The Starter Course

10 creative skills in 10 weeks

2D art
Character design
Animation
Music production
3D modelling
Graphic design
Coding & storytelling
Visual design
Game design
Video editing

Egg Academy mascot at a desk using a computer, with creative tools and a guitar nearby.

Egg-Xplore Digital Creativity

small-group / live facilitator / structured activities

Explore 10 digital-creative skills over 10 weeks!

$249 + GST

About $25/week over 10 weeks

Harrison, 15y.o. -- His final creation, summing up the full 10-week Starter Course.

Useful Work Skills

Work-ready skills -- create, collaborate, ship work.
10 portfolio works -- outcomes you can see.
Their voice -- confidence through showcasing their creations.
Identity building -- becoming a creator not a consumer for life.
No travel time -- online from home.

What parents see

Daily showcases -- their work is presented in live sessions.
Creative outputs -- finished work shared with you; browse the whole cohort's projects too.
Individual student reports -- at Week 2, Week 6, and Week 10.
Facilitator-led means live guidance, weekly project tasks, and check-ins -- not learning alone from pre-recorded videos.

Logistics

Sessions: 4-6pm any day Monday to Thursday
Suitable for: All levels -- beginners welcome / Ages 10-17

You'll need

Basic computer -- Chromebooks OK; not tablets or phones
Microphone
Internet connection

See it before you buy

Live sessions run Mon-Fri, 4-6pm NZ. Read how a session works, observe a live session -- contact us and we will help you get sorted before you decide to join. See help an anxious teen get started.

If it's not working out, cancel the Starter Course before your first two weeks to get a full refund.

Egg-Xplore

Ten weeks, ten subjects, ten portfolio pieces

One term of Egg-Xplore is 10 weeks -- one digital-creative subject per week, each building a portfolio piece. The table names the suggested app for that week so you can see what is coming. Individual student reports at Week 2, Week 6, and Week 10 help you see progress.

Week	Subject focus	Challenge	App
Week 1	2D art	Pixel Art Banner	Piskel
Week 2	Character design	Hero with Backstory	Hero Forge
Week 3	Animation	Exploding Egg Animation	Brush Ninja
Week 4	Music production	LoFi Beat	Soundtrap
Week 5	3D modelling	Consumer Enemy	Blockbench
Week 6	Graphic design	Weapon for Doug	Figma
Week 7	Coding & storytelling	Click-through Story Game	Twine
Week 8	Visual design	Game Poster	Canva
Week 9	Game design	Bounce & Swing Game	GDevelop
Week 10	Video editing	Compilation of Creativity	Veed.io

Testimonials

“Foster has thrived in the Egg Academy”

He is surrounded by people who speak the same 'language', offer him fun opportunities to expand his knowledge, and do so in a safe and moderated environment.

Hayley Hayes, Parent

It's impressive! Each creation contains uniqueness and a different vibe. It's a valuable opportunity for young students to create works based on their own thoughts. I'm so grateful to you.

Parent

Cindy

Beyond the Starter Course

After Egg-Xplore, young creators can stay connected in the community and do further courses.

Community Access

A safe platform for young creators to connect -- peer belonging and shared purpose after the Starter Course

$40/month

GST inclusive / after the Starter Course / Why membership matters

Moderated & safe hang out space
Weekday live sessions & daily showcases
Weekly creative challenges
Special events & game jams
Profile, projects & creative tools

Further courses

We run additional courses based on demand and our capacity.

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Starter Course questions

If you have any further questions, email us at welcome@eggacademy.co.nz or visit our contact page.

What does the Starter Course cost?

$249 + GST for the 10-week Egg-Xplore programme. Ongoing Community Access membership is $40/month (GST inclusive) after the Starter Course. See membership.

What does facilitator-led mean?

A live facilitator runs sessions, sets weekly project tasks, and checks in with your teen -- it is guided making with human support, not a passive video course or learning alone.

How will I know what my teen is making?

Daily showcases in session, creative outputs shared with you, access to the cohort's work, and individual student reports at Week 2, Week 6, and Week 10.

When are Starter Course sessions?

Sessions run 4-6pm Monday to Thursday during an intake. We confirm the next intake date when you register.

What if we miss a week?

Educational content is available via video so students can catch up in their own time. Multiple timeslots may be available -- ask us about swapping if your schedule changes.

Can we try before we pay?

Yes. See observe a live session (Mon-Fri, 4-6pm NZ) and contact us -- we will help you get sorted. Cancel before the first two weeks for a full refund if it is not the right fit.

Is this right for an anxious teen?

Often yes. The Starter Course gives set tasks and small groups so creative time is not a blank canvas. Optional camera, quiet spaces, and facilitator check-ins help teens build confidence before full community participation. See help an anxious teen get started.

What software will they use this week?

Each Egg-Xplore week names a suggested app in the 10-week table on this page. Facilitators introduce the tool in session -- nobody is expected to already know it. Looking at next week's app ahead of time is optional and can help some families settle in.

What technology do we need?

A basic computer or laptop (Chromebooks OK), microphone, mouse, and reliable internet. We check tech during the student check-in.

Can we get a refund?

Yes. Cancel the Starter Course before your first two weeks for a full refund.