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
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Zetland Studio
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​​Available Soon
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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 4:30-6pm
Zetland Studio
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​Available Soon
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Email us your preferred time if no suitable option is available.