Course Description
* Physical classes are subject to be suspended or transferred online with or without prior notice depending on the then current COVID-19 situation.
Course Content
The Sculpting, Pottery and Crafts for Kids program encourages students to explore a world of 3 Dimensional creative media. From Sculpting to clay modelling, printmaking and recycled crafts…
Why study Art?
Drawing and art develop core creative competencies that can transfer to any thing your child aspires to do. Such Skills include:
- Motor Skills Many of the motions and movements involved in making Art, Crafts are essential to the development of motor skills in young children.
- Visual Learning Painting, sculpting with clay, observing patterns all develop visual-spatial skills which help children how to interpret, criticize, and use visual information at their needs.
- Creativity “Creativity is the Highest Form of intelligence” because it goes beyond knowledge recall and extends into knowledge creation & innovation.
- Concentration Focusing on one task and object at a time while challenging their creative and observational skills helps children develop their cognitive and focus skills, which skills are Necessities!
- Self-Expression & Confidence during the Course children will also be encouraged to exhibit and present their works of art.
Meet the Tutor
Kelsey May Connor | B.A. (Hons) Fine Arts
Despite her young age of 24 Kelsey, has been able to create a long portfolio of versatile works, commissions and projects ranging from classical realism to surrealism and even abstract and more conceptual artworks. Her vast portfolio perfectly reflects her enthusiastic, curious and non-conventional approach to art-making.
Kelsey has been most recently renowned for her quirky and engaging drawings for Kelma Kuljum – a local initiative which explains language through hand drawn sketches.
She has also been involved in many commercial stop motion animation productions including the music video by The Travelers Xemx u Xita ,which to Kelsey’s name reflects the great draftsmanship and strong storytelling skills. In 2017, she has also been responsible for the design of the Enemalta anniversary monument in Marsa.
Shared classroom resources Policy ⓘ
All activities are inclusive of Shared-Classroom resources. These resources include shareable pencils, reusable tools and equipment, and general materials. Personal-use consumable resources are not included and must be purchased by the student. Personal use consumables include: personal toolkits, specific materials, clay, fine-painting paper etc… which are consumed and/or taken home by the student after individual use.
To apply for the upcoming course you may register via the link below:
Kindly only register if undertaking this course. Space is Limited and classes Fill up Fast.
Shared classroom resources Policy ⓘ
All activities are inclusive of Shared-Classroom resources. These resources include shareable pencils, reusable tools and equipment, and general materials. Personal-use consumable resources are not included and must be purchased by the student. Personal use consumables include: personal toolkits, specific materials, clay, fine-painting paper etc… which are consumed and/or taken home by the student after individual use.
Program funding options
Tax Deduction on Fees paid for Cultural and Creative Courses
Parents of children under 16 who attended any Cultural or Creative courses during 2023 can now apply for a tax deduction scheme of up to a maximum of €300 for each child. If the course was provided by an entity or individual recognised by Arts Council Malta, parents are entitled to claim a deduction against their chargeable income of up to a maximum of €300 for each child.
What our students have to say
“You cannot predict the outcome of human development. All you can do is like a farmer create the conditions under which it will begin to flourish.”
Location:
72, Spiteri Fremond Street, Qormi. Get Directions
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