Older Kids (9 -12yrs)

Colourful Tie-Dye for Kids

Fri 10 Jan 2020

Natalie Zuchetti beg

Learn how to tie dye fabric! In this fun workshop you will learn and enjoy the exciting simple process of tie dyeing. Discover how to make patterns and designs with the dye by tying the cotton fabric. Take home your own colourful tie dye pillow case. Bring along a white cotton garment to tie-dye as well.

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Younger Kids (5 - 8yrs)

Mosaic Your Own Australian Animal

Fri 10 Jan 2020

Renae Martin beg

Learn how to combine simple shapes and colours to create a mosaic, using kid-friendly tiles,techniques and grouting. Choose from your favourite Australian Animal and get creating with colour and design!

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Art for Teens

Japanese Manga Drawing Techniques (Teens)

Fri 10 Jan 2020

Shane Tholen beg

Learn how to draw characters based on Japanese styles including Manga and Anime. Explore the different characteristics of this unique style including how to draw eyes, faces, hair, character design. Develop your own character in this immersive workshop.

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Exhibition Workshops

Colourful Animals in Clay NEW

Fri 10 Jan 2020

Jenessa King beg

This workshop begins with a mini tour for kids of Shaun Tan's current 'Tales from the Inner City-The Original Paintings' exhibition at FAC. In his works, Tan employs animals to create wondrous, and sometimes surreal tales of cities we live in.

Under the guidance of local artist Jenessa King, create your very own 3 dimensional animal characters in clay. Learn handbuilding and clay joining techniques, then add colour to your works with kid friendly glazes. Ceramic works will be fired at FAC.

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Younger Kids (5 - 8yrs)

Mosaic – Garden Creatures

Mon 13 Jan 2020

Renae Martin beg

Create your own garden creature mosaic plaque for indoor or outdoor display. Learn how to develop a design and using colourful glass mosaic tiles create your own unique mosaic. Step by step guidance will be given throughout the class.

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Older Kids (9 -12yrs)

Create & Animate Level 1

Mon 13 Jan 2020

Steven Aiton beg

Devise a story with characters, then using iPads and remote cameras bring your story to life on screen. Parents are invited to watch a screening at the end of the session. The class animations will be edited by Steven and sent out to each participant by email when completed.

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Younger Kids (5 - 8yrs)

Woven Little People Wall-Hangings

Mon 13 Jan 2020

Louise Snook beg

Create your own woven little person to take home and adorn your walls with. Learn simple weaving & hand stitching techniques using colourful wools and hand-made looms.

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Exhibition Workshops

Mixed Media Drawings & Illustrations on Board NEW

Mon 13 Jan 2020

Ben Crappsley beg

This workshop begins with a mini tour for kids of Shaun Tan's current 'Tales from the Inner City-The Original Paintings' exhibition at FAC. In his works, Tan employs animals to create wondrous, and sometimes surreal tales of cities we live in.

Under the guidance of local artist Ben Crappsley, create your own fantastical creature or animal within its own world. Learn how to use a variety of mixed media drawing equipment and techniques, such as graphite pencil, paint pens and markers, while focusing on composition and form. Design your own creature, capturing its unique character including a colourful, textured background for it to live in. Works will be drawn onto boards for you to take home and hang on your wall.

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Younger Kids (5 - 8yrs)

Prehistoric Clay Dinosaurs

Tue 14 Jan 2020

Jenessa King beg

Are you a fan of the prehistoric? Come and make your own dinosaurs with clay. Learn some simple hand building techniques and create your creature from the prehistoric world. Bring along some pictures for inspiration or make up your own dinosaur inspired creature. Ceramic works will all be glazed and fired at FAC.

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