Lil Easel Arts

23/07/2026

https://www.desiretosketch.com.au/pages/children-s-art-classes

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19/07/2026

😱Coming soon. Weekend pop up Art Classes for 4-6, 7-10 and 10-15 year olds. 🎨 🖌 ✍️

Fill out the form below if you are interested and would like to join the group message/emails that go out when class dates and times pop up.

https://www.desiretosketch.com.au/pages/children-s-art-classes

08/05/2026

Giveaway! 🥳 read and comment on the original post please.. Good luck mums and to those entering for a mum!

💕 MOTHER’S DAY TWIN PACK GIVEAWAY 💕

I wanted to do something a little more personal this Mother’s Day.

So I’m giving away a custom Desire To Sketch Twin Pack.

The winner will receive:

- Two FULL painting kits
- A custom template created by me
- The ability to choose the subject used for the artwork

(Thats right 2 full painting kits, with your custom idea and including postage in Australia) 🥳

This could be:

- A pet
- A favourite animal
- A landscape or special place
- Something meaningful to you and the person you choose to paint with!

Once approved by me you will have
One kit for you and
One for someone you’d love to create with.

And even more exciting…
this is officially the FIRST launch of our custom painting packs and TWIN packs, with much more information still to come. 🤍
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To enter:

- Heart ❤️ this post and follow Desire To Sketch - Keira Sloetjes
- Share this post
- once done, comment (HAPPY MOTHERS DAY) on the ORIGINAL post and I will give you a number!

I’ll reply to your comment with your entry number.

Please note:
The custom template created for the winner may also be used as a future Desire To Sketch painting kit design. I reserve the right to the template, video on how to paint the artwork and information booklets.
By entering, you acknowledge and agree to this.

Winner announced Mother’s Day — May 10th at 8:00pm.

Because sometimes the best gifts aren’t just things…
they’re memories created together.

24/03/2026

Announcement 🥳 This project is the closest thing to my heart I have ever created. It was born at my kitchen table and inspired by my children!
🎨🖌 I’ve spent years teaching people how to draw and paint.
Now I’ve built a system that turns “I can’t” into “I can”.

For a long time, I’ve been quiet behind the scenes.
By day, I’m homeschooling my two neurodiverse miracles and teaching around 100+ students a week at Desire To Sketch.
By night, I’ve been building a bridge.

Most art kits are single-use.
You paint one picture, pack it away and that’s the end of it.

What I’ve created is different.
What I’ve created is a Guided Creative Experience System.

It’s a reusable toolkit designed to meet you exactly where you are!
Whether you start by tracing, use a grid for structure and proportion, follow a template for guidance, paint upside down to build observation skills and experience the excitement of the reveal, or draw freehand when you’re ready.

With guided video tutorials, every method builds a different skill.
This system is designed to build confidence step by step, not just help you finish one painting.

Because through teaching so many different people, and through homeschooling my own children, I realised something really important:

People don’t need more supplies.
They need a system that builds confidence step by step until they start believing they can actually do this.

So I built one.

And I’m very proud to finally say our new Painting Kits are starting to hit the website and will officially be available on March 30th. This isn’t just a one-time release. To keep the momentum, I will be adding new versions every fortnight.
📧 Email subscribers get early access on March 30th from 8am with 10% off, before the public launch at 11am.

www.desiretosketch.com.au⁠
Scroll to the bottom of the website and subscribe with your email to get early access.

Whether you learn differently, see the world differently, or just want a flexible way to enjoy the process, this is for you.

This isn’t just a product launch for me.
It’s something I’ve been building quietly for a long time, with my children and for my children.
After months of fine tuning and waiting, the design registration and trademarking certificates are finally here and my vision is fully protected!

And these photos right here are exactly why.
This isn’t about painting a picture.
It’s about building people who believe they can.

