Christina Esdaile
COFOUNDER AND EDUCATOR
Diploma of Fine Art,
Graduate Diploma Education
Korryn Swindail-Hill
COFOUNDER AND EDUCATOR
Bachelor Arts (Visual Arts)
Bachelor Education (Secondary)
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EDUCATION PROGRAM
Create, Collaborate and Connect – Wellbeing, Leadership and Curriculum Design Workshops.
Seeking an engaging program for your school which nurture positive self-worth, personal develop and self-expression? As experienced primary and senior educators, The Colour Nest offers workshops which nurture students to focus on disconnecting from technology, and build positive self-worth through creative experiences.
Our unique workshops are tailored to help students thrive in and out of the classroom. Choose from Character Strengths, New Beginnings, Leadership Workshop or contact us to tailor make a program to suit your unique cohort.
STUDENT WORKSHOPS
Character Strengths Workshop – invites students to realise their strengths and celebrate what makes them unique. Through hands-on creative expression, they explore qualities like kindness, curiosity, building confidence, self-awareness and a deeper appreciation of themselves and others. This workshop is ideal for supporting wellbeing and real life connection.
New Beginnings Workshop – helps students navigate change, such as moving into a new year level/school or grief, by easing transition anxiety. Guided visual journaling and symbolic art-making allow students to reflect on their journey, acknowledge their strengths, and move forward with confidence.
Leadership Workshop – engages students in collaborative art projects that explore leadership qualities like communication, empathy and creative problem-solving. Perfect for student council teams, senior classes or leadership programs, to foster teamwork, self-expression and thoughtful reflection.
Tailor Made Program – Don’t see what your looking for? Want to cultivate positive relationship, build connections and be creative. Contact us at info@thecolournest.com or complete an inquiry form to arrange a meeting where we can work together to meet your schools goals.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT
Arts Curriculum Development – As registered Visual Art teachers we can work with your staff to plan, develop and deliver year level specific Australian Curriculum programs to meet each band requirements.
Staff Professional Development
Workshop could Include:
• Collaborative Artwork. Create a painting together to hang in your workplace.
• A focus on Spirituality eg. Mindful Mandala painting and Meditation
• Creative nature experiences, which focus on impression and clay
• End of Term Celebration – a fun paint and sip to foster connection and positive wellbeing.
• Build your own
EVENTS
Are you a school or organisation looking for a different way to connect with your community. We can work with you to organise a fundraiser, social club event, or community experience. We are in the business of bringing people together, for connection, creativity and fun.
Some ideas:
• Paint & Sip
• Clay & Make
• Collaborative Canvas
• Obliteration Canvas.
BENEFITS OF OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS:
Character Strengths Workshop:
⇨ Unlock inner power: discover, develop, thrive
⇨ Can increase protective factors such as resilience
⇨ Supports decision making skills
New Beginnings Workshop:
⇨ Become confident to move through change
⇨ Minimise some risk factors (including isolation)
⇨ Ease transition anxiety
Leadership Workshop:
⇨ Lead purposefully with empathy
⇨ Explore collaboration and communication methods
⇨ Encourages respectful teamwork and self-reflection
Tailor Made Program:
⇨ Individualised for your school
⇨ Align with school values and goals
⇨ Intentionally designed around the Australian Curriculum planning
⇨ Mentoring of staff in curriculum development
DURATION
1.5 hours
TIME
Monday to Friday, 9–3pm.
WHERE/WHAT
We warmly welcome group bookings for our educational art workshops. Groups of at least 25 students can secure one of the three workshops. We can accommodate up to 150 students in one sitting. We don’t accept individual bookings.
Choose your preferred medium (clay or painting), then contact us to check dates before booking your group.
FOOD & DRINKS
Water bottles fine but all other food and drinks are not encouraged with this workshop.
SUITABILITY
8 to 17 year olds
FULL TRANSPARENCY
PAYMENT METHOD
As per invoice.
BOOKING CONFIRMATION
Once your booking is received, we will send you a confirmation email.
CALL OUT FEE
We run art workshops for teens and children from a location of your choice around Brisbane. A call-out fee applies if your school is more than 20 km from Brisbane CBD. Email us with your location so we can let you know what the additional fee is. [link to form on contact page]
RETURNS AND REFUNDS
A consultation of 30minutes is fee free. Quotes based on numbers and program requirements. A $500 non-refundable booking fee is required. Cancellation up to 14 days prior will require 50% of the quote paid.
Cancellation within 7 days will require the full fee. Charges are based on quotes numbers.
NOT FINDING WHAT YOU WANT?
Don’t stress. Our workshops are flexible. If you’re unsure about anything, simply send us an email with your thoughts. [link to form on contact page]
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