Nest Studio

OPEN DAY!

Come along to the studio on Saturday the 28th... anytime between 11am and 3pm ... there will be FREE water colour painting for children aged 3 and up!

It's a great chance to come and hang out in the studio if you don't get a chance to visit during school term.

If you were thinking of enrolling this term then our OPEN DAY is a great opportunity to pop in for a visit and get a feel for the studio... we are even offering your child's first lesson free for those who enroll on the day!

See you there!

SALA festival 2011 at Nest Studio

Nest Studio children have their beautiful double fired clay tiles on display in the Nest Studio shop window for the SALA Festival.

Term 3 Illustration

We are looking forward to our School Holiday workshop on Tuesday June 19 11am -1pm, the children will be painting on canvas ... unfortunately AGAIN! this workshop has booked out before I even had the chance to list it here...  please do get in early for the October 11th workshop to avoid disappointment.

Term 3 starts June 25 :: we are focusing on illustration in term 3 ... This will include a fresh new set of mini projects including collage, watercolour and pen & ink drawing, married perfectly with text & story.

Nest Studio is a process (rather than product) based studio however giving children the opportunity to see an idea through to fruition can develop  confidence and exhibiting these works validates a childs ideas and efforts. All students will be towards a final piece to be published in our Nest Studio illustrated book! Amy, Tali and I are so excited.

Term three will be fabulous for children to practice their fine motor & problem solving skills whilst drawing, and using their visual literacy skills.

YOU CAN ENROL & PAY FOR CLASSES ONLINE

SALA Festival 2011 August 04-27 Opening night Friday August 12 4-5:30pm

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All of the Nest Studio students will be exhibiting their latest sculptural works in the Nest Studio shop window for the SALA Festival, please feel free to pop in and say hello, chat with one of our teachers and enjoy the inspiring art.

PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION

 
My New book Little Artist Handmade was launched last term. I have been interviewed for TV, radio, magazines & newspapers which has all been a little bit nervewracking.. but it's so important to share (what we know and love) the value of children's art with everyone... so I have been closing my eyes, holding my breath and jumping right in!

Little Artists Handmade shares with you some of my favourite artmaking activites for children married with craft projects for you!

Refreshingly simple and authentic, what I love about the book is it's very approachable style.... even parents who think they don't have a single artistic bone in their body, can pick up Little Artists Handmade for a quick burst of inspiration to pass on to their child. The second part of Little Artists Handmade shares with you over 30 craft projects, with step by step how to's. You will see how simple & rewarding it is to infuse your own craft projects with your Little Artist's designs!. Make an appliqued tote bag, soft toy, mini quilt or get your craft on with something as simple as homemade wrapping papers & stickers...