Children’s Art Classes – Drawing and Painting for Grades 6 to 8
This is a specialised course in painting and drawing for children in school grades 6 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. 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.
$470
Description
Level: Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced
Ages: Suitable for children in school grades 6 to 8
This is a specialised course in painting and drawing for children in school grades 6 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. 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 course takes Melbourne Art Class’s focus on fundamental skills and creates a program suitable for the age group. You can see artwork produced in previous classes here.
Enrolments are capped at ten children. For these children’s classes, teachers generally works with the aid of an assistant. 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 students in School Grades 3 to 5, 5 to 7 and 8 to 12.
TERM 4, 2022 enrolments open from 12th September!
Term 4 Children’s classes will run from 3rd October – 10th December.
Please ‘register your interest’ below to be notified when bookings open.
TERM 4, 2022 Course Details
Tuesday Evening
- Dates: 4-Oct, 11-Oct, 18-Oct, 25-Oct, {No class 1-Nov}, 8-Nov, 15-Nov, 22-Nov, 29-Nov, 6-Dec 2022
- Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm (1.5 hrs)
- Teacher: Amanda Weatherlake
- Duration: 9 weeks
- Location: MAC Glenferrie Studio (Level 1, 817B Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn)
- Course fee: $423 incl. GST
Friday Evening
- Dates: 7-Oct, 14-Oct, 21-Oct, 28-Oct, 4-Nov, 11-Nov, 18-Nov, 25-Nov, 2-Nov, 9-Dec 2022
- Time: 6:15pm – 7:45pm (1.5 hrs)
- Teacher: Marco Corsini
- Duration: 10 weeks
- Location: MAC Glenferrie Studio (Level 1, 817B Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn)
- Course fee: $470 incl. GST
TERM 3, 2022 Course Details {currently teaching}
Tuesday Evening Course Details
- Dates: Tuesdays; 19th July, 26th July, 2nd August, 9th August, 16th August, 23rd August, 24th August, 6th September, 13th September, 2022
- Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm (1.5 hrs)
- Teacher: Amanda Weatherlake
- Duration: 9 weeks
- Location: MAC Glenferrie Studio (Level 1, 817B Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn)
- Course fee: $423 incl. GST
Friday Evening Course Details
- Dates: Fridays; 22nd July, 29th July, 5th August, 12th August, 19th August, 26th August, 2nd September, 9th September, 16th September, 2022
- Time: 6:15pm – 7:45pm (1.5 hrs)
- Teacher: Marco Corsini
- Duration: 9 weeks
- Location: MAC Glenferrie Studio (Level 1, 817B Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn)
- Course fee: $423 incl. GST
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