Art School

Hive Art School

Hive Creative Studios is a hub of activity for young artists and all who love creating. The Hive Art School is run by artists Sia Cox and Lee Seaman and provides a supportive and exciting environment for students to explore all forms of art, be inspired by the great artists and to develop their own style of artistry in our Fine Art programs or hone their skill in a specific area such as drawing or painting.

Click any of the images below to find out more about each art experience your child can get involved in here.

Courses

Art Buzz | Kindy - Year 2

Term 1 Theme: Learn to draw, paint and sculpt characters from Hairy Maclary

The Fine Art program explores the works of great artists. Students learn the techniques involved, and create artworks in that style, using drawing, colour mixing, painting and sculpture… more

Fine Art Courses | Years 3 - 6

Term 1 Theme: ANIME - learn to DRAW, PAINT and SCULPT in the Anime style

The fine art program is designed to explore the style and works of great artists. Students look at their artworks, learn the techniques involved and create artworks in that style using…more

Fine Art Courses | Years 5 - 8

Term 1 Theme: ANIME - learn to DRAW, PAINT and SCULPT in the Anime style

The fine art program is designed to explore the style and works of great artists. Students look at their artworks, learn the techniques involved and create artworks in that style using…more

Drawing Courses | Years 3 - 6

Term 1 Theme: MAKE A MYSTERY - learn to draw and shade scenes and chacaters from mysteries

A program specifically designed to develop drawing techniques and skill. Students will learn about perspective, light, shading, texture and shapes…more

Drawing Courses | Years 7 - 10

Term 1 Theme: ANIME - learn to draw different personalities, characters and facial expressions

A program specifically designed to develop drawing techniques and skill. Students will learn about perspective, light, shading, texture and shapes…more

Painting Courses | Years 3 - 6

Term 1 Theme: Explore and create your own versions of the colourful paintings of Ken Done

Learn how to incorporate perspective and colour theory into your painting, and add depth and luminous warmth with acrylic washes and glazes. We’ll teach you about hues and…more

Art Workshops

Art, Acrylic Pouring and Holiday Kids workshops

Find out what art workshops are coming up for kids, teens and adults. From Acrylic Pouring to holiday workshops, there’s always plenty to do here at Hive! more

Timetable

In Class Gallery

Marbling Techniques

Students in the painting class were fascinated with the technique of marbling paper, and got very creative as they cut, layered and finished these Kate Shaw inspired abstract landscape pieces.

Learn to Draw

"Everyone can learn to draw" says Sia Cox, our drawing teacher. There are specific methods that break down drawing into manageable bite size steps that remove the 'mystery' surrounding this skill. This drawing was created in our teens drawing class.

Sculpture

Working with clay is a favourite part of art classes for most of our students! Our Fine art Y3 - Y6 students thoroughly enjoyed creating their own clay dragons.

Art Buzz for Kindy - Year 2

One of our beautiful Art Buzz students drew and painted this sunflower in our still life painting week.

Spice Collage

Learning to 'draw' with other media was the focus in our 2 week Spice Collage program. Students in our Fine Art program (8-12 yrs) were challenged to use texture, pattern and colour to create an interesting artwork, inspired by artist Jeannie Baker.

Functional Art

Creating art that serves an additional purpose is a fun way to get young children involved in drawing and creating art. These family portrait cushion covers were VERY popular with our K-Y2 students (and their families!)

Workshops

Workshops that gather friends and families to create and spend time together are a favourite part of what we do at Hive

Painting Techniques

Sia teaches students authentic painting skills that incorporate colour theory, perspective, texture and composition. This painting was created in our class for Y3 - Y6.