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From Grade 6 to Grade 8 students are maturing, allowing for increasing levels of skill using art media and tools. Art Keys classes are relaxed and fun, while students learn techniques and gain new skills as they progress through each unit. In an environment of guided experimentation and instruction students will cover a wide variety of experiences in the visual art area. How many students are enrolled in a class? There are 11 places available to be booked in each time slot. We also reserve two additional spaces that may be booked by students who have missed a lesson on another day. We offer a total of 55 places each term in our Art Keys age group. What age is Art Keys for? Children must be attending Grade 6, 7 or 8 (or home-school equivalent) in 2026 to enrol in this class. How is the class structured? Each class begins with a focused 10-minute observational drawing exercise. Students draw directly from objects in front of them, developing accuracy, proportion, tone and depth. These short drawing sessions build consistency and confidence, and help students strengthen the core skills that support all areas of visual art. From there, students move into project work connected to the weekly / term theme. Projects vary in medium and approach and may include drawing, painting, mixed media, prints or experimental processes. At this age, some projects extend across two weeks, allowing students time to plan, refine and develop their work rather than rushing to a finished outcome. Throughout the term, students work on a series of pieces that together form a personal portfolio. Emphasis is placed on skill development, creative decision-making and thoughtful use of materials, with teachers providing guidance, feedback and technical support as needed. Projects are not designed to all look the same. The focus in Art Keys is on long-term skill building and artistic growth, with space for individual ideas and outcomes, rather than step-by-step projects where everyone makes the same artwork. My child mostly likes drawing/sketching or a specific topic (Manga, Realism etc). Is this the right program for them? Yes! And they’re definitely not the only one. A lot of older students have a favourite way of working, and drawing is often it.It’s familiar, it’s portable, and it’s where many students feel most confident. Spending time refining one skill is a great thing, and strong drawing skills are the foundation of almost all visual art. In our classes, drawing stays important very single week. We use it as a base, not something to move away from. From there, students start to build on those skills by working with different materials and techniques in ways that feel purposeful, not random. You might take a sketch and turn it into a layered painting, explore how ink or charcoal can change the mood of a drawing, or experiment with colour, texture and composition to push an idea further. The goal isn’t to make everyone work the same way or force students into art styles they don’t enjoy. It’s about giving everyone more tools, more options and more confidence in their own ideas. If your child already has a love drawing, this program helps you take it further. They will develop stronger technique, learn how artists plan, take risks and refine work, and discover new ways to bring depth and impact to what they already enjoy creating.
All classes at Flying Fox Studios are run on an opt-in basis for every new term or unit. All places are offered on a first come, first served basis, each term. Current students need to re-enrol to secure a spot for the following term. Do the popularity of certain age groups, some classes will fill very quickly when a new enrolment period opens. We do offer a free trial class. A free trial booking does not reserve a spot in a class for the term. We recommend students interested in this age group attend a trial class in the term prior to the one they wish to enrol into (i.e come along for a trial lesson in Term 3, with a view to enrolling early when bookings open for Term 4). Free trial classes must be booked through out office. |
Term 1, 2026 Unit: Picture This! In Art Keys this term we will explore the world of illustration. We will look at how we tell stories with pictures, inspired by picture books, comics, games and graphic novels.
Hone your drawing skills this term using pencils, ink, various types of water and alcohol based markers and paint pens.
Draw people, faces, animals and fantasy creatures in a variety of styles, including Anime. Learn about creating and developing personal characters.
A skills based art class, where a wide variety of technique and media are introduced across the term.
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