Online art classes for children, youth and adults
Jessica usually runs regular art classes in her home: the Joy Avenue Studio, but due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements these have been put on hold for the time being.
She is now offering weekly online classes every Sunday afternoon on Zoom covering different topics and techniques. Classes cost $20 per family. A range of school holiday classes are also on offer.
Class updates are sent to her mail subscribers first and then posted here and on the Facebook page www.facebook.com/thejoyavestudio/.
Please subscribe to keep up to date on future classes.
Children with special needs will be accommodated at all times to participate. Classes cater for children aged 5 to 18 years old of all abilities and skill levels.
She is now offering weekly online classes every Sunday afternoon on Zoom covering different topics and techniques. Classes cost $20 per family. A range of school holiday classes are also on offer.
Class updates are sent to her mail subscribers first and then posted here and on the Facebook page www.facebook.com/thejoyavestudio/.
Please subscribe to keep up to date on future classes.
Children with special needs will be accommodated at all times to participate. Classes cater for children aged 5 to 18 years old of all abilities and skill levels.
Upcoming online art classes
Colourful 3D city
Sunday 8th November
3 - 4.30pm
Suitable for primary aged students
(older students and adults welcome to attend if you don't mind interruptions).
In this class we will be creating a colourful 3D paper city inspired by the 96 year old Taiwanese artist
Huang Yung-Fu who painted his whole town to stop it from being demolished.
Art supplies you will need
Thick brown craft card or white thick paper/card, posca paint pens or oil pastels, black marker, a rule and scissors.
3 - 4.30pm
Suitable for primary aged students
(older students and adults welcome to attend if you don't mind interruptions).
In this class we will be creating a colourful 3D paper city inspired by the 96 year old Taiwanese artist
Huang Yung-Fu who painted his whole town to stop it from being demolished.
Art supplies you will need
Thick brown craft card or white thick paper/card, posca paint pens or oil pastels, black marker, a rule and scissors.
Multimedia bird collage
Sunday 15th November
3 - 4.30pm
A one and half hour class suitable for primary aged students (older students and adults welcome to attend if you don't mind interruptions).
In this class we will be creating a multimedia bird collage inspired by the work of Clare Youngs. https://www.clareyoungs.co.uk/
Art supplies you will need;
Colourful construction paper, oil pastels or textas, black marker, scissors and glue.
3 - 4.30pm
A one and half hour class suitable for primary aged students (older students and adults welcome to attend if you don't mind interruptions).
In this class we will be creating a multimedia bird collage inspired by the work of Clare Youngs. https://www.clareyoungs.co.uk/
Art supplies you will need;
Colourful construction paper, oil pastels or textas, black marker, scissors and glue.
Name sculptures
Sunday 22nd November
3- 4.30pm
A one and half hour class suitable for primary aged students. Younger students will need assistance.
(older students and adults welcome to attend if you don't mind interruptions)
In this class we will be creating a dynamic sculpture using the letters in your name in an interesting way.
Art supplies you will need
Brown or white cardboard (recycled from old boxes is fine blank on both sides) black marker, oil pastels,
textas or acrylic paint, glue PVA or a hot glue gun, scissors or a cutting knife and cutting mat.
3- 4.30pm
A one and half hour class suitable for primary aged students. Younger students will need assistance.
(older students and adults welcome to attend if you don't mind interruptions)
In this class we will be creating a dynamic sculpture using the letters in your name in an interesting way.
Art supplies you will need
Brown or white cardboard (recycled from old boxes is fine blank on both sides) black marker, oil pastels,
textas or acrylic paint, glue PVA or a hot glue gun, scissors or a cutting knife and cutting mat.
Crazy cardboard masks
Sunday 29th November
3 - 4.30pm
A one and half hour class suitable for primary aged students
(older students and adults welcome to attend if you don't mind interruptions).
In this class we will be creating a crazy cardboard mask inspired by Pablo Picasso and African masks.
Art supplies you will need;
Left over bits of brown cardboard, scissors, PVA glue or good glue stick, black marker, oil pastels or textas.
3 - 4.30pm
A one and half hour class suitable for primary aged students
(older students and adults welcome to attend if you don't mind interruptions).
In this class we will be creating a crazy cardboard mask inspired by Pablo Picasso and African masks.
Art supplies you will need;
Left over bits of brown cardboard, scissors, PVA glue or good glue stick, black marker, oil pastels or textas.
Textured Monsters
Sunday 6th December
3 - 4.30pm
A one and half hour class suitable for primary aged students 5 - 10 years old.
In this class we will be creating fun and colourful textured monsters inspired by the illustrations of Maurice Sendak.
Art supplies you will need
Coloured craft paper, oil pastels, scissors and glue.
3 - 4.30pm
A one and half hour class suitable for primary aged students 5 - 10 years old.
In this class we will be creating fun and colourful textured monsters inspired by the illustrations of Maurice Sendak.
Art supplies you will need
Coloured craft paper, oil pastels, scissors and glue.
Patterns for relaxation and fun
Sunday 13th December
3 - 4.30pm
A one and half hour class suitable for all ages.
In this class we will learn various repetitive patterns to promote relaxation and enjoyment.
Art supplies you will need;
Drawing paper, black marker/fineliner and coloured textas or pencils.
3 - 4.30pm
A one and half hour class suitable for all ages.
In this class we will learn various repetitive patterns to promote relaxation and enjoyment.
Art supplies you will need;
Drawing paper, black marker/fineliner and coloured textas or pencils.
Past classes
How to make a flip book for easy animations
How to draw cats
How to draw a dragon
Drawing using one point perspective
Handmade art books of favourite things
Shading techniques
Expressive self portraits
Who I am- expression through portraiture
Colourful critters
Mark-making and watercolour snakes
Acrylic painting techniques for children
Classes are updated on a regular basis and always offered to mail list subscribers first.
I look forward to seeing you online soon.
I look forward to seeing you online soon.
"Jacinta and I were very impressed with Jessica's class, her mannerisms, patience, friendliness, privacy policy and value for money after Jacinta's first class, so I continued to register Jacinta for a few more classes, when she could attend.
Jacinta stated she thoroughly enjoys Jessica's classes, she is learning so many new techniques and ideas. Her dream is to be an artist and we highly recommend Jessica Harris from "The Joy Avenue Studio", as a starting point for any young artists out there, who want to fulfill their dream, like Jacinta".
- Michelle and Jacinta Herbert
Jacinta stated she thoroughly enjoys Jessica's classes, she is learning so many new techniques and ideas. Her dream is to be an artist and we highly recommend Jessica Harris from "The Joy Avenue Studio", as a starting point for any young artists out there, who want to fulfill their dream, like Jacinta".
- Michelle and Jacinta Herbert
