Term Topic
What if a room could be filled with polka dots that never end? What if a staircase could climb forever, a garden could repeat across a wall, a forest could stretch across 50 canvases, and a gumball machine could glow like treasure? This term, kids step inside the minds of five artists who looked at the world differently, and learn to do the same. Artists Who Changed How We Imagine the World is the Term 1 2027 topic in all four of our kids art classes in Sydney.
Cognitive Skills Your Child Will Develop
- M.C. Escher – spatial reasoning: tessellations build the geometry and pattern thinking behind maths and STEM.
- Yayoi Kusama – focus, persistence and self-expression: pattern and repetition train concentration, while turning a simple dot into a whole world builds creative problem-solving and the confidence to share an idea.
- William Morris – planning and sequencing: repeating nature designs teach symmetry, step-by-step thinking and patience.
- Wayne Thiebaud – close observation: light and shadow on everyday objects sharpen attention to detail.
- David Hockney – seeing the whole picture: building one big landscape from many small panels trains observation, perspective, planning and teamwork.
These are the foundations for success at school and beyond: creativity, critical thinking, resilience and the confidence to share an idea.
Meet the artists
- Yayoi Kusama covered pumpkins, rooms and whole worlds in dots. Her Pumpkin sculptures seem to go on forever.
- M.C. Escher drew fish that turn into birds in Sky and Water, lizards that lock together like puzzle pieces, and buildings that could never exist.
- William Morris turned birds, berries and flowers into repeating wallpaper and fabric designs such as Strawberry Thief, a garden that repeats forever.
- Wayne Thiebaud painted Cakes, sweets and gumball machines so thick and glowing you almost want to taste them.
- David Hockney painted Bigger Trees Near Warter (2007) outdoors in Yorkshire, a giant picture of trees built from 50 canvases.
Every artist brings a new way of looking and a new set of skills, with lessons matched to your child’s age and stage.
Enrol now for Term 1
Classes start on Monday 8 February 2027 and run for nine weeks at our Baulkham Hills and Hornsby studios, across all four kids classes: Mini Monet (5–7), Intermediate (8–10), Senior (11–13) and Senior Transition (13+). See our term dates for the full calendar.
See the kids art class timetable for days, times and tutors, and enrol
What Will Students Do & Learn
Over the nine-week term, students explore five artists who changed how we imagine the world. Each one brings something to make, a thinking skill to build and a reason it matters, so every artwork also strengthens the way your child thinks.
Cognitive Skills Your Child Will Develop
- M.C. Escher – spatial reasoning: tessellations build the geometry and pattern thinking behind maths and STEM.
- Yayoi Kusama – focus, persistence and self-expression: pattern and repetition train concentration, while turning a simple dot into a whole world builds creative problem-solving and the confidence to share an idea.
- William Morris – planning and sequencing: repeating nature designs teach symmetry, step-by-step thinking and patience.
- Wayne Thiebaud – close observation: light and shadow on everyday objects sharpen attention to detail.
- David Hockney – seeing the whole picture: building one big landscape from many small panels trains observation, perspective, planning and teamwork.
What your child will make and learn
- M.C. Escher: tessellations. Inspired by Sky and Water, students design shapes that fit together perfectly, then transform them into creatures. Skill: visual-spatial reasoning, geometry and pattern thinking. Why it matters: these are the building blocks of maths, science and design.
- Yayoi Kusama: pattern and repetition. Students create their own dotted Pumpkin and infinity-style artworks. Skill: focus, persistence and pattern recognition. Why it matters: sticking with a task until it is finished is a habit that carries into every subject.
- Wayne Thiebaud: light and shadow. Students paint everyday objects, from Cakes to sweets, using thick paint and coloured shadows. Skill: close observation and attention to detail. Why it matters: noticing what others miss is valuable in art, science and everyday life.
- David Hockney: one big picture from many panels. Inspired by Bigger Trees Near Warter (2007), a huge painting made from 50 canvases painted outdoors in Yorkshire, students each paint a small panel or tile, then fit them together into one big group landscape. Skill: observation, perspective, planning a part within a whole, and teamwork and collaboration. Why it matters: seeing how the parts fit into the whole, and working together to get there, are core to problem-solving at school and in life.
- William Morris: repeating nature patterns. Inspired by Morris’s famous Strawberry Thief (1883) wallpaper and textile design, students draw birds, leaves and berries from nature, then print or stamp them into a repeating pattern tile. Skill: pattern, repetition and symmetry, planning and sequencing, and close observation of nature. Why it matters: working step by step towards a planned result builds the thinking used in maths, coding and design, along with patience.
