"And now we welcome the new year. Full of things that have never been."
- Rainer Maria Rilke
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2025 January Holiday Program Full Day
Monday 13 January
A Flick, A Flip and a Story!
  • Monday
  • Available online
  • Early drop-off from 8.15am
  • 13 January 2025
  • Use of Lab Gear Included
  • Full day 9.30am - 3pm
  • 5 - 14 Years Old
  • Art Supplies Included
  • Late pick-up till 4.30pm

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Explore the Collection, Interactives, The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum
  • 0815 - 0930 Early arrival: Free play (Lego, drawing, board games)
  • 0930 Art Atelier™: Designing and creating a flipbook animation
  • 1030 Morning Tea
  • 1045 Art Atelier™: Adding details and finalising our flipbooks
  • 1200 Lunch
  • 1300 Lab™: Coding a flipbook inspired animation into Scratch
  • 1500 Lab program ends, parents can pick up kids anytime between 3-4.30pm.
  • 1500-1600 Free play and pick-up window (Minecraft, board games, drawing)
  • 1600 - 1630 Movie time
    Late pick-up fee: $25 per 15 minutes after 4:30 PM
Full Day 

What could be better to kickstart the new year than a day of animated creativity? In this exciting program, students will dive into the world of flipbook animation, sketching and designing their own stories to create a handcrafted flipbook that brings their imagination to life, frame by frame. In the afternoon, creativity goes digital as students use Scratch to animate their designs, learning simple coding techniques to make their characters move and jump.

The program runs from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, with flexibility for students to arrive between 8:15 and 9:30 AM and be picked up anytime between 3:00 and 4:30 PM. Early arrivals can enjoy free play with Lego, drawing, and games to ease into the day. After 3:00 PM, students can unwind with a range of activities including movies, Minecraft, Lego, or even creating more art—ensuring a fun and relaxed end to their day while giving parents peace of mind.

By the end of the day, children will have both a beautifully crafted flipbook and a digital animation project, kicking off the year with creativity and fun!

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Full-day Program Timetable

 Bring your own lunch, morning & afternoon tea, and drink bottle. AJ Studio has a no-nuts policy. The timetable above is an indication only, some projects may require longer, or we may finish a bit earlier on the day. The Studio reserves the right to make changes to the schedule.

As each program we bring to you are freshly written learning material, no sample works are available until after the lesson. Therefore Images above are sample photos only to help describe the day's topic. If you have any questions please contact the studio.

Are you yearning for a burst of excitement but only have a precious half day of free time?
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We understand the demands of a busy schedule, so we've designed morning and afternoon program to fit seamlessly into your routine.

Whether you're an early bird or an afternoon explorer, we've got you covered! select am or pm sessions to book- it's that simple!
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The timetable above is an indication only, some projects may require longer, or we may finish a bit earlier on the day. The Studio reserves the right to make changes to the schedule.
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 Morning Session $79
  • 0815 - 0930 Early arrival, Lego, drawing, board games, free play.
  • 0930 Art Atelier™: morning art project
  • 1030 Morning Tea
  • 1045 Art Atelier™: morning art project
  • 1200 - 1230 Lunch or free play, choose between drawing, board games and Minecraft. *A late pick-up fee of $25 for ever 15 minutes after 12.30pm. .
 Afternoon Session $79
  • 1230 - 1300 Early arrival, Lego, drawing, board games, free play.
  • 1300-1500 Lab™: Lab Project
  • 1500-1600 Afternoon tea, or free play, choose between Minecraft, board games and drawing.  Parents can pick up kids anytime between 3-4pm. A late pick-up fee of $25 for ever 15 minutes after 4pm. .
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What's included?
  • Video
  • Sample
  • Text material
  • Quizzes
  • Certificate
Art supplies & Lab Gears
As each session is uniquely developed for each individual student to achieve and progress. You will work with diverse mediums. All art supplies and use of lab gears are included. 
AJ Studio Learning App
Search 'AJ Studio' in Apple App Store or Google Play to download our free learning program. Your login to the app is the same as the website.
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Search 'AJ Studio' in Apple App Store or Google Play to download our free learning program. Your login to the app is the same as the website.
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Little Store™  
The Holiday Program™ Momento
  Click & Collect in Studio
  NZ Flat Shipping $10
  Best Quality
  Recommended by Your Tutors

Welcome to AJ Studio's famous and fun Holiday Program™! Along with unique artwork and inventions, we offer momentos you can order online or through your tutor during class time. You can pick it up in person on the day of your program or have it shipped to your address. It's a simple and convenient way to remember your wonderful time with us.

Lulu & Henry™
The Lulu Doll

$38.99  $29 NZD

Lulu & Henry™
The Henry Doll

$38.99  $29 NZD

Book: Lem-D Discovers Fizzy Lemonade

$35.99  $29.99 NZD

What our learners say  

The online lessons are great! Tutor's instructions were very clear and straightforward, I must recommend it to our friends. Also it's very fun. Really, the lessons are so different online, and the way AJ Studio does it is truly thoughtful, respect to you all.
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One and a half term of oil painting lessons, I feel **** has improved a lot. From when she first started not even able to paint neatly, to rows of finished artworks on the wall in our garage, looking forward to send you a photo of them all at the end of this term!
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... just downloaded the (your) app this afternoon... I'm so impressed with the detailed information included in the course. They are extremely handy and useful...
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Frequently asked questions
1 What happens if I miss a class?
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.
2 What's your refund policy in a nutshell?
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.
3 What do I need to bring to class?
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.
4 Which class should I join?
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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