Classes run throughout the week from Monday to Saturday, offering a range of sessions for students aged 5 to 13. The timetable includes weekday homeschool classes, after-school sessions, and weekend options to suit different schedules.
Younger students attend 60-minute sessions, while all other classes run for 90 minutes to allow for deeper focus and skill development.
All materials are provided, and students are encouraged to bring a drink bottle.
Weekday visual arts sessions for home-educating families
Monarchs offers a weekday visual arts program designed for home-educating families during the school term. Sessions are tailored to each student’s age, interests, and stage of development.
Unwind, slow down, and reconnect with your creativity in our monthly adults-only studio sessions.
Each session features a thoughtfully curated arrangement designed to inspire observation and creativity.
Our studio is built on a balance of strong artistic foundations and creative freedom. Students are supported to develop real skills in drawing, painting, and mixed media while also being given the space to explore, experiment, and take creative risks. The focus is not on producing identical outcomes, but on building confidence, capability, and a genuine connection to the creative process.
Monarchs is a calm, structured, and inspiring studio environment where high-quality materials, thoughtful teaching, and intentional practice come together. Students are guided through a process of planning, creating, and reflecting, allowing their work to develop with depth and meaning over time and of course a great place to make new friends!
Note: All term enrollment students receive a visual diary to record ideas and planning. Art smocks and all materials are provided. Projects are completed on either stretched canvas or high quality canvas paper, allowing students to create more refined art works that they will be proud of.
Offers tailored drawing and mixed media art sessions for children 5–6 years old. This class provides an engaging introduction to drawing and painting, where students build foundational skills through exploration and guided practice.
Working with a range of mediums including watercolour and acrylic paints, willow charcoal, oil and chalk pastels, watercolour pencils, and black fineliners, students develop confidence through bold lines, expressive mark-making, and thoughtful use of colour.
Across the term, students are guided through thoughtfully planned, step-by-step projects, with each lesson introducing a new skill or genre while still allowing space for experimentation and personal choice. Students are also introduced to well-known and inspiring artists that feel meaningful for younger learners.
In the final three weeks, students move into a guided study, focusing on drawing or painting Birds, Insects, or an Animal of their choice. They apply their skills while following their interests, with opportunities to extend their work through collage and acrylic painting.
The focus is on building confidence, exploring materials, and enjoying the creative process in a calm and supportive studio environment.
Tuesday: 4:00-5:00 pm
Wednesdays: 4:00-5:00 pm
Saturdays: 10:00-11:00 pm
Age Group: 5-6 Yrs
Price Per Session: $40
Full Term Enrolment: $400
Offers tailored drawing and mixed media art sessions for children 5–7 years old. Each provides an engaging introduction to drawing and painting, where students build foundational skills through exploration and guided practice. Working with a range of mediums including watercolour and acrylic paints, willow charcoal, oil and chalk pastels, watercolour pencils, and black fineliners, students develop confidence through bold lines, expressive mark-making, and thoughtful use of colour.
Across the term, students are guided through thoughtfully planned, step-by-step projects, with each lesson introducing a new skill or genre while still allowing space for experimentation and personal choice. Students are also introduced to well-known and inspiring artists that feel meaningful for younger learners. In the final three weeks, students move into a guided study, focusing on drawing or painting Birds, Insects, or an Animal of their choice. They apply their skills while following their interests, with opportunities to extend their work through collage and acrylic painting.
The focus is on building confidence, exploring materials, and enjoying the creative process in a calm and supportive studio environment.
Age Group: 5-7 Years
Price Per Session: $42.50
Full Term Enrolment: $425 (includes 6% booking fee)
This 10-week program is designed for students aged 8-12 years who are ready to build skills while exploring a wide range of art forms.
Each week, students are introduced to well-known and inspiring artists and complete step-by-step guided projects that develop technique and confidence. They will work across a variety of materials including drawing, painting, printmaking, clay, collage, dry felting, sculpture, and mixed media.
Students are encouraged to make choices within their work, helping them develop their own style and creative thinking. In the final three weeks, students move into a self-directed project, creating a larger artwork using a medium and subject of their choice, with ongoing guidance and support from the teacher throughout the planning and making process. This class supports skill development, creativity, and growing independence in a structured and engaging studio environment.
Monday: 5:00-6:30pm
Wednesday: 5:00-6:30pm
Friday: 4:00-5:30pm
Age Group: 8-12 Yrs
Price Per Session: $46.00
Full Term Enrollment: $460
This class is designed for teens who want to build strong skills, explore new techniques, and develop their own artistic style in a supportive studio environment. No prior skills or experience are needed, students are supported at their own level.
Students work across drawing and painting, developing advanced skills in shading, texture, depth, perspective, proportion, and colour mixing. They learn practical techniques such as working from references and layering colour for richer detail. Through structured projects including still life, observational and experimental drawing, students refine their technical ability while exploring their own ideas. Alongside this, they are introduced to important historical and contemporary artists, helping them understand different approaches and draw inspiration from a broader artistic context.
A range of materials is explored, including charcoal, watercolour, acrylic, and oil painting. Students are also encouraged to work beyond traditional canvas, experimenting with surfaces such as wood panels and learning how to prepare and prime their own materials.
Classes are kept small to allow for close guidance and individual support, while still encouraging independence, patience, and thoughtful creative development.
Whether building a portfolio or simply enjoying art, this class offers a calm and inspiring space for teens to grow in confidence, skill, and creative expression.
