Anime and Character Drawing Workshop for Kids

Spend the day with professional illustrators learning how to draw characters in anime!



9 to 12 years     2 hours Class size 1 to 16 guests       $48

In this two hour workshop, we'll be diving into the world of anime! Suitable for kids and teens aged nine to 12, this class is perfect for those searching for things to do these Melbourne school holidays.
During the beginner-friendly class, we will together design our own characters and learn how to draw them in the anime illustration style.
This workshop is taught by practising artists in a warm and nurturing studio environment. At Gloworm Studios we treat each student as the young artist that they are and respect each child's unique creative expression. We value the enjoyment of the creative process above all else.
What you'll get
  • A chance to build creative confidence and express yourself in a warm and nurturing studio environment.
  • Learn a variety of artistic techniques that can be applied to future artworks created at home or at school.
  • An exciting and engaging art lesson designed and taught by practising artists.
  • Use of professional art materials.
  • Your very own anime drawings to take home!
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly and suitable for all skill levels.
What to bring
A drink bottle and a nut-free lunch and snacks.
Suitable for

Suitable for kids from 9 to 12 years old.

Adult accompaniment is not required.

Location

Gloworm Studios - 284 Wingrove Street, Fairfield VIC

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Recent reviews of Anime and Character Drawing Workshop for Kids

  • 5/5 from Kate Higgins, attended Apr 2023: My son really enjoyed his Anime art class. Lovely venue. He thought his teacher was great.
  • 5/5 from Jo Nathan, attended Apr 2023: My son loved it, he said he would love to try some other gloworm workshops. Do recommend.
  • 5/5 from Ethan Tsoumbanos, attended Jan 2023: The class was great fun, Nat explained every step clearly, and Ellen and Rushy were always there to provide help.
  • 5/5 from Alice Miller, attended Jan 2023: First time have done one of these school holiday classes, and it was really good! Will do it again.
  • 5/5 from Melanie Bidychak, attended Jan 2023: Nat was great at explaining to me and had a lot of knowledge of Animae. The materials were of a very good quality. Thank you for teaching me animae. I will use this knowledge at home!
  • 5/5 from Elaine Teo, attended Sep 2022: Great my daughter enjoyed the anime class. Different anime characters are taught based on your preference.
  • 4/5 from Rachael McCarthy, attended Sep 2022: Fun class - learnt new anime skills! I would definitely recommend this course to others. Thanks!
  • 5/5 from Kate Thompson, attended Jul 2022: My daughter really enjoyed the class and was encouraged to express her creativity. We now have a lovely picture to frame! Thanks
  • 5/5 from Jocelyn Strickland, attended Jul 2022: A fantastic venue with not too many attendants. My child learned a few drawing techniques as well. She was very happy we hope to do it again soon!
  • 5/5 from Fiona Lee, attended Jul 2022: My 8 year old daughter came home from her Anime class so proud of the character she had created. A beautiful and original Anime character in watercolour! She has since done more at home. The teachers were lovely, welcoming and experienced. They encouraged her to learn new techniques whilst supporting her to find her own style and creativity. Thank you
  • 5/5 from Hugo Deni, attended Jun 2022: My son completed the anime course. He absolutely loved it! The instructors were very knowledgeable, friendly, helpful and catered the activity to each individual participant. He was so proud of his work and is looking forward to attending another class
  • 4/5 from Verity Fisher, attended Jun 2022: It was excellent, so I would have given it five stars but I was REALLY COLD. Awesome but needs a new heater. [note from parent: I did suggest that my daughter wear another layer of clothing before we left!]
  • 5/5 from Sandra Beatty, attended Apr 2022: Great activity with a friendly teacher. Very engaging class which was lots of fun.Thanks
  • 5/5 from Emma Savage, attended Jan 2022: I loved learning to draw the characters. The pocket book is really good for doing more at home.
  • 5/5 from Laura Robinson, attended Jan 2022: The Anime drawing class had easy to follow instructions. Everyone was very nice and I enjoyed using the watercolour paints.
  • 5/5 from Fiona Peacock, attended Jan 2022: My 10 year old daughter really enjoyed the class, she said the teachers were great.
  • 5/5 from Vanessa Pouthier, attended Jan 2022: My daughter, who suffers from anxiety and was dreading attending a group workshop, loved it. She came out of the anime character drawing workshop saying it was fantastic and that she felt proud and happy. She found the teacher very supportive.
  • 5/5 from Rose Bryant-Smith, attended Jan 2022: Excellent class with friendly teachers. Good mix of guided exercises for beginners, and guidance/technique advice for those with more experience. We also liked that the kids could choose their own subject-matter, so it catered to their own anime interests. Thanks Gloworm Studios!
  • 5/5 from Claire Halford, attended Jan 2022: The class was great, I wouldn't change anything about it, I'd do it again!
  • 5/5 from Marnie Power, attended Jan 2022: A great teacher an interesting class on anime. Girls just said it was a bit hot in class but loved all that they learnt today. You are our staple every school holidays!
  • 3/5 from Grace Tucci, attended Jan 2022: I thought the class is in different age groups.? My daughter would love to go back if you have a pre-professional anime art teacher for kids that wanting to enhance more their knowledge to draw.
  • 5/5 from Christina Evans, attended Jul 2021: We would love to see more workshops for this age group. Our daughter thoroughly enjoyed the anime workshop today!
  • 5/5 from Silvana Bene, attended Jul 2021: Great teachers and my son walked away with new drawing skills. I would definitely recommend.
  • 5/5 from Serene Paul, attended Jul 2021: So much fun Teachers were great, and I learnt some stuff that I didn’t know already. Would do it again :DDD – Gita
  • 5/5 from Barbara Oldmeadow, attended Jul 2021: My daughter loved this class. The studio is so welcoming and encouraging, and the teachers are friendly and skilled.
  • 5/5 from Kylie Doust, attended Jun 2021: My daughter was thrilled with her experience at this class. We are very familiar with Gloworm studio and this experience did not disappoint. The teachers were absolutely lovely, my daughter felt she had learned news skills and she came home bursting with enthusiasm. Thank you, Gloworm!
  • 5/5 from Lisa Muston, attended Jun 2021: the class was very interesting and I learnt alot of new skills on drawing anime.
  • 5/5 from Philomeni Ylias, attended Jun 2021: A fun class with lovely teachers. My 10 year old daughter loved it. I would highly recommend.
  • 5/5 from Niki Tsamasiros, attended Jun 2021: My daughter Anastasia loved the anime class. She felt very comfortable being amongst familiar surroundings and that her online art teacher was teaching the class. She had lots of fun and learnt some new techniques. Well done in including the anime class as part of the holiday program.
  • 5/5 from Poppy Kalamovrakas, attended Jun 2021: Great class for pre teen kids my daughter loves anime so it was a perfect class. Nice art work, content and value for money.
  • 5/5 from Sonya Semmens, attended Jun 2021: Spencer loved the class and didn’t want to leave when I arrived! He was proud of the artwork he created and he’s really keen to keep painting on art paper!
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Gloworm Studios
Gloworm Studios

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Gloworm Studios is a unique art school located in the heart of Fairfield. It was opened in 2016 by artist Marianna Marx. Our programs specialise in painting, drawing and illustration for children and adults. Gloworm Studios is a warm and nurturing environment where artists both young and young at heart are invited to immerse themselves in their creativity and imagination.
We offer a range of classes including before and after school classes for kids, school holidays programs, life drawings, drawing and painting workshops and courses for adults, corporate workshops and workshops led by local artists and designers.
2026-10-16 15:00:00
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