Welcome to paintbox, an artist-led fine art studio and gallery in Karratha, offering private and small-group programs in drawing, painting, mixed-media, and music. Our programs are grounded in real studio practice, with a focus on accuracy, skill development, and creative intention.
At paintbox, creativity is not just encouraged, it is cultivated. Our teaching is rooted in professional studio practice, built on the belief that real artistic growth comes from intention, skill development, and the discipline of making art with integrity.
We guide children, teens, and adults through structured learning in drawing, painting, mixed-media, and music; focusing not on rushed or diluted creativity, but on skill, observation, method, and expressive depth.
As both a practising artist and a mother, I believe that artistic learning should be nurturing, rigorous, and deeply human. Art has the power to enrich lives, build confidence, and impact communities, and when taught with integrity, it can inspire, elevate and transform.
All New Programs Coming Soon in 2026
New Studio Address: 4/20 Hedland Place from February 2026
Term 1, 2026
REBELS & DREAMERS: THE ART OF REVOLUTION
Term 1, 2026
Tuesdays - 17 February to 31 March
For children ages 6yrs and above
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
$195 (inc GST) total for 7 x 60-minute sessions
Wednesdays - 18 February to 1 April
For Homeschoolers, ages 6yrs to high-school
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
$231 (inc GST) total for 7 x 90-minute sessions
Fridays - 20 February to 3 April
For children ages 9 and above
3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
$231 (inc GST) total for 7 x 90-minute sessions
Rebels & Dreamers: The Art of Revolution
A studio program for young artists inspired by the rebels, risk-takers, and dreamers who changed art forever.
This program invites young artists to step into the world of those who dared to disrupt tradition, challenge expectations, and imagine art in completely new ways. This program explores the major turning points in art history, moments where artists broke from convention and reshaped the way the world sees creativity.
Each week, students will be introduced to a different art movement such as: Impressionism, Cubism, Fauvism, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism, and Pop Art; and discover the bold ideas, new techniques, and original voices that defined them. We look at how artists turned away from realism, explored emotion over accuracy, fractured perspective, painted dreams, distorted form, and elevated everyday objects into works of art.
In the studio, students will:
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Study the story and spirit of each movement
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Explore one key artist who helped lead the change
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Examine what made their work radical for its time
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Create original artworks inspired by the movement’s ideas, techniques, and philosophy
Rather than copying masterworks, students will use the movements as a launching point to explore their own concepts, colour choices, and expressive style. Material use includes drawing, painting, collage, printmaking, and creative mixed media, chosen to reflect the techniques and spirit of each movement.
Rebels & Dreamers is more than an art history program, it is a creative exploration of how and why art changes, and how young artists can think for themselves, take risks, experiment, and cultivate their own artistic voice.
A program for children who don’t just want to learn about art,
they want to understand how art speaks, evolves, and dares.
Inclusive of all materials and tools (watercolour paper, watercolour paints, acrylic paints, canvases, easels, paintbrushes, aprons, graphite pencils, colouring pencils, etc.)
WILDCRAFT ATELIER
Term 1, 2026
Thursdays - 19 February to 2 April
For children ages 8yrs and above
3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
$255 (inc GST) total for 7 x 90-minute sessions
Wildcraft Atelier
A studio space for curious hands, inventive minds, and wildly imaginative hearts.
Wildcraft Atelier is a makers’ studio for creative children who love to build, sculpt, weave, assemble, and design using materials that are tactile, unexpected, and deeply satisfying to work with. In this program, creativity is not confined to the page; it is shaped, stitched, layered, twisted, printed, folded, and formed into something original and meaningful.
Each term, young makers explore a curated selection of artisan-style practices such as sculpting, weaving, jewellery design, textile work, collage, paper craft, printmaking, and mixed-material construction. Real tools, interesting surfaces, and unusual materials, both natural and studio-sourced, are introduced to encourage sensory exploration, creative inventiveness, and hands-on learning.
Rather than following a set template, students are guided to make artistic choices—considering colour, form, pattern, texture, balance, and design intention. They are encouraged to take risks, experiment fearlessly, and create in ways that are expressive and beautiful.
In Wildcraft Atelier, we explore questions like:
What happens when thread meets clay?
