Thu 22 Jan Joining the Nerd Herd

Thursday
Available online
Early drop-off from 8.15am

22 January 2026
Use of Lab Gear Included
Full day 9.30am - 3pm

5 - 14 Years Old
Art Supplies Included
Late pick-up till 4.15pm

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0815 - 0930 Early arrival: Free play (Lego, drawing, board games)
0930 Art and design time
1030 Morning Tea
1045 Art and design time
1200 Lunch
1245 Lab time
1500 Lab program ends, parents can pick up kids anytime between 3-4.15pm.
1500-1545 Free play and pick-up window (Minecraft, board games, drawing)
1545 - 1615 Movie time
Late pick-up fee: $25 per 15 minutes after 4:15 PM

“What? You’re into art? Nah, that’s not cool.” “Ew, who wants to sit in front of a computer coding all day?” Well… we do. And we’re very happy about it.

In Joining the Nerd Herd, we celebrate being into things. Properly into things. Art, coding, facts, systems, ideas, details, and questions that won’t leave us alone. Being a nerd isn’t about being boring. It’s about being curious, focused, and proud of what you love. Not just any nerd either. A fun nerd. A cool nerd.

In the morning, we’ll be sparked by our own interests and design bold, expressive posters that show what we’re into and why it matters. This is where we build our ultimate nerd herd, each one different, each one confident, each one owning their thing. We’ll use art to communicate ideas, passions, and personality.

After lunch, we move into the ultimate coding challenge. This one’s a proper challenge, so expect smart moves, clever logic, and the occasional moment of being outsmarted by someone else. We’ll design and test digital systems that respond, adapt, and push our thinking.

Join the nerd herd, we’ll learn that being deeply interested in something is not embarrassing, it’s powerful!

Please pack a lunch, morning and afternoon tea, and a drink bottle for your child. AJ Studio is a nut-free space. The timetable is a guide only, as some projects may take longer or wrap up sooner. We may also adjust the schedule if needed.

Each program is built on brand new learning material, so we won’t have sample artworks until after the class. The images shown are just examples to give you a feel for the theme of the day. If you’d like to know more, please get in touch with the studio, we’re happy to help.

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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!

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 - 1215 Lunch or free play, choose between drawing, board games and Minecraft. *A late pick-up fee of $25 for ever 15 minutes after 12.15pm. .

1245-1500 Lab™: Lab project.
1500-1615 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 4.15pm. .

You can book online, or contact us to book by phone or message. If you book manually, we will send you an invoice. All bookings must be paid by the due date. Places are not held until payment is received.

If you cancel more than 14 days before the programme starts, we usually offer a credit for a future AJ Studio holiday programme. Refunds may be considered in some cases, but credits are preferred.

If you cancel within 14 days of the programme start date, we are unable to offer refunds. In some situations, a credit may be offered.

Credits are valid for the next two upcoming holiday programmes, for the same programme type and location, and are subject to availability.

Yes, if you let us know at least 24 hours in advance and if there is space available. A 15 dollar admin fee applies for each day changed.

If you booked a multi-day or weekly package and change any days, the package rate no longer applies and days are recalculated at the individual daily rate.

Example:

If you book a 5-day package at a discounted rate and later change two of the five days, the weekly package no longer applies. All five days are recalculated at the daily rate, and a 15 dollar admin fee applies for each day changed (for example, two changed days equals 30 dollars).

All changes are subject to availability and must be confirmed by payment.

We don’t offer refunds for missed days. In some cases, with supporting documentation, we may offer a credit for a future holiday programme, subject to availability.

Children are dropped off and picked up during our advertised programme hours.

Pick-up is by parents or legal guardians unless you email us in advance to authorise someone else to collect your child.

Late pick-up is charged at 25 dollars per hour, calculated in 15-minute increments. This helps cover staff time when programmes run beyond scheduled hours.

Yes, all our holiday programmes are nut-free. Please do not pack any nut or nut-containing products.

Please bring lunch, a water bottle, and any items listed for the programme, if applicable. Toys are allowed, but we recommend leaving favourite items, valuables, and devices at home.

We sometimes take photos or short videos during programmes to document and share our work. You’ll be asked about consent when booking, and you can opt out at any time by emailing us.

For full details, please read our Holiday Programme Terms and Conditions here: Holiday Programme Policy

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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.

Your studio, anywhere. Just log in to explore your lessons, watch our tutors in action, and follow along with creative projects designed to spark new ideas.

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!

I*** T****

... 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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