ABOUT

Hi There,

Welcome to Kidz Artworx!

I’m Jane, owner & creative force behind Kidz Artworx. I have been making art since I was a small kid & after a 20 years or so in the teaching profession, I decided I wanted to teach art to people that were keen to learn, that valued the benefits & joy that art making brings. And if they didn’t yet, I would do everything possible to help them find it!

I get to do what I love everyday- help people leave their daily life for a bit & try something different. I think everyone should have the opportunity to be creative, to get in the “zone”, that place where time flies, you wish you could just keep going & do some more, & you can’t wait to see how it will look when it’s finished. It’s exciting & challenging. It can test your mettle, surprise you, & teach you. It’s great for your brain & your well being. It is a gift.

And it’s those things that I want to share with my students. My passion, joy, excitement about art making, the processes & our amazing creative ability. I love to try new stuff (hence the salt glazed teapot, the ink abstract & the enamelled pendant) & this definitely influences my teaching… I’m always looking for new approaches, materials & artists. I’m curious, a bit obsessive & feel extremely lucky to be doing my dream job.

I studied at Sydney College of the Arts (Bachelor Visual Arts) in the Ceramics & Photography departments & followed this with a Diploma of Education. And after teaching in primary school, high school, university, evening college & other art schools, I now bring all that experience & expertise to share with you at Kidz Artworx.

So come on down. Lets get a bit messy, have a giggle, get in the zone & have some fun making art.

I look forward to seeing you in the studio!