Do parents/carers need to stay during the classes?

There’s no need, your kids will be well looked after and too busy to notice you’ve gone. 

Enjoy some time out for yourself, read a book or grab a coffee!

Do we need to bring anything?

A great attitude and a smile! All materials, including art aprons, are provided. Children can bring water bottles and must wear shoes (not thongs) for safety reasons.

How many children are there in each class?

We intentionally keep classes small: a maximum of 12 students in each.

What do the children learn each term?

We have taught over 400 varying activities as we develop new programs every term. 

A typical 10-week program usually includes a one-week activity such as drawing or designing, or watercolour painting, which leads to a longer project spanning three to four weeks. These projects differ each term, allowing children to develop their creative skills and ideas in a variety of mediums such as printmaking, collage, clay, or painting on canvas. We’re always keeping an eye on what’s happening with local and international artists and movements, and devise activities based on their ideas so the children are introduced to world art.

Do you have different classes for older and younger children?

We have three programs on offer. Art Phase 1 for 6 to 8 yrs and Art Phase 2 for 9 to 14yrs and Art Phase 3 for 13 yrs and above. Petite Picasso's young artist classes are run weekly and is beneficial if parents join in to develop strategies to interact creatively with their child. Due to the age span for each program, we are unable to accept any children younger than the specified age for each program. In terms of skills and ideas, a child's ability is determined more by previous art experience than by age. We’ve taught nine year-olds who have never worked with certain materials like clay, or printmaking or threaded a needle, working alongside a six year-old veteran of our classes, who has more confidence in specific art areas. The longer children attend our classes, the more confident their skill-set and creativity becomes, and we always come up with new art challenges to always surprise and inspire!

Can I stay for the class and help my child?

All our teachers are qualified and experienced specialist art teachers and can assist and encourage your child with the activities. If, however, your child is young and very nervous about attending then it is possible to stay for the first class as an observer. *Please enquire when you enrol and list any behavioural or learning considerations on the enrolment form.

My child has food allergies, are children given food in class?

No. Due to health and safety concerns no food at all is supplied in class because we use materials such as dye, paint, clay etc. So any food brought from home should be eaten before attending class, or during allocated snack-time – and don’t forget to fill in details of any medical conditions as required on the enrolment form.

Can I drop my child earlier than the class time?

While we are flexible, our teachers need time to set up the room with specific materials for the class. Children should arrive a couple of minutes before the class is due to start, put on their apron, set up their sketchbook if applicable and get ready to start.

What if I am running late to collect my child?

Punctuality in collecting your child is appreciated, as our teachers will wait till all children have been collected from the venue. If you are more than five minutes late the class teacher will call you to see where you are. If an unexpected circumstance arises and it is not possible to collect your child at the specified time please text Paula 0478847025 and notify us as soon as possible.

My child has a learning condition is it possible for them to attend classes?

We accept children with a range of learning abilities, if they have a genuine interest in learning about art. Please give us as much information as we need to best accommodate their specific challenges in advance. We may also be able to provide extra assistance for your child if required. Unfortunately we cannot accommodate children with behaviours that are disruptive to other students. 

Do you run a school holiday program?

Yes! We run a school holiday program during each school holidays. We offer full days and half days of technique-filled activities which will be designed to take home on the same day, or sometimes may need to be kiln-fired, in which may take a couple of weeks, but the holiday program will offer a great new skill or technique to keep your creative child creating well beyond the classroom. Email artsinc@mail.com for registration forms. 

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My child has turned 9, where can they go for art classes?

We have an after school and weekend art class program for students 9 to 12 years. 

It is currently running in several sessions. See all the details on our Kids Art Page.

My four year-old loves art, can they attend classes?

Children who are 3-5 yrs are able to attend our Petite Picasso Artist program. 

We don't have any other classes in the holidays for 4 yr olds.

Can I reserve a space for children's art classes?

Sorry, but due to the popularity of Arts Inc. Kids Art Classes, your child's spot is accepted for class only upon receipt of a completed enrolment form and full payment. Please email your inquiry to us here for fees and enrolment details.

I don’t live anywhere near Fremantle, will you come to my area?

Yes! Let’s talk about it! If you have five participants who would like to join us, (birthday parties, social clubs etc.) we will see if we can organise a class for you close by. Email us.

What about your children’s art parties?

Yes! We love helping organise your creative event. We can organise as much or as little as required to make the special event a success!  Message us with your request for custom classes.

Do you run anything for adults?

Yes! We run art classes for adults, select from a variety of weekly sessions and let us know what you are after. We also hold weekly Life Drawing sessions, plus professional development days for teachers and teacher assistants at schools and universities around Perth. We also run workshops for public events, schools, local councils and community centres. Previous workshops include book club art night, mindfulness art workshops during exam week, fanciful lettering and art journaling workshops. Off timetable workshops are by arrangement, so please get in touch with Paula to discuss your group needs.