Art Techniques Class - Term 4, 2026 - 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
TIME AND LOCATION
Location: Shop 12, 60 Railway St, Franklin Square, Mudgeeraba Village Shopping Centre (Parking at 3 Swan Lane)
Times:
Monday 3:30pm–4:30pm: (5-12years), Lou
Monday 5.00pm-6:00pm: (8-14years) Lou
Tuesday 3:30pm–4:30pm: (5-12 years), Alissa
Wednesday 3:45pm-4:45pm: (5-12 years), Anika
Wednesday 5-6pm: (8-14yrs), Anika – (we’ve made this class cheaper, for our budget conscious families – same great class, same materials – lower price of $23 per class)
Thursday 3:45pm–4:45pm: (5-12 years), Feenix
Term 4, 2026 classes at Artlis Studios will begin week commencing Monday 13th July 2026. 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.
Cost:
$25 (inc gst) per class – paid full term in advance – BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL >>
**CLASSES DO NOT RUN ON PUBLIC HOLIDAYS**
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Art Techniques Class - Term 4, 2026 - Elanora State School
Art Techniques classes are aimed at letting kids discover a range of media, tools and techniques. Each term, we will include as many processes as possible so your mini-artist can experiment and decide which one they love the most!
These classes are 2 HOUR CLASSES run from The Makers Space at Elanora State Primary School.
Materials your mini-artist will 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
- textiles
- inks
- masking fluids and other additives
- graphite
- and more!
TIME AND LOCATION
Elanora State School Makers Space
- Tuesday 3.00pm – 5:00pm (5-12 yrs) – Feenix
Classes Cost: $38 (inc gst) per class paid full term in advance – Bookings Essential >>
Please Note:
Term 4, 2026 classes at Artlis Studios will begin week commencing Tuesday 13th October 2026. 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.
Classes do not run on Public Holidays.
BOOK ELANORA TERM 4, 2026 ART TECHNIQUES CLASSES HERE>>
Art Techniques Class - Term 4, 2026 - Currumbin Gecko Hall
Art Techniques classes are aimed at letting kids discover a range of media, tools and techniques. Each term, we will include as many processes as possible so your mini-artist can experiment and decide which one they love the most!
These classes will be run from GECKO HALL in Currumbin.
Materials your mini-artist will 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
- textiles
- inks
- masking fluids and other additives
- graphite
- and more!
TIME AND LOCATION
Currumbin – Gecko Hall, 139 Duringan St, Currumbin
- Monday 3.30 – 4.30 (5-12 yrs) Alissa (9 weeks from 12 October, 2026)
Classes Cost: $26 (inc gst) per class paid full term in advance – Bookings Essential >>
Please Note:
Term 4, 2026 classes at Artlis Studios will begin week commencing Monday 12 October 2026.
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.
Classes do not run on Public Holidays.
Pre School Classes - Term 4, 2026 - Mudgeeraba Studio
Homeschool Art – For Tiny Artists – (Thurs 1.30-2.30pm)
Tiny Artists is our fun, hands-on art class designed especially for preschoolers and young creatives aged 4-8! These sessions are perfect for kids who don’t love just sitting still — every week is filled with sculptural, expressive, kinetic, and sensory art projects. We’ll play with watercolour, collage, tempera paints, air-dry clay, marshmallow clay, and a mix of textured, interactive, and colourful materials.
Along the way, Tiny Artists will learn about colours, shapes, and the colour wheel, while starting to explore backgrounds, foregrounds, characters, and storytelling through their creations. It’s a playful introduction to composition, sculpting, and visual expression — designed to spark imagination and creativity in a fun, pressure-free environment.
No need for parents to stay (unless you’d like to!)
Details:
Thursday, 1:30pm – 2:30pm, 4 – 8yrs – Tiny-Artists Art Techniques (with Feenix)
6 weeks x 1 hour sessions
Commences 30th July
Price:
$25 per session (Full Term is $150) 6 Weeks from 8 October, 2026.
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.
