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Does your child love making up their own plays to perform? Maybe they turn anything around the house into an instrument or they have shown a talent for art? Whether it is drama, art or music that your child is drawn to, getting them involved in a class is a great way to improve their skills, build confidence and make new friends. We have a range of tuition options all over Adelaide that will nurture their creative side and give them opportunities to perform and create. Whether your child is interested in music, drama or art as a career path or just want to have a bit of fun, there is a class in Adelaide that will suit them.
Getting your kids into music, art or drama classes also has a range of benefits you may not have even considered. Music is closely linked to maths with the use of patterns, rhythms and beats. In art classes as well as learning to draw, paint and create, they will also learn delayed gratification, fine motor skills and critical thinking. Drama classes for kids and teens open up a range of opportunities such as acting for the stage or screen, along with back of house skills such as directing, lighting, costumes and make up.
Have a look at the businesses below that offer music, drama and art classes for pre-schoolers, primary students and teens. You will find encouraging teachers, learn at home options and a most of all, places where kids can learn and have FUN!
Kids Drama Classes in Adelaide
Here our our top picks for drama and theatre classses for kids in Adelaide. There are options for stage or screen acting, behind the scenes opportunities, musical theatre and more. Find a children’s drama class or theatre school near you and you could be seeing them perform on stage, on screen, or just in the loungeroom before you know it!
Theatre Bugs
At Theatre Bugs, children learn skills in dance, singing and drama. They learn to trust their ideas, develop perseverance, empathise with others, work with peers to achieve a common goal and feel confident in their abilities. They will also develop the confidence they need to tackle the unexpected, challenging and exciting situations that they may face within life.
Theatre Bugs has a wide range of classes carefully designed for preschool and primary school-aged children. You can be confident that your child is learning to act, sing and dance in a professional, supportive, nurturing environment.
Theatre Bugs offers a wide range of classes for pre-schoolers from Busy Bees 1-3yrs, where parents/caregivers participate in the class with their child, to independent styles like Boppy Bugs, Fairy Ballet and Butterfly Ballet, for 3-5yrs.
Children discover something new and exciting inside the Surprise Box each week. Fun props, dress ups, drama games, movement to music or dance routines, singing, musical or percussion instruments are part of the fun while children explore exciting, dramatic adventures. The 3-5yrs preschool classes perform in a mini-musical in terms 2 and 4 at their usual class venue.
www.theatrebugs.com.au
Kids Music Classes in Adelaide
We have found music classes that you can enrol your child in from just two years old! Whether they are just starting to learn about beat and rhythm or whether your child is keen to learn an instrument, look no further than some of our top picks for kids music lessons. You can enrol in private lessons, group lessons or even online lessons – there’s a kids music class for your child here!
Music Eternal
Want Your Child to ACTUALLY LOVE Their Music Lessons?
Music Eternal are all about making music magical! A delightful music school in Seacliff where kids learn their favorite songs (yes, even that one they play on repeat).
What makes them special?
Your child can choose what THEY want to play! From Taylor Swift to Nintendo themes, classical to K-pop – Music Eternal make learning fun by teaching the music they actually love.
Piano, Guitar, Drums, Violin, Cello, Voice, Ukulele, Flute/Recorder, Trumpet & French Horn – whatever sparks their interest!
Why Parents & Kids Love Music Eternal:
- Free Trial Lesson (Try before you commit!)
- No Instrument? No Problem! Use ours
- FREE group sessions when you enroll (extra practice and fun!)
- Flexible scheduling that works around your family
- Patient teachers who speak ‘kid’
- Access to our online practice portal (perfect for busy families)
“Our son loves every class! … Best introduction to music we could have asked for!” – Aisling W., Parent
“My daughter has progressed a lot in such a short time.” – Sara Adel, Parent
“I couldn’t ask for a more nurturing environment— thanks guys!” – Kannie, Student
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Book your free trial: www.musiceternal.life
Call: 0489 998 339
Seacliff or Rose Park – heaps of parking
Yamaha Music School
Yamaha’s beginner courses are the ideal first step in your child’s music education. All Yamaha beginner courses are designed to encourage your child’s interest in music and help develop a lifelong love of music.
