Fiona McIlwain is a local Brisbane (South Side) artist/educator and art therapist.
Fiona is extremely passionate about nurturing all children and encouraging their creative talent.
What makes Fiona's classes unique is her attention to history, contrasting techniques and use of art and play therapy.
Fiona studied art and design and worked previously as a graphic designer. Over the past 25 years, Fiona has been busy tutoring creative children from all over Brisbane whilst furthering her studies. Fiona is a wife and mother to her gorgeous family Eric, Heléna and Sophia.
In October 2019 the McIlwain family tragically lost their eldest daughter Heléna at age 19 from a pulmonary embolism. Helena was very close to the some of the children in our art family as she assisted Fiona with art classes for many years. Helèna was gifted in so many ways especially in the medical world and was a power force in disabilities. She had a love of accepting all children and embraced everyone no matter what their ability was. The family continues to grieve such a tremendous loss however, Fiona says having the children still coming to her special art classes warms her heart!
Heléna's spirit is living on through her legacy "Helena's House". A house for young adults with a disability to learn life skills so they can take the next step towards independent living. Fiona is now Co Founder of the Heléna's House project with the Bestlife family to help raise awareness and funds for the house to be built.
For more information see the 'Heléna's House' Facebook page and Bestlife website.
Fiona brings out the inner artist in all of us and is located in Mt Gravatt East!!
Fiona is extremely passionate about nurturing all children and encouraging their creative talent.
What makes Fiona's classes unique is her attention to history, contrasting techniques and use of art and play therapy.
Fiona studied art and design and worked previously as a graphic designer. Over the past 25 years, Fiona has been busy tutoring creative children from all over Brisbane whilst furthering her studies. Fiona is a wife and mother to her gorgeous family Eric, Heléna and Sophia.
In October 2019 the McIlwain family tragically lost their eldest daughter Heléna at age 19 from a pulmonary embolism. Helena was very close to the some of the children in our art family as she assisted Fiona with art classes for many years. Helèna was gifted in so many ways especially in the medical world and was a power force in disabilities. She had a love of accepting all children and embraced everyone no matter what their ability was. The family continues to grieve such a tremendous loss however, Fiona says having the children still coming to her special art classes warms her heart!
Heléna's spirit is living on through her legacy "Helena's House". A house for young adults with a disability to learn life skills so they can take the next step towards independent living. Fiona is now Co Founder of the Heléna's House project with the Bestlife family to help raise awareness and funds for the house to be built.
For more information see the 'Heléna's House' Facebook page and Bestlife website.
Fiona brings out the inner artist in all of us and is located in Mt Gravatt East!!
HOLIDAY ART WORKSHOPS Jemima having fun being blind folded and playing pin the Pearl earring on the 'Girl with the pearl earring'.
Holiday art workshops are a fun, nurturing, creative day for children aged between 6 - 15years. TIME: 9.15am-2.45pm with a limit of 7 students per class. The day consists of:
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WEEKLY GROUP CLASSES
Fiona offers Private Tutoring which can be an advantage to children wanting a portfolio for high school scholarships. In this one on one time we will heighten technical and drawing skills and knowledge of art history. Fiona has had great success over the last 5 years with placements in top schools all over Qld. See SCHOLARSHIPS above.
Please Note- Fiona is NOT offering private tutoring this year 2021. Private tutoring will recommence in 2022. Spots available in Weekly classes these classes consist of 5-6 students who come every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday throughout the school term. |