About the class

Join the inimitable Melissa Ellero in a 6-week course presenting an interactive, fun, and creative learning opportunity for children to create their own bespoke and unique Christmas ornaments.

Each week students will develop their creative skills, problem solving and knowledge, and engage in process-led creative exploration in clay from the making, decoration, drying and firing through to glazing finished works that can be used in their home or classroom or gifted to friends and families.

Students will get the chance to share and reflect on their creations during a mini exhibition held on the final day, which parents, guardians and caregivers are encouraged to attend!

All creations will be fired at WFAC and available to collect before Christmas.

Information for Parents:

• Please sign the class list in the studio when you drop off and pick up your child. Children will not be permitted to leave the studio at the end of class without a parent/guardian
• Your child should wear an art shirt, old clothes or bring an apron/art smock as the last three weeks of this course can get particularly messy!
• Please send your child with a sunhat and sunscreen as we may take them outside for breaks. All breaks are supervised by the tutor or a member of WFAC's Creative Learning team
• Please ensure your child has water and a snack if required / desired
• All tutors and WFAC Kids’ Classes staff hold valid Working with Children Checks
• Parents/guardians will be notified when animation or ceramics works are ready (this can take up to 4 weeks from the end of the holiday program)
• All materials are included

Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centre is a heritage-listed building with access limitations. While there are no lift facilities within the main building, the ceramics studio is wheelchair accessible.

We acknowledge these limitations and are committed to improving accessibility where possible. We continue to explore ways to make our programs more inclusive and encourage you to reach out if you have any questions.

Other Additional Needs

Should you, or the person you are enrolling for, have any other additional requirements, please include these details when booking. Should you wish to chat to one of our friendly team, feel free to contact Reception on 9432 9555 or email ArtsCentre@fremantle.wa.gov.au to discuss any individual needs.