Summer Holiday Program
January 2026
Two days of creative imagination & movement for 3-5 & 6-12 year olds
Bookings essential - spaces fill quickly!
Limited to 10 children per session
Dates:
13, 14, 19 & 20
January
Times:
9am - 4pm
Full and half-day
options available
Pricing:
Full day $30 ($20)
Half-day $10 ($8)
What to expect
Our summer program offers a nurturing blend of creativity, movement and fun for primary school children, designed to inspire and engage young minds during the school holidays.
Ink & Brush Painting
Our Ink and Brush Painting invites children to explore the fluidity and expressiveness of traditional art techniques. Through guided sessions that emphasise creativity and movement, young artists will develop their skills while enjoying an inspiring environment.
Creative Dance & Yoga
Creative Dance and Yoga activities encourage children to connect with their bodies and imagination through movement. This program fosters balance, flexibility, and self-expression in a supportive and engaging environment.
Craft activities
Craft activities to encourage use of hands, and creative expression allows children to connect with their bodies and imagination. Each child has the chance to create something as a treasured keepsake.
A safe & enriching experience
All activities are led by experienced facilitators in a safe, supervised environment. We provide a nurturing space where children can explore their creativity, build confidence, and leave feeling enriched and inspired.
What parents say
This was the perfect holiday fun for my children, they left glowing and enriched!
— Maria C, parent
This was the perfect holiday fun for my children, they left glowing and enriched!
— Maria C, parent
This was the perfect holiday fun for my children, they left glowing and enriched!
— Maria C, parent
Our teachers
Julie Aares and Meah Velik-Lord are two highly experienced teachers. With a passion for fostering creativity, they bring a supportive and inspiring learning environment to the community in Heidelberg West. Their dedication ensures every student is guided to develop their skills and confidence with joy.
Julie Aares
Julie is Founder and Creative Director of the Red Door Studio. Since 2013 she has taught Creative Dance and Yoga to adults and children of various ages, both in Norway and in Australia. Julie loves Creative Dance as a fun, playful, nourishing and enriching experience, extending one’s movement range and widening scope for imagination and artistic expression.
Meah Velik-Lord
Meah is the Artistic Director of Travel Art Dance Company, and has been teaching, choreographing and performing with the group since 2003. She currently runs the company's program of public classes and workshops, teaching classes for adults and children in dance and creative movement, brush and ink, and labyrinth walking practices.
The Red Door Studio
The Red Door Studio is a small and beautiful family-run space for nurturing health, creativity and community. Set in a quiet residential street in Heidelberg West, Naarm/Melbourne, amongst a thriving garden and in a family home setting, the space hosts a range of classes including yoga, creative dance, a Steiner playgroup, and other activities and events from time to time.
Ready to enrol?
Spaces are limited to just 10 children per session. Secure your child's spot for a nourishing and unforgettable summer experience!