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Art Classes for Beginners in Townsville? Here's Everything We Offer (No Experience Needed!)
Updated: Sep 30
Haven't touched a paintbrush since high school? Got a kid who draws on everything except the paper? Or a teen who just needs somewhere to be? Good news — you don't need to be "good at art" to start. You just need to turn up 🎨
Creativity Hood is a beginner-friendly art studio in Garbutt, Townsville (1/363 Bayswater Road), and we've got a way in for pretty much everyone — kids from 5, teens, adults, total beginners, NDIS participants, schools and OSHC groups. Here's the full rundown of what we do, who it's for, and how to get started.
Beginner Art Classes for Kids and Teens in Townsville
Our weekly kids art classes run year-round on a subscription. That means your kid gets to dig into a huge range of materials over time — not just a single session and done. More time making = more magic happening ✨ Same class, same teacher, same little crew each week, and everything lines up with the Australian Curriculum (without the pressure of grades).
Rainbow Rebels (ages 5–8) — 45 minutes Painting, drawing, collage, sculpture and more. Short, playful projects with a new medium and theme every few weeks. Lots of colour mixing, texture and glorious mess. Perfect first art class for little ones.
Brush Buddies (ages 9–11) — 1 hour Real skills across watercolour, acrylic, charcoal and mixed media. Projects run over 2–4 weeks so kids actually learn techniques step by step — and get to finish something they're proud of.
Vibe Creators (teens, 12–16) — 1 hour For teens who want to connect with a likeminded crew. Longer self-paced projects (6–8 weeks) where they build their own style across watercolour, acrylic, charcoal and mixed media. Honestly the art matters, but so does having a place to belong 💜
Not sure yet? Grab a First Class Pass for $15. Book one trial class in any age group before you commit. Your kid meets the group, makes something, and you both get a feel for the studio. Book a First Class Pass
Ready to join? See the weekly timetable and enrol here. You can also use NDIS funding for weekly classes.
Beginner Art Classes for Adults in Townsville
Kids classes have been our bread and butter for years. But the grown-ups in our community kept asking "what about US?" — fair point. So we built four ways in for adults. No experience needed, no judgement, no pressure to make a masterpiece. Lots of mess encouraged.
1. Adult Art School — 6-week beginner courses Thursday mornings, one medium per block, so you actually build a skill instead of sampling something new every week and forgetting it. Our beginners drawing course just wrapped, and next up is a 6-week Beginners Clay Course (8 October – 12 November, Thursdays 9–11am, $360). Book the adult clay course
2. One-on-one tutoring — $90/hour, or $80/hour on our month-to-month package Want to build confidence before joining a group? Got a portfolio, exhibition or personal project on the go? Tutoring is built entirely around you — mornings, evenings, weekly, fortnightly, whatever fits. Basic materials included. Enquire about tutoring
3. Giggle Palette Club — Tuesday evenings Parallel play for grown-ups! Bring whatever you're working on — a painting, a sketchbook, a craft project — and make alongside other makers. We supply the big table, the kettle and the company. Chat if you want, headphones in if you don't. $20 a week with membership, or $30 casual. Book Giggle Palette Club
4. One-off workshops and group paint nights New stand-alone workshops drop throughout the year — seasonal ones, guest artists, whatever we're curious about that month. Great for dipping a toe in or dragging a mate along. See what's on
Got a group? Birthdays, hens nights, work team things, mum-friend catch-ups — bring your people, pick a painting (or ask for a custom design) and we'll walk everyone through it. You bring the wine and snacks 🍷 we bring the easels, paint and canvas. Pricing depends on group size — ask for a quote.
"The adult classes have been AMAZING! Hubby and I have had a great time and have really surprised ourselves with the level of art work we have produced." — Teigen Boulter, adult student
Beginner Pottery Classes in Townsville (6-Week Course)
Permission to play. Permission to get messy. Wonky is welcome, and nobody's making a perfect pot in week one! Our 6-week beginner clay course is taught by guest potter Stella, and it's made for total beginners who want to try pottery without signing up for weekly classes. It starts 6 October and runs through to 13 November, with multiple class slots.
Group | Price | What's included |
Kids 5–8 | $175 | 6 x 45-minute sessions |
Kids 9–11 | $225 | 6 weekly sessions |
Teens | $225 | 6 weekly sessions |
Adults | $360 | 6 sessions, Thursdays 9–11am (8 Oct – 12 Nov) |
What you'll make, week by week:
Texture tile wall hanging (slab + texture)
Coil-built vessel
Pinch pot creatures
Your hero piece — free build combining everything you've learned
Underglazing your bisque-fired pieces
Clear glaze + acrylic painting, then celebrate 🎉
Heads up: clay can't be rushed! Pieces get bisque fired after week 4 and glaze fired after week 6, so finished work is ready to collect about a month after the final class. Wear clothes that can get clay on them, tie hair back, trim nails if you can and bring a drink. Spare aprons are here, and there's a good chance Teddy or Smockles (our studio cats) will make a cameo 🐈
Book the 6-week pottery course — spots are limited.
School Holiday Art Camps, Workshops and Social Events
Not ready for weekly classes? These are the perfect try-before-you-join option.
