The weekly art school for 3–6 year olds.
Like swimming lessons, but for art. Real painting, drawing, clay and collage, taught step by step. Same teacher, same time, same friends, every week. Adelaide · Torrensville.
Valando, Co-Founder, on what Mini Ivy actually is
Find the right fit for your child.
Five gentle questions. We'll match your child with the session that suits them best.
Here's what we'd recommend for your child.
Real art lessons. And a child who tries again.
Every Mini Ivy lesson teaches a real technique, step by step. Along the way, these are the changes parents tell us they notice.
A child who can sit with frustration, try again and be proud of their own effort is a child who keeps going. At the easel, and everywhere else.
Valando, Co-Founder
What your child is actually building.
Six pieces from real Mini Ivy sessions. Each one teaches a real technique, step by step, so every child finishes a piece that is all theirs.
Real moments. Real focus.
Tap any reel for sound.
Not a play centre. Not a craft drop-in. An actual art school.
Built around your week
20 classes to choose from every week, Monday to Friday. Most families come once a week. Miss one? Make it up with a token.
Real art skills
Drawing, painting, mixed media, sensory art, clay, print-making. Step-by-step technique, not just "make a craft".
Same time every week
Children thrive on routine. Same teacher, same studio, same friends, week after week.
The work, in colour.
What families say
"My only regret is not registering him a long time ago! Everyday he wakes up wanting to go to Mini Ivy, even on weekends!"
"He has gone from struggling to hold a pencil and not showing an interest in art and always giving up to now excited to show me his new creations each week."
"We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Mini Ivy. Since starting, our little girl has absolutely thrived in ways that have been so beautiful to watch. At just 3 years old, her confidence, independence and fine motor skills have grown so much already. … One of the most special things has been watching her little mind grow, seeing her problem-solve, work things out for herself and discover what she’s capable of. Mini Ivy has given her such a beautiful space to learn, create and flourish, and we feel so lucky to have found somewhere so special for her"
"I am just constantly blown away with what my daughters come home talking about. Explained the Mona Lisa and how she holds her hands. Not to mention the amazing journey her drawings have gone on. She is just so proud of herself and has changed so much. She just loves coming to see you all! Thank you"
Birthday parties & school incursions, too.
Same studio. Same teachers. Different occasion.
Birthday Parties
Ages 3–10 · Weekends · Torrensville
Three packages from $550. We set up, we clean up, you bring the cake.
Incursions
Schools, OSHC & centres · SA-wide
From $25/child. 90-minute hands-on art incursions, ages 3 to Year 6.
Parents who choose Mini Ivy are…
- The parent who's tried play centres and left more stressed than when they arrived.
- The parent who knows their 4-year-old needs structure, not stimulation.
- The parent who's done with crowded craft cafés and craft-kits-for-the-road.
- The parent who wants real art skills taught properly, not just "something to do."
- The parent whose shy child needs a small, predictable place to come alive.
- The parent who knows the under-6 years matter more than anyone admits.
Mini Ivy is not for everyone.
Read these two lists before you book. If you fit the right side, please don't. We won't be the right fit for your family. We'd rather lose you now than waste your time.
Mini Ivy IS for you if…
- You believe the under-6 years are the most important years of childhood
- You want your child to learn how to handle hard, not just hard maths
- You're looking for routine, structure and same-teacher consistency
- You want real art lessons, taught properly, not just something to do
- You're ready for a weekly class, same time every week
Mini Ivy is NOT for you if…
- You're looking for a play centre to keep your kid busy
- You want your child plugged into screens between sessions
- You think art is just a craft activity, not a skill worth learning
- You're not interested in growth mindset or weekly routine
- You want a casual one-off, not a structured weekly class
If you read the second list and rolled your eyes, welcome.
You've found us.
What you and your child walk out with.
Inside one Discovery Session.
60 minutes at our Torrensville studio · weekdays 10:30 to 11:30am
Our Discovery Session promise.
- It's genuinely free. No card. No deposit. No hidden hook at the end.
- You stay. Comfortable parent waiting area, view of the studio, work or read while your child paints.
- If your child is upset, we bring them straight out to you. No pressure, ever.
- You leave with the artwork. Whether you enrol or not. It's theirs.
Free · 60 minutes · Torrensville
Read this if you've scrolled this far and still haven't booked.
"It costs too much." The Discovery Session costs nothing. Zero. No card. No "first month free, then we charge you." It's free because if your child loves it, you'll know. And if they don't, you've lost 60 minutes, not money.
"It's not the right time." One of our parents wrote: "My only regret is not registering him a long time ago!" There are 20 classes a week, so there is usually one that fits.
"My child is too shy / too busy / too perfectionist / too active." Read that list again. Mini Ivy was built for that child. Small groups, the same teacher and the same routine every week.
"What if they cry?" We bring them straight to you. Then we try again next week. No drama. No pressure. No judgement.
"What if it doesn't work?" Then you've spent 60 free minutes finding that out. You walk away with a piece of artwork, a clearer picture of your child's interests, and zero financial commitment. That's the worst case.
Valando, Co-Founder. Free Discovery Sessions every weekday at 10:30am.