Holiday Clubs
Ages 8+ | School Holiday Clubs
Holiday Studio
Macademia Holiday Studio offers immersive 5-day intensive courses for young people aged 8+, giving them the opportunity to explore real-world creative and professional subjects in a handson, studio environment.
Each course runs from 10am–3pm (including lunch break) and is designed to build skills, confidence, and creativity through engaging, project-based learning. Students work towards a final outcome across the week, developing both practical abilities and portfolio-ready work.
Our Holiday Studio is ideal for curious, creative young people who want to try something new, go deeper into a subject they love, and experience learning in a calm, inspiring space.
ART & ARCHITECTURE
Explore the connection between art and the built environment. Students experiment with drawing, painting, and model making while learning how artists and architects shape spaces and cities.
- Drawing Buildings & Spaces 2.
- Perspective & Architectural Sketching
- Colour, Light & Atmosphere
- Designing a Creative Space
- Final Artwork & Model Presentation
ENGINEERING
A hands-on introduction to how things work. Students design, test and build using simple materials while exploring forces, movement, and problem-solving.
- Forces & Structures Challenge
- Bridges & Load Testing
- Mechanisms & Moving Parts
- Engineering Design Challenge
- Build, Test & Present
FASHION DESIGN
Students explore the full fashion design process — from ideas and inspiration to creating their own collection concepts.
- Inspiration & Mood Boards
- Fashion Illustration Techniques
- Fabrics, Textures & Details
- Designing a Mini Collection
- Final Designs & Presentation
INTERIOR DESIGN
Learn how to design beautiful and functional spaces. Students explore layouts, materials, and atmosphere while creating their own interior concept.
- Understanding Interior Spaces
- Layouts & Floor Planning
- Materials, Colours & Mood
- Designing a Room Concept
- Interior Model & Presentation
STREET ART
A bold and expressive course exploring graffiti, typography, and urban art culture.
- Street Art Styles & Artists
- Lettering & Tag Design
- Colour, Layers & Composition
- Creating a Street Art Piece
- Final Artwork Showcase
MATILDA’S ART
Led in a relaxed, creative studio style, this course focuses on building confidence in drawing and painting while developing personal style.
- Sketching & Observation
- Pencil Techniques & Shading
- Painting Basics (Watercolour/Acrylic)
- Developing a Final Piece
- Finished Artwork & Crit
ASTROPHYSICS
An exciting introduction to space, planets, and the universe, combining science with creative thinking and visual exploration.
- The Solar System & Beyond
- Stars, Galaxies & Black Holes
- Space Exploration & Technology
- Designing a Space Mission
- Final Project & Presentation
AI LAB
Discover how intelligent systems work and how computers can learn, create and make decisions. Students will explore the world of artificial intelligence through hands-on experiments, creative tools and real-world applications.
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
- How Machines Learn (Patterns & Data)
- AI Tools: Image, Text & Creativity
- Decision Making & Problem Solving with AI
- Creating an AI Project & Presentation
Breakfast Club And Wraparound Club
We also offer Breakfast Club for families who need an earlier drop-off, providing a calm and welcoming start to the day before sessions begin.
For those needing extended hours, our Wraparound Club runs until 5pm, offering a relaxed and friendly environment after the main sessions. This time is designed for children to unwind, socialise, enjoy snacks and drinks, and take part in light, informal activities.
Our aim is to make the summer holidays easier for families while ensuring children feel comfortable, supported, and part of a positive studio community throughout the day.
