Get your kids creative juices going with art, craft and creative writing classes in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter. There’s a range of classes to choose from. Whether kids want to draw, paint, sculpt or write, there are classes to suit every child and every age too. You can choose from low-cost or free art activities at local galleries or book your kids in for art classes and use your Creative Kids voucher.
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Mitch Revs Decked Out Workshops
Introducing the Mitch Revs Decked Out Kids workshop program—a dynamic creative venture that taps into youngsters’ artistic essence. Inspired by Mitch Revs’ passion for art, surf, and skate culture nurtured on the coastal breeze, this workshop fuels imagination.
A fusion of artistry and athleticism, it invites kids to craft their designs on skate decks, infusing personal flair. Under the expert guidance of professional artists, children embark on a journey to master posca paint pens, converting concepts into vibrant realities. These engaging school holiday 2-hour workshops not only awaken inner artists but also empower the creation of functional skateboards, instilling skills for aspiring illustrators and designers.
Address: 203 Union Street, The Junction
Phone: (02) 4031 6488
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Space to Grow Learning Centre
Space to Grow Learning Centre offers weekly art classes as well as special creative workshops
for kids aged 5-12 that run on weekends and during school holidays. Private workshops can also be booked for birthday parties. The aim of their classes and workshops is to allow children to develop artistic and fine-motor skills while experimenting with different techniques using a range of media.
Address: Suite A, 18 Morehead Street, Lambton
Phone: 0466 715 440
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The Creative Wordshop
Since its founding in 2015 by Newcastle-based authors, Ed Wright and Wendy James, The Creative Word Shop has taught writing to adults and children in the Hunter and beyond. Together with quality collaborators such as kids’ book author Jess Black, they have conducted workshops for thousands of primary and secondary students in local schools and their school holiday and after school Creative Writing Workshops for kids continue to grow in popularity. The Creative Word Shop run workshops, online workshops and Selective Schools Tests Writing Workshops.
Address: 3/27 Throsby Street, Wickham
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Upcycle Newcastle
Upcycle Newcastle (a project of Transition Newcastle) is a community group in Newcastle focusing on the circular economy and saving waste from landfill through creative re-use and repair. The regularly run Beginner Sewing Class for Kids and Teens and an Upcycle Craft Club.
Address: Shed 7D, 50 Clyde Street, Hamilton North
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Additional Classes
- Art House Studios, New Lambton
- Art Mania Studio, Wallsend
- Hive Creative Studios, Charlestown
- Hudson Street Hum, Hamilton
- Hunter Valley Writers, East Maitland
- Little Pegg Studio, Raymond Terrace
- Maitland Regional Art Gallery (MRAG), Maitland
- MAP (Multi Arts Pavilion) mima Play, Speers Point Park
- Mitch Revs Decked Out Workshops, The Junction
- Museum of Art and Culture Lake Macquarie (MAC), Booragul
- Newcastle Art Gallery, Newcastle – CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR EXPANSION
- Newcastle Library, various locations
- Playstate Curate, Newcastle West
- SEEN Swansea, Swansea
- Space to Grow Learning Centre, Lambton
- Upcycle Newcastle, Hamilton North
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