SCHOOL HOLIDAY ART WEEK

5 mornings. 5 creative adventures. Endless possibilities.

28 September – 2 October

Join us for five mornings of hands-on art workshops, with a different creative adventure every day. Children will explore a range of materials and techniques while developing their own ideas, discovering new ways of making and — most importantly — having fun with art.

The Process Studio is facilitated by Xanthe Jackson, a qualified Visual Arts educator and SACE-registered teacher with a passion for helping young people explore their creativity through art.

Each workshop is designed to be age-appropriate, engaging and hands-on, with an emphasis on experimentation, creative thinking and enjoying the process of making.

Your child doesn't need to be an experienced artist — just bring their curiosity and imagination!

THE WEEK AT A GLANCE

MONDAY — EARTHWARE CLAY

A hands-on introduction to clay where children explore the wonderful possibilities of working with their hands.

They'll learn basic hand-building techniques, experiment with texture and form, and create their own clay artwork.

They'll explore:

• Pinching and shaping
• Coiling
• Texture
• Surface decoration
• Form and structure

Take-home: Their Clay art kit with leftover clay. Finished clay artworks & tools to continue playing at home.

TUESDAY — KANDINSKY & ABSTRACT PASTELS

Lines, shapes & colour

Inspired by the abstract work of Wassily Kandinsky, children will experiment with expressive lines, geometric forms and bold colour.

They'll explore:

• Abstract composition
• Shape and line
• Colour relationships
• Layering
• Soft pastel techniques

Take-home: Pastel Art Kit to continue playing and experimenting & finished artwork from the day.

WEDNESDAY — PAPER MÂCHÉ MASKS

Build it. Layer it. Transform it.

A messy, tactile making session where children design and construct their own masks using paper mâché.

Once the structure is built, they'll explore paint, texture and decorative elements to develop their character.

They'll explore:

• Form
• Construction
• Paper mâché techniques
• Surface texture
• Colour and character

Take-home: Their own completed mask with leftovers of 500g paper mâché, paint kit & brushes for further projects & exploration at home.

THURSDAY — ACRYLIC PAINTING

Colour, paint & process

A guided acrylic painting workshop introducing children to the basics of working with acrylic paint.

Rather than everyone producing the same picture, learners are given a theme or visual starting point with freedom & guidence for their individual ideas to develop.

They'll explore:

• Colour mixing
• Brush techniques
• Layering
• Composition
• Light and dark
• Developing an artwork from beginning to end

Take-home: Acrylic Paint Art kit, some paint and brushes to play at home. Finished acrylic paintings created during the workshop.

FRIDAY — SCULPTING

Think in 3D

Finish the week by getting completely hands-on with sculpture.

Children will explore how an idea can move from a simple concept into a three-dimensional form.

Learners will create a standing abstract organic form using expandable foam, carve into it, and then paint it.

They'll explore:

• Form
• Proportion
• Texture
• Structure
• 3D problem solving
• Expressive sculpture

Take-home: Their finished sculpture.

CHOOSE YOUR PASS

INDIVIDUAL DAY PASS

Choose one workshop — or mix and match throughout the week.

5-DAY HOLIDAY PASS

Come along for the whole week and experience all five workshops.

Limited places are available each day, so early booking is recommended.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

• All art materials
• A different creative project each day
• Hands-on instruction and guidance
• Plenty of opportunity to experiment and make
• A fun, relaxed studio environment
• Snack & beverage (Compliments of Charlie's Bistro)

Children don't need to be "good at art" — these workshops are all about exploring the process, building confidence and having fun making things.

WORKSHOP DETAILS

Venue: Charlie's Bistro (148 Montpelier Rd, Morningside, Durban, 4001)

Dates: Monday 28 September – Friday 2 October

Sessions: Morning workshops (8:45- 12:00)

Spaces: Limited

Come ready to make, create, experiment, and get a little messy!

We can't wait to spend the holidays making art with you!