Classes for kids
The Ku-ring-gai Art Centre provides an exciting and stimulating kids art, guitar and creative writing program of weekend and after-school classes for creative kids aged 5-12 years!
We aim to harness each student's individual creativity in our kids classes by encouraging them to tap into their imagination to create their own unique works of art.
Our tutors have extended experience in the arts and love teaching!
Important note for bookings
Ku-ring-gai Council has launched a new booking system. The improved system is more user friendly, has better self service functions and is mobile friendly making it faster and easier to book events and classes online.
As part of the new system, we have updated the process to give all students the opportunity to enrol in different courses each term. This has been done by removing the priority bookings option. To guarantee a spot in a class over two terms, you still have the two-term booking option available for each semester which if selected means 10% off the second term.
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Term dates
Semester 1, 2022 (Terms 1 and 2)
- Term 1: 31 January - 2 April.
- Term 2: 26 April - 27 June.
Semester 2, 2022 (Terms 3 and 4)
- Term 3: 18 July - 17 September (book now!).
- Term 4: 10 October - 10 December (booking date 13 September).
Spring school holiday program
- Booking date 29 August
Week 1: Monday 26 September - Friday 30 September.
Week 2: Tuesday 4 October - Friday 7 October.
Bookings are made over the phone or booking online.
Please note that dates are subject to change.
Booking information / Terms and conditions
Classes
Art for children
Art and nature 6-9 years - NEW CLASS!
This class explores how a variety of artists paint, draw and create art inspired by nature.
During the term, we will explore different aspects of nature as well as many different artistic methods including painting, drawing and printmaking. Students will master bird drawing, learn about the layers of a landscape painting, and they will also have the opportunity to create their own nature filled concertina sketch book. We will look to artists Lucy Cullington, John Wolsley, and many more for inspiration.
Mondays, 4pm - 5:30pm
Tutor - Rachel Carroll. $260 per 9 week term
Art for children 8-12 years (Tuesday)
Have fun learning to express yourself while developing skills and techniques for drawing, painting, mixed media and visual art.
Tuesdays, 4pm - 6pm
Tutor - Kari Ferguson. $270 per 9 week term
Art for young children 5-7 years
Children will use and develop their range of skills to imaginatively explore their own ideas, as well as drawing and painting inspirations from the world around them.
Wednesdays, 4pm - 5.30pm
Tutor - Marguerite Da Fondaumiere (new tutor) $260 per 9 week term
Art for children 8-12 years (Saturday)
In this weekly weekend art class, children will explore materials and techniques through project based activities, using a variety of materials. Children will gain confidence as they develop new skills.
Saturdays, 9.30am - 12.30pm
Tutor - Kari Ferguson. $285 per 9 week term
Saturdays, 1pm - 4pm
Tutor - Kari Ferguson. $285 per 9 week term
Guitar
Guitar for kids 7-11 years
An introduction to the guitar for children aged 7 to 11 years. Students will learn basic technique and chords, lead melody exercises as well as popular songs in a relaxed approach. Great for students who have never played guitar previously but are keen to learn.
Thursdays, 4pm - 5pm
Tutor - Toby Fredkin. $250 per 9 week term *Own guitar required
Pottery and clay
Clay for play 6 plus years
This ceramic children’s class will explore making quirky creatures, human faces, masks and an array of interesting project ideas. Children will learn how to hand build and glaze ceramic artworks in a playful creative environment.
Tuesdays, 4pm - 5.30pm
Tutor - Diamando Koutsellis. $260 per 9 week term (including all materials, firing and glazing)
Pottery for children 6 plus years
Children love the feel of clay. While learning the basic hand-building techniques eg. coil, pinch and slab - they will be encouraged to explore their individual creative expression with exciting and fun projects.
Wednesdays, 4pm - 5.30pm
Tutor - Sayoko Burton. $260 per 9 week term (including all materials, firing and glazing)
Pottery 6 plus years (Saturday morning)
Children love clay! This course encourages them to explore their natural creative ability through hand-building using slab, coil and pinch techniques.
Saturdays, 10am - 12.30pm
Tutor - Simone Young. $280 per 9 week term (including all materials, firing and glazing)
Pottery 9-12 years (Saturday afternoon)
Children love clay! This course encourages them to explore their natural creative ability through hand-building using slab, coil and pinch techniques.
Saturdays, 1.30pm - 4pm
Tutor - Simone Young. $280 per 9 week term (including all materials, firing and glazing)
Writing
Creative writing for young children 7 plus years
Explore the world of storytelling through costumes, arts and crafts and the written word. Improve your visual and written storytelling skills and build your confidence through fun activities.
Mondays, 4pm - 6pm
Tutor - Jessica Hannah. $260 per 9 week term
Tuesdays, 4pm - 6pm
Tutor - Jessica Hannah. $260 per 9 week term
Saturdays (NEW CLASS!), 10am - 12pm
Tutor - Jessica Hannah. $260 per 9 week term
Writers' club 9-12 years
Share your favourite stories, learn what makes a good tale and work with others to create your own. Tell your tales each week in short stories, journal writings, poems, plays, marvellous mythologies and hilarious histories.
Wednesdays, 4pm - 6pm
Tutor - TBC. $260 per 9 week term
Junior writers' club 6-8 years
Share your favourite stories, learn what makes a good tale and work with others to create your own. Tell your tales each week in short-and-sweet stories, journal writings, poems, plays, marvellous mythologies and hilarious histories.
Thursdays, 4pm - 6pm
Tutor - TBC. $260 per 9 week term
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Classes for teens
School holiday classes
Creative Kids vouchers
Ku-ring-gai Art Centre is now registered with Service NSW and can accept Creative Kids vouchers for select classes over $100 in our holiday programs.
Creative Kids vouchers