Art Activities
Art Activities
Making Art To Mail To Loved Ones
This week is all about MAKING ART TO MAIL TO LOVED ONES.
We have 3 activities based on the book ‘It Came in the Mail’ by Ben Clayton.
Underwater Sensory Bottle
Create an Underwater World for your baby! Colour, movement and shape all come in to play to create a visual delight.
If you don’t have all the ingredients at home don’t worry, be creative and see what other materials can be found around the house and garden. As long as it’s safe and fun, let the imagination run wild.
It's all about Frogs
Watch the story read on Storytime Anytime
After you’ve watched this video story book ‘I DON’T WANT TO BE A FROG’ Author – Dev Petty and Illustrator – Mike Boldt. We have three fun art activities to do!
Image Credit: Margaret Coen, Untitled [Land of Wonder illustration: frogs], 1964. Gift of Meg Stewart through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program 2010.
Crayons and Colours
This week is all about CRAYONS + COLOURS!
We have 3 activities including sensory rainbow spaghetti (!) based on the book by Drew Daywalt.
Make Your Own Nature Crowns
Art Play and NERAM Kid’s: After School Art Facilitator, Holly Holster, has created a great activity to get those little one’s engaging with the world around them. What a perfect time to do an art activity that involves getting outside and going on a flower and leaf treasure hunt!
Local birds in their habitat by Emily Simson
Local artist Emily Simson has created 3 beautiful colouring in sheets available here to download. Can you guess what these local birds are? Do you have any in your garden? Download here >>
'Fairytale Flurry' Story Creation
A fairy-tale themed collaboration between author Sophie Masson and illustrator Kathy Creamer. Fun, flexible and suitable for both children and adults – download the activity below and create your own fairy-tale at home, be as creative as you like! Download activity here >>
Create a portrait
What is a portrait? Inspired the different styles of portraits hanging here in the art museum, make your own portrait thinking about your subject and how you wish for them to be seen… Download activity here >>
Fox and Chook Activity Pack
Do you love foxes and chickens? Click to download this fabulous activity pack created by the wonderful local team, author Sophie Masson + illustrator Kathy Creamer. Find out more >>
