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School Holiday Program

For 5 to 13 year olds

The Lavender Art Studios holiday art workshops present a distinctive and concentrated opportunity for skill development and exploration for children and young people. 

With over 25 years of hands-on experience, our professional art teachers provide individualized attention, tailoring guidance to each child's skill level, interests, and learning style. Students can hone specific techniques and explore many varied mediums, unrestricted by the time constraints of regular school schedules.

The flexibility and extended class durations of holiday art workshops allow for the exploration of various mediums, from painting to sculpture, aiding children in discovering their artistic preferences and strengths. 

For those aspiring to pursue art within our broader curriculum, these holiday art workshops offer preparation by instilling foundational skills and knowledge, providing a valuable start when entering our regular art class program. 

Students are supported by a professionally fitted-out art studio equipped with the finest art supplies. All materials are provided, and the cost includes delightful morning and afternoon tea, making this the ultimate creative escape for your little artists.

Festival, carninval art workshops

In July, Lavender Art Studios invites young creatives to immerse themselves in a vibrant world of festivals and carnival—a theme inspired by our tradition of celebrating the rich cultural history behind performance and community celebration. 


Students will draw inspiration from age-old street festivities, travelling entertainers, costume pageantry, and the artistry of human movement. By introducing children to the history of carnival and circus, we honour traditions that date back to medieval fairs, Renaissance revels, and early 20th-century street theatre. 


Through sculpture, printmaking and illustration, participants explore the design craftsmanship behind costumes, puppetry, acrobatics, and mask-making, learning that art has long been a powerful tool for storytelling, community building, and joy. 


For parents, this program offers a meaningful way to see their children engage with the past while developing creative confidence, fine motor skills, and a sense of cultural curiosity.

$95 - $105 per workshop session

Early drop off (8.30 PM): $10 extra

Late pick-up (5.30 PM): - $10 extra

Week 1 program

Explore vibrant colour, movement, and celebration through a curated art experience inspired by festivals and performance art.

Monday, 7th July

Morning (9.00 AM – 12.30 PM)

Watercolour Pencils

Delicate blending and layering techniques bring swirling textiles, flags, and movement-filled forms to life.

Afternoon (1.30 PM – 5.00 PM)

Sculpting

Use clay and mixed media to build festive-inspired abstract forms and decorative motifs.

Wednesday, 9th July

Morning (9.00 AM – 12.30 PM)

Posca Pens

Design layered, graphic artworks influenced by festival posters, signage, and decorative lettering.

Afternoon (1.30 PM – 5.00 PM)

Sculpting

Explore pattern, repetition, and movement through three-dimensional constructions using clay and surface texture techniques.

Friday, 11th July

Morning (9.00 AM – 12.30 PM)

Posca Pens

Create decorative signage, circus-inspired patterns, or bold abstract compositions using bright, opaque markers.

Afternoon (1.30 PM – 5.00 PM)

Printmaking

Use foam blocks, rollers, and layering to produce textured prints that reflect the rhythm and colour of festive & circus-themed celebrations.

Tuesday, 8th July

Morning (9.00 AM – 12.30 PM)

Acrylic Painting

Capture the supreme and joyous atmosphere of carnival arenas and decorative patterns using bold colour and expressive brushwork.

Afternoon (1.30 PM – 5.00 PM)

Inktense Art Bars 

Create dynamic compositions inspired by glowing lanterns, streamers, including  vibrant day & night-time festival energy.

Thursday, 10th July

Morning (9.00 AM – 12.30 PM)

Acrylic Painting

Focus on brilliant colour layering, pattern, and expressive mark-making to reflect the atmosphere of celebratory gatherings.

Afternoon (1.30 PM – 5.00 PM)

Coloured hard chalk French Conté

Draw vibrant festival stills using bold lines, colour blocking, and high-contrast compositions.

Week 2 program

A continued week of creativity—ideal for new and returning holiday art students.

Monday, 14th July

Morning (9.00 AM – 12.30 PM)

Watercolour Pencils

Develop delicate, layered artworks inspired by streamers, textile drapery, and festival movement.

Afternoon (1.30 PM – 5.00 PM)

Sculpting

Construct textural forms influenced by festival décor, decorative motifs, and rhythmic design elements.

Wednesday, 16th July

Morning (9.00 AM – 12.30 PM)

Posca Pens

Use these bold markers to develop dynamic layouts, including signage, streamers, and a layered colour play of festive icons, themes and motifs. 

Afternoon (1.30 PM – 5.00 PM)

Sculpting

Explore the idea of motion and flow through abstract sculptural forms inspired by drapery, balance, and spatial rhythm in celebration.

Friday, 18th July

Morning (9.00 AM – 12.30 PM)

Posca Pens 

Experiment with layering colours and textures to represent movement and pageantry in the atmosphere of the colourful carnival theme. 

Afternoon (1.30 PM – 5.00 PM)

Printmaking & Masks Exploration

Design and embellish masks using mixed media, exploring symmetry, pattern, and bold decorative styles rooted in global festival traditions.

Tuesday, 15th July

Morning (9.00 AM – 12.30 PM)

Acrylic Painting

From an especially designed centrepiece using bold colour harmonies, radial symmetry, and repeating visual patterns; paint a celebratory artwork.

Afternoon (1.30 PM – 5.00 PM)

Inktense Art Bars

Work on expressive compositions inspired by fireworks, streamers, and evening festival ambiance.

Thursday, 17th July

Morning (9.00 AM – 12.30 PM)

Acrylic Painting

Paint a still life extravaganza arrangement with vibrant festival-themed objects—feathers, hats, masks, fabrics, and props in brilliant colour.

Afternoon (1.30 PM – 5.00 PM)

Coloured hard chalk French Conté

Use bold gesture and colour blocking to draw celebratory forms in chalk, focusing on depth and contrast.

 

Embark on a journey of artistic exploration and creative expression with our premium art class program. Catering to both young enthusiasts and aspiring adults, our regular weekly art classes provide a nurturing environment for honing skills and discovering new techniques under the guidance of experienced instructors. For the budding talents aged 5 to 17, our school holiday art workshops offer engaging activities tailored to ignite imagination and foster a love for art. Delve deeper into your creativity amidst serene landscapes with our high country art retreats, where inspiration meets tranquility. Additionally, our framing services ensure your masterpieces are showcased in the finest manner, while our fine art materials shop offers a curated selection of quality supplies to fuel your artistic endeavors. Join us in unlocking the boundless possibilities of the art world.

 

 

 

 

 

Lavender Art Studios acknowledges First Australians and recognises their continuous connection to country, community and culture. We acknowledge the Ngunnawal and Ngambri People as the Traditional Owners of the land we live and work on.

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