Lessons for every age
Mini Monet (5–7) focuses on shape, pattern, printing and brush control; Intermediate (8–10) on colour mixing, simple perspective and observation; Senior (11–13) on planning, tessellation and composition; and Senior Transition (13+) on deeper study and more personal, refined artworks.
Foundations for success
Creativity, critical thinking, resilience and confidence are among the skills schools and employers value most. In our kids art classes at Baulkham Hills and Hornsby, children build them one artwork at a time. Students do all of their own work, with tutors teaching, demonstrating and giving feedback throughout the term.
Enrol now for Term 1
Classes start on Monday 8 February 2027 and run for nine weeks at our Baulkham Hills and Hornsby studios, across all four kids classes: Mini Monet (5–7), Intermediate (8–10), Senior (11–13) and Senior Transition (13+). See our term dates for the full calendar.
See the kids art class timetable for days, times and tutors, and enrol
Questions? Talk to us or call 1300 278 252.
Materials
We recommend students purchase the Sydney Art School Student Resource Kit
OR
You may purchase your own materials separately
The paints in the SAS resource kit are high quality and will typically last a student 3 terms. Contents of the SAS resource kit can be found at … https://sydneyartschool.com.au/sas-art-shop/art-resource-kits/resource-kit-acrylics-artist-quality-starter-set-detail
If you purchase your own materials please ensure they include; Paints: good quality and the same colour set and sizes as the SAS resource kit. 2 tubes of white paint recommended. Brushes: (variety of small, medium and large). Visual Art Diary (A3).
Other items to bring to each class include; Tea towel, washer, paper towel, or cloth: for drying brushes and cleaning spills. Pencil and eraser. Apron, or paint smock Water bottle: please note if coming after school and you bring a snack you may not bring foods containing nuts.
Tutors may ask students to bring in additional items from home such as photographs.
Each term the school will provide; Additional material for major work (canvas, high quality paper). Palettes and water jars are provided in the classroom.
Studios Dates Times
Art classes for kids are available in studios in Hornsby and Baulkham Hills.
Each term the classes start on the same starting week as NSW Public School Term dates
Classes run for 9 consecutive weeks.
(For classes that fall on a NSW public holidays an additional week will be added to ensure that students receive a total of 9 classes)
| Recommended Age Group Suitability | |||
| Mini Monet | Intermediate | Senior | Senior Transition |
| 5-7 | 8-10 | 11-13 | 13+ |
Term 1 – 2027
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| Level | Baulkham Hills | Hornsby |
| Mondays | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mini Monet | 4.30–6pm 6–7.30pm |
4.30–6pm |
| Intermediate | 4.30–6pm | 4.30–6pm |
| Senior | ||
| Senior Transition | ||
| Tuesdays | ||
| Mini Monet | 4.30–6pm | 4.30–6pm |
| Intermediate | 4.30–6pm | |
| Senior | 5–6.30pm | 4.30–6pm |
| Senior Transition | 5–6.30pm 6.30–8pm |
5–6.30pm |
| Wednesdays | ||
| Mini Monet | 4.30–6pm | 4.30–6pm |
| Intermediate | 4.30–6pm | 4.30–6pm |
| Senior | 4.30–6pm | 4.30–6pm |
| Senior Transition | 5–6.30pm | |
| Senior & Senior Transition | 5.00–6.30pm (Anime & Manga Skills) |
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| Thursdays | ||
| Mini Monet | 4–5.30pm | 4.30–6pm |
| Intermediate | 4–5.30pm | 4.30–6pm |
| Senior | 5.30–7pm | 4.30–6pm |
| Senior Transition | 5.30–7pm | 6.30–8pm |
| Fridays | ||
| Mini Monet | 4–5.30pm 5.30–7pm |
5.30–7pm |
| Intermediate | 4–5.30pm 5.30–7pm |
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| Senior | ||
| Saturdays | ||
| Mini Monet | 9–10.30am | 9–10.30am 11am–12.30pm |
| Intermediate | 11am–12.30pm | 11am–12.30pm |
| Senior | 1–2.30pm | 9–10.30am 1–2.30pm |
| Senior Transition | 2.45–4.15pm | 2.45–4.15pm |
| Senior & Senior Transition | 9.00–10.30am (Anime & Manga Skills) |
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| Sundays | ||
| Senior & Senior Transition | 11.00am–12.30pm (Anime & Manga Skills) |
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Why Sydney Art School?
