About Creative Kids Art Club
Creative Kids Art Club was started in 2011 to offer after-school classes catering to children who loved art. Starting with just four children in one location, Creative Kids Arts Club now has over 2000 children a year attending our award winning holiday and after school classes in 10 different locations throughout Perth.
Vision
To inspire and develop creativity, empowering children to experience freedom of expression, imagination and self-discovery through art education.
Mission
To provide quality art education across a range of media, nurturing each child’s creativity whilst encouraging them to explore new ideas, express themselves freely, and develop confidence. We aim to create a joyful and inclusive environment where children can form friendships, build problem-solving skills, think independently and experience the liberating power of creative exploration.
Values
We believe art and creativity are life-enhancing and offer children a pathway to personal freedom, growth and joy.
We are committed to fostering an environment that celebrates individuality and encourages children to take creative risks and learn new skills.
We treat children, parents and staff with respect and kindness, and we uphold honesty, integrity and a genuine passion for artistic learning.
Cici Li
Director & Teacher
Cici is the Director of Creative Kids Art Club, bringing a dynamic blend of business acumen and artistic passion to the role. With a Business Degree from the University of Western Australia and a strong background in painting and drawing, Cici’s work has been showcased in both solo and group exhibitions.
She is deeply committed to keeping art education fresh and relevant for today’s young artists. Constantly developing innovative lesson plans, Cici ensures classes remain engaging and inspiring, blending traditional techniques with modern trends. She is particularly passionate about nurturing detailed drawing and painting skills, encouraging students to refine their craft while exploring their creativity.
A lifelong fan of Manga and Anime, Cici has already introduced full-term classes dedicated to this style. These sessions focus on helping students capture the personality, energy, and unique character of their creations through expressive detail and storytelling.
Laura Chamberlain
Marketing & Admin
Laura manages our social media and marketing, designs our marketing and newsletters, manages the design and admin team, and ensures families stay informed about all upcoming classes and programs. She handles customer service from Monday to Thursday, assisting with enquiries, bookings, and general support.
Laura works closely with the Director to manage venues, coordinate art parties, and oversee day-to-day operations. She’s also deeply passionate about empowering children through creativity and uses both her marketing and managerial expertise alongside personal experience as an artist to help shape engaging programs that are not only valuable and inspiring to families, but also reflect the joy and imagination at the heart of what we do.
Kadence Pember
General Manager
Kadence brings a vibrant mix of experience, creativity, and heart to our team. With a background in primary education and a passion for art, she has taught across a range of settings – from leading Indigenous art classes for senior high school students during NAIDOC Week to running hands-on workshops at the Mug and Brush Ceramic School.
As a qualified graphic designer, Kadence blends contemporary design skills with a love for traditional and cultural art forms. She’s especially passionate about connecting with each child, discovering what excites them creatively, and helping them expand on their interests in fun and meaningful ways. You can find Kadence teaching classes in Rockingham. Kadence also gives us a helping hand in the office with preparing art materials as well as general management of staff and administration.
Miss. Abby
Teacher
Abby holds a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Design and is currently pursuing her Master’s degree. A talented and accomplished artist, she specialises in watercolour, painting, and drawing. Abby is passionate about nurturing creativity and self-expression through innovative and inspiring teaching methods.
Her classes at Applecross, East Vic Park, Dalkeith PS and Riverton are filled with magical surprises and a sense of wonder, sparking imagination and excitement in every session. Abby’s incredible ability to keep children not just engaged, but completely captivated, has made her one of our most popular and beloved teachers.
Denise Markus
Teacher
Denise holds a Bachelor of Fine Art from Curtin University and a Diploma of Education. With over 35 years of teaching experience, she is a passionate and highly skilled art educator. Denise brings a wealth of knowledge across a wide range of art materials and processes and has a deep appreciation for holistic approaches to creative learning.
She has exhibited her own artwork in both Perth and Melbourne and is excited to share her love of art with the children in her classes. Denise currently teaches at our Currambine location.
Liz Wilson
Teacher
Liz Wilson is a passionate artist and educator, drawing inspiration from the world around her. With over 30 years experience, she has dedicated her career to encouraging students in their journey of self-expression.
Liz enjoys creating drawings, paintings, and exploring various art media. Her work reflects a deep appreciation for artistic exploration and a commitment to nurturing creativity in others.
Liz teaches the classes in Kingsley.
Teagan Dadich
Teacher
Teagan is a passionate artist and educator with a background in fantasy game development and digital art, with a foundational appreciation for traditional art forms like drawing and painting. She adores the creative process and thrives on imagination, aiming to inspire that same spark in her students.
Teagan has experience as an art educator in a daycare setting, where she taught children aged 6 months to 5 years, introducing them to a variety of art mediums including clay, water colour, painting and drawing.
As a freelance artist, her work spans from book illustration, graphic design to indie game development, showcasing her versatile creativity and storytelling flair. Teagan is excited to nurture each child’s imagination and help them explore the magic of making art.
Delfina Vecchiet
Teacher
Delfina is a multi-dimensional ‘artivist’ with over 8 years of experience in cultural production, working at the intersection of art, social impact, and storytelling.
She graduated with honors in Sociology from the University of Buenos Aires and co-founded “Youth in Action” Ibero-America, a platform that promotes youth-led projects with social impact across organizations and institutions.
She loves helping kids explore their creative potential through play and express themselves freely.
Her creative journey began with painting and drawing, later expanding into theatre and free-style singing. Today, she facilitates free-play workshops for adults and offers 1:1 creative guidance, supporting others in finding their voice and confidence.
Alongside her artistic work, she also works in event management, marketing, and social media, bringing creativity into both educational and cultural spaces.
Corina Penny
Teacher
Corina is a multidisciplinary artist and arts educator with experience across both the creative industries and the education sectors. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Curtin University and a Graduate Diploma of Education from the University of Notre Dame Australia. Corina’s art practice explores materiality, process, and personal expression through a range of media and experimental approaches, and her work has been exhibited across Australia.
Alongside her creative practice, Corina has extensive experience teaching across primary and secondary education, contributing to innovative Visual Arts, Fashion, and Digital Arts programs, as well as community exhibitions and arts engagement initiatives. She is passionate about helping young people explore creativity through hands-on art making and creating welcoming spaces where they can experiment, build confidence and skills, and enjoy the creative process.
Milena Milan
Relief Teacher
Milena has a Master of Contemporary Art, with a major in Print Media from the University of Sydney. She is an experienced art teacher and lecturer and has worked as a professional artist and jewellery designer for over 25 years. Her work has been exhibited in Australia and overseas.