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Stage 1.1
Ages 4.5–6

 

Creative Foundations
At this early foundation stage, children are introduced to creativity through play and exploration. They begin to:

 

OBSERVE
Strengthen basic observation skills and imaginative thinking.

 

EXPLORE
Explore shapes, colours and storytelling in simple forms.

CREATE
Practise hand–eye coordination through drawing, colouring and mark-making.

 

EXPRESS
Gain confidence in expressing ideas without fear of making mistakes.

 

 Focus: Building comfort with creative expression, curiosity, and playful exploration.

Stage 1.2
Ages 6–8

 

Developing Creative Thinking

At this stage, children develop greater focus and begin applying their creativity with more depth.
 

OBSERVE
Look more closely at form, texture, detail and perspective.

 

EXPLORE
Find inspiration in their surroundings and learn to develop ideas from what they see.

EXPRESS
Add layers and depth to their compositions and use art to express their ideas and inner self.

 

DISCOVER
Explore their personality and preferences, beginning to develop the early signs of a personal style.

 

Focus: Building independence, developing depth in ideas and beginning to shape a personal creative voice.

Class Time

Chatswood Studio

  • Tuesday 4-5:30pm

  • Friday 4-5:30pm

  • Saturday 11:30-1pm

  • Saturday 3-4:30pm

  • Sunday 12-1:30pm

Zetland Studio

  • Saturday 10-11:30am

  • Sunday 10-11:30am

Class Time

Chatswood Studio

  • Wednesday 4-5:30pm

  • Thursday  4-5:30pm

  • Saturday 10-11:30am
  • Sunday 10:15-11:45am

Zetland Studio

  • ​​Wednesday 3:30-5pm

  • Thursday 3:30-5pm

  • Friday 3:30-5pm

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