
Did you know, Term 4 goes for 11 weeks (except for Mondays which is 10 weeks due to the King’s Birthday Public Holiday on 7 October). Prices below reflect an 11 week term, rather than the usual 9-10 week terms we usually see.
ART TECHNIQUES TERM 1, 2025 - MUDGEERABA STUDIO
Art Techniques classes are aimed at letting kids discover a range of media, tools and techniques. Each term we include as many processes as possible so your mini-artist can experiment and decide what they love the most!
Materials your mini-artist will get to experiment with during the term may include
- oil pastel
- chalk pastel
- acrylic and watercolour paints
- watercolour pencils
- clay (fimo, paper clay, ceramic clay and/or air dry clay)
- wood, canvas and paper and other substrates
- textiles
- inks
- masking fluids and other additives
- graphite, and more
Location: Shop 12, 60 Railway St, Franklin Square, Mudgeeraba Village Shopping Centre (Parking at 3 Swan Lane)
Classes Cost: $23 (inc gst) per class paid full term in advance –Bookings Essential>>
Times:
Tuesday 3:30pm–4:30pm (5-12years), Alissa
Tuesday 5:00pm-6:00pm (8-14 years), Alissa
Wednesday 3:45pm-4:45pm (5-12 years), Anika
Thursday 3:45pm–4:45pm (7-13 years), Fee/Alissa
Term 1, 2025 classes at Artlis Studios will begin week commencing 28th Jan, 2025. Enrolments are still welcome after the start date of each class, with the remaining classes in the term billed at a pro rata rate per class, per week.
Art Techniques Term 1, 2025 - CURRUMBIN and Elanora
Art Techniques classes are aimed at letting kids discover a range of media, tools and techniques. Each term we include as many processes as possible so your mini-artist can experiment and decide what they love the most!
Materials your mini-artist will get to experiment with during the term may include
- oil pastel
- chalk pastel
- acrylic and watercolour paints
- watercolour pencils
- clay (fimo, paper clay, ceramic clay and/or air dry clay)
- wood, canvas and paper and other substrates
- textiles
- inks
- masking fluids and other additives
- graphite, and more
Location: GECKO HALL, 139 Duringan St, Currumbin
Classes Cost: $23 (inc gst) per class paid full term in advance –Bookings Essential>>
Times: Monday 3:30pm–4:30pm (8-14 years) , Alissa
Location: ELANORA STATE SCHOOL, Makers Space.
Classes Cost: $35 (inc gst) per class paid full term in advance –Bookings Essential>>
Times: Tuesday 3.00-5.00pm (5-12yrs) , Fee
These classes are 2 HOUR CLASSES run from The Makers Space at Elanora State Primary School.
Term 1, 2025 classes at Currumbin will begin 3rd February.
Term 1, 2025 classes at Elanora will begin 11th February
Enrolments are still welcome after the start date of each class, with the remaining classes in the term billed at a pro rata rate per class, per week.
BOOK CURRUMBIN TERM 1, 2025 ART TECHNIQUES CLASSES HERE >>
BOOK ELANORA TERM 1, 2025 ART TECHNIQUES CLASSES HERE>>
Homeschool Term 1, 2025 - Mudgeeraba
Fine Arts Focus – This 8-week course encourages students to explore a wide range of materials, tools, and techniques, allowing them to experiment and discover what they love most about creating art.
Throughout the term, your child will have the opportunity to work with diverse materials such as oil and/or chalk pastels, acrylic and watercolour paints, watercolour pencils, various types of clay (fimo, paper, ceramic, and/or air-dry), as well as wood, canvas, and other unique surfaces. They’ll also explore inks, masking fluids, graphite, and other fascinating additives and mediums.
Our program emphasises creative expression while also aligning with educational outcomes. If you’d like a detailed report at the end of the term outlining curriculum achievements, we’re happy to provide one upon request.
Let your mini-artist dive into the world of art with this engaging and enriching course tailored to meet the needs of homeschool families.
Science Based Art – This engaging 6 week course will allow homeschoolers to discover the wonders of science while creating fun art projects.
