SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS
Limited capacity. Bookings essential. Parents not required to stay*.
January 2025
Mixed Media
with artist Amanda Davidson
Wednesday 8 January
$25 pp per workshop incl. materials
Parents are not required to stay
Stencil Painting, 6 – 10 yrs
10.30 am – 12 pm
Using acrylic paint and stencils you will create your own painted artwork on a canvas. Using a combination of pre-made and sourced stencils this workshop focuses on how to create a successful background and how to ensure the focal point of your picture POPS!!
Bookings Wed 8 Jan 10.30amStencil – it! 8 – 12 yrs
1 – 2.30 pm
Learn how to create your very own stencil! Design an artwork and turn it into a stencil, then print it using acrylic paint onto a canvas. You will get to take the stencil home to continue making as well as the artwork you will have created out of it.
Clay Lab
with ceramic artist Tess Miller
Thursday 9 January
$25 pp per workshop incl. materials
Parents are not required to stay
Clay photo frames, 6 – 12 yrs
10.30 – 11.30 am
Create handmade picture frames and attach magnets to put it up on the fridge, perfect for displaying your favourite photos!
Bookings Thu 9 Jan 10.30amFree Form Hand Building, 8 + yrs
12.30 – 1.30pm
Come along with an idea of what you’d like to create, and let’s have fun bringing your vision to life! Tess will skilfully guide participants demonstrating techniques to create clay sculptures based on the individual interests of the children in the class.
Bookings Thu 9 Jan 12.30pm
Mixed Media
with artist Amanda Davidson
Tuesday 14 January
$25 pp per workshop incl. materials
Parents are not required to stay
Printed Crazy Creatures, 6 – 10 yrs
10.30 am – 12 pm
This workshop has lots of fun elements that will all tie in together to create a crazy creature. First, use acrylic paint and a repeat block printing technique to create patterned paper. Then use your prints to create your own crazy creature! Take your work home in a frame ready for display.
Paint it, Print it, Frame it!, 8 – 12 yrs
1 – 2.30 pm
Enjoy the process of making in this fun workshop creating mono prints using acrylic paint and combining other mixed media techniques to create a unique artwork to take home in a frame.
Mixed Media
with artist Amanda Davidson
Wednesday 15 January
$25 pp per workshop incl. materials
Repeat it – Lino love, 6 – 10 yrs
10.30 am – 12 pm
Discover the art of printmaking in this hands-on, creative workshop! Unleash your imagination as you learn how to design eye-catching patterns, carve your very own linocut block, and bring your ideas to life through bold, repeatable prints. Experiment with colours and shapes to create personalised prints on cards and posters.
* We recommend a parent or carer remains for the duration of this workshop. Lino Printing involves sharp tools and therefore is moderate-risk activity. Even under guidance, it is possible that you or your child may injure themselves.
Bookings Wed 15 Jan 10.30amStamp It Out: Create Limited-Edition Prints, 9 yrs +
1 – 2.30 pm
Get ready to make your mark! In this fun and interactive workshop, you’ll design, carve, and print your very own reusable stamp. Watch your creations come to life as you craft a stunning set of limited-edition prints and two beautifully handmade gift cards. Perfect for sharing or keeping as a personal treasure, this workshop is a fantastic way to explore your creativity and make something truly unique!
* Lino Printing involves sharp tools and therefore is moderate-risk activity. Even under guidance, it is possible that your child may injure themselves.
Bookings Wed 15 Jan 1pm
Clay Lab
with ceramic artist Tess Miller
Thursday 16 January
$25 pp per workshop incl. materials
Parents are not required to stay
Kooky Creatures, 6 – 12 yrs
10.30 – 11.30 am
Laugh and create in this fun workshop where you will draw a creature, cut it into pieces and reassemble it to make an entirely new creature! Then, turn this character into a clay creation!
Bookings Thur 16 Jan 10.30amClay Face, 8 + yrs
12.30 – 1.30 pm
Learn how to make a clay pot, then add features to form a face! These pots can double as plant holders, with hair created from real plants!
Bookings Thur 16 Jan 12.30pm
Clay Lab
with ceramic artist Tess Miller
Friday 17 January
$25 pp per workshop incl. materials, 4 – 6 yrs*
Nature-Inspired Hanging Mobiles
ART TOGETHER Parent and child workshop
10.30 – 11.30 am
Create a beautiful mobile to display at home by pressing shapes into airdry clay to form a unique work or art.
*Parent/carer required to stay for the duration of the workshop. Older siblings welcome with a pre-booked ticket.
Bookings Fri 17 Jan 10.30am
Clay Lab
with ceramic artist Tess Miller
Friday 17 January
$25 pp per workshop incl. materials, 6 – 12 yrs
Parents are not required to stay
Big Mouth River Fish and Marine Life
12.30 – 1.30 pm
If you were a fish, what would you look like? Join us to create a marine animal sculpture!
Bookings Fri 17 Jan 12.30pm
Clay Lab
with ceramic artist Tess Miller
Tuesday 21 January
$25 pp per workshop incl. materials, 6 – 12 yrs
Parents are not required to stay
Clay Animals
10.30 – 11.30 am
Bring your favourite animal to life! Draw a picture of a real or make-believe animal, then learn how make it out of clay.
Bookings Tue 21 Jan 10.30am
Mixed Media
with artist Amanda Davidson
Wednesday 22 January
$25 pp per workshop incl. materials
Parents are not required to stay
Ocean Wonders: Watercolour & Ink Workshop, 6 – 10 yrs
10.30 am – 12 pm
Learn the basic techniques used in watercolour to create a range of ocean themed artworks. Discover how the watercolour interacts with different mediums such as sea salt and ink. Watch your creativity flow as you bring waves, marine life, and ocean scenes to life. Take home a series of painted pictures with your favourite creation in a frame.
Galactic Glow: Painting Stars and Constellations, 8 – 12 yrs
1 – 2.30 pm
Learn a variety of techniques for working with watercolour, and explore the importance of light and dark in artwork, all while discovering fascinating facts about constellations in the starry night sky! Frame your favorite painting from the session to display at home.
Bookings Wed 22 Jan 1pm
Mixed Media
with artist Amanda Davidson
Thursday 23 January
$25 pp per workshop incl. materials
Parents are not required to stay
Woven Wonders: Create Your Own Loom Art, 6 – 12 yrs
10.30 am – 12 pm
Craft a unique piece of art for your home by weaving together wool and upcycled materials on a handmade loom. Master basic weaving techniques to create a beautiful woven landscape. Create pom-poms and thread beads through your work to make it complete. Explore how colour placement transforms everyday items into a stunning work of art!
Draw What You See: Exploring the World Through Art, 7 – 12 yrs
1 – 2.30 pm
Join us for a fun and engaging drawing adventure! In this workshop, you’ll learn how to draw from observation, capturing the world around you with pencil, charcoal, and more. Whether it’s a still life, nature, or simple objects, you’ll discover how to translate what you see onto paper, improving your skills while expressing your unique perspective. Perfect for budding artists of all skill levels!