Three Masters in the Making classes: Art and Craft at 11, Chess at 1 and The Founder's Studio at 2. Each is booked and paid for on its own, so come for one or stay for the afternoon.
A little art history, a lot of imagination. Each Sunday, children discover a famous artist and explore what makes their work special before creating something of their very own.
See every date on the art workshops page.
Whether your child has never touched a chessboard or already loves a good game, there's a place for them at the table. They learn through guided play, friendly matches and little challenges, with a coach at the boards.
One new idea each week, played out in real games. Each class stands on its own, so children can join at any point.
Every piece and how it moves, then a first real game
More about chess →What check means, and how a game is actually won
More about chess →Tucking the king away behind a wall of pawns
More about chess →Take the centre, bring pieces out, castle early
More about chess →One piece attacking two at once
More about chess →Lining up pieces so they cannot safely move
More about chess →The trap that wins more games than any other
More about chess →Racing a pawn to the end to make a new queen
More about chess →Finishing the game with king and queen
More about chess →Planning a move and the reply that follows
More about chess →Reading and writing notation to replay a game
More about chess →A friendly tournament to put it all together
More about chess →For the kids who are always coming up with ideas, making things or asking how businesses work. A hands-on introduction to entrepreneurship, where children dream up their own little business: a name, a logo and a price, all theirs.
The Founder's Studio curriculum runs in twelve steps and finishes at the Founders' Fair, a real market day. Sunday classes draw on the same steps, and each one stands on its own.
A page of business ideas built from what they love
See the curriculum →One idea chosen and written as a single clear sentence
See the curriculum →A drawn customer: a name, a face, what they love
See the curriculum →What makes theirs different, in one line
See the curriculum →A real cost breakdown and a starting price
See the curriculum →Three brand words, a colour palette and a vision board
See the curriculum →A shortlist of names, then the one they pick
See the curriculum →Sketches turned into one clean logo
See the curriculum →A mini brand sheet and real printed business cards
See the curriculum →A live website they can share
See the curriculum →An advert and a piece of merch
See the curriculum →A pitch, delivered on a real launch night
See the curriculum →A real market day at the Studio: their own stall, real customers, and every dollar they earn
See the curriculum →No. All three classes start from the beginning each week, and everything they need is supplied, including their workbook.
Yes. Every class is built for mixed ages from 7 to 12. Book a place for each child.
Yes. Each class stands on its own, so nothing assumes they came the week before.
No. Each class is booked separately, so your child can come for one or stay for the afternoon. The 12:30 to 1:00 break between art and chess is supervised for children staying on. Pack a lunch.
A pass is valid for twelve months on any Sundays. After buying, reply to your receipt with the dates you want.
Every adult has a Working with Children Check, and children only go home with the adults you name. Read more.
La Vita Nova, 51a Grosvenor Street, South Yarra. Ground floor, single entrance.
Yes. There are no classes from 22 December to 15 January. The last class is Sunday 20 December and we are back on Sunday 17 January.
Tell us 24 hours ahead and we will move your child to another Sunday or refund you. If your child is unwell, we will move it at no charge, whenever you tell us. Email info@lavitanova.com.au.