KJS Brush & Canvass

KJS Brush & Canvass: Art Academy and Creative Services in Sydney's Northwest

KJS Brush & Canvass is an art academy based in Stanhope Gardens, in Sydney's northwest, founded in 2016 by artist Kavitha Jeyakumar, known as KJS. The institution combines structured art education with professional creative services and an online art supplies store. Its teaching approach is based on a level-based curriculum that spans from children's introductory classes to advanced portfolio development.

Academic Programs by Age and Level

The academy organizes its educational offerings into distinct pathways. The kids program, aimed at ages 4 to 12, follows a structured level-based curriculum. For teens, it offers a portfolio and HSC (Higher School Certificate) preparation program focused on advanced technical drawing and portfolio development. Adults can take fine art classes in techniques such as acrylic, oil, watercolor, and sketching.

Specific art courses include sketching, watercolor painting, acrylic painting, mandala dot painting, and cross-stitch embroidery. The academy also offers trial classes and one-day workshops, as well as a school holiday art program.

Art Therapy and Programs for Seniors

KJS Brush & Canvass offers art therapy sessions aimed at the creative wellbeing of children, teens, adults, and seniors. It also has inclusive, age-friendly art programs for seniors, with the goal of fostering creativity and wellbeing in this group.

Online Art Supplies Store

The academy runs an online store of art supplies selected for structured learning. Its catalog includes student art kits, from beginner to advanced levels, as well as canvases, boards, paints, brushes, and quality tools for professional results.

Professional Art Services

In addition to teaching, KJS Brush & Canvass provides art services for events and commissions. It offers live painting at weddings and special events, and accepts commissions for custom portraits in oil or acrylic, including family, wedding, and landscape-themed works. It organizes art parties for birthdays, corporate events, team building, weddings, and private celebrations, as well as guided Paint & Sip sessions.

Competitions, Exhibitions, and Community

The academy encourages participation in art competitions open to all ages and skill levels, and holds an annual exhibition featuring works by students and professional artists. It also grants annual awards. Among the features highlighted in its presentation are more than ten years of experience, a structured curriculum, registration as a provider of the New South Wales government's Creative Kids program, the organization of annual exhibitions and awards, and a limited number of places per term with small group classes.

Founder and Team

The founder, Kavitha Jeyakumar (KJS), is an artist, art therapist, educator, entrepreneur, and community leader. She holds a Master's in Contemporary Art and has more than fifteen years of experience. Her professional profile and her work are presented on the academy's website.

Location and Contact

10 Guernsey Way, Stanhope Gardens NSW 2768 Sydney · Email: kjsbrushncanvas@gmail.com