WELCOME TO LARA'S ART ACADEMY
Kids Art Classes
Find the Joy in Art
My Story
About Me
My name is Lara O'Keeffe. I was born in Echuca, Victoria and moved to Melbourne at 18 to study art. I have always had a passion for art, which I share with my mum and 2 daughters. When my kids were in primary school I offered to teach an art workshop in my daughter's class and from then I discovered my love for teaching kids. These workshops expanded across multiple years over different classes and eventually, I was approached by parents to offer private lessons. This is how Lara's Art Academy began. Over 4 years my little business grew and I had a beautiful family of kids with a shared love of all things art. Unfortunately covid hit, and so for the safety of myself and my students my classes were put on hold. Now I have decided it's time to reopen Lara's Art Academy!
I would love to have the opportunity to share this passion once again with kids of any age. I strive to provide them with the tools to express themselves in a creative manner to find the joy in art. All abilities and skill level are welcome :)
We're taking a quick break
Lara's Art lesson's are temporarily unavailable but will resume in time. Lara is currently caring for her ill mother and is prioritising family right now. She looks forward to returning to teaching soon.
If you are interested in being put on a waitlist contact our team with your child's name and age as well as your best contact number/email. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
AREAS OF EXPLORATION
Children will explore the precise technique of pencil work, the delicate application of watercolour, the vibrancy of acrylic paint, the boldness of black and white art, the softness of pastel and the craft of clay sculpture.
My classes include work with:
Acrylic Paint
Watercolour
Grey-led Pencil
Coloured Pencil
Soft Pastel
Oil Pastel
Ink
Clay
Fine Liner
Learn art principles and elements through the creation of...
SUBJECT MATTER
