Winter School Holiday Program - Age 6~15 (Full Day, 9am~3pm)

As the Winter school holidays approach, we are thrilled to announce that our Winter School Holiday Art Program is now open for bookings! We invite your children to join us at Prince Gallery Art School for a series of fun-filled art classes designed to explore creativity and make new friends.

Booking: Secure your child's seat now as spaces are limited to 12 students per day! 

Creative Exploration: Kids and teens will delve into the artistic world, experimenting with various techniques, styles, and mediums while fostering their creative expression.

Expert Guidance: Our experienced tutors, all holding Working with Children Checks, are excited to support each student's artistic journey. 

Inclusive Environment: We offer tailored classes for Kids and Teens Groups, ensuring personalized attention suited to their skill level.

Fees: Include professional coaching, all art materials, and a nutritious morning tea. Students should bring their lunch boxes and drinks.

Daily Schedule: Full day from 9am to 3pm.

Special Offers:

1.NSW Creative Kids Voucher: Utilize your NSW Creative Kids Voucher for additional savings or enjoy a multi-child discount for families. Enter your voucher number during checkout and complete the payment online, we will refund you when you check in at the day.

2.Sibling Discounts Available: 15% off for sibling booking. Enter the names of the siblings during the checkout and complete the payment online, we will refund you when you check in at the day. 

3. Refund Policy: We understand plans can change. Cancellations made at least 3 days in advance are eligible for a refund (minus a 4% processing fee) or a full-value Gift Card.

Drop-off/Pick-up: Drop-off at 8:55 AM and pick-up at 2:55 PM.

Winter Program Schedule, Tutor: Allison

7/7/2025, Monday

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Welcome & Warm-Up Activity

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM | Morning Session: ‘The Bird in My Dream’

1. Description of the Artwork

This enchanting artwork captures a whimsical, dreamlike bird, symbolizing hope and imagination. Created using acrylic paint, the bird’s body is intricately adorned with vibrant flowers, delicate leaves, and twinkling stars. The background features a layered blue-green night sky, embellished with geometric shapes—circles, stars, and hearts—creating a sense of soaring through a magical dreamscape.

2. Materials Used: Acrylic paint, Canvas

3. Course Objectives

• Technique Mastery: Learn to use acrylic paint’s layering and opacity properties for dynamic effects.
• Shape & Pattern Skills: Practice creating bold silhouettes and decorating them with intricate internal patterns.
• Compositional Balance: Understand the hierarchy between the main subject (bird) and background for visual harmony.
• Creative Integration: Explore blending decorative patterns (geometric shapes) with natural elements (flowers, leaves).
• Color & Design Sense: Develop color coordination and strengthen overall compositional unity.

10:30 AM – 10:45 AM | Morning Tea Break

10:45 AM – 12:00 PM | Morning Session Continues.

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch Break & Creative Play

1:30 PM – 2:50 PM | Afternoon Session: ‘Hello, Tree!’ – Paper-Cutting Collage Art

1. Description of the Artwork

This vibrant artwork celebrates the magic of forests through paper-cutting and collage. Students will create a whimsical woodland filled with trees of unique shapes, textures, and colours—from soft pastel greens to warm peach pinks—capturing the lively beauty of spring.

Using watercolour-painted patterns on coloured paper, children will cut, layer, and assemble their trees into a dreamy, fairy-tale forest. This hands-on project blends painting + craft-making, allowing young artists to explore texture, composition, and storytelling in a dynamic way.

2. Materials Used

• Coloured paper
• Watercolour paints (for custom patterns)
• Children’s safety scissors
• Glue sticks
• Pencils (for sketching)
• White drawing paper (base canvas)

3. Course Objectives

• Paper-Cutting & Collage Basics: Learn step-by-step techniques for cutting, layering, and assembling paper.
• Composition & Balance: Arrange trees to create visually harmonious and dynamic scenes.
• Creativity & Imagination: Observe real/nature-inspired tree shapes, then design personalized, artistic versions.
• Visual Storytelling: Craft a mini narrative (e.g., seasons, weather, or creatures) through the forest collage.
• Fine Motor Skills: Practice safe scissor use and precise glue application.

2:50 PM – 3:00 PM | Wrap-up and farewell

 

9/7/2025, Wednesday

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Welcome & Warm-Up Activity

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM | Morning Session: Monet’s ‘Cliffs at Amont’ – Impressionist Exploration

1. Introduction to the Painting

This project recreates Claude Monet’s iconic ‘Cliffs at Amont’, a masterpiece of French Impressionism. The painting captures the dramatic Normandy coastline, where crashing waves, weathered cliffs, and a luminous sky merge through expressive, fluid brushwork. Monet’s focus on shifting light and atmospheric effects—rendered in a vibrant, broken-color palette—makes this work a quintessential example of Impressionism’s revolutionary style.

