The Classes

A well-known artist or a particular style of art is the inspiration for each lesson at Quirky Cactus. Some of the influential artists used for inspiration within lessons include Joan Blond, Anya Brock, and Grotti Lotti just to name a few- please click on the links to see some of their work and to find out more about these influentual artists.

Within each lesson, students observe art and discuss the features, talking about the colours used, the shapes, lines, textures. With guidance, and through step by step detailed instructions, students work on creating their own masterpiece inspired by the focus artist or particular style of art. Students do not copy the work created by the artist, they use it as inspiration to hopefully create something quite different, reflecting their own personal style and individuality. Different mediums are used, depending on the style of art, including; bright ink, watercolour paint, acrylic paint, markers, paint pens, handcrafted paper for collage, watercolour pencils, crayons, oil pastels and chalk pastels.

School holiday classes are for 6-16 year olds. Parents/Caregivers of children may not stay during the lesson, this is in the best interests of the child and the class. 

Students are provided with an apron for the lesson, they just need to bring a water bottle and a small nut free snack for the half time break.      

The Art Space

Classes are held at the Quirky Cactus Art studio in Wembley, which is located at 1/357 Cambridge St, Wembley. Class sizes are relatively small, ranging from 5-20 students to allow more one on one time. The studio space is small but allows for plenty of room for students to find a comfortable working space. Free street parking is available out the front of the studio.

School HOliday Classes

Classes are held during the school holidays, with the occasional class run over weekends for special events, as well as after school classes, and morning Explorer Artist sessions for 3-6 year olds. Most art lessons are for children, with the occasional all ages art event. Art parties are also available and can be discussed in more detail via email or over the phone. Lessons are advertised at least five weeks before the school holiday break.