SPRINGarts 2019: Art Workshops for Kids
Presented by the Cultural Precinct and Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery, the programs offers a wide variety of activities for young people to have fun, engage their imaginations and develop new skills in problem-solving and creative thinking.
For enquiries, please contact the Cultural Precinct at [email protected] 08 6488 3613.
Handmade Paper
Courtesy of Deborah Worthy-Collins
Come and learn how to turn paper waste into brand new custom paper!
This fun workshop, led by visual artist Deborah Worthy-Collins, will introduce your child to basic paper making skills, while helping out the environment.
Date: Wednesday 2 October, 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Venue: Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery
Ages: 7 - 12
Price: $30, all materials provided
Pom-Pom Party!
Courtesy of Leah Louise
Get groovy with yarn and recycled fibres and make your own pom-pom accessories to take home.
With textile artist Leah Louise, kids will learn how to make their own fabulous fibrous fluff balls using recycled takeaway containers (not a tricky cardboard donut in sight!), and the process can be easily replicated at home, for hours of cheerful holiday entertainment.
Date: Thursday 3 October, 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Venue: Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery
Ages: 6 - 12
Price: $20, all materials provided
Mini Picture Show
Photograph by Pier Leach
Make your own miniature moving-picture show!
Using recycled and craft materials, you will be guided through the process of making your own DIY crankie. A visual-storytelling device often accompanied by narration and music, crankies, or moving panoramas, were a popular form of entertainment in the 19th century. You will explore basic construction and storytelling techniques to create your own miniature, hand-cranked story to take home.
Date: Friday 4 October, 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Venue: Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery
Ages: 7+
Price: $20, all materials provided
Making Comics
Courtesy of Gabby Loo
Learn about the inspiring visual medium of comics with multidisciplinary artist Gabby Loo!
Participants will be guided through the whole process of making a comic, developing the foundational elements of story writing, cartooning and illustration techniques. This workshop has something to offer for young people of all skill levels.
Date: Tuesday 8 October, 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Venue: Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery
Ages: 8+
Price: $30, all materials provided
Weaving and Wall Hangings
Courtesy of Leah Louise
Join textile artist Leah Louise for a crafty afternoon.
Weaving is a centuries old art form found all over the world, and now you can practice it yourself using cardboard and recycled yarns. Kids will learn to make their own loom, choose colour palettes and weaving their own wall hanging to take home.
Date: Wednesday 9 October, 1pm - 3pm
Venue: Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery
Ages: 8 - 12
Price: $30, all materials provided
Crafting a Concertina Book
Courtesy of Gabby Loo
Create your own unique concertina book with multidisciplinary artist Gabby Loo.
Participants will design a mixed media book inspired by stories of people, animals and nature. Here they will learn an array of art techniques such as collage, watercolour painting, collage paper cutting and folding.
Date: Thursday 10 October, 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Venue: Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery
Ages: 8+
Price: $30, all materials provided
Puppet Pals
Photograph by Pier Leach
Make your own sock puppet inspired by the creatures around you!
Sock puppets are a wonderful way to engage your imagination and sense of play. For this workshop, you will be guided through the basics of constructing your puppet and have fun developing its unique voice and temperament.
This workshop accompanies the SPRINGarts University Theatres x AWESOME Festival performance of Picasso and His Dog, which explores the special connection between humans and animals.
Date: Friday 11 October, 3pm - 4.30pm
Venue: Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery
Ages: 6+
Price: $20, all materials provided