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- Sat // 10am – 5pm
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Each school term, Cairns Art Gallery offers a dynamic after school program of art courses to help kids grow their skills and embrace their creativity. All workshops are facilitated by experienced artist/teachers who are dedicated to ensuring your child has an enjoyable and satisfying creative experience.
Members receive discounts and priority bookings. Become a member today.
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri // 9:00am–5:00pm
Sat // 10:00am–5:00pm
Sun // 10:00am–2:00pm
Mixed Media, ages 5–9
Six-week course
Tuesdays, 19, 26 May 2, 9, 16, 23 June 2026
3.30–5pm
$145 Members
$170 Non-Members
Fancy a little more creative fun this school term? Buckle up and get ready to delve into an exciting variety of art forms, from collaging to painting, over this 6-week art course for ages 5-9. You will learn basic skills needed to improve your artistic ability, including line, shape, space, value, form, texture, and colour.
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Sculpture with Jamie Lee Simpson, ages 9–14
Eight-week course
Wednesdays, 6, 13, 20, 27 May 3, 10, 17, 24 June 2026
3.30–5pm
$165 Members
$195 Non-Members
Through creating 3D art, you will learn how artists embrace the challenge of working in real space and transforming the viewer’s experience of it. Learn the art of creating in three dimensions. Explore various types of sculptural making in various mediums like clay, cardboard, papier mache and more.
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Painting & Creative Expression with Keelie Nicholls, ages 14+
Eight-week course
Fridays 8, 15, 22, 29 May 5, 12, 19, 26 June 2026
4–6pm
$235 Members
$280 Non-Members
Build upon your existing painting skills through exploring creative ways of expressing yourself through painting. Learn about colour theory, proportions, layering and using glazes and mediums. This class is designed for high school art students looking to expand on their existing learnings and/ or prepare portfolios for university applications.
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Digital Illustration with Lachlan of Judd Comics, ages 13+
Four-week course
Thursdays, 4, 11, 18, 25 June 2026
4–6pm
$100 Members
$120 Non-Members
Love comics, games or anime? Want to know how get your stories out of your head and onto the page? In this 4 week digital illustration course you will gain skills from comic artist Lachlan and learn the techniques the pros use to make comics.
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