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School Holiday Workshops

Wollongong Art Gallery provides workshops and activities for children aged 5 - 14 years during school holidays in January, July and October. Artist-run activities include experimentation and investigation of various media in a casual and fun environment. These workshops change regularly and sell out quickly, so book online early.​

Terms & Conditions - School Holiday Workshops Program​.pdf


Abstracted Observational Drawing (Drawing Workshop) | Ages 9 - 14 

Tuesday 16 January, 10am – 3pm 

Learn a variety of techniques when drawing from observation. Students will begin the workshop with a series of exercises to help them develop confidence in mastering their technique. Observational drawing tasks will include sculptural pieces that are on display in the gallery as well as still life set up. Final artwork will be an abstracted version of drawings made earlier on in the day.  

This is a full day workshop facilitated by Sharon Mearing (artist and educator). Students must bring their own morning tea and lunch. 


$55 + booking fee 

Visit Eventbrite to book.


Watercolour Abstracts (Painting Workshop) | Ages 5 - 8 

Wednesday 17 January, 10am – 12pm 

Students will learn how to manipulate watercolour paint to create a beautiful, abstracted watercolour artwork. Create a splash while making art. 

This workshop is facilitated by Sharon Mearing (artist and educator).  

$22 + booking fee 

Visit Eventbrite to book.


Paper Bugs (Construction Workshop) | Ages 5 - 8 

Wednesday 17 January, 1 – 3pm 

Construct a bug out of paper and card! In this workshop students will learn how to manipulate various materials to make a unique bug. 

This workshop is facilitated by Sharon Mearing (artist and educator).  

$22 + booking fee 

Visit Eventbrite to book.
 

Landscape Painting (Painting Workshop) | Ages 9 - 14 

Thursday 18 January, 10am – 3pm 

Learn painting techniques to create a landscape painting on canvas board. Students will work from photographs of Illawarra landscape paintings held within Wollongong Art Gallery’s Collection to inspire their own re-interpretations. A great day for the budding artist. 

This is a full day workshop facilitated by Skye Zaracostas (artist and educator). Students must bring their own morning tea and lunch. 

$55 + booking fee 

Visit Eventbrite to book.
 

Crafty Ice Creams (Mixed Media Workshop) | Ages 5 - 8 

Friday 19 January, 10am – 12pm 

Capture the feeling of summer and create a collection of ice cream artworks using a variety of paper and cardboard materials. Don’t forget your topping and sprinkles! 

This workshop is facilitated by Skye Zaracostas (artist and educator).  

$22 + booking fee 

Visit Eventbrite to book.
 

Egg Carton Faces (Sculpture) | Ages 5 - 8 

Friday 19 January, 1 – 3pm 

Make quirky faces using egg cartons. This fun and creative workshop allows students to use a variety of recyclable materials to create a sculpture. Students will learn assemblage and joining techniques. 

This workshop is facilitated by Skye Zaracostas (artist and educator).  

$22 + booking fee

Visit Eventbrite to book.


Junior Art Trail

A free, fun tour through the Gallery, designed for 3-5 years olds. Children will explore art works through story-telling, art making, songs and games with the Junior Art Trail team. When: Second Friday of every month – 10.00am to 11.00am
Bookings Essential: places limited to 12 children aged 3 – 5. Parents and guardians are required to attend however, you do not need to book a spot for yourself.
Our 2023 program of Trails will include Thinking Through Pink, Languages of the Land and Coomaditchie: The Art of Place exhibitions.

Eventbrite Link: Junior Art Trail

Story Tiles from previous Trails



​​​ART SMART - Aft​​​er​​ School Art Program

TERMS AND CONDITIONS - Art Smart Program.pdf

ART SMART is an introductory course for primary school children who want to improve their artistic skills through a range of fun and stimulating exercises. ART SMART nurtures the exploration of individual creativity and expression through structured lesson plans outside the classroom context. This is an eight-week course, starting every Tuesday from week 2 of each school term. All lessons are taught by our specialist primary school art teacher.

Cost: $176.00 + booking fee (this must be paid upfront before commencement).
Time: 4:00 – 5:30pm
Age Group: 6 – 12 year old’s. Places are limited to 15 participants

Eventbrite link: Art Smart

Online ARTSMART workshops 

2021

Online Lesson 1 - Term 3 Art Smart - Olympic Art Poster Activity
Online Lesson 2 - Term 3 Art Smart - Mandala Art
Online Lesson 1 - Term 4 Art Smart - Day of the Dead
Online Lesson 2 - Term 4 Art Smart - Sydney Harbour After Cezanne

2020

Online Lesson 1 - Term 2 Art Smart "Beneath the Surface with Jean-Michel Basquiat"
Online Lesson 2 - Term 2 Art Smart "Landscape Painting & Alfred Coffey"
Online Lesson 3 - Term 2 Art Smart "Beneath the Surface with André Derain"
Online Lesson 4 - Term 2 Art Smart "Beneath the Surface with Pablo Picasso"
Online Lesson 1 - Term 3 Art Smart "Beneath the Surface with John Coburn"
Online Lesson 2 - Term 3 Art Smart "Where we are in place and time with Eugene von Guerard"
Online Lesson 3 - Term 3 Art Smart "Who we are with Howard Arkley


Online Workshops

Check out our video workshops with local artists which you can follow at home.

Online Pop Art Food Artwork - Demonstration for Kids
Online Autism Friendly Making with Natural Materials - Ephemeral Art 
Online One Point Perspective - Drawing & Painting Demonstration for Kids 
Online Aerial Beach Scene - Painting Demonstration for Kids 
Online Pop Art workshop with Skye Zaracostas 
Online Cute Koalas workshop with Skye Zaracostas 
Online Jenny Orchard Collages with Tammie Castles 
Online Frank Nowlan Sheds with Skye Zaracostas 
Online Cardboard Picasso Faces workshop with Tammie Castles
Online Rosie Deacon Masks workshop with Skye Zaracostas 
Online Donut Soft Sculpture workshop 9-14 year olds with Tammie Castle 
Online Cezanne Still Life Workshop for 5-8 year olds with Tammie Castles 
Online Leaf Printing Activity for 3-5 year olds 
Online Cardboard Vase Activity for 8-12 year olds