School holiday art camps (9am–3pm) Full-day camps where kids dive deep into ONE big project with real materials and the time to actually finish it. Three age groups: 5–9, 8–12 and 11–16. These September holidays we built Mini Theme Parks, Giant Mushrooms, Cardboard Vroom Vroom cars, Miniature Rooms, Bottle Apothecary potion bottles and did a Colour Theory Painting camp for teens. New themes every holidays! NDIS funding options are available too — just get in touch. See upcoming art camps
One-off kids workshops 🎃 Next up: our Spooky Art Workshop on Saturday 31 October, 9:45am–12pm. Guest teacher Corryn will help kids turn pop sticks into their very own spooky treasure chest for stashing Halloween lollies and treasures. $40, all supplies included. Grab a Spooky Pass
Monthly social events Monthly community art events for kids — a relaxed way to meet other families and make something together. See what's on
NDIS Art Programs in Townsville
Art is for everyone, full stop. Our NDIS programs are built for participants of all abilities to grow confidence, skills and connection — and we're proudly neurodivergent-affirming, with clear step-by-step instructions, visual aids and heaps of patience.
Art classes for kids and adults — our weekly classes can be paid for with NDIS funding
Friday Socials (late teens / early 20s) — relaxed catch-ups, adventures and feel-good fun around Townsville
Monthly kids socials — creative community activities each month
School holiday art camps — NDIS funding options available
Support workers who value creativity — for adults and kids
Employment supports — coming soon!
Art Incursions for Schools and OSHC
We'll come to you! Our registered educators bring hands-on, curriculum-linked art sessions to schools, OSHC and holiday care programs across Townsville and North Queensland — painting, drawing, mixed media, ceramics and sculpture. No prep, no clean-up for your staff.
1-hour sessions for school-aged kids (45 minutes for under 5s)
$15 per child (minimum 20 kids), all materials included
Tailored to all skill levels and abilities, including NDIS participants
Single sessions or ongoing programs, themed to suit
Why Creativity Hood Is Great for Beginners
Hi, I'm Kellie! I started out as a high school visual arts teacher (10+ years in education) and kept asking myself — what if art class was something kids actually looked forward to? Not about grades, just about the joy of making stuff and growing as a person. With a background in expressive art therapy, I started tutoring one-on-one... and it grew. Now we're a crew of 10 staff and 100+ students 💜
Here's what that looks like in the studio:
There are no mistakes, only discoveries. We celebrate effort and experimenting over "perfect". "Not yet" beats "can't" every time.
Our Kindness Policy. Every student is loved, accepted and valued — whatever their beliefs, looks, abilities or personality. Zero room for bullying. Proudly inclusive and LGBTQIA+ friendly.
Real skills, taught step by step. Experienced teachers and professional artists scaffold every project so beginners build confidence fast.
Your art gets celebrated. Students can exhibit their work, join community art projects and even sell their creations in our little shop.
Levels from beginner to advanced. Students are recognised as they progress at our Creative Brilliance Awards night — for technical skill AND values like kindness, imagination and resilience.
Two studio cats. Teddy and Smockles are basically staff at this point 🐾
"Highly recommend Creativity Hood for art classes! My 7 year old loves attending every week. What I love most is the creative, safe, exciting and inclusive environment." — Claudia Williamson, parent
FAQs: Art Classes for Beginners in Townsville
Where can I find art classes for beginners in Townsville? Creativity Hood runs beginner art classes for kids, teens and adults at 1/363 Bayswater Road, Garbutt, Townsville. No experience is needed for any of our classes.
Do I need any experience or my own materials? Nope! Every class is designed for beginners and all materials are supplied. The only exception is Giggle Palette Club, where you bring your own project.
What age can kids start art classes? Our Rainbow Rebels class starts at age 5. Brush Buddies is for 9–11 year olds and Vibe Creators is for teens.
Can I try a class before signing up? Yes — book a First Class Pass for $15 and try one class in your kid's age group first.
Are there art classes for adult beginners in Townsville? Yes! Choose from 6-week beginner courses on Thursday mornings, 1:1 tutoring ($90/hr, or $80/hr on our month-to-month package), Giggle Palette Club on Tuesday evenings, one-off workshops or a private group paint night.
Do you offer pottery classes for beginners? Yes — our 6-week beginner clay course with guest potter Stella runs for ages 5–8, 9–11, teens and adults.
Can I use NDIS funding for art classes? Yes. Weekly classes, holiday art camps and our social programs can be NDIS-funded. Get in touch and we'll help you work it out.
Do you run school holiday programs? Yes — full-day art camps (9am–3pm) every school holidays for ages 5–9, 8–12 and 11–16.
Ready to Start? Here's How
Kids and teens: book a $15 First Class Pass, then enrol in a weekly class.
Adults: pick your way in — a course, tutoring, Giggle Palette Club or a workshop.
Pottery: book the 6-week clay course before spots run out.
Holidays: book an art camp.
Bring a friend: refer a mate and you both get $25 off. Refer a friend
Still not sure which class fits? Just ask — we're friendly, promise 😊
📍 1/363 Bayswater Road, Garbutt QLD 4814 📞 0430 944 442 ✉️ kellie@creativityhood.com Follow the mess and magic on Instagram and Facebook.
See you in the studio! 🎨
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