2. Materials Used

• Acrylic paint (for blending and layering)
• Canvas (or heavy paper for practice)
• Brushes (varied sizes for texture)
• Palette (for color mixing)

3. Course Objectives

• Discover Impressionism: Analyze key traits like ‘light sensitivity’ and ‘color blocking’ to understand how Monet captured fleeting moments.
• Master Brushwork & Color: Practice loose, directional strokes to mimic light, movement, and natural textures (e.g., waves, rocky surfaces).
• Light & Shadow Play: Experiment with warm/cool tones to express how sunlight interacts with water and cliffs.
• Artistic Appreciation: Discuss Monet’s techniques and the emotional impact of the scene, connecting art to nature’s beauty.
• Creative Adaptation: Encourage children to add their own interpretive touches (e.g., time of day, weather) while respecting Impressionist principles.

10:30 AM – 10:45 AM | Morning Tea Break

10:45 AM – 12:00 PM | Morning Session Continues. 

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch Break & Creative Play
1:00 PM – 2:50 PM | Afternoon Session: 'Seeing the Landscape Within' - The World Through My Eyes

1. Artwork Description

In this deeply personal project, students use the eye as a symbolic window to visualize their inner worlds. Within the pupil, they’ll illustrate landscapes, dreams, or emotions—whether swirling galaxies, blooming flowers, radiant hearts, or abstract bursts of color. The artwork combines vibrant hues, dynamic lines, and high-contrast backgrounds to celebrate each child’s unique perspective, fostering both self-discovery and creative fearlessness.

This technique sharpens color mastery and symbolic storytelling while empowering students to declare: “This is how I see the world.”

2. Materials Used

• Sketch paper (heavyweight for blending)
• Oil pastels (for bold, blendable layers)
• Crayons (textural contrast)
• Pencils (initial sketching)

3. Course Objectives

• Anatomy + Composition: Study the eye’s structure and design a balanced layout (pupil as focal point).
• Material Techniques: Practice smudging, layering, and scraping with oil pastels/crayons to create depth and texture.
• Inner World Exploration: Reflect on personal symbols (e.g., “What makes my perspective unique?”) through guided prompts.
• Confidence-Building: Validate individuality—emphasizing that every vision matters.
• Artistic Voice: Merge technical skill with emotional expression, bridging observation and imagination.

2:50 PM -– 3:00 PM | Final reflections and wrap-up.

 

10/7/2025, Thursday

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Welcome & Warm-Up Activity

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Morning Session: Dreamlike Jellyfish – A Mixed Media Exploration

1. Artwork Description

This ethereal underwater scene captures translucent jellyfish drifting through the sea, their bell-shaped bodies rendered in delicate, petal-like patterns to evoke movement and softness. Students will combine oil pastels and acrylics to create contrast between the jellyfish’s luminous forms and the deep, watery background, resulting in a dreamy, textured composition.

2. Materials Used

• Oil pastels (for blending jellyfish colors and details)
• Acrylic paint (for the water-resistant background)
• Watercolor paper (heavyweight to withstand layering)
• Brushes (varied sizes for different effects)

3. Course Objectives

• Medium Mastery: Experiment with oil pastel blending (layering/scratching) for jellyfish transparency. Discover acrylic’s water-resistant properties by painting over oil pastel (resist technique).
• Nature & Texture Study: Observe real jellyfish forms (tentacles, bell shapes) and mimic their flowing, gelatinous textures. Use color gradients (e.g., blues/purples) to suggest depth in water.
• Creative Problem-Solveing: Plan layer order strategically (e.g., pastels first, then acrylic background).
• Expressive Outcomes: Encourage unique interpretations (e.g., bioluminescent jellyfish or fantasy colors).

10:30 AM – 10:45 AM: Morning Tea Break
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM: Morning Session Continues. 
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch Break & Creative Play
1:00 PM – 2:50 PM | Afternoon Session: Paper Cut Puppies in a Blooming Garden

A playful introduction to paper-cutting, composition, and storytelling through art

1. Materials Needed

• Coloured paper (vibrant hues for flowers, green for leaves, fun patterns for dogs)
• Children’s safety scissors (easy-grip for small hands)
• Glue sticks (mess-free adhesion)
• Pencils (for sketching outlines)
• White drawing paper (as the base "garden")

2. Course Objectives

• Discover Paper-Cutting Art: Explore how layered cut-outs create depth and whimsy.
• Composition Magic: Arrange dogs, flowers, and leaves to build a lively scene (foreground pups vs. background blooms).
• Shape Mastery: Practice cutting simple dog silhouettes (oval bodies, triangle ears). Create flowers and leaves using basic shapes (circles, hearts, teardrops).
• Scissor Skills: Develop hand-eye coordination and safe cutting control.
• Storytelling Touch: Optional: Add a narrative (e.g., "Puppy’s Sunny Day" or "Garden Adventure").

