Stage 2.1 (Ages 8–10)
At this stage, children begin to apply creativity with more structure and confidence. They start to:
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Continue building coordination, knowledge, and imaginative thinking
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Are introduced to skills and techniques in drawing, painting, and mixed media
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Explore and experiment with how to use these new skills for self-expression
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Begin inspiration-seeking with greater intention, learning to generate original ideas
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Develop awareness of composition with increasing depth, spatial awareness, and detail
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Start linking relationships between elements in their artwork, creating more balanced and meaningful pieces
Focus: Exploration with structure — using new skills to express ideas while laying the foundation for more cohesive compositions.
Class Time
Chatswood Studio
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Wednesday 4-5:30pm
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Saturday 1-2:30pm
Zetland Studio
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Available Soon
Email us your preferred time if no suitable option is available.
Stage 2.2 (Ages 10–12)
At this stage, children show greater independence and begin to refine their creative voice. They:
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Strengthen coordination and technique while experimenting with more advanced methods
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Use new skills deliberately to express emotions, stories, and perspectives
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Seek inspiration not just from observation but also from imagination and personal experience
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Expand composition into more sophisticated principles — layering, balance, and narration
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Demonstrate creative thinking by extending beyond placement of objects to storytelling and meaning-making
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Produce work that feels more cohesive, showing clear intention and growing confidence in personal style
Focus: Refinement and intention — applying techniques thoughtfully and using creativity as a tool for narration, meaning, and self-expression.
Class Time
Chatswood Studio
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Saturday 3-4:30pm
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Saturday 4:30-6pm
Zetland Studio
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Available Soon
Email us your preferred time if no suitable option is available.