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Art Explorers

from $350.00

Art Explorers is a weekly after-school art class for curious kids aged 7 and up. Each term we follow a theme together — this term is All About Me — exploring the world around us through drawing, painting, 3D sculpture elements and mixed media.

Classes are hands-on, inclusive, engaging and focused on the making, the experimenting, the individual process. Each session introduces a new technique, artist or idea, building skills and confidence week by week.

Two sessions are run back to back straight after school, and can be booked as a double. Students staying for both sessions bring a snack and enjoy a short reset break between classes — perfect for kids who want to dive a little deeper into the day's making.

Classes are held at Boolaroo Public School Hall, 3pm session best suit students attending this school to join straight from class.

Art Explorers - ages 7-12

10 week Term

23rd July - 24th Sept

Thursdays

3-4:10pm

4:20-5:30pm

NOTE: Bookings are for the term - PRICE ON SITE WILL ADJUST FOR REMAINDER OF TERM, prices adjust weekly if spaces available. Send us a message to book one off session to pay on the day if space allows for casual session.

Boolaroo Public School Hall

All materials supplied — nothing to bring except curiosity (and maybe pack a snack)
experienced artist teacher-led sessions in an inclusive, supportive environment
Suitable for all experience levels
small class sizes - maximum 10 students per session
70min classes - $35 wk when booked as a term
casual spots $38 wk if space
book a double class for extended creating - $60 wk

Thursday Sessions:

Create freely. Explore Boldly. Discover there is no wrong way to make art

Art Explorers is a weekly after-school art class for curious kids aged 7-12. Each term we follow a theme together — this term is Landscape and Nature — exploring the world around us through drawing, painting, 3D sculpture elements and mixed media.

Classes are held at Boolaroo Public School Hall, 3pm session best suit students attending this school to join straight from class.

Ages
Best for primary aged 7-12 years

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Dates | Term 3

Thursdays
23rd July - Sept 24th

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Session Times

3:00pm - 4:10pm - best suited to Boolaroo Primary students joining straight from school, will meet in-front of the hall.

4:20pm - 5:30pm

Double sessions avalible for children wanting a deeper creative immersion.

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Location
Boolaroo Public School Hall,

Corner or Main Road and Second Street, Boolaroo

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Some things to expect

Process-led art making, not step-by-step copying

Children are encouraged to explore materials, ideas and techniques in their own way - we love unique individual works of creativity here, no one work will be the same. Each artwork is uniquly theirs, inspired by the focus of the day.

Creativity grows through experimentation

There’s no “wrong” in art making here. Children are supported to take creative risks, try ideas, solve problems and trust their creative instincts. Building students confidence in their own art making decisions and process.

Inspired by real artists and the natural world

This Term length block students will expore things they love - favorite foods, animals, self portraits and more through a range of processes inspired by many artists and techniques used in Pop Art, Surrealism, Still-Life Drawing and Mobile/Wall Art.

Celebration Party Week

Our final week of term will always be a party session - this term we turn an animal of choice into a party animal with air-dry clay, recycled materials and paint pens. Creating a playful sculptural work amongst party fun with a few snacks.

Alleyway Art Studio at Boolaroo Primary School

Alleyway Art Studio is a mobile studio, these Thursday sessions are held at Boolaroo Primary School Hall. The 3pm session is perfect for students joining straight from class, not forgetting everyone else the 4:20 session is perfect for those coming from around the area.

If you would like to see Alleyway in a venue near you we would love to hear your thoughts!

❊ FAQs

You’ve got questions,
we’ve got answers

Art Explorers is designed for ages 7-12. Younger children may attend with a supervising adult.
Not at all. This program is designed for all children - especially those who love to explore, imagine and create.
Aprons and smocks will be provided to protect cloths, we understand that afternoons are busy and many kids may still be in school uniform. Art-making can be a messy business, we do our best to protect clothing but encourage old art-making appropriate clothing.
Each session is designed to stand alone within the term theme so missing one week won't leave your child lost. Please get in touch if you know in advance — we'll do our best to accommodate where we can.
We are an inclusive studio and welcome children of all abilities and learning styles. Our teachers have experience with adapting techniques, materials and instruction to include individuals with additional needs. Please get in touch before booking so we can have a conversation about how we can best support your child in class.
Yes — casual spots are available at $38 per session, subject to availability. Block enrolments are always prioritised so we recommend booking early. These can be paid for in person on the day. A casual session is a great way to try Art Explorers before signing up for a full term.
No — and this is intentional. At Alleyway we teach through process art, which means demonstrations and artist examples are used as a jumping-off point, not a template to copy. Every child's work is their own, made through their own choices and creative decisions.