Afterschool Art Classes: Gifted and Talented Visual Artists

About the class

Join artist Jenessa King in a 6-week course aimed at gifted and talented visual art students focusing on the development of visual awareness and creativity in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. 

Students will learn about art elements and principles and be taught a range of skills, processes and techniques. Each week they will explore different mediums such as drawing, watercolour, mixed media and clay and be introduced to artists both contemporary and historical which are associated with each. Image analysis and art vocabulary will play a key role in the course. 

Children will be encouraged and supported in opportunities for art making as a means of self-expression and communication and 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. 

Week 1: Drawing (Pencil and Charcoal)  

Students develop understanding and knowledge of subject matter through slow, careful observation, exploring pencil shading and completing 8 ‘graduated tone’ exercises that help them to create a strong sense of space and form. 

Students explore contours, shadows and form with a charcoal still life drawing.  

Students will explore an artist and discuss image analysis.  

Week 2: Drawing (Pen)
 Using pen students explore different types of mark making (Hatching, stippling, scribbling etc) and learn how artists use different qualities of lines to create texture, pattern and movement in their work. 

Students will learn own to make creative decisions about when to use a certain mark in a particular context and will create a composition using different kinds of mark-making techniques.

Students will explore an artist and discuss image analysis.  

 Week 3: Watercolour

Students explore watercolour as a medium and will use basic colour theory and mixing, tone and water washes to create a composition using different kinds of watercolour textures and techniques. 

Students will explore an artist and discuss image analysis.  

 Week 4: Clay 
 Students will learn hand building clay techniques and create a sculpture from a given theme. 

Students will explore an artist and discuss image analysis.  

 Week 5: Mixed Media
 Students explore working with a combination of Mixed media to create a unique and layered artwork drawing on the skills and processes learnt in previous lessons. 

Students will explore an artist and discuss image analysis.  

 Week 6: Exhibit, Share and Reflect 

Students exhibit their artwork and take time to appreciate what has been made, and explore how to talk about art, to reflect and focus their thoughts, and to listen to feedback from others. 

Information to parents:

• 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 bring an A4 folio / folder for your child to take their creations home with them each week 

• 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 FAC’s Creative Learning team 

• Please ensure your child has water and a snack if required / desired 

• 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 

• All tutors and FAC 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.