2:50 PM – 3:00 PM | Final reflections and wrap-up.

 

14/7/2025, Monday

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Welcome & Warm-Up Activity

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Morning Session: Recreating Van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night’ – A Cosmic Adventure in Oil Pastels

1. Introduction to the Masterpiece

This project invites students to reinterpret Van Gogh’s iconic ‘Starry Night’—a swirling, emotional depiction of the night sky. The painting’s bold, rhythmic brushstrokes, vibrant color contrasts (deep blues vs. glowing yellows), and dreamlike nebulae offer a perfect opportunity to explore expressive mark-making. Through recreation, children will connect with Van Gogh’s visionary style while making the artwork their own.

2. Materials Used

• Oil pastels (for rich layering and blending)
• Heavyweight sketch paper (to withstand vigorous strokes)
• Reference images (to study Van Gogh’s original details)

3. Course Objectives

• Technique Exploration: Master oil pastel blending (e.g., swirling skies with layered blues/whites). Create dynamic lines mimicking Van Gogh’s energetic brushwork. Experiment with color contrast (cool vs. warm tones) for dramatic effects.
• Art History Connection: Discuss Van Gogh’s life and Post-Impressionist style (emotion over realism). Compare ‘Starry Night’ to photographs of real night skies—how did Van Gogh "feel" the stars?
• Creative Interpretation: Encourage personal touches (e.g., add a modern element like a rocket or constellation).
• Confidence Building: Emphasize self-expression over perfection—celebrate bold, unique outcomes!

10:30 AM – 10:45 AM: Morning Tea Break
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM: Morning Session Continues. 
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch Break & Creative Play

1:00 PM – 2:50 PM | Afternoon Session: ‘Playful Clay Kitten’ – A Mixed Media Adventure

1. Project Overview

Children will create a charming mixed-media kitten artwork, combining oil pastel backgrounds with 3D clay elements for a tactile, colorful masterpiece. This project introduces foundational art concepts while encouraging creativity and fine motor skill development.

2. Materials Used

• Oil pastels (for vibrant backgrounds and details)
• Coloured clay (soft, moldable—for 3D kitten features like ears, paws, or whiskers)
• Drawing paper (heavyweight to support clay adhesion)
• Pencils (for sketching outlines)
• Fine-line pens (for adding playful details)

3. Learning Objectives

• Mixed Media Basics: Explore how 2D (drawing) + 3D (clay) elements interact to create depth. Practice attaching clay securely to paper (e.g., flattening bases for adhesion). 
• Color Theory Fun: Apply warm/cool contrast (e.g., a blue pastel background with orange clay accents). Experiment with adjacent colors (analogous hues) for harmony (e.g., yellow + green fur)
• Artistic Skills: Refine drawing techniques (sketching proportional kitten faces/paws). Strengthen composition by balancing clay and drawn elements.
• Creativity Boost: Personalize kittens with patterns, expressions, or accessories (bowties, stripes).

2:50 PM – 3:00 PM | Final reflections and wrap-up.

 

15/7/2025, Tuesday

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Welcome & Warm-Up Activity

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Morning Session: "Vibrant Florals in the Style of Louis Valtat"

1. Introduction to the Artwork

This lesson introduces students to the bold, expressive floral paintings of French Fauvist artist Louis Valtat. Known for his vibrant colors, simplified forms, and energetic brushwork, Valtat’s flowers burst with life and movement. Students will recreate his style, focusing on color intensity, rhythmic strokes, and joyful abstraction—perfect for young artists to explore fearless self-expression.

2. Materials Used

• Acrylic paint (for bright, opaque layers)
• Canvas or heavy paper (to support thick brushwork)
• Brushes (various sizes) (for both broad strokes and fine details)
• Palette (for mixing bold hues)

3. Learning Outcomes

• Color Exploration: Experiment with high-contrast, saturated colors (Fauvist-inspired palettes). Learn color harmony (complementary pairs like red/green or blue/orange).
• Brushwork Techniques: Practice expressive strokes (dabbing, swirling, and thick impasto). Develop hand control and rhythm while painting freely.
• Shape Simplification: Observe real flowers, then abstract them into bold, colorful shapes. Focus on silhouettes and negative space for dynamic compositions.
• Artistic Confidence: Encourage bold choices—no "wrong" colors in Fauvism! Celebrate individuality (e.g., "Your flowers can be purple if you feel it!").

