Weekly After school Art Classes

These weekly sessions are designed to introduce young artists to a range of materials and techniques in a relaxed, encouraging environment.


A calm and supportive space for kids to build creative confidence and explore their imagination. 

Ideal for Ages 7 to 13

CLASS options

$30 x NUMBER OF WEEKS IN THE SCHOOL TERM

Pricing Structure

Arrival window from 3:55pm
for time to settle in.

Tuesdays 4:00–5:00pm
or
Wednesdays 4:00–5:00pm

Classes are invoiced at the beginning of each new term.

Please Note: some terms may include a small additional materials fee for more advanced projects. You will be notified in advance if this applies.

At Glennos House, the belief is creativity grows best in a warm, encouraging, and supportive environment. Classes are designed to help each student feel comfortable exploring their own ideas, interests, and way of creating.

Projects are guided with a balance of structure and freedom, allowing students to learn new techniques and concepts while still making work that feels personal and unique to them. Rather than focusing only on perfect finished outcomes, classes place strong value on the creative process itself, including experimenting, problem solving, play, and imagination.

Every child approaches creativity differently, so teaching is adapted to support individual personalities, confidence levels, and interests wherever possible. The goal is for students to feel inspired, capable, and excited to explore art in their own way.

Meet the teacher

Teaching Style

Classes are facilitated by Glennos House founder and local practicing artist, Bridgette Ferrier.

Classes are facilitated by Glennos House founder and local practicing artist, Bridgette Ferrier.
Bridgette is an explorative artist with a background in graphic design, fine art and creative education. After living and working in Melbourne for over a decade, she returned home to the South Coast to create a welcoming space for creativity, connection, and artistic exploration within the local community.

Bridgette brings a calm, encouraging, and thoughtful approach to each class, supporting students to build confidence in their own creative ideas and expression.

Bridgette is an explorative artist with a background in graphic design, fine art and creative education. After living and working in Melbourne for over a decade, she returned home to the South Coast to create a welcoming space for creativity, connection, and artistic exploration within the local community.

Bridgette brings a calm, encouraging, and thoughtful approach to each class, supporting students to build confidence in their own creative ideas and expression.

• Unit 1: Abstract Painting on Canvas
• Unit 2: Wearable Paper Mâché and Crafts
• Unit 3: Designing and Creating Unique Frames

Term Structure

For Example A previous term included:

Projects change each term to keep ideas fresh and give returning students new creative experiences to explore.

Each school term is usually broken into 3 to 4 creative units, allowing students to explore a variety of materials, techniques, and project styles throughout the semester. This approach keeps classes engaging while encouraging experimentation and creative growth across different forms of art making.

• A screen-free, meaningful activity that supports wellbeing
• A gentle transition from school into the afternoon
• Knowing your child is in a supportive, small-group environment
• Encouragement of confidence and independence beyond the classroom
• An outlet for your child to express themselves in ways they may not verbally
• Creative development that supports learning across other areas of life
• A bit of free time to run some errands or relax in front of the Glennos mountain views

The Benefits of After School Art and Why Families Choose Glennos Art Classes

For parents:

• A calm, regulating creative space to unwind after the school day
• Intentional small classes for a relaxed and grounding environment.
• Creative time that supports wellbeing without pressure for perfection
• Encouragement of imagination, curiosity, and independent thinking
• A safe outlet for self-expression and emotions
• Development of focus, patience, and resilience through process-based making
• Opportunities to build social skills, connection, and communication with others
• Hands-on experiences that support problem-solving and flexible thinking
• A sense of pride and ownership in their work

For students:

Intentional small classes for a relaxed, grounding and regulating environment.