Children’s Art Classes – Drawing and Painting for Grade 5 – 8
MAC Union Studio, Armadale and Glenferrie Studio, Hawthorn
These are specialised courses in painting and drawing for children in school grades 5 to 8. They are ongoing courses which focus on the development of foundational techniques for painting and drawing, combined with a mentoring style support for children producing their own artwork. Participants can work in the drawing or painting media of their choice.
starting from:
$499
Description
Painting and drawing for children
Level: Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced
Ages: Suitable for children in school grades 5 to 8
These are specialised courses in painting and drawing for children in school grades 5 to 8. They are ongoing courses which focus on the development of foundational techniques for painting and drawing, combined with a mentoring style support for children producing their own artwork. Participants can work in the drawing or painting media of their choice. Teachers will also work with parents and guardians to find the right balance of technical/ creative for their child.
The courses take Melbourne Art Class’s focus on fundamental skills and create a program suitable for the age group. You can see artwork produced in previous classes here.
Enrolments are capped at about ten children. Courses run by the term. To find out more about this course or to discuss your children’s suitability, please contact us through the contact page.
We also offer classes for children in School Grades 3 to 5 and 5 to 7 and Early Teens 6-10, and Teen’s in School Grades 8-12.
Term 1, 2026
Please note that, so long as spaces remain we accept late enrolments up to and including week 3. The system will automatically adjust the price to be pro-rata in the booking section, so you will not have to pay for classes that are already past.
Monday Evening
- Dates: Mondays; 2 February – 30 March 2026
- Time: 6:15 pm – 7:45 pm
- Teacher: Anna Parry
- Duration: 8 sessions (No class on March 9)
- Location: MAC Glenferrie Studio, Level 1, 817B Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn
- Course fee: $444 incl. GST
Friday Evening
- Dates: Friday; 30 January – 27 March 2026
- Time: 4:15 pm – 5:45 pm
- Teacher: Catalina Leichner
- Duration: 9 sessions
- Location: MAC Union Studio Level 1, 85 Union Street, Armadale
- Course fee: $499
Our School Holiday Workshops vary each school holidays, giving children and teen's a chance to try something new or deep dive into technique.
Join us for our fun and engaging workshops with experienced artists and teachers guiding your creativity!
$113
Monday evenings
2 February - 30 March 2026 (no class on March 9)
6:15 pm - 7:45 pm
Glenferrie Studio, Hawthorn
This is a specialised course in painting and drawing for children in school grades 5 to 8. It is an ongoing course which focuses on the development of foundational techniques for painting and drawing, combined with a mentoring style support for children producing their own artwork.
$444
Friday afternoons
30 January - 27 March 2026
4:15 pm - 5:45 pm
Union Studio, Armadale
These are specialised courses in painting and drawing for children in school grades 5 to 8. They are ongoing courses which focus on the development of foundational techniques for painting and drawing, combined with a mentoring style support for children producing their own artwork.
$499
Friday evenings
30 January - 27 March 2026
6:00 pm - 7:45 pm
Glenferrie Studio, Hawthorn
A class for early teens from Grade 6 to 10. We aim to nurture our students’ natural artistic ability and interests, whilst also teaching the fundamentals of art practice.
$559
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