What ages are your art lessons suitable for?

Artventure is designed for children aged 4–11, with step-by-step lessons that build confidence and creativity. For older kids and teens aged 12–19, we offer a separate library called Art Eye Deer, created for more advanced skills and independent learners.

What is the Starter Lesson?

The Starter Lesson is a single introductory art lesson that shows you how Artventure works — the teaching style, pace, and structure — before deciding what’s right for your family or classroom.

Do I need a credit card to start?

No. You can access the Starter Lesson without entering payment details. There’s no obligation to continue unless you choose to.

Can this be used at home and at school?

Yes. Artventure lessons are used by families at home, homeschoolers, and teachers in classrooms. Art Eye Deer supports older students and teens in both home and school settings.

How long does a lesson take?

Most lessons take 30–60 minutes, but children and teens can pause, revisit sections, or spread a lesson over multiple sessions.

About Artventure: Online Art Lessons for Kids and Teens

Established in 2012, Artventure is a global library of structured online art lessons for children and teens, aligned with the Australian National Curriculum.

Meet the team

Our Belief

We believe every child should be able to draw.
Drawing supports cognitive development, creativity, hand–eye coordination, and confidence — skills that extend well beyond the art room.

Our method

We create step-by-step video art lessons aligned with the Australian National Curriculum, designed to be accessible anytime, anywhere.
Artventure supports children aged 4–12, and Art Eye Deer supports teens aged 12–19.

Our community

Over 45,000 teachers, students, and families across 149 countries use Artventure.
Educators value our clarity, structure, and the quality of student outcomes.

“The clarity of Artventure lessons makes teaching art feel achievable.” – Primary teacher

Artventure lessons are created by artist and educator Kirsty Shadiac

Kirsty’s work reflects her two lifelong passions: art and children. Her approach combines professional art practice with clear, encouraging teaching.

Selected works by Kirsty Shadiac

Art lessons designed for real learning.

Safe for children to explore independently, Artventure’s lessons are purpose-built for kids and teens.
Unlike unstructured YouTube videos, our lessons are clear, calm, and designed to build skills progressively.

Our team

Our Australian-based team includes experienced educators and artists passionate about art education.
Together, we create lessons that are practical, inspiring, and easy to use.

Meet the team

Behind the scenes

We’re continually researching, testing, and refining lessons to support teachers, families, and learners.

If you’re wondering about access, materials, or how lessons work, you can find answers in our FAQs.

Kids Art Gallery

Explore a selection of artworks created by children through Artventure lessons around the world.

See Artventure in Action