Art Education with Katrina Frazer
Mornington art classes for children, teenagers & adults
Located in the heart of Mornington the studio caters for ages 7 - adults, teaching classes and workshops in all styles and all mediums including: painting, drawing, ceramics, textiles, felting, collage and mixed media. Katrina is a highly experienced, registered Visual Arts educator with over 35 years teaching experience - 26 of those in P - 12 Independent IBDP Colleges in Bayside Melbourne. Katrina’s bespoke planned courses aim to extend and enrich the educational journey and needs of all students aged Year 1 - adults. All students are able to participate in a biannual exhibition to celebrate their creativity and effort within a creative community.
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We offer weekly, bespoke written term courses for children, teenagers and adults. Each term, students explore a variety of artists, styles, mediums and techniques within a unique tailored theme. All students are supplied with a visual diary to record their learning and sketch designs. All protective wear is provided. Katrina will mount key completed works.
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My School Holiday Workshops are bespoke, full day Art Educational experiences. Students will explore mediums such as drawing, painting, wet felting and or ceramics within a theme. All workshops are planned carefully to teach new skills, art history and exposure to contemporary artists. This is delivered in a supportive, fun and flexible way within a nurturing environment.
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This Artful Life offers weekly term classes and unique weekend workshops throughout the year that are specifically designed to develop skills and creativity. Read below in ‘Upcoming Courses' for full detail.
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This Artful Life offers short term visual arts tutoring for students between years 5 - 12. Contact us to learn more and book in.
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This Artful Life offers a variety of workshops tailored to all your needs.
Family Workshops
Create a collaborative special artwork in any medium. These activities are a wonderful way to connect with your family.Business Workshop
The perfect team building activity to do with your colleagues. Either onsite or in my studio.Minimum of 4 to book.
Contact us to discuss your event.
Special Event Workshop
We can provide a tailored workshop for any occasion, whether it be a birthday or Mother’s Day gift, we can provide you with a unique workshop for any event.
This Artful Life
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Tuesday 3rd February – Thursday 26th March
NO Class due to Labour Day on Monday 9th March and Tuesday 10th March
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Tuesday 28th April – Thursday 18th June
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Tuesday 21st July - Thursday 10th September
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Tuesday 13th October - Tuesday 8th December
No Class Tuesday 3rd November due to Melbourne Cup Public Holiday
Term Dates
Teen Immersion
Ceramics Immersion - 10 - 3pm
Teens will design and construct their own handbuilding project using clay. Come with some sketches, photos, images of something that inspires you as a starting point. Your piece can be sculptural, functional, non functional or a combination!
We will explore surface decorating options of underglazing, sgraffito, embossing, and texture for your 3D form. We will explore other ceramicists work to broaden your awareness of this mediums possibilities.
Your piece will stay at the studio to dry and fire. You will collect your glazed finished work when contacted within 3 weeks.
Term 2 2026
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Throughout the 8 week term, my students explore a variety of artists, styles, mediums and techniques within a unique tailored theme. Mediums include; Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Textiles, Felt making, Printmaking, Collage, and Mixed media.
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$500-
All materials included. Student sketchbook is provided, all protective wear provided.
Upcoming Workshops
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During all my bespoke School Holiday Workshops, students will explore mediums such as drawing, OR painting OR ceramics OR feltmaking. Each workshop revolves around a theme. Artists, design elements and principles are entwined to create artwork using quality materials. They will take home mounted finished work, a bound booklet with activity notes and their design sketches. Their ceramic work will need to stay to dry, have two firings and I will contact you when ready to collect.
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Year 1 - Year 7 workshop
10am - 3pm
$175 - Fee includes all materials, bound learning booklet, and two firings of ceramics and mounting of artwork.
BYO Plastic Free snack, lunch & water bottle.
Year 8 - year 12 Teen immersion
10am - 3pm
5 hours which includes an Artist Talk connected to the planned theme.
Please bring your water bottle and food for your day - No nuts.
$215 - Fee includes all materials, bound learning booklet, and two firings of ceramics and mounting of artwork.
A guest artist presents a talk to the students connecting to the medium and or theme of the immersion. A special extension offering for more in depth learning.
Adults Workshop
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A 2-session ceramic hand building workshop where adults will design and make to completion a ceramic piece.
Two Sundays, 3 weeks apart to allow for drying & firing.
Tuition provided of the construction options of slab, coil and pinch pot. I will guide you as which process is appropriate and why for your specific design.
You will have choice of whether you will underglaze or gloss glaze your vessel.
All materials included -
A take home bound booklet with class notes, visuals, room for your designs, all protective wear provided, food, just bring a smile.
Small adult classes for individual attention.
A beautiful pampering morning tea from local providers on the Mornington Peninsula is included for you to enjoy all day as you work. *Please notify me of any food intolerances or allergies in your booking.
I can provide a digital Professional Development Certificate for you if required upon request.
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$490 - Create your piece with support. Either functional or sculptural or both! My bespoke, small, fully supported 2 day course offers use of all materials and equipment, your own take home bound booklet with notes and a lovely morning tea with The Mornington Peninsula’s delicious local produce! Please notify me of any food intolerances or allergens in your booking.
10% Discount for over 65 & Pension card holders. Bring it along to class please.
*Add Code PENSION10 at checkout to apply discount & bring card to show.
Upcoming Courses
Children’s & Teen’s Term Courses
School Holiday Workshops
Weekend Ceramics Workshop
