2025 Term 1 Clever Canvas™ The Art of Play

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2025 Term 1

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Yahtzee! From power-ups to the art of auctions, and owning lands and hotels, step onto the canvas and into the world of games! What? You’re a serious artist and you don’t play? That’s impossible—creativity thrives on play.

From the geometric patterns of classic board games to the immersive realms of fantasy video games, this module explores how play sparks imagination and fuels design. In The Art of Play, you’ll examine how games use colours, patterns, and movement to tell stories, create strategies, and captivate players.

With your brush as your tool and your canvas as the board, you’ll bring these elements to life—sketching pixel-inspired landscapes, painting dynamic characters, and designing abstract compositions inspired by game worlds. But this isn’t just about games; it’s about thinking creatively, solving visual puzzles, and using art to express your unique perspective on play.

By the end of the module, you’ll have a collection of vibrant works that celebrate the art of strategy, storytelling, and creativity—proving that games and art are the ultimate pair. This course is designed for students aged 9 to 16, promoting self-guided learning without the need for parental supervision. All students are required to bring their own supplies; however, starter packs are conveniently available for purchase directly from the studio.

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Each session is uniquely developed for the individual student to achieve and progress. You will need an oil paint set for class and homework use.

All learning materials are available for students enrolled full term via the Studio website. Please login and click on 'My' to locate your sessions.

If you feel sick, please stay home and apply a catch-up lesson at a later time. Or, if you feel well enough, please join your session online via our app or this website. Regrettably, we can only provide catch-up lessons within your enrolled term based on availability. Any unused credit cannot be carried over to the following term.

For the fairness of the other students, for our clever tutors who provide the lessons that you love, the studio cannot offer a refund if you change your mind. Our in-studio workshops are strictly made up of the limited number of students enrolled before the start of each school term and have the appropriate resources allocated to accommodate the optimal learning experience for all students in the course. To ensure the staff and supplies can be maintained for the course, payment for their use cannot be refunded so that the remaining students may continue the learning and development they paid for. In the event of Covid-19 restrictions, workshops will resume online. No refund can be issued if you decide not to participate in online sessions.

If you are joining the workshop in person, just bring your lovely self! Please bring your own art pack for Clever Canvas™, Sketchbook Challenge™ and Super Matisse™ lessons. If you are joining online, great! Ensure your device is fully charged, and check with your tutor beforehand about what supplies you may need to prepare.

Choosing a class that suits your age group would be a great way to start. Your tutor will advise you if moving up or down a level may be more beneficial for your child. Check out the 'Find My Workshop' page for more details.