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Our Teachers

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OUR TEACHERS

 

Our teachers are not only practicing artists but also highly skilled educators, equipped with the knowledge and experience to guide students at every stage of their creative journey. Each brings their own artistic expertise, from drawing and painting to mixed media and beyond, along with a genuine passion for teaching. With a balance of technical training, encouragement, and individual attention, our team ensures that every student feels supported, inspired, and confident in developing their skills.

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Dena Lester

DIRECTOR

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Georgia Pricone

STUDIO MANAGER

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Pilar de la Torre

FOUNDATIONS DRAWING & PAINTING TUTOR

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Ilona Herreiner

SCULPTURE TUTOR

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Tony Senese

OPEN STUDIO ALL ABILITIES TUTOR

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Carlotta Thomson

CURRICULUM DEVELOPER  & JUNIOR TUTOR

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Kaitlyn Stephens

JUNIOR & ILLUSTRATION TUTOR

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Sara Fleming

YOUNG ARTISTS TUTOR

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Kashel Porozny

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM TUTOR

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Book Now

Join us for Date Night, a warm and welcoming adult & child workshop where you and your young artist can enjoy making something beautiful side-by-side. Each month features a fresh creative theme, sometimes inspired by a well-known artist, sometimes by animals, landscapes, or stories. Every session is hands-on, playful, and designed so both adults and children can enjoy the process equally.

The booking price is for one adult and one child.

You’ll explore colour, form, and imagination through simple guided steps, with plenty of room for personal expression. Parents and children can create individual artworks or combine ideas into a shared piece. No experience is needed, just curiosity, a willingness to slow down, and a desire to make something memorable together.

How it works:

Each workshop has a unique theme designed to spark creativity, introduce new techniques, and connect children to the joy of art. Themes include flowers, animals, landscapes, character-based paintings, and works inspired by beloved artists. They are chosen for their colour, playfulness, and accessibility for children and adults alike.

  • 31st January – Margaret Preston Flowers
  • 28th February – Picasso Bulls
  • 28th March – Flying Phoenix Paintings
  • 18th April – Lichtenstein Comic Paintings
  • 30th May – Lighthouse Landscapes
  • 27th June – Chagall Blue Birds
  • 25th July – Snowy Mountains
  • 29th August – Curious Koi Fish
  • 19th September – Monet Water Lilies
  • 24th October – Peter Rabbit Portraits
  • 28th November – Ken Done Summer Landscapes


Each theme stands alone, so you can book the sessions that inspire you most.

Adults and children will learn:

  • How to observe and interpret an artist’s key ideas
  • Colour, tone, texture, and composition
  • Simple techniques tailored to each month’s artist
  • How to express emotion through art
  • How to collaborate while creating


What’s included:

  • All art materials
  • Aprons
  • Step-by-step guidance
  • Tea/coffee for parents
  • Juice/water for kids
  • Your finished artwork to take home