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About Us

OUR STUDIO

 ALL ART CLASSES ARE HELD AT 

Suite 2, 173-175 Pacific Hwy, Charlestown NSW 

Public car parking can be found behind Charlestown Library and surrounding streets. We offer a supervised drop off and pickup service for classes between 4 and 6:30pm on library lane using the rear entry to our studio.  Contact us for more information.

Nestled in the buzz of Pacific Highway, our new purpose-built Art Studio provides students with a vibrant environment that nurtures creativity and fosters artistic exploration. It’s more than a workspace, its a hub for artistic growth and inspiration.

Our Art Teachers have designed a functional space that incorporates 2 studio spaces, a wet area and gallery wall for showcasing student work, encouraging motivation and pride.

Floor to ceiling windows flood the reception area, providing an inviting atmoshphere for parents and carers to relax during their child’s class. Alternatively, its only a 5 minute walk to Charlestown Square where you can grab a coffee or get a quick shop done.

OUR TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

Our teaching philosophy prioritises fundamental skills, emphasizes the importance of mastering the building blocks of artistic practice as a foundation for future creative exploration.

This approach recognizes that technical proficiency in areas such as drawing, shading, color theory, composition, and perspective equips students with the tools they need to express their ideas effectively.

By focusing on structured, skill-based learning, students develop confidence in their abilities and gain a deep understanding of the techniques and principles that underpin all forms of art.

This philosophy does not dismiss creativity but views it as a natural progression once students have a solid grasp of the fundamentals. It encourages a disciplined, step-by-step learning process, where students build their knowledge and refine their skills through repetition, observation, and guided practice.

By providing clear objectives, constructive feedback, and opportunities to apply their skills in structured projects, this approach ensures that students have the technical mastery required to innovate and create with intention and precision when they are ready to explore more personal and expressive forms of art.

OUR TEAM

GRACE LICKLEY
Bach. Natural History Illustration
Grace is a passionate writer and artist and is a recent graduate of a Bachelor of Natural History Illustration.

Grace specialises in both digital and traditional drawing methods and has a profound love for watercolour. She also works with acrylic, polymer clay and fine liner. She has been recognised by the National Art School in Sydney where she was accepted into their Intensive Studio Program specialising in Life Drawing and has participated in multiple exhibitions. 

For 8 years Grace attended a Steiner school and grew up surrounded by eclectic and colourful people. From age 6 her creative endeavours included painting, needle felting, knitting and candle making all of which she still enjoys and works at today. 

Grace has extensive experience working with children and has taught at both primary and high school levels. She is incredibly passionate about encouraging kids to discover their creativity and develop their artistic skills.

Laura Edwards
Bach. Visual Arts, B. Education

Laura is a visual artist and educator with a love for both fine arts and crafts. She studied drawing, painting, ceramics, and sculpture during her visual arts degree and has exhibited her work in multiple group exhibitions.

 Her fine art practice includes painting in oils, acrylics, and watercolours, but she’s also an enthusiastic crafter who will try her hand at just about anything. From macramé and mosaic to jewellery making and quilling, she loves experimenting with different materials and techniques—and encouraging young artists to do the same. Laura believes the creative process should be fun and enriching, and she finds joy in watching young people grow and take pride in their artistic achievements.

Laura has dedicated her career to working with young people, focusing on the arts. She brings over eight years of experience as a high school teacher and a diverse background in many creative roles. Her goal is to create meaningful experiences that help young people build skills, confidence, and a lifelong appreciation for the arts.

ROSIE WILKIE
Bach. Visual Communications
Rosie is a dedicated student, art teacher and emerging creative professional. She is studying a Bachelor of Visual Communication Design, majoring in Creative Arts at the University of Newcastle. Through this study, she has developed a strong technical and conceptual understanding of visual art principles, transferring these skills into her teaching practice.
Attending Newtown High School of the Performing Arts in Sydney, Rosie has a broad background in performing and creative arts. She has abundant experience working with various artistic mediums, including drawing, painting and sculpture, with a special interest in print-making and fibre arts.
Nurturing her student’s artistic skills, Rosie is passionate about inspiring young minds to unlock their creative potential. By consistently seeking new ways to educate and inspire young creatives, she works to ensure art is accessible to everyone.
Her extensive experience working with children of various ages and abilities allows Rosie to adjust her teaching methods, accommodating the unique learning styles of her individual students. She strives to create an inclusive and encouraging environment to support her students develop fundamental artistic skills.
Charli Walker
Artist

Charli is a singer and practicing artist. Having grown up in a musical and artistic family, it was a natural progression for her to study music and fine art.

Specialising in drawing and watercolour painting, Charli enjoys being part of our art program planning team alongside teaching in our art classes for preschoolers and school age children.

Charli has a natural affinity for working with children and enjoys connecting with each child in her classes and helping them to develop their interest, skill and passion in art. 

Tracy Mulder
Artist
As mother of three boys, Tracy is eager to leverage her professional and personal experiences in a role that involves working with children.
Her goal is to nurture and embrace their creativity and imagination. She is committed to providing exceptional support to students and fellow educators by using her skills to foster and develop students’ skills, confidence, and appreciation for all things creative.
 
Since having her sons and moving to Newcastle, she decided a career change was in order – transitioning from a career in Marketing and Advertising. She has found the combination of her background in strategic communication and love for the arts uniquely positions her to contribute meaningfully to a creative environment where children can thrive and explore their artistic potential.
 
At home, she is an avid crafter with a particular fondness for crochet, bargello, and paint pouring. These activities allow her to express her creativity and share it with her children.