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Glossy Black Cockatoo Mixed Media Workshop, 30 September | Ages 6–8
$120.00There are spaces available in this program!
More InfoGlossy Black-Cockatoo Mixed-Media Workshop | Ages 6–8 Date: Wednesday 30 September 2026 Time: 9 am-3 pm Celebrate one of Australia’s remarkable native birds in our Glossy Black-Cockatoo Mixed-Media Workshop. Created for children aged 6–8, this workshop introduces young artists to the glossy black-cockatoo and its resilient recovery following the devastating Australian bushfires of 2019–20. Students will learn to sketch various postures of the Glossy Black Cockatoo, then create a drawing of a couple of Glossy Black Cockatoos sitting in a native casuarina tree. They will use crayon, adding expressive colour and detail with watercolours. Along the way, they will explore shape, texture and composition while developing an appreciation for Australian wildlife and its habitats. Each child will complete a beautiful framed artwork to take home. Students will: Learn to draw Glossy Black Cockatoos Learn the application of wax crayons and watercolour Learn how to frame their artwork Teacher: Julia Sawicki Age group: 6–8 years Materials: Crayon, watercolour and mixed media on paper Framed artwork dimensions: 40.6 × 50 cm Location: Art Box Workshops, Neutral Bay, Sydney Active and Creative Kids vouchers are accepted. P.S. If you want to try a sculpture workshop for your child aged 6-8 years old. -

Kookaburra Sculpture Workshop, 9 October | Ages 6–8
$120.00There are spaces available in this program!
More InfoKookaburra Sculpture Workshop | Ages 6–8 Date: Friday 9 October 2026 Time: 9 am-3 pm Embark on a delightful creative adventure in our Kookaburra Clay Sculpture Workshop. Designed for children aged 6–8, this hands-on workshop introduces young artists to the foundations of three-dimensional design. Students will learn how to shape, join and texture air-drying clay as they construct a charming kookaburra inspired by one of Australia’s best-loved native birds. Once the sculpture is formed, students will use acrylic paints to add feathers, markings and individual character. Every child will take home a unique, hand-painted kookaburra sculpture. Students will: Draw and design their Kookaburra. Learn clay construction techniques Paint and finish techniques for sculpture They will be sculpting in air-drying clay that takes five to 6 days to dry once taken home Teacher: Julia Sawicki Age group: 6–8 years Materials: Air-drying clay and acrylic paint Approximate sculpture size: 18 cm; finished dimensions will vary Location: Art Box Workshops, Neutral Bay, Sydney Active and Creative Kids vouchers are accepted. If you would like your 6- 8-year-old child to experience a mixed media workshop, I would suggest.