- Qualified & Professional Tutors
- Structured and Varied Syllabus
- Broad Cognitive Skills Development
- Affordable Value for Money
- A Safe and Secure Environment
Sydney Art School has developed a range of kids art classes that meet those expectations.
Your Children Get The Best Qualified and Professional Art Tutors in Sydney
All senior tutors in children’s art classes are tertiary qualified, and professional artists. They combine full time art tutoring with their personal exhibition schedules.
Students in senior art classes who show high skill levels are invited to attend occasional adult classes and workshops when space permits.
Our extension art students are also given the opportunity to learn from some of Sydney’s best award winning artists including finalists and prizewinners in the Archibald, Sulman, Moran and Dobell art prizes.
An Art Class Syllabus that Combines Structure and Variety Enables Faster Development
To get the most benefit from art classes your child needs to be engaged across a wide area of styles techniques and subject matter.
Subject matter needs to be continually refreshed. If children lose interest the benefits drop away.
Every term a new artistic topic is chosen and lesson plans are created. The artistic topic focuses on a subject type e.g. portraiture, landscape, still life or an art movement such as impressionism, surrealism, cubism.
Variety gives breadth to learning experiences and is an important factors in keeping the students engaged.
Structured lesson plans are developed by our team of artists and teachers with degrees in fine arts and education.
Cognitive Skills Development
Each term topic is supplemented with cognitive skills training exercises specifically designed to strengthen areas such as:
- Visual memory,
- Observation and concentration, and
- Visual processing skills.
Value for Money
We pride ourselves on providing value for money.
An investment in art classes is an investment in the development of your child’s cognitive skills. So it is important that you choose quality and reliability.
Although you can find some classes that cost a little less than Sydney Art School – you will find that this usually means a compromise tutor quality, syllabus breadth and variety, facilities and materials.
Also when you consider the cost of art classes you will find that they are affordable and compare favourably to other activities. A good choice when investing in your child’s development.
Safety Security and Compliance
As a professional organisation the safety and security of your children is of paramount importance to us. We make sure we comply with all government regulations including:
- Working with Children checks: All tutors have certificates provided by NSW Police and and are authorised to work with children.
- First Aid Officers: Each studio has a designated First Aid Officer and most tutors are First Aid trained.
- Public Liability Insurance. Certificate of currency
- Drop Off – Pick Up Policy: All students are required to be escorted to the tutor, the tutor will supervise untill pick up by the parents.
- Visitor Policy: Visitors to studios are only permitted if prior arrangement is made with Sydney Art School. Tutors will be notified via email to expect the visitor – otherwise they will not be allowed to enter the premises.
General Information
Please review our Terms of Service at https://sydneyartschool.com.au/about-us/terms-and-conditions We understand many families are interested in trial classes for our kids art classes and children’s art programs before enrolling. However, due to the high demand for our art classes for kids in Sydney, we are not able to offer trial classes. This is not about the cost but simply about the limited space available. Many parents choose to secure their child’s spot by paying for the full year of children’s art lessons in advance. Along with returning students who continue with their art studies term after term, our classes often fill quickly—well before each term begins. To help you plan ahead, we usually advertise a reminder that enrolments for the next term of kids art classes are open around two weeks before the term starts. We strongly recommend enrolling early to avoid missing out, as places are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have any questions about our art courses for children, enrolment options, or how our creative kids art classes work, please feel free to contact us. We’re here to help you find the right art program for your child. We understand that sometimes children may need to miss a class in our kids art programs due to illness or other commitments. While we always do our best to help, please note that due to high demand and limited studio capacity, our policy is that we do not guarantee a make-up class will be available. Space in our children’s art classes is very limited, as many families enrol for the full year to secure their place, and our classes often fill completely before the term begins. For this reason, make-up classes can only be offered if another student is absent and a space becomes available on another day or time. If your child needs to miss a class and you would like to request a make-up session, please: Email us with the subject line: Make-Up Class Request [Student’s Name] Include: We will review your request and let you know if a suitable make-up option becomes available. Thank you for your understanding and for helping us keep our art classes for kids running smoothly for everyone.Terms of Service – Art Classes
Trial Classes and Enrolment for Kids Art Classes
Make-Up Class Policy for Kids Art Classes
