Welcome to the Hive Art School!
A vibrant community of qualified and experienced practicing artists who are passionate about inspiring children and teens to connect with their inner creativity whilst developing skill and talent in drawing, painting & sculpture. Our creative art classes for children & teens in Newcastle region are located in Charlestown and offer a variety of age groups and art styles.
Our Programs
7-16 years
Illustration
An art illustrators class specifically designed for children and teens who are interested in learning to draw in both modern and traditional illustration styles, including Fantasy and Cartoon. The program teaches students drawing and painting techniques whilst also developing basic and fundamental skills that can be applied to all areas of art. Developing and designing a Character is included in our projects, giving students creative freedom to use their imaginations whilst being guided through drawing techniques. Our art classes for children & teens are located at our studio in Charlestown, Newcastle.
The timetable offers availability in illustration classes divided into:
Illustration Jr (7-9 year olds)
Illustration Jr (8-12 year olds)
Illustration Snr (11-16 year olds)
Projects vary for the two age groups, and art projects for each specific term can be viewed below.
No experience necessary.
Class Location:
All Art classes are held at our studio in Charlestown, Newcastle.
Class Duration:
1hr
Class Fee:
$29.50/class ($295/10 week term)
Payment can be made upfront or monthly payment plan.
Makeups:
Illustration students can take advantage of 2 makeup classes per term. Notify your absence no less than 2 hrs before your class (via the Client Portal) to receive a makeup token. Makeups have no expiry, however may only be accessed while you are enrolled.
8-16 Years
Art Club
Refine Skills and Express Yourself! Art Club Classes are the perfect fit for children and teens who are keen to gain more confidence in their abilities and individual self expression, expanding emotional intelligence through creativity. Our program focuses on refining art skills in drawing, sculpture, composition, colour mixing, acrylic painting and more, building greater depth in artworks through multiple layers. Students remain focused on a single project over multiple weeks to extend their skills.
While Art Club does cater to a wide age range of children and teens, the timetable offers availability in art classes divided into:
Art Club Jr (8-12 year olds)
Art Club Snr (11-16 year olds)
Projects vary for the two age groups, and art projects for each specific term can be viewed below.
No experience necessary.
Class Location:
All Art classes are held at our studio in Charlestown, Newcastle.
Class Duration:
Art Club Jr: 1hr
Art Clun Snr: 1.5hr
Class Fee:
Art Club Jr: $29.5/class ($295/10 week term)
Art Club Snr: $35/class ($350/10 week term)
Payment can be made upfront or monthly payment plan.
Makeups:
Art Club students can take advantage of 2 makeup classes per term. Notify your absence no less than 2 hrs before your class (via the Client Portal) to receive a makeup token. Makeups have no expiry, however may only be accessed while you are enrolled.
5-7 years
Art Buzz
The Art Buzz Class meets children right at that inquisitive creative stage of life and takes them further in developing real art skills in drawing, painting and sculpting.
Projects vary for the two age groups, and art projects for each specific term can be viewed below.
No experience necessary.
Class Location:
All Art classes are held at our studio in Charlestown, Newcastle.
Class Duration:
1hr
Class Fee:
$29.50/class ($295/10 week term)
Payment can be made upfront or monthly payment plan.
Makeups:
Art Buzz students can take advantage of 2 makeup classes per term. Notify your absence no less than 2 hrs before your class (via the Client Portal) to receive a makeup token. Makeups have no expiry, however may only be accessed while you are enrolled.
10-16 Years
Art Academy
Our Art Academy classes offer select students intensive training in more advanced art skills whilst further extending their creative capabilities. This two hour extension class is perfect for students who want to take their art to the next level. Classes are limited to 8 students for more personalised feedback and detailed instruction.
Each term will focus on a specific theme and students will be exposed to a variety of art making processes and technical skills within that theme. They will complete a sophisticated body of work at the end of each term as well as a visual process diary. The Art Academy class is for children & teens aged 10 to 16.
Enrolments are by application only. Please fill in the form below to express your interest in the Art Academy class.
Experience Necessary.
Class Location:
All Art classes are held at our studio in Charlestown, Newcastle.
Class Duration:
2 hr
Class Fee:
Art Club Jr: $42/class ($420/10 week term)
Payment can be made upfront or monthly payment plan.
Our Artists
Grace Lickley
Hannah Simonovich
Charli Walker
Lee Seaman
Rosie Wilkie
Melody Suranyi