It‘s our super zone of ultimate expression! A fun art-based school holiday program designed especially for our young creatives aged 8-12 (adaptable to participant). Brilliantly structured to unleash their individual and expressive qualities with the use of stimulating art tasks and projects as well as with guided topics and thinking skills. Developed in a structured format based on Jo‘s background in creative arts and psychology. Each class session is theme-based and age appropriate, and will encourage children‘s art exploration as well as their self-exploration. Our small class size is perfect for kids who may be a little shy. This also allows Jo to connect with each child individually. During ongoing attendance, they will learn about and experiment with drawing, painting, mixed-media, printmaking, collage, sculpture, creative colour and more. We will further explore a range of developmental topics including confidence, self-esteem, communication and personality. There are no rigid in-class expectations associated with set tasks and activities. Our primary focus is always on positive class interaction, involvement and enjoyment. Youngsters are absolutely welcome to re-enrol in further holidays to continue their creative and expressive development. No concession.

Agenda

This unique program is aimed at building and encouraging children‘s personal development and creative / artistic skills. The 2-session program set in each term‘s school holidays allows children to explore and connect in session 1 and then re-connect and enhance their confidence in session 2. There are no obligations to enrol each term. Children are always welcome to return at any time if / when desired. Jo brings a fun nature, effervescent energy and sincere warmth to her youngsters‘ classes enabling their artistic and expressive experiences to be both entertaining as well as educational. Parents/Carers are welcome to stay in our college ‘break room‘ during session and check in from time to time... or may leave and pick up children at end of class.


Tutor Profile/Personal Introduction:
I‘m sure I must have been born with a pencil in my hand. I was told I could draw before I could walk or talk! My desire to draw, paint and design instinctively grew as I did. I followed my passion and formally studied Fine Arts, Commercial Art, Illustration, and Graphic Design. Happy days being a free spirited, quaintly eccentric art student! My progression into creative make-up came about with a love for make-up itself, my freaky fascination for Horror/Sci-Fi movies and admiration for the Theatre. My artistic learning continued, I studied Professional Make-up. With art tools in one hand and make-up tools in the other, I focused on freelance Illustration and Design, and Creative Make-up for Weddings, Fashion Shows, and Theatre Productions. Communication, mind and behaviour always had me captivated, and becoming a proud mum inspired me to hit the books again. I went on to study Psychology.

Teaching entered my world initially designing and conducting psych-infused art programs. Teaching took hold of my heart and I was pleasantly steered into tutoring college classes to share my knowledge and much loved skills. My studio structured classes are all about learning new skills and techniques, and also about the important process of discovering and developing individual abilities with freedom and guidance. I value and place emphasis on my class environment being relaxed and comfortable to make learning thoroughly enjoyable. All classes are composed to be super easy to follow and understand. Participants of all ages present their creative and expressive uniqueness, and are always friendly and enthusiastic. They even (kindly) laugh at my bad jokes! For me, teaching is a true pleasure. Jo.

*Course/Workshop Enquiries: Reach Jo via MCC or by email at: retroraspberrystudios@hotmail.com (emails answered promptly)

Materials

Participants to bring break-time snack and drink. All materials are included.

Included as part of Jo‘s Courses/Workshops, participants will receive:

*Essential notes and information/picture sheets to keep for future use.
*Issued with photo references and creative items used for in-class activities (where needed).
*Provided with a drawing/painting easel used during class (where needed).
*Be given individual one-on-one guidance and constructive feedback throughout class.
*Help is not over when class is over! Jo will be available for further help or assistance at any time after course/workshop is completed. Contact details will be available to participants at their discretion.

Venue

403 HUME HIGHWAY LIVERPOOL
The College office (Suite 5) and Training Rooms (Suite 8) are located at 403 Hume Highway, above Aussie Home Loans between Brinlay Paints and Little Kingdom Child Care Centre.

For disabled access and those with mobility issues there is a Platform Stairlift with seat provided contact the College office on 8080 2121 for more information.

Parking underneath the building is limited to evening and weekends. A maximum of 12 non-stacker spaces accessed via an unnamed lane off Boundary Road (behind Brinlay Paints).

Unrestricted parking is available in Reilly Street, Alderson Avenue, Gill Avenue and Boundary Road west of Gill Avenue on the College (western) side of the Hume Highway and in Congressional Drive and the Liverpool Regional Museum (including 3 disabled parking spaces) on the eastern side of the highway.

Note: Street parking in Boundary Road is limited to 3 hours 6am-6pm weekdays and 6am-1pm weekends. Monteclair Avenue has 20 parking spaces restricted to 3 hour parking from 8am-6pm (opposite the College you can cross the highway without going to the Reilly Street lights).

Public Transport (Go to transportnsw.info for more details).
Bus Routes: 851, 852, 855, 856, 857, 870, 871, 872.
Going North: Bus stop on Hume Hwy (outside College - after Boundary Road).
Going South: 2 Bus stops on Hume Hwy: 1. near Monteclair Avenue and 2. opposite Boundary Road.

Comments from previous students of this class

Enjoyed the class, thank you BC