Holiday Workshop (one off) - Workshop Arts Centre

Surrealism Painting with James McCallum

Suitable for kids age 8 -12. The traditions of surrealism offer a fun and creative opportunity for students to explore how ideas from the subconscious can be expressed in painting. Students are introduced to Salvador Dali’s and Yves Tanguy’s artwork to show how surrealist painting needs to be partially realistic and imaginative for it to be effective. Students plan their paintings by deciding on a suitable landscape and sketching the subject matter from a collection of objects. We... [More]

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.

People Portraits & Faces with Richard Byrnes - Holiday Workshop

Explore the ‘upside down’ drawing technique using coloured pencils! We will explore various drawing techniques whilst creating a portrait of yourself or someone else. You will learn how to draw simply by seeing form and areas of light and dark. You will be pleasantly surprised by how easy it is to draw. We will then colour your drawings with pencils or oil pastels. Please bring your own mirror and a photo of the person you want to draw. Bring a snack, drink and lunch. Bring an... [More]

People Portraits & Faces with Richard Byrnes - Holiday Workshop

Fri 22 Jan
10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)
1 session, 6 hours total

Richard Byrnes

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Fri 22 Jan 2021	10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)	Cottage Studio - Willoughby Arts Centre

If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.

Creatures of the Past, Dinosaurs & Woolly Mammoths - Ceramics for children

Suitable for children aged 5-12 years old. Some of the recent archaeological findings were unearthed from clay, so we will use the same material to recreate a few of those creatures that roamed the Earth before we were around! Please note: pieces can be taken home 3-4 weeks after class. Bring a snack, drink and lunch. Wear old clothes or bring an apron. Closed-toed shoes must be worn. We are now accepting creative kids vouchers. Please call the office – 02 9958 6540 – if you wish... [More]

Creatures of the Past, Dinosaurs & Woolly Mammoths - Ceramics for children

Fri 22 Jan
10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)
1 session, 6 hours total

Szilvia Gyorgy

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Fri 22 Jan 2021	10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)	Ceramics Studio - Willoughby Arts Centre

If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.

Wheel Throwing for Kids with Szilvia Gyorgy - Holiday Workshop

We will try our hands on the real spinning pottery wheels, and learn how to make cups and bowls that can be used every day. We will paint them with underglaze colours. All pieces will be glazed and fired twice, and they can be taken home 3-4 weeks after class, ready for use. Bring a snack, drink and lunch. Bring an apron or wear old clothes. Closed toe shoes must be worn. Suitable for age 5-12 year olds. We are now accepting creative kids vouchers. Please call the office – 02 9958... [More]

Wheel Throwing for Kids with Szilvia Gyorgy - Holiday Workshop

Fri 22 Jan
10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)
1 session, 6 hours total

Szilvia Gyorgy

Please choose carefully as fees are non-refundable. Refunds of course fees will only be given if the course is cancelled or a place is not available in the course. Payment of course fees implies that you have read and agree to the WAC Terms & Conditions which are available online.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Fri 22 Jan 2021	10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)	Ceramics Studio - Willoughby Arts Centre

If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.

Paint Sunflowers Like Vincent Van Gogh with Yaeli Ohana - Holiday Workshop

Suitable for age 7-10 year olds. Sensational still life class. Learn about Vincent Van Gogh and the techniques he used and go on a fun journey through many of his most famous works. Observing real sunflowers in a vase, children will paint their own expressive artworks that will brighten up your walls for Spring! You might like to take your kids to 'Van Gogh Alive' beforehand to get them even more inspired... Includes canvases, paints and brushes. Bring a snack, drink and lunch.... [More]

Paint Sunflowers Like Vincent Van Gogh with Yaeli Ohana - Holiday Workshop

Mon 25 Jan
10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)
1 session, 6 hours total

Yaeli Ohana

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Mon 25 Jan 2021	10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)	Cottage Studio - Willoughby Arts Centre

If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.

Painting En Plein Air with Rachel Carroll - Holiday Workshop

Suitable for age 7-12 year olds Learn to paint outside like a real artist. Start with drawing trees, observing and learning how best to make a composition and how to add tone. Paper and paints are provided. Canvases available for $5 on the day for purchase. Please bring a hat/sunscreen. Bring a snack, drink and lunch. Closed toe shoes should be worn. We are now accepting creative kids vouchers. Please call the office – 02 9958 6540 – if you wish to use a creative kids voucher to... [More]

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.

Design, Develop & Print Cyanotypes and T-shirts with Benjamin Stone-Herbert - Holiday Workshop

Combine your drawings, collage and everyday objects with light sensitive paper to create vivid Prussian blue prints. In this hands-on workshop, you will explore the creative possibilities of sunlight while experimenting with one of the first photographic printing processes, the Cyanotype. You will hand coat your own paper and fabric with nontoxic chemistry to make beautiful prints and a T-shirt. Please nominate your T-shirt size when booking this class. All materials provided.... [More]

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Design your own T-shirt with Rachel Carroll - Holiday Workshop

Brainstorm your design ideas through drawing before cutting them into shapes and printing them by hand onto fabric. Water soluble printing paint will be used. Bring a snack, drink and lunch. Bring an apron or wear old clothes. Closed shoes must be worn. Ideal for ages 6 to 12 years. ***Bring a plain T-shirt or buy one on the day for $7; please bring cash to the workshop and nominate your T-shirt size when booking via email: admin@workshoparts.org.au *** We are now accepting... [More]

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Ceramic Portraits with Szilvia Gyorgy - Holiday Workshop

Suitable for kids 6 - 11 years old. Let’s create some funky bowls, plates, cups, and even teapots in the shape of yourself and your family, even your pets! We will study some of the most exciting figurative pots from history. We will use drawing to explore the face, and design our pots. We will learn various hand building techniques, use texture and under glaze colours. Please note; pieces can be taken home 3-4 weeks after class.Bring a snack, drink and lunch. Bring an apron or... [More]

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Discovering Clay for Kids with Tim Goodman - Holiday Workshop

A course for children aged 8 - 13 exploring some of the many possibilities of working with clay. We will pinch-pots, coil-pots, slab-pots and press-moulded pots. We will also have a go on the potter's wheel, learning the basics of centring and forming shapes. Bring a snack, drink and lunch. Bring an apron or wear old clothes. Closed-toe shoes must be worn. We are now accepting creative kids vouchers. Please call the office – 02 9958 6540 – if you wish to use a creative kids voucher... [More]

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.