Each 2-hour session combines hands-on science exploration—covering topics like molecules, forces, habitats, adaptations, planets, and the Earth’s rotation—with fun and dynamic art projects. Kids will experiment with watercolor and acrylic painting, create collages, sculpt with pottery, and develop drawing skills, all while learning key scientific principles. This unique approach makes science fun, memorable, and inspiring, fostering both curiosity and creativity.
Contact us for at in**@ar****.au to request the full term’s lesson plans and applicable curriculum outcomes.
Location: Shop 12, 60 Railway St, Franklin Square, Mudgeeraba Village Shopping Centre (Parking at 3 Swan Lane)
Cost: $23 per session paid term in advance (inc gst) – Bookings Essential >>
Times:
Tuesday 10am-12pm (7-14yrs) Science Based Art – Alissa
Tuesday 2-3pm (7-14yrs) Art Techniques – Alissa
Thursday 2-3pm (5-12yrs) – Fee/Alissa
Term 1, 2025 classes at Artlis Studios will begin week commencing 28th Jan, 2025. Enrolments are still welcome after the start date of each class, with the remaining classes in the term billed at a pro rata rate per class, per week.
Pre School Classes Term 1, 2025 - Mudgeeraba
Stay tuned! We do not have a preschool class running in Term 1, 2025. We are currently looking at dates and times for our Preschool class in Mudgeeraba for Term 2, 2025. If you have a preschool group who would like to make a private booking please contact us at in**@ar****.au
Tiny Artists – Sensory Focus classes will be full of sculptural, expressive, kinetic and hands on arts and craft projects. These have been created specifically for kids who don’t love just sitting down! We’ll explore a air dry clay, marshmallow clay, expressive art, and experiment with a range of sensory materials! We’ll play with colours, shapes, textures and our imagination while we create! Open to students 3-7 years. No Need for Parents to Stay (unless you want to!)
Contact us for at in**@ar****.au to request the full term’s lesson plans and applicable curriculum outcomes.
Age Group 3-7yrs
Location Shop 12, 60 Railway St, Franklin Square, Mudgeeraba Village Shopping Centre (Parking at 3 Swan Lane)
Cost $23 per session paid term in advanced (inc gst)
Portfolio Class for teens Term 1, 2025 - Currumbin
Our Portfolio class is for teens who are ready to be a little more independent and choose their own projects. In a smaller class, students will work on their own projects, guided by Alissa, and develop their own art portfolio.
This is a 1.5 hour class.
As this class has specific requirements, please submit a request (at the checkout page). Our head teacher will review your booking and will contact you if we need more information. You will not need to pay fees until your booking has been approved.
Your teacher is skilled in many mediums including:
- Painting – Watercolour, acrylics, gouache and oil paints
- Drawing with graphite, realistic styles
- Architectural drawing including one-point, two-point and three-point perspective (using scale)
- collage skills
- book binding techniques
- journal making
- sculpture (ceramic clay, wax clay, polymer clay)
- jewellery making
- Tie Dye
Outcomes your student can expect to cover in this course include:
- turning ideas into art pieces
- planning and composition
- a variety of materials including Gouche, Watercolour, Acrylics, Sculptural Materials, graphite, charcoal and ink (your artist will get to choose the mediums they work with!)
- understanding how to choose appropriate substrates depending on materials and outcomes
- how to create work to fill a portfolio which can be used for creative careers, applications into universities and excellence programs.
Age Group 13yrs +
Location Gecko Hall, 139 Duringan St, Currumbin
Cost $27 (inc gst) per class paid full term in advance – Bookings Essential >>
Times
Monday 5:00-6:30pm – Alissa and Feenix
(2 Teachers available at each session to offer your artist a variety of skills and expertise)
Term 1, 2025 classes at Artlis Studios will begin week commencing Monday 3rd February 2025. Enrolments are still welcome after the start date of each class, with the remaining classes in the term billed at a pro rata rate per class, per week.
Pottery and Sculpture Class Term 1, 2025- Currumbin
Our sculpting class will allow mini-artists to experiment with a range of sculpture materials with a focus on ceramic clay to create pottery and ceramic sculptures. Other mediums used include wax clay, polymer clay, plaster and recycled materials.