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM: Morning Tea Break
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM: Morning Session Continues. 
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch Break & Creative Play
1:00 PM - 2:50 PM | Afternoon Session: "Whimsical Florals in the Style of Yoyo Nasty" – Paper-Cutting Illustration Workshop

1. Introduction to the Artwork

This dynamic project introduces students to the playful, graphic floral designs of Swedish illustrator Yoyo Nasty. Known for her bold lines, modern shapes, and punchy color palettes, her work blends simplicity with high-energy charm. Students will recreate her illustrative style through paper-cutting and marker detailing, merging crisp silhouettes with vibrant patterns for a striking, contemporary result.

2. Materials Used

• Colored cardstock (for clean, bright cut-outs)
• Precision scissors (for sharp, smooth edges)
• Colored markers (for adding doodled details and outlines)
• Glue sticks (for layering compositions)

3. Learning Outcomes

• Line & Shape Mastery: Practice confident, flowing lines to create stylized florals (e.g., exaggerated petals, geometric leaves). Develop scissor control while cutting organic and angular shapes.
• Color & Contrast: Experiment with unexpected color pairings (e.g., neon pink stems with teal leaves). Use markers to add patterns (stripes, dots) and outlines for pop-art flair.
• Creative Reinterpretation: Reimagine flowers as abstract, playful forms (e.g., zigzag stems, heart-shaped centers). Encourage "rule-breaking" (e.g., polka-dot skies or rainbow soil).
• Composition & Layering: Arrange cut-outs for maximalist impact (overlapping, clustering, or asymmetrical balance).

 2:50 PM – 3:00 PM | Final reflections and wrap-up.

 

17/7/2025, Thursday

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Welcome & Warm-Up Activity

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Morning Session: "Picasso's Cubist Portraits - Reimagining Dora Maar"

1. Introduction to the Masterpiece

This lesson explores Pablo Picasso's revolutionary cubist portrait "Dora Maar by the Window" (1932). Students will discover how Picasso:

• Broke traditional rules by combining front and side views in one face
• Used bold colors and geometric shapes to show emotion
• Created a "collage effect" with overlapping planes

Through observation and creative reinterpretation, children will learn that portraits can be more about feeling than realism.

2. Materials Used

• Acrylic paints (for vibrant color blocking)
• Oil pastels (for adding graphic outlines/details)
• Canvas/heavy paper (to support mixed media)
• Brushes of varying sizes

3. Learning Outcomes

• Cubist Techniques: Fragment faces into geometric shapes (triangles, ovals). Show multiple perspectives simultaneously (e.g., one eye frontal, one in profile)
• Color & Emotion: Assign symbolic colors to moods (e.g., red=passion, blue=calm). Experiment with high-contrast color blocking.
• Expressive Mark-Making: Use thick outlines to define forms. Incorporate textured brushstrokes for energy.
• Creative Courage: Encourage "ugly is interesting!" mindset.
• Have students create dual portraits: Faithful copy of Picasso's work. Original cubist portrait of someone they know. 

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM: Morning Tea Break
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM: Morning Session Continues. 
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch Break & Creative Play

1:00 PM - 2:50 PM | Afternoon Session: "Bubble Cat" - A Whimsical Exploration of Negative Space & Pointillism

1. Artwork Description

This enchanting project features a white cat emerging from a vibrant "bubble" universe, created entirely through negative space and pointillism techniques. Students will:

• Define the cat's form by painting colorful dots around its silhouette (negative space)
• Create a dreamy, bubble-like atmosphere with carefully spaced dot patterns
• Capture the cat’s gentle expression through strategic empty spaces

The result is a playful optical illusion where the subject "appears" through what isn't painted—a magical introduction to advanced composition concepts.

2. Materials Used

• Acrylic paint (vibrant colors for dots)
• Watercolor paper (smooth surface for precise dot work)
• Pencils (to lightly sketch the cat’s outline)
• Cotton swabs/round brushes (for consistent dot application)

3. Learning Outcomes

🎨 Negative Space Mastery

• Learn how emptiness defines form (inverse thinking)
• Practice "painting around" the subject to make it "glow"

● Pointillism Techniques

• Control dot size, density, and color blending (e.g., warm-to-cool transitions)
• Discover how optical mixing works (dots merge visually at a distance)

🌀 Composition & Rhythm

• Arrange dots in clusters, gradients, or patterns to guide the viewer’s eye
• Balance randomness vs. order for organic bubble effects

😺 Creative Problem-Solving

• Decide which features to emphasize (e.g., eyes via denser dot borders)
• Optional: Add 1–2 "escaped bubbles" floating beyond the cat for movement

2:50 PM – 3:00 PM | Final reflections and wrap-up.

This winter, let your child's creativity flourish in a supportive and dynamic environment. We look forward to welcoming your children to our art school and watching their creativity soar!

Contact:  

Email: admin@princegallery.com.au; 

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