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 ($10 if in Victoria until lockdown is over). 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 ($10 if in Victoria until lockdown is over). 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
Drawing using one point perspective
Sunday 20th September
3 - 4.30pm
Learn how to draw using one point perspective to create depth.
Suitable for primary aged students (older students and adults are welcome to join if they don't mind interruptions).
You will need;
Drawing paper, drawing pencils, a ruler and a fineliner.
3 - 4.30pm
Learn how to draw using one point perspective to create depth.
Suitable for primary aged students (older students and adults are welcome to join if they don't mind interruptions).
You will need;
Drawing paper, drawing pencils, a ruler and a fineliner.
Handmade art books of favourite things
Monday 21st September
4 -5.30pm
A one and half hour class learning how to make a hand made art book and time to
fill it with your favourite things and special treasures.
Suitable for all ages although younger children will need help making the book.
You will need;
Magazines, old wrapping paper, and/or old books for cutting up, A3 drawing paper x 3, cardboard (cereal boxes are perfect), PVA glue or a good glue stick, posca paint pens or permanent markers or any type of pens, textas etc and scissors
4 -5.30pm
A one and half hour class learning how to make a hand made art book and time to
fill it with your favourite things and special treasures.
Suitable for all ages although younger children will need help making the book.
You will need;
Magazines, old wrapping paper, and/or old books for cutting up, A3 drawing paper x 3, cardboard (cereal boxes are perfect), PVA glue or a good glue stick, posca paint pens or permanent markers or any type of pens, textas etc and scissors
Shading techniques
Tuesday 22nd September
4 - 5.30pm
A one and half hour class learning four different shading techniques.
Suitable for all ages.
You will need;
Drawing pencils and paper, eraser and sharpener. An apple and a lamp for casting a shadow if available.
Expressive self portraits
Wednesday 23rd September
4 - 5.30pm
A one and half hour class learning how to paint an expressive self portraits inspired by the work of Jessica Miller. https://www.jessicamillerpaintings.com/.
Suitable for all ages.
You will need;
Thick paper to paint on or a canvas, an A4 printed photo of yourself or a mirror. A variety of acrylic paints and brushes.
4 - 5.30pm
A one and half hour class learning how to paint an expressive self portraits inspired by the work of Jessica Miller. https://www.jessicamillerpaintings.com/.
Suitable for all ages.
You will need;
Thick paper to paint on or a canvas, an A4 printed photo of yourself or a mirror. A variety of acrylic paints and brushes.
Who I am- expression through portraiture
Thursday 24th September
4 - 5.30pm
Inspired by the work of Carine Brancowitz: https://www.carinebrancowitz.com/
a one and half hour class learning how to draw a self portrait to express your individuality.
Playing with patterns, perspective and composition.
Suitable for ages 10 and older.
You will need;
A variety of photos of yourself taken from different angles printed on A4 paper.
Drawing paper, pencils, black fineliner or marker and coloured pencils.
4 - 5.30pm
Inspired by the work of Carine Brancowitz: https://www.carinebrancowitz.com/
a one and half hour class learning how to draw a self portrait to express your individuality.
Playing with patterns, perspective and composition.
Suitable for ages 10 and older.
You will need;
A variety of photos of yourself taken from different angles printed on A4 paper.
Drawing paper, pencils, black fineliner or marker and coloured pencils.
Colourful critters
Friday 25th September
4 - 5.30pm
A one and half hour class creating a colourful multimedia spider web and critter to live there.
Suitable for students 5 - 10 years old.
You will need;
Drawing paper, watercolour paints, oil pastels, textas, coloured pencils and a black permanent marker.
4 - 5.30pm
A one and half hour class creating a colourful multimedia spider web and critter to live there.
Suitable for students 5 - 10 years old.
You will need;
Drawing paper, watercolour paints, oil pastels, textas, coloured pencils and a black permanent marker.
Mark-making and watercolour snakes
Saturday 26th September
3 - 4.30pm
A one and half hour class experimenting with layers of watercolour and mark-making to create a dynamic and textured snake.
You will need;
Watercolour or thick paper, watercolour paints, brushes, posca paint pens or gel pens, silver gold etc.
3 - 4.30pm
A one and half hour class experimenting with layers of watercolour and mark-making to create a dynamic and textured snake.
You will need;
Watercolour or thick paper, watercolour paints, brushes, posca paint pens or gel pens, silver gold etc.
Acrylic painting techniques for children
Sunday 27th September
3 - 4.30pm
Learn 8 different acrylic painting techniques then put them together to create a seascape.
Suitable for primary aged students (older students and adults are welcome to join if they don't mind interruptions).
What you will need;
Acrylic paints (various colours), brushes, thick paper or canvas,
masking tape and drawing pencil.
3 - 4.30pm
Learn 8 different acrylic painting techniques then put them together to create a seascape.
Suitable for primary aged students (older students and adults are welcome to join if they don't mind interruptions).
What you will need;
Acrylic paints (various colours), brushes, thick paper or canvas,
masking tape and drawing pencil.
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