Students will follow the process from conception to final product including any mould making, glazing or casting that is required for their project.
Outcomes your student can expect to cover each term are
- How to sculpt, clay processes, firing and glazing
- How to use and care for clay tools
- How to design and create a 3D artwork – including planning for structural integrity
- The processes involved in using ceramic clay such as timeframes, firing and different types of glazes.
- Identifying works belonging to famous sculptors throughout history
- Sending a message through art
- Identifying the difference between process art and project driven art
- Hand build pottery techniques (we do not use a wheel in the studio)
- Processes for rehydrating clay, storing clay and other “housekeeping” clay tasks.
Location Gecko Hall, 139 Duringan Street, Currumbin
Cost $26.50 (inc gst) per class paid full term in advance – Bookings Essential >>
Times
Monday 3.30-4.30pm (8-15yrs) Feenix
Term 1, 2025 classes at Artlis Studios will begin week commencing Monday 3rd February. Enrolments are still welcome after the start date of each class, with the remaining classes in the term billed at a pro rata rate per class, per week.
BOOK TERM 1, 2025 CURRUMBIN SCULPTURE AND POTTERY CLASSES HERE >>
Pottery and Sculpture Class Term 1, 2025- mudgeeraba studio
Our sculpting class will allow mini-artists to experiment with a range of sculpture materials with a focus on ceramic clay to create pottery and ceramic sculptures. Other mediums used include wax clay, polymer clay, plaster and recycled materials.
Students will follow the process from conception to final product including any mould making, glazing or casting that is required for their project.
Outcomes your student can expect to cover each term are
- How to sculpt, clay processes, firing and glazing
- How to use and care for clay tools
- How to design and create a 3D artwork – including planning for structural integrity
- The processes involved in using ceramic clay such as timeframes, firing and different types of glazes.
- Identifying works belonging to famous sculptors throughout history
- Sending a message through art
- Identifying the difference between process art and project driven art
- Hand build pottery techniques (we do not use a wheel in the studio)
- Processes for rehydrating clay, storing clay and other “housekeeping” clay tasks.
Location Shop 12, 60 Railway St, Franklin Square, Mudgeeraba Village Shopping Centre (Parking on 3 Swan Lane)
Cost $26.50 (inc gst) per class paid full term in advance includes all firing and glazing fees for the term – Bookings Essential >>
Times
Friday 3.30-4.30pm – Fee (7-14yrs)
Term 1, 2025 classes at Artlis Studios will begin week commencing Tuesday 28th January. Enrolments are still welcome after the start date of each class, with the remaining classes in the term billed at a pro rata rate per class, per week.
BOOK TERM 1, 2025 MUDGEERABA POTTERY AND SCULPTURE CLASSES HERE >>
Graphic Art / Street Art Term 1, 2025 - MUDGEERABA STUDIO
Is your child interested in designing or selling their own merchandise? This course will help them develop a logo, and start creating their first pieces of merch!
Mini-artists will learn the fundamentals of design, and experiment with Gilly’s signature skate style techniques to create printed and hand painted apparel and products such as baseball caps, mini wheely bins, pencil cases and wooden desk boxes.
Students will develop the knowledge to be able to design and create their own graphic products and merchandise using different methods, materials and media.
In Term 1 students will
- Experimenting with different media and materials including printing transfers, acrylic paint, posca and pastels
- Cartooning techniques for graffiti artists
- Lettering and typography
- Developing knowledge of the elements and principals of design
- Understanding compositional properties of wearable art and functional art
- Logo design
- Using knowledge of aesthetics in wearable art.
For those who have been loving Gilly’s Street Art classes, fear not! You’ll still have the same fantastic teacher and fun techniques to explore, but with new and exciting opportunities for your artistic endeavours!
Ready to sell? Book a one hour private session with Alissa during the term and we’ll help your mini-artist set up their own online Tee-Spring store and start selling straight away. We’ll even promote them on our facebook page and in our newsletters!
