Art classes for kids, adult art workshops, clay workshops, ceramics

Art Hideaway is a nurturing and supportive creative space where budding artists can enjoy the peaceful environment of a beautiful garden in a quiet and artistic setting.

Is your child a little creative being and can’t get enough of art class at school? At Art Hideaway we absolutely love teaching art and inspiring kids to explore their creativity. We teach about the art elements and principles through looking at various contemporary and historical artists. Students explore different mediums, as well as a new artist or art technique each week. Watercolour, pastels, fineliners and textas, pencils, charcoal, and clay are some examples of the mediums the kiddos get to explore. The classes have a focus on exploration, play and creativity. Please get in touch if you think this is something your child would love.

Are you a business looking for a fun, creative and well being focused team building workshop?

Or perhaps you are looking to get a few friends together for a relaxing, therapeutic well-being focused workshop?

We would love to tailor a workshop to your goals, interests and inspirations.

School holiday programs

*School holiday workshops are different every term break. Programs go on online for booking 4 weeks prior to the beginning of the school holidays

Painting Workshops – Kiddos explore acrylic and watercolour painting. We explore art elements like colour and shape, as well as learn about a famous painter. We explore the artwork of various artists and use them as inpiration in our own art making.

Clay workshops! Everyone loves clay day!! Kids learn handbuilding skills to create their own animal influenced flower or succulent planter pot!! Kids use terracotta or white clay. Both coil pot and pinch pot techniques are learnt. Pieces are fired by me and returned to students at a later date.

Drawing Workshops – Tone and shading techniques are explored, as well as pattern and line. Kids will learn to use charcoal and grey leads, sharpies and textas to create their own awesome artworks! Artists like Paul Cezanne, David Hockney, Dale Frank are examples of our influences and inspiration.

Please note – booking refunds/exchanges or swap of days for workshops are not available. If your child can’t attend the class, let us know and you are welcome to send another child in their place. Thanks so much!

After school art classes

Tuesdays 4.30pm - 6 pm - secondary school age or advanced primary

Thursdays 4.30 - 6 pm secondary school age or advanced primary

We offer after school art classes & school holiday programs for budding artists who just want to play, explore and express themselves!

Art Hideaway is an art space 'en plein air'. Our studio is outdoors and also suitable for all weather conditions. It's undercover, heated, and has cafe blinds that come down when its cold or rainy!

My 9 year old daughter has always considered herself an artist. Discovering Kate's online Art Hideaway classes at a time when we are learning to be at home and missing friends has been a huge delight. Not only has my daughter learnt new skills, she takes incredible pride in her work and loves receiving expert advice and feedback. Kate guides and listens to all the children in a controlled way so that they get a great deal from every class. Seeing familiar faces of friends from school is also a great bonus. We look forward to every class and feel lucky to be part of this Art Hideaway!

"Kate's classes are amazing. They're like a little ray of sunshine in our week. Both our boys - 11 and 4.5 - looooove them. They both do the grade 3-6 class and Kate accommodates my 4 year old just as much as my 11 year old. They both feel engaged and included. It's a lovely, creative, laid back vibe. The activities Kate prepares each week are very interesting and diverse. We could not be happier. Highly recommend!"

"I enrolled my 7 yr old daughter in the kids’ art classes at Art Hideaway and am more than happy! It is a highlight of her week to enter the magical green and colourful sanctuary created by Kate where individual creativity is nurtured and cherished. The curriculum and materials are high quality and apart from creating a beautiful folio of artwork to treasure, the kids have this special “time out” from the hustle and bustle, away from screens and the chance to connect within and enjoy that therapeutic space of creating. I cannot speak highly enough of these classes and Kate as an art teacher.”

Art Hideaway is such a beaut space where kids get to develop their skills in, and appreciation of, art. Kate’s a gem - creative, talented, supportive and encouraging - and the children love her! After the first class, my son declared as we walked out, ‘this place is better than Lego!’ Two thumbs up.

We absolutely love Art Hideaway.
The space itself is just gorgeous, and provides a really lovely atmosphere for creating. Kate is warm, enthusiastic and engaging. My child adores the workshops and treasures the pieces she has made under Kate's guidance.
I highly recommend Art Hideaway for any little art lover.

Kate provides a fun and nurturing environment for kids. Art Hideaway enables children to develop and extend their interest and skills in art, to have access to beautiful materials and resources, and to be guided by a caring and experienced teacher. Really pleased to have found this wonderful place!

"My grade 5 absolutely loves Kate's classes. Kate is warm and encouraging. She provides a wonderful, creative environment that lets the kids explore their passion for art and provides hints, feedback and knowledge in an engaging way. We highly recommend Art Hideaway to any kids that are passionate about exploring their artistic side."

My 9 year old twins have been attending Art Hideaway all term and absolutely love it. Kate is fabulous at engaging the kids in an informative, fun and creative way. She has established a safe and calm environment where the children can work at their own pace. Kate offers a different artist's style every week and the kids work toward creating their own works using this as inspiration. Art hideaway is an exciting and progressive way for kids to learn and practice their art.

My 9 year old daughter has always considered herself an artist. Discovering Kate's online Art Hideaway classes at a time when we are learning to be at home and missing friends has been a huge delight. Not only has my daughter learnt new skills, she takes incredible pride in her work and loves receiving expert advice and feedback. Kate guides and listens to all the children in a controlled way so that they get a great deal from every class. Seeing familiar faces of friends from school is also a great bonus. We look forward to every class and feel lucky to be part of this Art Hideaway!

"Kate's classes are amazing. They're like a little ray of sunshine in our week. Both our boys - 11 and 4.5 - looooove them. They both do the grade 3-6 class and Kate accommodates my 4 year old just as much as my 11 year old. They both feel engaged and included. It's a lovely, creative, laid back vibe. The activities Kate prepares each week are very interesting and diverse. We could not be happier. Highly recommend!"

"I enrolled my 7 yr old daughter in the kids’ art classes at Art Hideaway and am more than happy! It is a highlight of her week to enter the magical green and colourful sanctuary created by Kate where individual creativity is nurtured and cherished. The curriculum and materials are high quality and apart from creating a beautiful folio of artwork to treasure, the kids have this special “time out” from the hustle and bustle, away from screens and the chance to connect within and enjoy that therapeutic space of creating. I cannot speak highly enough of these classes and Kate as an art teacher.”

Art Hideaway is such a beaut space where kids get to develop their skills in, and appreciation of, art. Kate’s a gem - creative, talented, supportive and encouraging - and the children love her! After the first class, my son declared as we walked out, ‘this place is better than Lego!’ Two thumbs up.

We absolutely love Art Hideaway.
The space itself is just gorgeous, and provides a really lovely atmosphere for creating. Kate is warm, enthusiastic and engaging. My child adores the workshops and treasures the pieces she has made under Kate's guidance.
I highly recommend Art Hideaway for any little art lover.

Kate provides a fun and nurturing environment for kids. Art Hideaway enables children to develop and extend their interest and skills in art, to have access to beautiful materials and resources, and to be guided by a caring and experienced teacher. Really pleased to have found this wonderful place!