How to Use Art to Help Reduce Stress

Being creative is one of my favourite ways to reduce the stress in my life. I have found that when I am stressed I get irritable and/or depressed, sleep badly, comfort eat and am not a very pleasant person to be around.  Maybe you can relate to some of these, or maybe you “share” your […]

Child painting with water paints

Kids After School Art Club

  The Kids After School Art Club is starting on Thursday 9th February 2017. Do you have a 6-12 year old who loves art? Join The Cr3ative Space Art Club. We get together every Thursday afternoon during term time from 3:30-5pm to have fun and enjoy different art activities each week. You can come every Thursday or […]

Colour-Splash

Children’s Watercolour Painting Workshop

In this workshop the children will be given the opportunity to use a variety of water colour techniques to paint an original artwork.  They will be given instruction on both wet and dry painting techniques, composition and ways to embellish their painting.   Event Details: Date: Friday 20th January Time: 9:00-11am Ages: 8 years and […]

Princess Leia cartoon

Children’s Cartoon Drawing Workshop

In this workshop the children will be introduced to the fun world of cartoon drawing.  They will be creating their own cartoon characters and learning how to draw different expressions and gestures to bring their characters to life. Event Details: Date: Wednesday 18th January Time: 9:00-11am Ages: 6 years and over Location: The Cr3ative Space […]

Heart painting by Abbey

Children’s Creative Expression Painting Workshop

The Cr3ative Space is again running a Children’s Creative Expression Painting workshop. This workshop provides the opportunity for the children to explore their creativity by painting an original artwork on a canvas using acrylic paints. The children will need to bring their own canvas (these are available to purchase for an additional $15 if needed) […]

Rainbow mandala

Children’s Mandala Drawing Workshop

In this workshop, we will be exploring the wonderful world of mandala drawing.  Mandalas are circular designs that bring about a sense of peace, harmony and wholeness.  They are powerful tools for children who are struggling with back-to-school anxiety as the process of drawing a mandala is meditative and relaxing. The children will be designing […]

Children’s Christmas Holiday Workshops- Christmas String Art

This workshop is designed to bring back the 70’s style string art with a modern twist.  The children will be creating and decorating a string art Christmas tree on timber.  The finished product would make a lovely gift or decoration. When:  Tuesday 20th December Time:  9-11am Where:  The Cr3ative Space Burleigh Waters Who:  Children 8 […]

Children’s Christmas Holiday Workshops- Calico Bag Painting

In this workshop the children will be designing and painting a calico shopping bag.  Painting on fabric is quite different that painting paper, so the children will be using problem solving skills, communication skills, creativity, drawing and painting skills.  The completed bags can be used as an original shopping bag or a personalised library bag […]

Children’s Christmas Holiday Workshops- Heart Canvas

In this workshop the children will be creating a mixed media canvas featuring a heart shape.  They will be utilising painting skills, collage techniques, cutting and gluing, design and drawing skills.  The finished product would make a beautiful Christmas present for a loved one.   When:  Thursday 8th December Time:  9-11am Where:  The Cr3ative Space […]