小小創作家 — 暑期自然藝術探索課 Little Artists: Summer Nature & Art Exploration Class
「藝術不一定為了學術，而是情緒表達，與成長方面的韌性。」
「我唔識畫。」「我畫得都唔似。」「我唔知畫咩好⋯」 當孩子太習慣標準答案，往往因為怕錯而不敢落筆。在這個凡事追求證書的時代，孩子的內心，太需要一個可以安全試錯、自由喘息的空間。
這不是一個教「畫得漂亮」和「學習技巧」的常規畫班。 在追求美感與複雜技巧之前，我們更在乎孩子先習得的內在韌性。
在這裡，我們以藝術為媒介，陪伴孩子：
從自然中觀察 ── 打開五感，重拾與大自然的連結。
從錯誤中成長 ── 學習將不完美的痕跡，變成故事的起點。
從生活中感受 ── 描繪日常用品，發現靈感就在身邊。
我們在意的是讓孩子不怕試錯、勇於表達、提升自信。 每一堂課，孩子都會完成一份作品。但更重要的是——他們會帶走一顆勇於探索的種子，以及未來成長時，強大的心理韌性。
"Art is not necessarily for academic achievement, but for emotional expression and developmental resilience."
"I don't know how to draw." "My drawings don't look real." "I don't know what to draw..." When children become too accustomed to standard answers, they often hesitate to put brush to paper for fear of making mistakes. In this certificate-driven era, a child's inner self desperately needs a safe space to make mistakes and breathe freely.
This is not a conventional art class that teaches how to "draw beautifully" or focuses on "learning techniques". Before pursuing aesthetics and complex skills, we care more about the inner resilience that children develop along the way.
Here, we use art as a medium to accompany children as they:
● Observe from nature ── Open up their five senses and reconnect with the natural world.
● Grow from mistakes ── Learn to transform imperfect marks into the starting point of a story.
● Feel through daily life ── Depict everyday objects and discover that inspiration is always all around us.
Our priority is to help children overcome the fear of making mistakes, express themselves boldly, and boost their self-confidence. In every single lesson, children will complete a piece of artwork. More importantly, however, they will walk away with a seed of exploration sown in their hearts, alongside a powerful psychological resilience for their future growth.
日期 | Date： 共八堂（每堂約1.5小時）
Eight sessions in total (approx. 1.5 hours per session)
【第一節 | Session 1】實驗性繪畫 Experimental Drawing ｜ 日常物件的創意解鎖 Unlocking creativity through everyday objects
7月10日（五）上午10時30分至下午12時 July 10 (Fri) 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
【第二節 | Session 2】圖案小偵探 The Pattern Detectives ｜ 尋找紋理的細微觀察力 Subtle observation skills to uncover textures
7月14日（五）上午10時30分至下午12時 July 14 (Fri) 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
【第三節 | Session 3】顏色收藏家 The Colour Collectors ｜ 捕捉生活與自然的色彩 Capturing the colours of daily life and nature
7月21日（五）上午10時30分至下午12時 July 21 (Fri) 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
【第四節 | Session 4】我是誰？ Who Am I? ｜ 透過遊戲繪畫建立自我認同 Building self-identity through playful drawing games
7月28日（五）上午10時30分至下午12時 July 28 (Fri) 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
【第五節 | Session 5】做錯了，怎麼辦？ I've Made a Mistake, Now What? ｜ 面對挫折的抗挫力轉化 Transforming setbacks into creative resilience
8月7日（五）上午10時30分至下午12時 August 7 (Fri) 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
【第六節 | Session 6】甚麼是大樹？ What is a Tree? ｜ 與大自然的五感情感連接 Emotional connection with nature through the five senses
8月14日（五）上午10時30分至下午12時 August 14 (Fri) 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
【第七節 | Session 7】我的好朋友 My Best Friend｜ 環保再造與編織故事能力 Upcycling and the art of weaving a story
8月21日（五）上午10時30分至下午12時 August 21 (Fri) 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
【第八節 | Session 8】纖維肌理畫 Fibre Texture Painting ｜ 運用羊毛工藝將想像力實現 Bringing imagination to life with wool crafts
8月28日（五）上午10時30分至下午12時 August 28 (Fri) 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
地點 | Venue： 六鄉 Commons
Luk Heung Commons
名額 | Quota： ８人 8 participants
對象 | Who can join?：兒童 (年齡4-8歲)，無需畫畫經驗，單獨上課 (不需家長陪同)
Children (Ages 4–8); no prior drawing experience required. Drop-off class (parents do not need to accompany)
費用 | Fee： 原價：$200 / 一堂 六鄉會員價： $160 / 一堂 兩堂或以上：$150/一堂（於表格剔選即可免費成為會員）
Standard Price: $200 per session; Luk Heung Commons Member's Price: $160 per session; Two sessions or more: $150 per session (Simply check the box on the form to become a member for free)
形式 | Format：每堂課都是獨立的體驗，可以單堂參加，也能全期參與。全期參與，將更能感受創作過程中的樂趣與成長。
Each lesson is an independent experience. Participants can join for a single session or sign up for the full term. Taking part in the full term will allow children to fully experience the joy and growth within the creative process.
合作夥伴 ｜ Collaborators
Shirley 雪梨：從設計領域轉職到兒童藝術教育，現從事插畫、花藝及藝術共研。她曾在一個重視標準答案的環境中長大，一直以為繪畫就是學技巧，這樣的壓力，讓她感到失去創作的動力。直到因為想表達而完成了一本繪本，才重新發現：藝術的本質不是技巧的精準，而是讓內心變得更豐富、更有感受力。
對她來說，藝術不是高不可攀的事。它是我們把腦袋裡的想法具體實現出來、甚至解決生活問題的一種快樂方法。希望在這個課堂中，能和大家一起探索、一起創作、一起成長。
Shirley: Transitioning from the design sector to children's art education, Shirley currently works across illustration, floral arts, and collaborative art research.
"I grew up in an environment that heavily emphasised standard answers. I used to believe that drawing was strictly about learning techniques, and this pressure caused me to lose my creative drive. It wasn't until I completed a picture book out of a pure desire to express myself that I truly rediscovered the essence of art: it is not about the precision of technical skills, but about enriching the inner self and deepening our sensitivity to the world.
To me, art is not something high and out of reach. It is a joyful way for us to give concrete form to the ideas in our heads, and even solve everyday problems. In this class, I hope to explore, create, and grow together with everyone."