Creative Catalyst Visual Arts - Summer Vacation Program

Creative Catalyst Visual Arts - Summer Vacation Program

Amazing full day visual art workshops for children & young people! Ceramics, painting, drawing and more!

By Creative Catalyst

Date and time

January 13, 2025 · 8:30am - January 31, 2025 · 6pm AEDT

Location

Yarralumla Primary School

24 Loftus Street Yarralumla, ACT 2600 Australia

Refund Policy

No Refunds

Agenda

8:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Monday 13th January: Gigantic Drawing - painting & more

Run by Crafter & Educator, Sophia Boag-Humphries

Want to go big? This drawing workshop will show you how to draw things on a larger scale. We will be using a range of drawing materials, different hardness of pencils, charcoal and graphite powder ...

8:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday 14th January: Tree Houses - mixed media

Run by Crafter & Educator, Lucy Marshall

In this workshop we will be using recycled materials and foraged materials to make a beautiful tree house. Create the trunk of your tree using a found branch + cardboard and other paper materials. Cr...

8:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday 15th January: Summer Watercolours - painting

Run by Artist & Educator, Tania

Capture the warmth and beauty of Summer with watercolour paints. Focus on ways we manage the heat of summer, swimming, lazing, hiding in the shade with cold drinks and visits to the beach. Contrast t...

8:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday 16th January: Ceramic Castles - ceramics

Design and construct your very own keep, a fortified stronghold on the borderland, a place to seek refuge from what lies beyond the walls. Do the walls curve round, or corners jut out on your towerin...

8:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday 17th January: Action Art- painting & mixed media

Combine movement, fun and a variety of approaches - textured paints, spray bottles, splattering, throwing and more. Brilliant and dynamic artworks will be created on a large scale. A great way to co...

8:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Monday 20th January: Magic Wand & other props - mixed media

Spend the day making a wand and all the other bits and pieces you need to make magic! Magic wands, magic amulets, wizard hats, potions and any other magical accessory you can imagine. Go for a walk...

8:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday 21st January: Year of the Snake - screenprinting

Led by Artist and Educator, Ochre Bodhi

2025 is the Year of the Snake and we are going to celebrate everything Serpent. The serpent is a universal and complex symbol, representing a range of powers across different cultures and religions....

8:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday 22nd January: Plaster Caster Master - plaster

Plaster is a wonderful substance. When you add water to the powder it becomes a thick liquid which gets warm and then sets into a hardy white substance. Bandages can be coated in plaster and then use...

8:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday 23rd January: Coral Reef - ceramics

The ocean is like another world and we are going to be exploring everything beneath the surface! Spend the day learning to create clay coral pieces and other ocean dwelling animals and plants. You w...

8:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday 24th January: Shields of Power - mixed media

A shield is both a defensive object and a symbol of who you are. Historically shields have been worn on the left arm leaving the right arm free to brandish a weapon (but we can swap this!), shields ...

8:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday 28th January: Animal Planters - ceramics

Build your own one-of-a-kind animal planter! Learn and develop hand building coiling techniques to build as large or as small a form you need to create the animal vessel of your choice. Investigate ...

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday 29th January: Mad Hatters - mixed media

Enjoy Tea Time with a twist as you design and construct your very own sculptural Hat. This is a wearable art workshop and we encourage you to let your imagination fly! From clock top hats to Bowling ...

8:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday 30th January: Marsupial Animalia - ceramics

Australia is home to many unique animals. We will be exploring those that fall into the classification of Marsupial- animals with pouches. The rich diversity of Australia's marsupial wildlife range...

8:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday 31st January: Lost World Terrarium - mixed media

A Terrarium is a miniature indoor garden in a glass container. Design, plan and grow your own world under glass using a wide range of materials, both found objects and hand made in class using polyme...

About this event

PLEASE NOTE- Tickets are a DEPOSIT only. For full price details read the info below.

All day Visual Art workshops for children & young people

Ceramics, painting & drawing, printmaking & more!

For Children & Teens age 7 - 16 years.

Come for 1 or 2 days or more, or come for the whole 2 weeks.

RESERVE SPOTS NOW with a DEPOSIT of $43 - $103 per day (depending on Early Bird + Multi Day discount applicability).

PAY THE REMAINDER LATER (the next 3 business days). CHILD CARE SUBSIDY (CCS) Approved. Full Price as low as $83 per day based on 90% CCS and Early Bird + Multi Day discounts (Max. price $238 with no CCS and no discounts).


Refer to the Confirmation message and email for details re. Completion of Payment and Enrolment.

TEENAGE ART CLUB - Get in contact with our office for Teenage Art Club price (full price $120.21-no further payment required).

Please Note- Deposits are Non-Refundable.

Immerse your child in the wide world of visual arts and unleash their creativity.

They’ll spend the day learning new skills & developing them further as they choose between an exciting range of artist led workshops including ceramics, painting, printmaking and mixed materials.

Check out the ticket details for each day to see the details of each workshop.

You can also head to our website to view our full program.

Dates: The Creative Catalyst Spring Vacation Program will run from Monday 13th January until Friday 31st January

Schedule: Doors open 8:30 for a 9am start. Class finishes at 5pm, doors close 6:00pm

Healthy morning & afternoon teas are provided. Please BYO lunch, water bottle & art making clothes.

Frequently asked questions

When does it start?

We open our doors at 8:30am for a 9am start

When does it end?

The workshop ends at 5:00pm and doors shut at 6pm.

What do we bring?

Please ensure your child has sun protection (hat, sunscreen and/or sun smart clothing) and weather appropriate clothing. Clothes that can get messy in the art room! Please bring a drink bottle and healthy lunch. We provide morning tea & afternoon tea.

What ages is this for?

Our visual art workshops are for anybody between the ages of 7 and 16.

Are my children eligible for the Child Care Subsidy?

Please look at the Australian Government's website about the CCS & to check eligibility. https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/child-care-subsidy

When can I take my artwork home?

All panting/drawing & mixed media work can be taken home on the day. Ceramic work must be fired in our kiln and will be ready for pickup at our next Day of Activities - watch out for an email!

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Creative Catalyst Visual Art Workshops.

No matter your age or ability, Creative Catalyst will nurture your creativity.

Ceramics, Mixed Media, Sculpture, Painting & Drawing

From A$67.44