How does pattern behave when stitched into paper?
Can a bead tell a story?
How does something ordinary become something meaningful?
This program values disciplined process, focusing on imagination, innovation, and the joy of making. Artists leave with pieces that are not just made, but crafted, thoughtful, inventive, and uniquely their own.
Wildcraft Atelier is not about copying.
It is about discovering, building, testing, and creating things that never existed before.
A haven for wild ideas and wonderful things.
Inclusive of all materials and tools (weaving looms, yarn, polymer clay, clay tools, jewellery making supplies and tools, etc.)
BRUSH + BOND
Term 1, 2026
Tuesdays - 17 February to 31 March
For children, 3yrs+ and their grown-ups
Homeschooling families welcome
9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
$315 (inc GST) / pair total for 7 x 90-minute sessions
Wednesdays - 18 February to 1 April
For children, 3yrs to 7yrs and their grown-ups
3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
$315 (inc GST) / pair total for 7 x 90-minute sessions
Brush + Bond
A creative connection for parent and child.
Brush + Bond is a gentle, studio-based art experience designed for children and their grown-up to create side by side, sharing colour, conversation, and the simple joy of making together.
In this calm and nurturing environment, creativity becomes a language: a way to listen, express, and connect without hurry. Each session offers simple and meaningful prompts, perfect for beginners or those who haven’t painted in years. Together, pairs experiment with drawing, painting, collage, and mixed media, using real studio materials in a way that feels natural, relaxed, and deeply personal.
There are no expectations of perfection, no right or wrong. Instead, Brush + Bond celebrates shared creative process, moments of laughter, gentle pauses, brushstrokes that overlap, little hands helping big hands, and memories forming quietly on paper.
Parents often find that when their hands are busy, hearts open. Children often find that when the pressure to perform disappears, creativity blooms. Across each session, pairs discover their own rhythm: sometimes playful, sometimes reflective, always together.
Brush + Bond is not a class.
It is a shared moment, a slow making space,
a place where art quietly weaves connection.
Inclusive of all materials and tools (watercolour paper, watercolour paints, acrylic paints, canvases, easels, paintbrushes, aprons, graphite pencils, colouring pencils, etc.)
GUITAR FOR BEGINNERS
Riff & Rhythm: Group Guitar for Kids
Wednesdays, (Term 1 dates to be confirmed)
3:00pm to 3:40pm
4:00pm to 4:40pm
Children aged 7+
Guitars provided
Let your child discover the magic of music with Riff & Rhythm, our exciting group guitar program designed just for kids! Perfect for beginners, this program introduces the fundamentals of playing the guitar through fun, interactive lessons in small groups. Kids will learn essential skills like basic chords, strumming patterns, and simple riffs, all while playing age-appropriate songs that keep them motivated and inspired.
UKULELE FOR BEGINNERS
String and Song : Group Ukulele for Kids
Tuesdays, (currently unavailable)
4:30pm to 5pm
Children aged 6+
Concert Ukuleles provided
Introduce your child to the transformative world of music with our Group Ukulele Program for Beginners, tailored for kids aged 6 and up! This fun-filled program is designed to teach the basics of playing the concert ukulele in small, supportive groups of just 4 children. Through delightful, age-appropriate songs, your child will learn essential musical skills like strumming, rhythm, and basic chords—all while building confidence, creativity, and a lifelong appreciation for music.
Lessons will be held at our new music studio at paintbox in Bulgarra!
Meet the Musicians Behind Our Beginner Guitar & Ukulele Programs
We are a self-taught singer–musician duo with over 15 years of collective experience. We come from diverse cultural backgrounds and share a deep love for making music that feels honest, soulful, and meaningful.
Our journey began in living-room rehearsals and intimate community gigs, and has taken us all the way to performing overseas. Along the way, we’ve not only refined our musicianship, but learned how to read an audience, build confidence, and make music that truly connects.
As self-taught musicians, we know what it means to start from scratch — the frustrations, the breakthroughs, and the joy of finally finding your rhythm. Our teaching style is grounded in real-world experience: practical, encouraging, and centred on creating genuine musical expression, not just playing notes.
Here, beginners become musicians through curiosity, steady practice, and the simple pleasure of making music together.