- The Music Wonderland Course (3 years of age) is a warm and fun learning environment, where you and your child will explore music together through singing, movement and using the keyboard in age-appropriate activities.
- Junior Music Course (4-5 years of age) encourages excellent keyboard playing skills but also strong skills in aural development (ear training), ensemble playing (combining different musical parts to create a complete performance just like an orchestra), music appreciation and so much more!
- The Junior Fundamental Course (6-7 years of age) utilises a range of skills to challenge and motivate your child, with a focus on developing confidence, engagement, and self-expression through keyboard and piano playing.
Kids Art Classes in Adelaide
In our experience, kids love nothing more than getting creative and making their own artwork. If they are showing a particular love for art, craft or building, why not enrol them in a class? It’s a great way for them to channel their creativity, learn new skills and above all, have fun!
Adelaide’s Only Drop-Off Art Studio for Ages 3–6
Is your preschooler heading to school soon… but hasn’t done any structured learning yet?
Are you worried about kindy starting soon?
Mini Ivy is the in-between you’ve been searching for.
Our 90-minute, 3-hour, and 6-hour drop-off extra curricular art sessions are designed to build school readiness gently through creativity, guided independence, and meaningful connection.
Art in early childhood supports:
✔️ Fine motor skill development
✔️ Emotional regulation + resilience
✔️ Confidence through self-expression
✔️ Problem-solving and decision-making
✔️ Social interaction + communication
✔️ Growth mindset — learning to try again, not give up
Led by qualified art educators, our small-group sessions run all year round at Woodville West and Payneham.
Watch your child go from “I’m not sure” to “Look what I made!”
Sessions start from just $39
All materials included
Book now at: www.miniivy.com.au
Kids Art Adelaide with Katie Sandison Fine Art Studio
IGNITE CREATIVITY
A fun and exciting painting, drawing and sculpture art class in the heart of the city of Adelaide.
Registered Visual Art teacher for over 22 years and painter Katie Sandison is now running her art school at her studio ‘KATIE SANDISON FINE ART STUDIO’ and is now taking expressions of interest for all new students enrolling for a Monday afternoon.
All materials are included and an end of term student exhibition opening celebration with a kids art display.
Featuring two weekly classes on Mon 4-5pm at Mitcham Village, Sat 9:30am at Eastwood Community Centre with an exciting holiday program these school holidays. Painting, drawing, and sculpture are all explored in order to harness creativity and develop art techniques.
Book your first class by clicking here: www.katiesandison.com or phone 0401 511 266
To enrol click here
Email Katie on: katiesandison@gmail.com
Keep up to date via Katie Sandison on Facebook here
Urth Clay Studio
Community-based Mindful pottery classes, to help create a happy place for people to join in, laugh, and de-stress. Dig your hands in and get dirty, use mindfulness, and be immersed in the experience. Enjoy the moment and create a piece of work, whether it be a pot, sculpture, or a smiley face. Urth Clay studio offer a one-off pottery session for the whole family where you can book your ticket online and join in a creative mindful process of creating and designing your own ceramic pice, they also offer term classes for kids Teens, and adults. private Mindful pottery parties.
Find out more at
urthclaystudio.com.au
Resilient Kicks - Inclusive Art Therapy
At Resilient Kicks, their inclusive group Art Therapy provides children at all skill level the opportunity to be a part of an inclusive art program that fosters not only creativity but also wellbeing. Their inclusive art program has proven to be an incredibly beneficial initiative for children living with disability, developmental delays and emotional regulation challenges with break through results evident.
Art Therapy is proven as an effective therapeutic approach to counselling that aims to foster mental health, wellbeing and healing for children via enjoyable activities including art, movement, play, sound, sandplay, poetry and storytelling.
Each session is run by their warm and genuine qualified Art Therapist with the support of their support workers to give your child the support they need to encourage participation, social interaction and skill development.
- Evidence-based psychotherapy program
- Engaging and playful form of counselling
- Increase social interaction & community participation
- Foster mental health, wellbeing and resilience
- Foster mental health, wellbeing and healing
- Inclusive to all and at any skill level
- NDIS funding accepted
Sign up at www.resilientkicks.com.au or call 0870801374
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