Kicking off Matsudo Week celebrations, children will work with BHCAC Artist in Resident Marynes Avila, to produce chrysanthemum flower drawings for the Matsudo Week exhibition. Have fun with clay making Kokeshi Dolls and end the day with Ghost Jam! performance and workshop, an experience like no other pairing booming music […]
School Holiday Program
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.
Play hoop games, learn cool tricks and the many different ways to spin a hoop. There will be creativity, music and movement! Suitable for Families with Children aged 4-8 yrs.
Let your imagination run wild and learn to sketch an amazing underwater world seascape filled with lots of magical marine life. 6 – 12 years.
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.
Make your own unique craft creations in the tote bags or collage cards workshops. 6 – 12 years.
Learn to hand-build and paint a clay project for firing and glazing. BYO smock. 6 – 12 years.
Learn to hand-build and paint a clay project for firing and glazing. BYO smock. 6 – 12 years.
Develop improvisational skills, take part in drama games and create enthralling heroes and villains in a play staged for parents. BYO snack and water bottle. 8 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.
Learn to hand-build and paint a clay project for firing and glazing. BYO smock. 6 – 12 years.
Learn to hand-build and paint a clay project for firing and glazing. BYO smock. 6 – 12 years.
Learn to make pottery pieces on the wheel. Choose two pots to be decorated and glazed. BYO smock and towel. 9 years+
Let’s travel back in time to when dinosaurs ruled the world! Learn to draw a terrific triceratops or T-Rex, create a Jurassic world using collage and make a spectacular stegosaurus out of clay. Please bring a snack, lunch, hat, sunscreen and smock/apron. 6-12 years.
Adult and child work together to create imaginative art pieces. 3-5 years.
Come and run away with the circus! Begin your dazzling circus adventure and learn 16 amazing circus tricks including hula hooping, juggling, rhythmic ribbons and acro balance. At the end of the class perform in a spectacular circus show for friends and family in our wonderful Arbour hall. 6-12 years.
As Melbourne’s chilly months settle in, learn to craft your very own knitwear to stay warm! This introduction to knitting shows you how to get started on a colourful scarf. Walk away with your own knitting needles. 9 years+
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+
Families work together to create a unique project for your home. Suitable for families with children 6 years plus.
Learn to hand-build and paint a clay project for firing and glazing. BYO smock. 6-12 years.
Fun and energetic, learn dance moves to the latest hits. Please wear pants and runners (no skirts or loud shoes). BYO water bottle. 6-12 years.
Learn to hand-build and paint a clay project for firing and glazing. BYO smock. 6-12 years.
Families work together to create your own funky mosaic paver for your garden. This workshop runs over two sessions. Suitable for families with children 6 years plus.
Escape the cold winter weather by creating your very own warm and wonderful landscape using paint on canvas. 6-12 years.
Are you a footy fan, or love any kind of sport? Come along in your team colours to this Art Day and create your own masterpiece after Sidney Nolan’s famous painting ‘Footballer’, build and decorate a ceramic pencil holder with your favourite team’s jersey and bake delicious sausage rolls in […]
Learn how the principles of mathematics, geometry and art can be used together to create your own unique and wonderful masterpieces! 6-12 years.
Learn how the principles of mathematics, geometry and art can be used together to create your own unique and wonderful masterpieces! 6-12 years.
Learn to hand-build and paint a clay project for firing and glazing. BYO smock. 6-12 years.
Learn to hand-build and paint a clay project for firing and glazing. BYO smock. 6-12 years.
Want to put on a play in half a day? In this workshop kids will choose their own adventure and work towards a performance for parents. Play theatre games, learn great improvisational skills and create interesting characters. BYO snack and water bottle. 8 years+
Adult and child work together to create imaginative art pieces. 3-5 years.
Are you interested in street art and design? Under the guidance of street artist Michael Fikaris, master the art of aerosol stencils while learning about Melbourne’s amazing street art scene. Over 3 sessions, collaborate and work together to design and complete a mural on the water tanks near the entrance […]
Measure, stir, taste and cook delicious meals. BYO apron and container. 9 years+
Learn how the principles of mathematics, geometry and art can be used together to create your own unique and wonderful masterpieces! 6-12 years.
Fun and energetic, learn dance moves to your favourite hits. Please wear pants and runners (no skirts or loud shoes). BYO water bottle. 6-12 years.
A fun and energetic class for students to develop their creativity through role playing, improvisation, play building and direction. 6–12 years.
Learn to hand-build and paint a clay project for firing and glazing. BYO smock. 6 – 12 years.