Keira Sloetjes
CEO & Certified Creative Arts Coach
Desire To Sketch - Keira Sloetjes

23/09/2025

🌟 Aspiring Artists Exhibition Open Day 🌟
Join us for a special evening celebrating creativity, community, and the incredible talent of our Desire To Sketch Aspiring Artists! 🎨

📅 Tuesday, October 14th
🕖 6:00 – 7:00 pm
📍 West Gippsland Arts Centre, Warragul (Top Floor)

This relaxed and inspiring showcase will feature artworks from our dedicated students — children, teens, and adults — who have poured their passion into every piece over the last term.

Enjoy a welcoming atmosphere with complimentary nibbles, refreshments, and giveaways as you wander through the exhibition. It’s the perfect chance to support local emerging artists, connect with fellow creatives, and experience the joy of art made with heart. 💛

✨ Cost: Free (Please book tickets through the cart so we can allow for numbers — e.g. 2 tickets, 4 tickets, etc.)

We can’t wait to share this memorable evening with you — come celebrate our Aspiring Artists and leave inspired!

👉 Book your free tickets here:

Every brushstroke tells a story. Through my art, I explore not just the world around us, but the beauty within us. I invite you to discover, connect, and be inspired to see life with fresh eyes — and perhaps pick up a pencil yourself.

22/09/2025

🎨 They’re back!
Our Lil Easel Arts School Holiday Painting Workshop is happening next Wednesday in Drouin! 🖌️✨

Designed especially for kids ages 7–11, this fun and creative session gives your child the chance to paint, explore their imagination and creativity, and take home their very own masterpiece. All materials are provided — they just bring their enthusiasm, a drink bottle and a snack !

💰 $30 per child
🕚 11:00 am – 12:15 pm
📍 Desire To Sketch Home Art Studio, Drouin
⚡ Only 8 spots available — get in quick!

👉 Follow the link below to book your child’s spot today.

Every brushstroke tells a story. Through my art, I explore not just the world around us, but the beauty within us. I invite you to discover, connect, and be inspired to see life with fresh eyes — and perhaps pick up a pencil yourself.

22/09/2025

🥳 It’s LIVE — My website has officially launched!
Inside www.desiretosketch.com.au you’ll find:

✔️ Custom memorial, portrait & pet sketch commissions
✔️ Children’s and adult art classes in Gippsland
✔️ Online learning opportunities
✔️ Murals & community art projects
✔️ Lil Easel Arts painting parties for all occasions
✔️ Drawing Packs available now
✔️ Painting Kits coming very soon
✔️ Neurodiversity Packs coming very soon
✔️ And a hub for updates, events, and resources
✔️ Lil Easel Arts Licensing course coming soon

This launch is just the beginning. I can’t wait to welcome you in and create alongside you.

A big thank you to Elyce from for all your hard work helping me to create the website of my dreams! It's exactly that and so so much more!!
I went bigger and better than I ever imagined!
We got there in the end and I couldn't be more happier, thank you again! 🙏

15/09/2025

31/08/2025

✨ By the end of next week I’ll be a certified Creative Arts Coach for children! - Specialising in the Expression Breakthrough System✨

From my own journey, I know what it’s like to carry pain — and I also know the power of transforming that pain into purpose. Art has always been my way of healing, expressing, and finding strength, and now I’ll have the tools to help children and others do the same.

This certification is more than just professional development — it’s a chance to turn my lived experience into a pathway that supports young people in:
🌈 Discovering their voice
🌈 Building resilience
🌈 Finding hope through creativity

Through my existing art classes, I’ve already witnessed the incredible benefits art can bring to children. Many of the young people I work with have experienced trauma — some are referred to me through Anglicare, while others may be facing bullying at school, struggling with the challenges of everyday childhood, or navigating life as neurodiverse individuals. By offering them a safe and supportive environment, I’ve seen how art creates space for healing, expression, and confidence to grow.

I can’t wait to share this next chapter with you all and begin creating programs that truly change lives. 💜

Stay tuned to see how Desire To Sketch will weave this into 2026 — alongside my art classes, painting packs, and so much more.