Art Classes and Art Therapy in a relaxed, friendly and supportive atmosphere
NB: Closed school holidays. Re-opens 29th January
art CLASSES
If you have always loved art and wanted to learn to paint or draw, Eltham Artlines Studio can help you explore your creative potential.
Whether you are a beginner or someone with a bit more arts experience, the tutor and studio have much to offer. Whatever medium or style you would like to learn and develop, we can teach you a range of techniques to build your artistic skills and help you make artworks that you can be proud of.
Students are able to learn and try new techniques in an encouraging, supportive and non-judgemental studio environment. Class sizes are kept small so that you will receive maximum one to one tuition within a group context, taught by a passionate arts educator and artist.
Term 1 Dates & Fees: 3rd February- 4th April 2024
(No classes on school holidays)
(No classes on public holidays)
No classes 10th March due to Labour Day
- Morning classes (Tues/Fri) : 9 weeks (2.5 hrs)
$495.00 (GST inclusive)
- Afternoon classes (Mon) : 8 weeks (2 hrs)
$352.00 (GST inclusive)
- Afternoon classes (Thu/Fri) : 9 weeks (2 hrs)
$396.00 (GST inclusive)
- Evening classes (Mon) : 8 weeks (2 hrs)
$352.00 (GST inclusive)
- Evening classes (Tues/Wed) : 9 weeks (2 hrs)
$396.00 (GST inclusive)
- Teen classes (Tues/Wed) : 9 weeks (2 hrs)
$396.00 (GST inclusive)
- We are not currently running Life Drawing classes in term 1
- We do not run children's classes
Class times:
Morning classes - 9.30am - 12.00pm
Afternoon classes - 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Teen classes - 4.15pm - 6.15pm
Evening classes - 6.30pm - 8.30pm
LIFE DRAWING
Learn to draw the beauty of the human form with live models in a studio environment. Understand more about anatomy and proportion, expressive interpretation and realistic representation from a range of poses and postures. Bring along some paper and pastels/charcoal and enjoy a relaxing 2 hours of tutored life drawing.
Art therapy
Find support to work through life experiences and emotions using art materials in a safe and welcoming space. The studio offers one to one sessions with an experienced art therapist in a quiet setting.
Art Therapy is a gentle process that allows you to explore and process life challenges or lived experience through a range of art forms including; drawing, painting, clay, sand tray, sound and movement. The materials you use in a session will depend on what you gravitate towards on the day, that feels right for you. The Art Therapist will then work with what emerges in the session to assist you to make sense of things in new ways. This can help resolve issues, clarify experiences or identify patterned ways of being and explore choices for change.
Call or send us a message to talk further about how art therapy can help with the specific issues you may be experiencing. No art experience is necessary for these sessions. We welcome your inquiry and are here to listen.
About the tutor
KERRY KASKAMANIDIS
B.A Fine Art, Grad. Dip. Ed., Grad. Dip. (Creative Arts Therapy), MA (Creative Arts Therapy)
Kerry has worked in the arts sector in a range of roles over the last 30 years. She is passionate about art as a form of self-expression, communication and as a way of finding new meaning in personal experiences.
She has worked as a practising
B.A Fine Art, Grad. Dip. Ed., Grad. Dip. (Creative Arts Therapy), MA (Creative Arts Therapy)
Kerry has worked in the arts sector in a range of roles over the last 30 years. She is passionate about art as a form of self-expression, communication and as a way of finding new meaning in personal experiences.
She has worked as a practising artist, exhibiting in galleries around Melbourne and participating in the Nillumbik Artist's Open Studios Program. Kerry uses a broad range of artforms, mediums and techniques in her own artworks and loves teaching with a variety of approaches and styles.
She has worked as an arts educator in primary, secondary and tertiary settings, and as an art therapist in private practice and community health contexts. She has enjoyed a partnership with Heide MOMA, is VTS trained (Visual Thinking Strategies) and has facilitated workshops at the National Gallery of Victoria on 'Art and Resilience'.
She is passionate about the arts and all they have to offer about understanding and exploring our shared humanity.
Pronouns: she/her
PAST PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS
NGV: Art and Resilience PD's
Nillumbik Artists Open Studio Program
HEIDE MoMA partnership program
Kerry presenting at the NGV
HEIDE MoMA partnership program
Nillumbik Artists Open Studio Program
HEIDE MoMA partnership program
Kerry engaged with HEIDE MoMA in a school's partnership program in Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS).
Nillumbik Artists Open Studio Program
Nillumbik Artists Open Studio Program
Nillumbik Artists Open Studio Program
Kerry participated in the Nillumbik Artist's Open Studio program between 2002 and 2009. She was an active member of the Eltham Arts Council and enjoyed helping organise the annual Eltham Arts Ball.
STUDENT REVIEWs
Rosemary
I have participated in Kerry’s art classes for the past two years. Not only is Kerry a wonderful artist, but just as importantly, an outstanding instructor, who draws on her vast knowledge and many years of teaching experience, which she generously shares in supporting others to achieve their artistic goals.
Kerry is both patient and perceptive. She is able to nurture and guide you, whatever your skill level and intuitively instils a level of comfort and confidence, which allows you to positively progress, explore different ideas and embrace new challenges.
Kerry’s delightful studio also provides a warm, friendly and supportive atmosphere to connect to your creativity!
I feel grateful to have learnt so much in such a short time and always look forward to my weekly art class!
Robyn
I’ve known and painted with the beautiful Kerry for several years. She is by far the best teacher I have ever had the pleasure to be taught by. Kerry listens and understands you. She encourages you to find your own style and then leads and teaches you into the wonderful experience of the art world and creating your own masterpieces. Kerry is a fabulous artist herself and I am sure there is nothing that she does not know about almost every medium. I learn something new every week from Kerry. The studio and surrounding garden is filled with artworks, it is a wonderful and creative atmosphere to paint in. I hope to be able to go on for years learning from Kerry. Thankyou Kerry
fINDING THE STUDIO AND PARKING
PLEASE NOTE:
The studio is located at 5 Kerrie Crescent, Eltham. Please be mindful that we share a driveway entrance with number 7 Kerrie Crescent. Once you enter the driveway, please continue up the left-hand side driveway entrance into number 5, and park at the top. Please keep number 7 driveway free. Please note that you can only turn right when exiting the driveway.