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Get the kids off their devices and into the creative classroom with ArtsHub’s curated list of workshops and activities. From music and dance to art and DIY projects, there’s something for everyone.
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Western Australia
- Upcycling Vintage Jewellery for Teens at Fremantle Art Centre: This workshop, taught by Nikki Lance, will help teens create their own unique jewellery pieces using recycled materials. Cost: $80.
- Introduction to the World of Acting for Younger Kids: Bev Jackson-Hooper’s drama class is perfect for kids aged 5-7, where they’ll learn to boost their confidence and imagination.
- Script Writing and Performance for Older Kids: This class, led by an experienced drama teacher, will introduce kids to the world of script writing and performance. Cost: $70.
- Manga for Older Kids: Debora Gregorio’s course will teach kids the basics of drawing dynamic poses and movement in manga style. Cost: $55.
- Sensory Backpacks: The WA Museum offers sensory backpacks to help children with anxiety triggers participate in activities. Cost: Included with museum admission.
- Erth Dinosaur Encounters: Watch a life-sized dinosaur perform at the WA Museum, and make your own dinosaurs using various materials. Cost: Free.
- Claymation Studio: This all-day workshop will teach kids how to create their own clay animation characters and short films. Cost: $90.
New South Wales
We’ve got a list of fun and engaging activities for kids in NSW, including:
- Visit ArtExpress 2025: Get inspired by senior students’ artworks at the Art Gallery of NSW. Cost: Free.
- Sculpture relief drop-in workshop: Kids can get creative with paper, card, and other materials to create their own sculptures. Cost: Free.
- Kids access workshop, clay play: AGNSW offers a sensory-friendly workshop for kids with disabilities and their families. Cost: Free.
- Family Space: Drawn Together: Families can draw inspiration from Julie Mehretu’s artwork at the MCA. Cost: Free.
- Splatter Paint: Kids can create their own unique artwork using paint and a poncho. Cost: $59.
- Magic Taster Workshop with Adam Mada: Master magician Adam Mada will teach kids the basics of magic. Cost: $60.
- Sydney Dance Company Workshops: Kids can learn from expert dancers and perform in a fun and inspiring environment. Cost: $38-$215.
- Creative coding masterclass: Teens can learn to create digital art using code. Cost: $10.
- Drop-in workshops at MRAG: Maitland Regional Art Gallery offers a variety of drop-in workshops for kids. Cost: Free.
- Young Architects: Kids can learn about design and architecture through a fun and interactive workshop. Cost: Free.
- Bare Skills: A new series of art and survival workshops for young people aged 14-25. Cost: Free.
- Bundanon Inspire: A free art-making program for young people aged 12-18 that includes art-making, ecology walks, and visits to the Art Museum. Cost: Free.
- Katy Perry and Taylor Swift Tribute: A high-energy show for kids and their families. Cost: $20.
- Drum Making Workshop: Kids can learn to make their own drums and learn African rhythms. Cost: Free.
- Get nautical not naughty at the Maritime Museum: Kids can participate in various activities, including art-making, adventure on the sea country trail, and learning about aquatic species. Cost: Free.
Tasmania
Tasmania has a range of fun and engaging activities for kids, including:
- Festival for Children and Young People: The Tasmania Museum and Art Gallery’s Lift Off! Festival features live performances, hands-on workshops, and special displays. Cost: Free.
- Explore Six Extinctions: A new presentation at the Queen Victoria Museum at Inveresk explores the mass extinction events over 485 million years of Earth’s history. Cost: $5.
- APT Kids on Tour: The Museum of Brisbane offers free drop-in activities inspired by artists from the Asia-Pacific region. Cost: Free.
- Musical Theatre Workshops: The Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre offers three days of musical theatre workshops for young people. Cost: $295.
Queensland
Queensland has a range of fun and engaging activities for kids, including:
- Automation to Punk badges: The Museum of Brisbane offers a hands-on workshop where kids can create their own automation badges. Cost: $20.
- Kids on Tour: The Rockhampton Museum of Art offers free drop-in activities inspired by artists from the Asia-Pacific region. Cost: $295.
- Clay and Kente cloth-making workshop: Kids can learn to make their own clay drums and Kente cloth. Cost: Free.
South Australia
South Australia has a range of fun and engaging activities for kids, including:
- Kids Holiday Pottery Classes: Big Brain Tiny Hands offers pottery classes for kids aged 7-17. Cost: $75.
- Get closer to outer space: The Australian Space Discovery Centre offers daily activities to inspire budding space explorers. Cost: Free.
- VR Tower Quest: Kids can learn to create their own 3D designs and bring them to life using Tinkercad. Cost: $40.
- VoiceHouse at Carclew: A workshop for kids aged 13-17 to learn about singing and vocal performance. Cost: $40.
- Band! Zine!! Shoot!!!: A workshop for kids aged 13-17 to learn about band-making, zine-making, and photography. Cost: $40.
Victoria
Victoria has a range of fun and engaging activities for kids, including:
- Patricia Piccinini’s Skywhales: Kids can experience Patricia Piccinini’s hyperreal hot air-balloon sculptures at the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery. Cost: Free.
- Kusama for Kids: The NGV International offers a free interactive installation inspired by Kusama’s artwork. Cost: Free.
- Creative Power: Zine-making workshop for young adults aged 16-25. Cost: Free.
- Myth Quest: A full-day story writing workshop for kids aged 10-14 to learn about mythology and storytelling. Cost: $120.
- Play with your Food: Kids can turn food into art at the Wangaratta Art Gallery. Cost: $10.
- ACCA Family Art Day: Families can create their own artworks and contribute to a large-scale collaborative artwork inspired by the current exhibition at the MCA.
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