2067
Need to know how to get to Regency Tower in Chatswood? Check out the map provided below.
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Art Classes for kids in Hunters Hill
The painting classes are held at the Sunday school room of the historic All Saints' Anglican Parish of Hunters Hill.
Need to know how to get to the All Saints' Anglican Parish Church in Hunters Hill? Check out the map provided below.
Read more about the neighbourhood of Hunters Hill.
Sign Up For Our Painting Classes
To sign up, fill out the Registration Form.
Booking is completed only upon receipt of payment. Contact us for payment details.
Download a copy of our updated brochure here.
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