"Imagination is more important than knowledge.
Knowledge is limited.
Imagination encircles the world."
- Albert Einstein
At Whimsy & Co. Studio, imagination leads the way. In our atelier, children grow clever, curious minds through wonder-filled, hands-on exploration. They don’t just follow instructions. They dream, experiment, and learn how to think.
What We Offer
Whimsy Studio: Weekly Term-Based Sessions:
Atelier-style classes nurturing creativity, exploration, and imagination through hands-on art experiences.
For children aged 3 to 7 years old.
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Open-ended art exploration with paint, clay, collage, and more
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Children follow their curiosity and creative ideas
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Calm small-group studio environment
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Builds confidence, imagination, and creative thinking
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All materials included
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Small-group learning (max 10 children)
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Sibling discount: $10 off second child
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Tuesday afternoon (4pm-5pm)
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or Thursday morning (10am-11:30am)
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$35 deductible trial class
Perfect for children who enjoy creating, experimenting and expressing themselves through art.
Creative Studio: Weekly Term-Based Sessions:
Guided weekly art sessions where children explore different materials and techniques while creating their own artwork.
For children aged 3 to 7 years old.
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Weekly creative projects introducing different art techniques
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Explore materials like paint, sculpture, collage, mixed-media, and more
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Guided technique-building with room for personal creativity
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Helps children build artistic skills and confidence
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All materials included
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Small-group learning (max 10 children)
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Sibling discount: $10 off second child
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Thursday afternoon (4pm - 5pm)
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$35 deductible trial class
Perfect for children who are always drawing, imagining and creating.
Whimsy Young Artist Mentoring:
Small, personalised, private art sessions for young artists who want to build skills while exploring their imagination.
For children aged 6 to 10 years old.
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Personalised art classes
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Learn drawing, painting and mixed media techniques
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Builds technique, skills, artistic confidence and creative identity
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For children who love art and want to develop their skills
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All materials included
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Small-group learning (max 3 children)
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Tuesday evenings (5pm - 6pm)
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$45 trial/initial observation class
Perfect for children who love art and want to develop their skills.
Other Art Sessions:
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"An Atelier is most of all
a place of Research"
- Loris Malaguzzi
Why Parents Choose Whimsy & Co.
At Whimsy, we...
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Build creative confidence and imagination through playful, guided projects.
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Explore storytelling, design, and visual problem-solving in age-appropriate ateliers.
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Develop hands-on skills in drawing, sculpture, and mixed media.
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Showcase students' work in a gallery-style exhibition at the end of each term.
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Limit to small groups (max 12) for personal attention and meaningful guidance.
We are more than art classes. We are a space for children to explore who they are and how they see the world. Our wide selection of programmes all connect with Te Whāriki and the New Zealand Curriculum, weaving together creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration.
Whimsy focuses on:
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world building & narrative
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visual language & sensibility
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authentic materials & techniques
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child-led creative decisions
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confidence & identity formation
This is what makes us an Atelier, not arts and crafts.
Testimonials
Still not convinced? Here are some testimonials from whānau and Local Communities!
"The topic of the day was inspiring and sparked real curiosity. I loved the hands-on learning. It was a great way to explore different ideas. The background music added a lovely touch to the creative atmosphere."
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"Thank you for the trial opportunity. It was such a great experience to witness how you encouraged the kids to think critically yet creatively out of the box. You were very patient and engaging in making sense of their silliness while guiding them back to the tasks at hand. With a lot of things these days that appear finite and absolute, it's good how you provoked their thinking on the what-ifs and the endless possibilities.
The medium provided to explore the topic were plenty and the moments captured in picture and in summary were on point. The lesson notes provided at the end was such a highlight.
Keep doing what you do! we look forward to future experiences and explorations."
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Our Studio
We have set up our atelier-style studio in the heart of Westgate, at a little unit. We have been working hard to make it a joyful and inviting environment for our children and families, and we have been sharing our progress and behind the scenes over on our Instagram!
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Unit 38 / 11 Northside Drive, Westgate, Auckland 0814
OUR STORY
Empowering Children Through Art
We believe every child is naturally creative, curious, and capable. Our work is built on more than twenty years of combined experience in early childhood education in Aotearoa. What inspires us most is the children! Alongside Te Whāriki and The New Zealand Curriculum, our practice and philosophy are rooted in the Reggio Emilia Approach and the Project Approach. Ways of learning and being that value children’s thinking, celebrate creativity, and see relationships as the heart of education.
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GET IN TOUCH
Have a question or want to learn more about our art classes? Get in touch with us today.