Founded in 2019 by artist Kym Cunningham (Latter), Happy Creative Classes is an art studio that encourages creativity, fun and experimentation, regardless of age and ability.
Happy Creative Classes offer weekly art classes, weekend workshops and school holiday programs for kids, all-ability and adults in Maryborough, Fraser Coast, Queensland.
Founder – Kym Cunningham (Latter)
Kym Cunningham (Latter) is an award winning, Fraser Coast based artist who makes contemporary sculptures from recycled materials.
She is passionate about helping others develop creative confidence and discover their own unique artistic style, no matter what stage of the journey you’re on.
Kym believes in creating art for fun, and has no room for “art rules” or judgement. She welcomes experimentation, individuality and self-expression and if it feels like fun, then you’re doing it right! This is Kym’s passion and she willingly shares it with others, freeing them of their insecurities with her nurturing guidance and unique ability to make you feel comfortable and safe.
- Kym Cunningham Artist (Portfolio Website) – www.kymcunninghamartist.com
- Education – James Cook University, Bachelor of Visual Arts, 1996
Creative Approach
Happy Creative Classes offers a multidisciplinary style of art education. By exploring a variety of artistic styles and materials, participants can increase their creative problem solving, imagination and artistic ability.
Our creative classes aim to:
❤ Explore various styles of art, art materials and art techniques;
❤ Encourage artistic freedom and creative choices;
❤ Nourish imagination, creativity, inventiveness and problem-solving skills;
❤ Boost confidence and self-esteem – “I CAN DO IT!“;
❤ Develop fine and gross motor skills;
❤ Have fun!
Happy Creative Classes & The Environment
We love our Mother Earth, so recycling is a huge factor in our studio! Our aim is to promote and encourage creative re-use of materials and show people that recycled arts are AMAZING!!! Wherever possible in our classes we use recycled, re-purposed or second-hand materials.