Looking for school holiday activities near St Ives? WonderLab Kids holiday art camps are where creativity meets fun, just a short trip from St Ives.
Through hands-on painting, drawing, sculpture and mixed media, children build real art skills while letting their imaginations run wild. Camps are available for ages 5-8 and ages 9+.
Satisfy your creative sweet tooth!
In this deliciously fun workshop, children will paint a mouth-watering chocolate cupcake on canvas using eye-popping neon paints. Young artists will add tactile 3D toppings using paper clay, then finish their masterpiece with a glittering sprinkle of sequins and sparkles!
Time: 9:00 - 12:00
Date: Jan 5, Jan 19
Price: $80 (incl. GST)
Make a splash with mixed-media art!
In this workshop, children will paint a vibrant, close-up portrait of a mermaid tail on canvas. Young artists will experiment with unconventional tools like sponges to master seamless colour blending and scale textures, then add a dazzling finish with glitter & shimmering sequins!
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
Date: Jan 5, Jan 19
Price: $80 (incl. GST)
Burst into bloom with 3D art!
Children will design and build a stunning paper flower jug brimming with colourful blooms. Young artists will explore a rich variety of mediums—combining smooth paint sticks, fluid watercolours, expressive drawing ink, and velvety soft pastels to create a layered, eye-catching floral masterpiece!
Time: 9:00 - 12:00
Date: Jan 6, Jan 20
Price: $80 (incl. GST)
Get hands-on with expressive art!
In this playful workshop, children will paint a vibrant still life of flowers in a jug. Young artists will dive into colour mixing—learning how to blend colours with white paint—while using their fingers as brushes to build rich, tactile petals and experiment with creative background patterns!
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
Date: Jan 6, Jan 20
Price: $80 (incl. GST)
Go big, bold, and beautiful!
In this captivating painting workshop, children will create a striking, large-scale butterfly on canvas. Young artists will master symmetrical construction drawing to map out their wings, fill them with brilliant, high-contrast colours, and finish with bold black outlining to make their artwork pop off the wall!
Time: 9:00 - 12:00
Date: Jan 12 & Jan 27
Price: $80 (incl. GST)
Think big, sculpt bigger!
In this ambitious workshop, children will build a magnificent, oversized owl sculpture out of cardboard before bringing it to life with vibrant paint and decorative details. Then, young artists will paint a tree scene on a large canvas—creating the ultimate perching spot to display their 3D feathered friend!
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
Date: Jan 12 & Jan 27
Price: $80 (incl. GST)
Sculpt a feathered friend in 3D!
In this hands-on ceramic workshop, children will craft an owl sculpture built with layered clay tiles. Young sculptors will master essential clay attachment and shaping techniques to construct their birds, then bring them to life with a vibrant coat of acrylic paint!
Time: 9:00 - 12:00
Date: Jan 13 & Jan 28
Price: $80 (incl. GST)
Bring tropical colour to life!
In this drawing and painting workshop, children will sketch a striking parrot portrait using the construction drawing technique. Young artists will layer rich, blendable oil pastels to capture feathered textures and bright plumage, then wash over the background with fluid watercolours for a stunning high-contrast finish!
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
Date: Jan 13 & Jan 28
Price: $80 (incl. GST)
Step into a world of magical art!
Inspired by Harry Potter’s loyal snowy owl, Hedwig, children will explore the possibilities of watercolour painting. Older artists will practice flowing colour washes and striking wet-on-wet effects, then bring their magical feathered friend to life with delicate watercolour details and shimmering gel pen accents!
Time: 9:00 - 12:00
Date: Jan 8
Price: $80 (incl. GST)
Deliver your invitation to magic!
In this spellbinding workshop, children will explore the possibilities of watercolour painting to draw a whimsical Hogwarts letter. The artists will learn to paint pale paper washes and subtle fold shadows, then finish their magical masterpiece with crisp, fine-line details using black gel pens!
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
Date: Jan 8
Price: $80 (incl. GST)
Master the secrets of real painters!
In this classic fine art workshop, children will paint a beautiful rose still life in a glass jug using acrylics. The artists will build their artwork like the pros—starting with a foundational underpainting, then layering rich darks and lights to carve out soft petals and capture the realistic shine of water in glass!
Time: 09:00 - 12:00
Date: Jan 15
Price: $80 (incl. GST)
Explore two worlds in one workshop!
Older artists will journey from cool mountain lakes to sun-soaked desert cacti in this double-landscape watercolour adventure. Children will master smooth, light background washes to create atmospheric skies and distant horizons, then practice precision brushwork to bring rich, fine details to life in the foreground!
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
Date: Jan 15
Price: $80 (incl. GST)
Unlock the secrets of coloured pencil realism!
In this high-detail drawing workshop, older artists will master advanced techniques to render a striking, lifelike cat eye. Children will learn step-by-step colour blending, rich layering, and texture techniques—building glowing depth and realistic sheen using only coloured pencils!
Time: 9:00 - 16:00
Date: Jan 22
Price: $80 (incl. GST)
Unleash the magic of soft pastels!
In this fine art workshop, children will draw a realistic close-up portrait of an owl's face. Older artists will practice building rich, glowing layers with soft chalk pastels, blending smooth base tones before adding delicate line work to capture fine details and soft, feathery textures!
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
Date: Jan 22
Price: $80 (incl. GST)
Dive into a deep-sea art adventure!
In this creative workshop, children will paint a majestic ocean scene featuring a stunning watercolour whale. Older artists will explore unique ocean textures using salt on wet watercolour, master smooth colour washes to render their whale, and use fine detail brushes to bring their deep-sea giant to life!
Time: 9:00 - 12:00
Date: Jan 29
Price: $80 (incl. GST)
Master the art of realistic painting!
In this fine art workshop, children will learn how to paint a striking, lifelike human eye with acrylic paint. Older artists will practice professional techniques—building a solid underpainting to map out light and shadow first—before layering rich colours and intricate details to make the eye truly glow!
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
Date: Jan 29
Price: $80 (incl. GST)
674 Pacific Hwy, Killara NSW 2071
By car from St Ives:
Drive via Mona Vale Road west to the Pacific Highway, then south to Killara (about 15-20 minutes).
By train:
There is no station in St Ives: take a bus to Gordon station, then the T1 train one stop south to Killara, then walk about 10 minutes.
Parking:
- Lorna Avenue, Essex Street, Spencer Road
- The Pacific Highway is a clearway 3pm-7pm Mon-Fri
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After-school art classes near St Ives · All camps at our Killara studio