Bring your imagination to life on the page. Have fun drawing fantastic animal skeletons while learning new techniques. 6 -12 years.
Visual Arts
In this hands-on workshop with street artist Michael Fikaris, learn to make an image come to life through the art of aerosol stencils. BYO lunch. 13 years +.
Bring your imagination to life on the page, create a springtime masterpiece in collage!
Use clay and the stopmotion animation process to create a mini-movie. Work collaboratively and undertake the entire animation process. Learn the basic techniques, setting up equipment, creating scenes, animating models and the final production process. 9+ years. Note: Please bring along a snack, lunch and a new USB stick to the […]
Master the technique of paper marbling to create stunning designs with beautiful colours and patterns. Have fun creating your own marbled paper, material marbling and see demonstrations of more advanced techniques. Marbled paper can be used to create beautiful gifts or to keep for yourself! Materials included.
Learn the unique art of Chinese brush painting with Echo Wu. Discover brush stokes and techniques using water, ink and colours on Xuan paper. Materials included.
Come along and discover the art of monoprinting, a painterly method of printmaking. Students will learn the different techniques of this art form to make their own unique series of prints. Materials included. BYO lunch.
Learn screen-printing techniques while creating personalised hand-printed tea towels for your kitchen, or a beautiful gift that will delight a loved one. Materials included. BYO lunch.
Build a wooden bird house with expert guidance from members of the Whitehorse Men’s Shed. 8+ years.
Use clay and the stopmotion animation process to create a mini-movie. Work collaboratively and undertake the entire animation process. Learn the basic techniques, setting up equipment, creating scenes, animating models and the final production process. 9+ years. Note: Please bring along a snack, lunch and a new USB stick to the […]
This short course is inspired by the 18th Century paper artist Mary Delany. She began to create hundreds of intricate botanically accurate collages of flower specimens at the age of 72! Her art and life is a truly remarkable story. In this course Roma will introduce you to the art […]
Get into the holiday spirit and learn different weaving techniques to make a unique Christmas wreath from materials sourced from nature. It will look beautiful hanging on your front door in December! This activity is suitable for families with children aged six and over.
Come along and learn about the exciting new world of 3D printing! In this hands-on workshop you will gain an understanding of emerging 3D printing technologies and how they are revolutionising industries. Learn how to use 3D computer-aided design software for generating 3D models, then design your own object and […]
Paper cutting is an ideal medium for creating gifts, cards, handmade books and wall hangings. Be inspired by the traditional folk art of paper cutting and its modern day art form. To celebrate Evolution: Roma McLaughlin at Whitehorse Artspace, be guided by Roma to make your own cut-outs using this beautiful […]
Why not make your own handmade Christmas cards this year? In this workshop, parent and child work together to design and create personalised cards in time for the Christmas season. This activity is suitable for families with children aged six and over.
Bring your imagination to life on the page! Learn to how to paint with watercolours to create beautiful flowers, inspired by Australian artist Margaret Preston. 6 – 12 years.
Bring your imagination to life on the page! Create an autumn inspired masterpiece using pastels. 6 – 12 years.
Mandala art is fun and easy! Using painting and collage, discover the peaceful art of mandala which encourages creative and self expression. Suitable for all drawing levels. 12+ years.
Make a whimsical dream catcher using vine weaving techniques. Take home a special keepsake that will look gorgeous hanging in your room. 8+ years.
Come along and discover the art of monoprinting, a painterly method of printmaking. Students will learn the different techniques of this art form to make their own unique series of prints. Materials included. BYO lunch.
Using old books, magazines and newspapers learn how to cut, fold and manipulate paper to make your own ‘sculpted’ wearable and decorative items. Workshop supported by the Whitehorse Sustainable Living Program
Let your imagination run wild and learn to sketch an amazing underwater world seascape filled with lots of magical marine life. 6 – 12 years.
Get ready to get your hands dirty and create your very own Japanese Moss Ball. A kokedama is a plant that has had its roots and soil covered in moss and suspended with twine, making an interesting sculptural hanging plant. You will learn how to make and care for your […]
Learn the ancient craft of basketry in this full day intensive workshop. Learn how to harvest leaves, vines and grasses for weaving, how to prepare them and traditional techniques to create your own hand-woven functional basket or work of art. Interwoven in this workshop are the principles and ethics of permaculture. Materials included. […]
Sign your letters and artworks with your very own Japanese name seal! Guided by Miho Araki, who will translate your name into Japanese characters (kanji), you will learn traditional techniques to create your personalised rubber seal for you to take home. Materials included. Maximum 6 students. Workshop supported by the […]
In this workshop you will learn to use different Sumi ink tones and brush techniques to create traditional Japanese sumi-e ink paintings on washi paper made from the mulberry. Materials included. Workshop supported by the 2017 Matsudo Week Program
In this workshop you will learn to use different Sumi ink tones and brush techniques to create traditional Japanese sumi-e ink paintings on washi paper made from the mulberry. Materials included. Workshop supported by the 2017 Matsudo Week Program
Sharks, seagulls, shells, surf & sand. Boats, boatsheds, lighthouses, fishing & conservation. The beach means many things to many people. We will look at how the beach has been depictured by others to produce a small lino print Local artist Trish Bourke will demonstrate the ins and outs for using […]
Bring your favourite super hero or animal characters to life using comic drawing techniques. 12+ years.
Get ready to get your hands dirty and learn how to weave a beautiful vine basket out of organic materials sourced from the earth. 8 years+
Let your imagination run wild and use grass and wool to make animals, rocket ships, pokemons or the like! Kids can choose their own adventure in this workshop while still being guided by Adrienne Kneebone an expert of basket making. Suitable for families with children aged 6 years and over.
Printmaking is a popular and important artistic medium in Timor-Leste, allowing artists to express themselves and voice their experiences. Under the guidance of Trish Bourke and visiting international artists from Baucau, Timor-Leste, learn the techniques of linocut printing to carve and print your own designs. Materials included. NOT AVAILABLE
Learn screen-printing techniques while creating personalised hand-printed tea towels for your kitchen, or a beautiful gift that will delight a loved one. Materials included.
Led by Waan Pivasiri of You Me & Bones, learn a range of candle making techniques to create your own awesome-smelling candles. In this hands-on workshop you will make 2 container candles, soy melts and a geometric candle – all for you to take home at the end! BYO jars […]
Part of the winter garden, the artichoke is an edible flower and a member of the thistle family. Capture the beauty of this plant using pencil and watercolour. Materials included.
Do you love all kinds of animals? Use photography, drawing, painting and collage to discover the wonderful world of animals, both real and imaginary! This workshop encourages children to think outside the box and explore their imagination. BYO lunch. 8 years+
Printmaking is a popular and important artistic medium in Timor-Leste, allowing artists to express themselves and voice their experiences. Under the guidance of Trish Bourke and visiting international artists from Baucau, Timor-Leste, learn the techniques of linocut printing to carve and print your own designs. Materials included. NOT AVAILABLE
Escape the cold winter weather by creating your very own warm and wonderful landscape using paint on canvas. 6-12 years.
Learn to use different Sumi ink tones and brush techniques to create traditional Japanese sumi-e ink paintings on washi paper made from the mulberry. Materials included.
Learn how the principles of mathematics, geometry and art can be used together to create your own unique and wonderful masterpieces! 6-12 years.