Teen Creative Practice: Drawing & Painting (13+)
Tuesday & Thursday
5:00–7:00 pm (2 hours)
Age Group: 13+
Price Per Session: $58
Full Term Enrollment: $580
The Monarchs Home Education Program offers a structured and nurturing visual arts experience for students across all age groups. Led by a fully registered primary teacher with over 15 years of classroom experience across early childhood and primary school settings, the program is designed with a strong understanding of how students learn, develop, and thrive.
With a background in trauma-informed practice, including Berry Street Model training, and experience supporting students with additional needs and English as an additional language, the studio provides a calm and inclusive environment where every student feels safe, supported, and valued. As both an educator and a parent, I understand the importance of creating a space where students can build confidence while feeling secure in themselves.
Visual Arts has the ability to transcend barriers. Regardless of background, ability, or learning style, students are able to connect, express, and grow through creative practice.
At Monarchs, the focus is on nurturing each student’s imagination and encouraging them to explore and create work that is personal and meaningful. Equal importance is placed on the creative process, not just the finished piece, allowing students to take risks, experiment, and develop their ideas over time.
Monarchs offers a weekday visual arts program designed for home-educating families during the school term. Sessions are tailored to each student’s age, interests, and stage of development.
Led by an experienced, fully registered primary teacher, the program provides a calm and nurturing environment where students feel supported to explore and create. With small class sizes, an individualised approach, and access to high quality art materials, each student is guided to build confidence and develop their own ideas.
Students work across a wide range of mediums including drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, clay, textiles, and mixed media. Sessions balance skill development with open-ended exploration, encouraging creativity, problem solving, communication, and social connection.
Monarchs complements home education by offering a rich studio experience where students can grow, create, and thrive.
Tuesday: 1:00-2:30pm
Wednesday: 1:00-2:30pm
All Age Groups
Price Per Session: $48 per session
Full Term Enrollment: $480
If your preferred session time is not listed, please get in touch to discuss flexible options.
Swap screen time for paint time this winter
Monarchs Art Studio offers a warm, creative space where students can slow down, switch off from devices and immerse themselves in hands-on art making. Our Winter Art Studio is designed to keep young artists engaged, inspired and happily creating throughout the holidays.
Each session is filled with exciting, skill-based projects that blend creative exploration with age-appropriate art techniques and inspiration from well-known artists. Students work with high-quality materials, including professional art papers and canvas, creating artwork they feel proud to take home.
The day is thoughtfully paced with breaks to relax, recharge and connect with others, allowing students to stay focused and enjoy the process. With a balance of guided instruction and creative freedom, students are supported in a calm, welcoming environment where ideas can grow and confidence can build.
Session Times
Morning Session (Half Day):
10:00am – 12:30pm
Afternoon Session (Half Day):
1:30pm – 4:00pm
Full Day Option:
10:00am – 4:00pm (includes extra painting lesson and project + supervised lunch break and extended studio time)
Half Day: $60
Full Day: $120
(includes supervised lunch break & extended studio time)
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10% Discount offered to 5-9 age group wanting 2 consecutive full days Monday – Tuesday
10% Discount offered to 10-13+ age group wanting full days Thursday – Friday
Unwind, slow down, and reconnect with your creativity in our monthly adults-only studio sessions.
Each session features a thoughtfully curated arrangement designed to inspire observation and creativity. Set-ups include a mix of textured objects, seasonal elements, fresh flowers, organic forms, and carefully selected pieces sourced from local creatives, creating rich, layered compositions that engage the senses.
Sessions are held on the first Saturday of each month from 1:30pm – 3:30pm, offering a relaxed, more leisurely pace. This afternoon time creates a calm and social atmosphere that feels like a creative escape, naturally paired with a glass of wine.
Open to all skill levels, the studio provides a welcoming space to switch off and be present in the moment. You are welcome to come on your own or with friends, making it an easy way to connect with other locals in a relaxed setting.
All basic materials are provided, including drawing paper and art supplies. Canvas is available at an additional cost, and participants are welcome to bring their own materials. Each session includes a complimentary glass of wine on arrival.
Monarchs Art Studio offers classes for students aged 5–13+:
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Junior Artists Studio:
Ages 5–7
Studio Artists:
Ages 8–12
Teen Creative Practice:
Ages 13+
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Each program is thoughtfully designed to suit the developmental stage, interests and skill level of students within each age group.
We also run monthly Still Life Sessions for adults, creating a relaxing, fun space for all ages and abilities to explore creativity in a community arts setting.
Not at all. Our classes are designed for all skill levels. Whether your child is just beginning or already loves creating, they will be supported at their own pace through guided mentoring. Students are encouraged to build confidence while developing important fundamental art skills and techniques in a calm and supportive environment.
Classes are kept intentionally small to ensure individual support.
This allows for personalised guidance while maintaining a calm and focused studio environment. If a class does not reach the minimum number of 4 students, Monarchs Art Studio reserves the right to cancel, reschedule or merge the class. Families will be notified in advance and offered a suitable alternative, transfer or credit.
After-school classes run . Saturday sessions run from , with a combination of term classes and casual bookings available. School holiday workshops run during scheduled holiday periods with both half-day and full-day options.
All bookings are managed through our online system . You can enrol in term classes, Home Education Session,workshops or join a waitlist directly through the booking platform. Payment is required to secure your child’s place.
