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Our Classes
At The Making Place, we bring together art education, curiosity and creative exploration
Our after-school classes introduce children aged 6–11 to a variety of creative expression - drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, and mixed media. We explore foundational concepts such as colour, composition, and perspective.
But learning a technique is only the beginning. Children will learn how materials work, how to use them, and most importantly, how to apply them to their own ideas.
We use stories, poems, and music to spark discussion and different ways of seeing, then we bring those ideas into our art-making.
Children are encouraged to experiment, embrace mistakes, and discover how unexpected outcomes can lead to new ideas. Learning to try again, adapt and explore new possibilities is just as valuable as mastering a technique.
Each term introduces new projects while revisiting familiar ideas, so there's always something new to learn at every age and stage.
My goal is for children to have enjoyed the process of making, be proud of what they've made and even more excited to wonder, "What else could I make?"
What kids can expect:
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Have fun making art in a safe, friendly place!
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Take home something you've made every week!
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Make new friends and have fun creating art together!
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Try new things and make art your own way!
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Need a break? That's okay! There's a quiet zone where you can relax or try something different.
What parents can expect:
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A safe, supervised environment on the school grounds, with optional school pickup and afternoon tea
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Something to take home each week. Your child will bring home a finished piece or progress from a longer project Each child receives their own creative journal in Week 1, encouraging them to keep exploring and making art beyond the classroom.
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Small classes mean hands-on guidance for every child, where we can adapt the pace as needed to ensure every child feels included
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Projects for every age and ability - each project is designed to be adaptable, allowing children to explore their creativity at their own level.
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A quiet breakout zone within the classroom which gives children space to take a break or explore other creative activities when they need a change of pace.