Art Groups & Workshops

Art Lessons & Workshops

Private Art Lessons for Children & Teens (Ages 8–18)

Lesson Length: 1.5 hours
Investment: $60 per lesson (all materials included)

Looking for inspiring private art lessons for children and teens on the Sunshine Coast? Jen Jay offers personalised painting lessons designed to build creativity, confidence and artistic skills in a studio environment.

Young artists thrive in a real working studio where they are surrounded by original artworks, professional materials and an inspiring creative environment. For many students, simply walking into the studio sparks excitement and imagination before the lesson even begins.

Jen has developed a unique step-by-step teaching program that allows each student to learn at their own pace while developing strong artistic foundations. Every lesson introduces new painting techniques, colour theory, composition and creative problem-solving in a fun, encouraging atmosphere.

Students choose from Jen’s carefully curated image library, with each artwork selected to support specific learning outcomes and progressively build new skills. This personalised approach keeps every lesson fresh, engaging and motivating.

Each student completes an A4 canvas painting to take home at the end of every lesson, providing a wonderful sense of achievement while creating a growing collection of original artwork.

Throughout the lesson, students also develop their artistic knowledge by recording techniques, colour mixes and creative notes in their visual diary, helping reinforce their learning and encouraging ongoing artistic growth.

As students become familiar with a studio environment, they gain confidence setting up their workspace, selecting materials and working independently valuable skills that encourage creativity for life.

Private lessons can also be enjoyed with one or two friends, making a fun and memorable creative experience while still receiving plenty of individual guidance.

All professional art materials are supplied, so students simply arrive ready to create.

Investment: $60 per 1.5-hour lesson, with full payment required to secure your booking. Get together weekly fortnightly or monthly.

Join A Palette Knife Painting Workshop

Palette knife painting is a fun hands-on way of getting you into painting without being too technical. Working with luscious thick paint, and a pallet knife achieving a textured semi abstract painting.

With step-by-step instructions Jen will start the introduction of the palette knife utensil, mediums, and techniques that you can sample to gain confidence and knowledge in. You will be working on an A4 size canvas with Jen, learning coordination application and just how far you can push this medium. You will be taking your own painting home.
Tea and coffee is available.

Approximately a 4-hour workshop

$160 to be paid in full to hold your place.

Cancellation one week before date of your workshop to receive a refund, alternatively you can rebook for future workshops.

Private Lessons

Length:  1.5 hours
Price: $65

As a qualified art tutor and established contemporary Australian artist, Jen has spent decades creating, exhibiting and teaching art. Her original paintings are collected throughout Australia and internationally, and she brings that real-world experience into every lesson. Whether you’re picking up a paintbrush for the very first time or refining your artistic practice, you’ll learn from an artist who lives and breathes creativity every day.

Jen has guided everyone from complete beginners to accomplished exhibiting artists. Her teaching philosophy is simple – she’ll demonstrate, encourage and inspire while helping you discover your own artistic style and creative voice. Every lesson is personalised because every artist’s journey is unique.

Art Groups

Paint. Connect. Create.

Mornings. Afternoons. Or Evenings 

• BYO art materials,

• 1.5 hours weekly

• $40 per week min 4 weeks.

Grab a few friends or join in together on your selected time and day, for 4 consecutive weeks. Enjoy the inspiration that comes from creating alongside other passionate artists.

Relaxed weekly gatherings where everyone brings along their own painting or creative project. There are no set exercises—just the freedom to work at your own pace in a welcoming environment while receiving personalised guidance from professional artist and qualified Art & Design teacher, Jen Jay.

As you paint, Jen moves around offering individual advice, demonstrations and encouragement to help you develop your own style and confidence.

Enjoy art conversations, share a cuppa, exchange ideas and become part of a small creative community where every artist is supported.