BOOK MUDGEERABA TERM 4, 2026 TINY-ARTISTS HERE >>
Portfolio Classes- Term 4, 2026 - Currumbin & Mudgeeraba
Gecko Hall Currumbin – Mondays 5:00pm – 6:30pm (For Teen Artists aged 13 years +)
Mudgeeraba Studio – Tuesdays 5:00pm – 6:00pm (Intermediate Portfolio Class for ages 11 years +)
Our Portfolio class is designed for teens who are ready to take more creative control and work independently on their own projects. In a supportive group environment, students will be guided by Alissa and Feenix as they develop personal artworks and build their individual art portfolios.
This class is best suited to students who already have some experience in their chosen medium, are confident generating their own ideas, and are comfortable working more autonomously than in our other classes. While this isn’t a step-by-step lesson, our experienced artists are always on hand to offer advice, guidance, and support whenever it’s needed.
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.
What you’ll learn in this course:
- Turning ideas into epic art pieces
- Planning, composition, and how to bring your vision to life
- Experimenting with materials like gouache, watercolor, acrylics, sculptural media, graphite, charcoal, ink, and a variety of sculpting media.
- Choosing the right surfaces and tools for your projects
- Building a portfolio that you can be proud of.
TIME AND LOCATION
Cost: $29.00 (inc gst) per class paid full term in advance – Bookings Essential >>
Cost: $25.00 (inc gst) per class paid full term in advance – Bookings Essential >>
Please Note:
Term 4, 2026 classes at Artlis Studios will begin week commencing Tuesday 7 October.
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.
**THIS CLASS DOES NOT RUN ON PUBLIC HOLIDAYS**
BOOK GECKO HALL TERM 4, 2026 PORTFOLIO CLASS FOR TEENS HERE>>
BOOK MUDGEERABA TERM 4, 2026 PORTFOLIO CLASS FOR TEENS HERE>>
Homeschool Science Based Art Class - Term 4, 2026 - Mudgeeraba
In this exciting and immersive 6-week course, students will embark on a journey that combines the curiosity of science with the creativity of art!
Just like scientists, artists also experiment, test their ideas, and explore new concepts. Through hands-on activities, students will uncover the fascinating ways in which these two worlds intersect, all while creating their own unique masterpieces.
In this course, students will have the chance to:
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Build polymer clay sculptures while learning about reversible and irreversible changes
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Paint beautiful watercolour artworks, while learning about absorption and evaporation
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Create an acrylic painting of a reef while learning about marine creatures and their habitat
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Learn about magnetic forces while exploring abstract art
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Create a fossil diorama with tiny animal footprints and real sand to learn about sedimentary layers and how fossils are formed.
This is a perfect opportunity for young creators to combine their love of discovery with their passion for making art, empowering them to see how science and art can work together to shape the world around us!
TIME AND LOCATION
Location: Artlis Studios, 12/60 Railway Street, Mudgeeraba (Above Bookness). Best parking 3 Swan Lane.
Time: Monday 1:00pm – 3:00pm, Science/Art Focus (6 weeks from 6 October, 2026)
Ages: 5-12 years
Teacher: Lou
Cost: $35 (inc gst) per class paid full term in advance Bookings Essential >>
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.
Classes do not run on Public Holidays.
BOOK TERM 4, 2026 SCIENCE FOCUS HOMESCHOOL CLASS HERE>>
Pottery Sculpture Class - Term 4, 2026- Currumbin & Mudgeeraba
Our sculpting class will allow mini-artists to experiment with ceramic clay to create pottery and ceramic sculptures. Students will follow the entire process of a clay artwork, from its conception to the final glazing.
Outcomes your student can expect to cover each term are
- Hand build pottery techniques (we do not use a wheel in the studio) – Techniques include Slab Building, Pinch Potting, Coiling, Carving, Imprint texturing, Transfer paper surface design, Sgraffito, Scoring and Slipping
- Clay processes of 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 the difference between process art and project driven art, and the differences between functional art, and decorative art.
