Extra kids' art class to meet popular demand

Noosa Regional Gallery’s After School Art Classes will include a second session on Wednesdays, from term 2, to meet popular demand.

“This is great news for students who may otherwise miss out on taking part in the popular classes,” says Gallery Director Nina Shadforth.

“We’re now taking bookings for term 2, which starts on April 20, and parents should act quickly to avoid disappointment.”

Ms Shadforth said students would begin term 2 learning how to create sculptures, inspired by the gallery’s 25 Years of Pure Stoke exhibition.

“Guided by a qualified art teacher and developed in line with the national curriculum, the weekly sessions in May and June will explore artworks submitted as part of the gallery’s Noosa Art Award,” she said.

“These classes teach students to look at the world differently and express it in different media. Young artists will learn to paint with watercolour, oil and acrylic, draw with pencil and pastel, collage with paper, sculpt with clay and papier-mâché and so much more.

“The gallery will showcase the students’ works in a pop-up style mini-exhibition at the end of the term, so that parents have the joy of seeing their child’s work in an art gallery.”

Teacher Tracey adds: “Children participating in After School Art Classes are here because they want to be, it creates a very enriching program for the children.”

Noosa Regional Gallery’s Afterschool Art Classes are open to primary school children aged 7 to 12 years.

Classes run from 3.30pm to 4.45pm Wednesdays and Thursday from 20 April until June 16, 2016.

Cost is $108 per child, all materials included, discount available for siblings. Students can enrol either for the Wednesday or Thursday block.

For more information or to book a place, contact the gallery on (07) 5329 6145.

24 March 2016