Art Classes and Activities
Upcoming Workshops and Events
Free art activities are programmed for kids at Melton Major Events including Djerriwarrh Festival, Carols by Candlelight and Lakeside Alive.
Keep an eye out for them and let us know what you think!
Activities to do at home
Here are some activities to try anytime!
Draw a Vegetable Character
Event: Draw a Vegetable Character, by Grace Fraraccio
About: Grace Fraraccio, the artist behind our current online exhibition Vegetable Soup and Friends will guide you to observe everyday food items, and turn then into imaginary characters!
What you will need: This fun drawing workshop will require pencils, markers, paper and a selection of veggies from the fridge.
Join this fun drawing workshop on YouTube
Suitable for ages 8-18 years.
Natural Ink Making Workshop
Event: Natural Ink Making Workshop by Chaco Kato
About: Learn to make natural ink at home using ingredients from your kitchen and garden with Chaco Kato! You can use spices such as turmeric, paprika and also vegetables such as spinach and beetroot. The fun step by step guide will show children and adults the natural way to create and make art at home by using simple kitchen ingredients.
What you will need: Spinach or green leaf, carrots, spices, beetroot or frozen berries, tea bags, scissors, spoon/fork, grinder, paper, small paper plates, plastic cups, containers, flour, brush.
Join this fun natural ink making workshop on YouTube
Suitable for ages 4-10 years.
Make a Pizza Shop Playset
Event: Make a Pizza Shop Playset with Kitiya Palaskas
About: Craft-based designer Kitiya Palaskas will show you how to use old boxes, coloured paper and other supplies to create your very own pizza delivery shop!
What you will need: Cardboard from old boxes, coloured paper, coloured tissue paper, glue
Join this fun Pizza Shop Playset workshop on YouTube
Suitable for ages 5-12 years.