As my youngest turns a little bit older and she is just (barely) over her terrible (and sweet) twos I have decided its the right time to work a bit more and have opened up art classes at Ropes Crossing as well in Western Sydney. And I have had a positive response and met some great people. Art classes there are in full swing now and you are welcome to get in touch if you are looking for classes on Wednesday afternoons. Each art class runs for 1 hour 15 minutes and all materials are provided.
Classes cover drawing and painting in water colours and acrylics, as well as shading skills. Most kids are between the ages of 5 to 10 though I take in some older kids as well. Below are some of the art from my students.
My courses teach drawing and painting techniques through a variety of watercolour and acrylic paintings that we create together, along with lessons to help drawing and shading skills. This keeps the classes educational and entertaining at the same time for young children, and students can have the satisfaction and motivation of taking home their very own self-created paintings after most classes.
Acrylics and water colours are forgiving to work with, can provide a variety of effects and can be cleaned up with water – so perfect for beginners. Acrylics are made on canvases, are vibrant and opaque, and offer more qualities than watercolours. And the methods of application are different. As we progress through classes and terms, we will attempt art works which demand progressively higher drawing and painting skills and involve more detailing. We can also have classes with other forms like mixed media art, fluid painting etc.