2025 Term 2
Hee hee hee, ho ho ho—no, it’s not Santa; it’s definitely Mario! Jump, stomp, and power-up as we dive into the colourful, fun world of video games. No, sorry, we won’t be playing them, but we’ll go on an investigation to learn the history behind them. Why is it called Super Mario anyway? What’s Mario’s last name? And most importantly, what’s pixel art?
Inspired by the history of Super Mario and other iconic games, students will discover how early pixel art laid the foundation for the immersive digital worlds we know today.
Through hands-on acrylic painting projects, students will reimagine pixel designs, create their own power-ups, and bring legendary game worlds to life. Each session is packed with creativity and exploration, encouraging students to experiment with bold colours, dynamic shapes, and playful designs inspired by gaming culture. By the end of the module, students will have created a collection of bold, dynamic artworks that show how games inspire imagination and connect us through play.
Inspired by the history of Super Mario and other iconic games, students will discover how early pixel art laid the foundation for the immersive digital worlds we know today.
Through hands-on acrylic painting projects, students will reimagine pixel designs, create their own power-ups, and bring legendary game worlds to life. Each session is packed with creativity and exploration, encouraging students to experiment with bold colours, dynamic shapes, and playful designs inspired by gaming culture. By the end of the module, students will have created a collection of bold, dynamic artworks that show how games inspire imagination and connect us through play.
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Each session is uniquely developed for each student to achieve and progress in class, as well as through home practice. You will need to work with your own paint set. Our recommended supplies are as follows.
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.
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