Mini Ivy Art Academy is a structured creative development program for children aged 5–10. Small groups. Weekly sessions. $49 per session — cancel anytime.
Loved by Adelaide families · All materials included · No lock-in
Primary school children
Cancel anytime — no lock-in
Consistent, year-round program
Just bring a snack & water bottle
Try before you enrol
Weekly sessions · Runs through school holidays
Simple process
Free trials run every week. There’s no complicated sign-up, no term commitment to make, and no pressure. If your child loves it — you’re in.
Choose Wednesday or Thursday at Payneham. Your child’s first session is completely free. No payment required to attend — just reserve a spot online.
Your child joins a small group (max 12) for a full 90-minute structured session. Guided art, intentional skill-building, real creative work — every week.
If it’s a great fit, enrol online — $49 per session, cancel anytime. No term commitment, no lock-in. Just show up each week for as long as it serves your child.
The program
Art Academy is a structured creative development program — not entertainment, not free play. Every session is intentionally designed around the skills children increasingly arrive at school without: the ability to focus, persist through difficulty, regulate frustration, and create something they’re genuinely proud of.
In small groups of no more than 12 children, your child works through guided art experiences that challenge them at the right level — building real capability, session by session, week by week. And because we run through school holidays, that progress doesn’t stop at the end of term.
Primary school children
Per session
Small group learning
Runs through holidays
0–10 min
Welcome & warm-up activity
10–60 min
Guided art experience — technique focus
60–80 min
Independent creative work
80–90 min
Group share & pack-up
Outcomes
Every session targets specific developmental skills through structured creative practice. This is intentional — not incidental.
Children learn to sit with a challenge — to stay in a task when it gets hard. This translates directly into classroom performance and study habits.
Cutting, brushwork, detailed drawing — all activities strengthen the hand muscles children need for writing and precision tasks at school.
Every child presents their work and articulates their creative choices. Week by week, hesitation disappears and a real creative voice emerges.
When something doesn’t go to plan — and in art, it often doesn’t — children learn to adapt, experiment, and find another way. Resilience through creativity.
The structured, rhythmic nature of creative work naturally regulates the nervous system. Children arrive switched on from school and leave calm and grounded.
Small group learning means children support each other’s work, offer kind feedback, and build the emotional intelligence that underpins all healthy relationships.
Pricing
$49 per session. Cancel anytime. All materials included. There is no simpler way to give your child a consistent creative practice.
Weekly Sessions
per session · no commitment required
Free Trial
your child’s first session — every week
What families say
From the parents who’ve watched their children grow through the program.
“My daughter used to give up the moment something got difficult. After a few weeks, she pushes through on her own. The change in her persistence has been genuinely remarkable.”
“He comes home calm and proud every single week. The structure is exactly what he needed — he knows what to expect, and he thrives in it. We love that it runs through the holidays too.”
“We did the free trial and enrolled on the spot. The tiny group size means she actually gets real attention. And $49 with no contract? No brainer for what she’s getting out of it.”
Common questions
Can’t find your answer? Get in touch — we’re happy to help.
Book a spot online — it takes about two minutes. We’ll confirm your preferred session (Wednesday or Thursday at Payneham, 3:45–5:15pm). Your child attends the full 90-minute session at no cost. If it’s a good fit, you can enrol directly online to continue.
No. Art Academy is $49 per session with no lock-in whatsoever. You can cancel anytime — there’s no notice period, no penalty, and no term commitment. We believe the program should earn your child’s attendance every single week.
Yes — Art Academy runs every week of the year, including all South Australian school holidays. Consistent attendance is one of the key reasons children make real developmental progress. We don’t stop just because school does.
Art Academy runs on Wednesdays and Thursdays, 3:45–5:15pm, at our Payneham location. Both sessions run the same program — choose whichever day works for your family’s schedule.
Art Academy is designed for children aged 5–10, aligned with primary school years. Sessions are intentionally structured to challenge children at the right developmental level for this age range.
Just a snack and a water bottle. Every art material is provided — paints, brushes, paper, canvases, tools, and protective smocks. Sessions run straight after school, so a small snack keeps energy up through the session. Send them in clothes they’re comfortable getting a little messy in.
A maximum of 12 children per session — always. This is fundamental to how Mini Ivy works. Small groups mean every child gets genuine attention, not just observation.
Art Academy is a structured creative development program — not a hobby class. Every session targets specific skills: focus, persistence, fine motor development, and emotional regulation. We track individual progress and adjust the challenge so each child keeps growing.
Trials run every week. $49/session after that — cancel anytime. The only thing standing between your child and a real creative practice is booking the trial.
✓ No lock-in · Cancel anytime ✓ Wed Payneham · Thu Torrensville ✓ Max 12 students · Snack & water bottle
Inspiring creativity, confidence, and school readiness through art-based learning for children aged 3–6 in Adelaide.
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