TERM 2 | VISUAL ARTS | MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS | 6 MAY TO 24 JUNE 2024

These workshops are designed for students at St Mary’s Primary, Erskineville only.

🌟 Useable Art: Transforming Everyday Items into Masterpieces! ♻️

Join us for an inspiring art program tailored for creative minds aged 5 -12! With a focus on recycling and up-cycling, each week brings new opportunities to breathe life into ordinary objects and turn them into functional works of art.

🌸 Week 1: Dive into the world of botanical beauty as students paint ceramic or terracotta flower pots and craft exquisite paper flowers to adorn them. Sparking creativity and fine motor skills, this project fosters an appreciation for nature’s wonders!

♻️ Week 2: Discover the magic of recycling! Students will repurpose cardboard tubes into personalized desk caddies, honing spatial awareness and environmental consciousness while adding their unique touch with decorative elements.

🎨 Week 3 & 4: Unleash creativity with original artwork! Through oil pastel techniques and cardboard frame crafting, students explore colour blending, composition, and the presentation of their art piece in their newly crafted frame.

👜 Week 5 & 6: Expressive art meets functionality! Using fabric paint, students design their own tote bags and hand-painted cloth napkin sets, mastering colour theory and pattern creation while creating practical pieces for everyday use.

✉️ Week 7: Share the joy of handmade cards! Students delve into design elements such as colour, texture, and composition, crafting personalized cards that reflect their individuality.

🍽️ Week 8: Transform dinner plates into unique artworks! Encouraging artistic expression and planning skills, students up-cycle dinnerware with various art materials, fostering a deeper understanding of colour theory and execution.

Ages | 5 - 12

Time | 3pm to 4.00pm

Date | Mondays | 6 May to 24 June and Wednesdays | 8 May to 26 June

Facilitator | De’alah El-Kahale

Location | St Mary’s Primary, Erskineville

Do you have an enquiry, need help deciding or just want to say hello? Email The Village Works director Claudia

Additional Program Information:

• If you are thinking about signing your child up for two classes, please note that both classes cover the same content.

• Your child’s space in any class is reserved only once full payment has been received. And that our class tickets are non-refundable.

• Please read our Terms of Service before booking. By proceeding with your booking you have accepted our terms of service.