Location Shop 12, 60 Railway St, Franklin Square, Mudgeeraba Village Shopping Centre (Parking at 3 Swan Lane)
Cost $23 (inc gst) per class paid full term in advance – Bookings Essential >>
Times
Monday 3:30pm-4:30pm, (7-14 years) Gilly
Term 1, 2025 classes at Artlis Studios will begin week commencing Tuesday 28th January, 2025. Enrolments are still welcome after the start date of each class, with the remaining classes in the term billed at a pro rata rate per class, per week.
Drawing & Manga Classes Term 1, 2025 – mudgeeraba studio
Our drawing and manga classes offer a slightly cheaper alternative for kids who wish to develop their drawing skills over any other medium. We have three different drawing teachers, all with vastly different teaching styles, and drawing styles! Please email us at in**@ar****.au with an example of your mini-artists work if you have trouble deciding.
Monday 5.00pm Drawing Mythical and Anthro Characters Classes with Gilly (intermediate) – Does your mini-artist love creating fantastical creatures like dragons, monsters, mermaids, and anthro-style characters? In this fun-filled 11-week course, they’ll get to dive into the exciting world of character design with Gilly as their guide! Together, they’ll learn to draw all the unique details that bring these magical beings to life, including:
- Fierce claws, sharp horns, and textured scales
- Fluffy fur, expressive ears, and swishy tails
- Outfits and accessories that make their characters pop
- The basics of drawing the human form, from head to toe
- How to transform human figures into amazing anthropomorphic characters
- Different face shapes and details to give both human and anthro characters their own personality
This course will unleash their imagination and provide the skills they need to create creatures that are as wild as their dreams!
Wednesday 5.00pm Drawing and Illustration Classes with Anika (beginner – intermediate) focus on drawing animals, particularly details such as fur and feathers, as well as landscapes, such as waves, sunsets and buildings. Working with graphite and colour pencil techniques students will concentrate on building texture, choosing colour palettes and illustration skills.
Friday 5:00pm Drawing Realistic with Fee (advanced)– focussing on realistic classical subjects such as landscapes, human figures, details such as hands, feet and those trickier details of anatomy, as well as some animals based classes, developing techniques such as quick draw for concept drawings, techniques for proportioning and techniques to create different textures/effects. Students will use a variety of media and substrates during their term.
Saturday 2:00pm Manga Classes with Gilly (intermediate) – With a focus on sketching, full body proportioning, facial expressions and creating movement in drawings, mini-artists will develop their sketching skills with Manga style techniques and various drawing exercises. Classes will be limited to 8 students per session to allow GillyAfterDark to give each student one on one attention so your mini-artist will get the most out of their session.
Please note that a finished graphite drawing can take hours (sometimes up to 10-15 hours) to complete, as such, our lessons will help students develop their skills and practice techniques to allow them to more confidently draw and create finished pieces at home. Feedback from students have shown it is more valuable to practice a wide variety of skill over finishing a drawing therefore students may not create complete drawings during lesson time.
Age Group see below
Location Shop 12, 60 Railway St Franklin Square, Mudgeeraba Village Shopping Centre (Parking at 3 Swan Lane)
Cost $22 (inc gst) per class paid full term in advance
Times
Monday 5:00pm-6:00pm (Mythical, Anthro Characters Focus), 8-14 years – Gilly AfterDark – Bookings Essential >>
Wednesday 5.00pm-6:00pm Drawing (Illustration Focus, intermediate), 7-14 years – Anika – Bookings Essential>>
Friday 5:00pm-6:00pm Drawing (Realistic Focus), 8-14 years – Fee – Bookings Essential>>
Saturday 2:30pm-3:30pm (Manga), 8-14 years – Gilly AfterDark – Bookings Essential >>
Term 1, 2025 classes at Artlis Studios will begin week commencing Tuesday 28th January, 2025. Enrolments are still welcome after the start date of each class, with the remaining classes in the term billed at a pro rata rate per class, per week.
BOOK TERM 1, 2025 MANGA CLASSES HERE >>
BOOK TERM 1, 2025 DRAWING CLASSES HERE >>
Contact us for more information about birthday parties, therapeutic art sessions and mobile art classes for groups.
***Please read our payment terms and conditions for term classes as these have changed***