TIMES AND LOCATIONS
Cost: $27.00 (inc gst) per class paid full term in advance – Bookings Essential >>
MUDGEERABA STUDIO LOCATION
Cost: $27.00 (inc gst) per class paid full term in advance – Bookings Essential >>
Please Note:
Term 3, 2026 classes at Artlis Studios will begin week commencing Monday 13 July 2026. 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 4, 2026 CURRUMBIN GECKO HALL POTTERY AND SCULPTURE CLASSES HERE >>
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Street Art Style Painting- Term 4, 2026 - Mudgeeraba Studio
Join us for an exciting hands-on art experience with the talented street artist Gilly AfterDark! In this course, students will explore Gilly’s signature style while creating their own canvases, framed artworks, and even a large-scale mural-style painting.
Gilly will guide students through his unique layering techniques, showing you how to combine acrylic paints, watercolours, and Posca markers to produce bold, dynamic artworks. You’ll experiment with different materials and surfaces, including canvas, wood, paper, and large-scale substrates, discovering how to adapt your style to each.
In this class, students will:
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Experiment with acrylic and watercolour painting techniques for vibrant, expressive effects
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Learn how to layer paints to create rich, graffiti-style textures
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Use Posca markers to add bold details and highlights
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Explore the creative possibilities of painting on different surfaces
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Tackle the art of large-scale painting with confidence
Whether you’re a budding street artist or just love to get creative, this workshop is a chance to learn from a professional and take your artwork to the next level
TIME AND LOCATION
Mudgeeraba Studio
Teacher: Gilly AfterDark
Fridays: 3:45pm – 4:45pm, (5-12 years)
$24.50 per class. (10 weeks Commencing Friday 10 October) – Bookings Essential >>
Saturdays: 1:00pm – 2:00pm, (8-15 years)
$24.50 per class. (10 weeks Commencing Saturday 11 October) – Bookings Essential >>
Classes are held at Artlis Studios Mudgeeraba: Shop 12/60 Railway Street, Mudgeeraba (above Bookness) – Best parking 5 Swan Lane.
Please Note:
Term 4, 2026 classes at Artlis Studios will begin week commencing Monday 6 October, 2026.
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.
Classes do not run on Public Holidays.
Drawing & Manga Classes - Term 4, 2026 - Mudgeeraba Studio
Our drawing and manga classes provide an affordable option for children who want to focus on developing their drawing or Manga skills over any other medium.
Perfect for young artists who are passionate about Manga and Anime styles. This class focuses on developing character drawing skills, dynamic poses, and storytelling through illustration.
This class will cover:
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Drawing plants, animals, and realistic objects with attention to fine detail.
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Proportioning by sight without relying on grids.
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Adding coloured pencil and graphite techniques for texture, shading, and blending effects.
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Drawing from life (using objcets and plants with focus on light, shadow and perspective
- Negative space drawing to help artists “see” shapes more accurately.
- Creating depth and atmosphere in drawings (foreground, middle ground, background techniques).
- Ink and pen line work for clean outlines, texture, or illustration-style drawing.
- Full body proportioning for Manga characters, including stylised anatomy.
- Facial expressions and emotion mapping to bring characters to life.
- Sketching action poses and creating movement in drawings.
- Character design basics, including costumes, hairstyles, and accessories.
- Inking and outlining techniques for clean, polished illustrations.
- Using hatching and shading to add depth, texture, and atmosphere.
- Mini drawing challenges and Manga-style exercises to build speed and confidence.
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.
TIME AND LOCATION
Artlis Studios Mudgeeraba
Artlis Studios, Shop 12, 60 Railway St Franklin Square, Mudgeeraba Village Shopping Centre (Parking at 3 Swan Lane)
Teacher: Gilly AfterDark
Cost: $22 (inc GST) per class paid full term in advance
Times:
Fridays: 5:00pm – 6:00pm, 8-14 years
Commences 9 October for 10 Weeks – BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL >>
Saturdays: 2:30pm – 3:30pm, 8-14 years
Commences 10 October for 10 Weeks – BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL>>
Please Note:
Term 4, 2026 classes at Artlis Studios will begin week commencing Monday 6 October, 2026.
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.
Classes do not run on Public Holidays.
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***