Discover Matisse through colour, shape and a pair of scissors. Children make two cut-paper collages, wrap them around a glass jar, add fresh flowers and take home a vase of their own. A 90-minute Sunday workshop for ages 8 to 12. All materials are provided and no previous art experience is needed.
To introduce children to art and help them make it theirs.
Each workshop begins with a different artist, then gives children the materials and guidance to respond in their own way. They create alongside other children in a group of no more than eight, with no previous art experience expected. To keep every session welcoming, well supervised and clearly organised for families:
A vase, made from their own cut-paper art.
Children cut curved, colourful shapes straight out of paper and build two collages. Those two panels then wrap around a glass jar to become a vase, filled with fresh flowers to carry home.
Matisse’s cut-outs show how simple shapes and strong colour can become a complete artwork. They give children an accessible way to explore composition without needing to draw everything first.
A short introduction to Henri Matisse, his work and the idea behind the day’s project.
Children cut their shapes and arrange the two collage panels, with the paper and tools already set out for them.
Wrap the panels around the jar and add the flowers, then look at what the group has made and prepare the vase to travel home.
Bring clothes that can handle a little glue, a named water bottle, and a nut-free snack if you would like one. That is the whole list.
One Sunday of Masters in the Making, our program that takes children through one artist at a time. See the whole program →
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This workshop is repeated on two consecutive Sundays, 9 August and 16 August. Choose one date when booking. It is not a two-part class.
Book and pay securely through Square. Your child’s place is confirmed once payment is complete. Cancel at least 24 hours before the session to move to another Sunday or receive a full refund. Bookings cancelled within 24 hours are not refundable. If your child is unwell, contact us with as much notice as possible and we will move the booking at no charge.
After booking: please complete the enrolment and consent form before your child’s first session. It covers allergies and medical needs, emergency contacts, authorised collection and photography preferences. You only need to complete it once for each child.
Yes. No previous art experience is needed. We introduce the artist and project clearly, then children can interpret it at their own level.
Please let us know on the enrolment form. Sessions are limited to eight children, and a member of our team remains with the group throughout.
Yes. The project stretches, so younger children work more simply and older children take it further. It works as well at eight as it does at twelve.
It is low-mess, mostly paper, scissors and glue. Please dress your child in clothes that can take a mark. We cover the tables and keep water and cloths within reach.
A maximum of eight children. This keeps the group settled and gives the team time to support children as they work.
Parents do not need to stay for the session. You are welcome to settle your child before leaving and return for collection at 12.30pm.
Please include these details on the enrolment form before their first session. If you would like to discuss your child’s needs before booking, email info@lavitanova.com.au.
$45 per child, covering all materials and tools, the glass jar and the fresh flowers, and the finished artwork to take home. You book and pay in full through Square, and your place is confirmed once payment is complete.
Yes. Henri Matisse runs on two consecutive Sundays, 9 August and 16 August, and from 23 August a different artist runs each Sunday. Every Sunday is booked separately, with no term or series commitment.
Cancel at least 24 hours before the session and we will move your child to another Sunday or refund the booking in full. Bookings cancelled within 24 hours are not refundable. If your child is unwell, contact us with as much notice as possible and we will move the booking at no charge.