Hot Air Balloon Mixed Media Workshop, 2 October | Ages 6–8
$120.00
7 spaces left
Hot-Air Balloon Mixed-Media Workshop | Ages 6–8
Date: Friday 2 October 2026
Time: 9 am-3 pm
Let your child’s imagination take flight in our Hot-Air Balloon Mixed-Media Workshop.
Young artists will begin by painting a scenic landscape, then design colourful hot-air balloons to add to their composition. They will explore painting, drawing, pattern, collage and layering as they create an imaginative scene filled with colour and adventure.
This workshop encourages creative decision-making while introducing children to landscape composition and mixed-media techniques. At the end of the workshop, each child will take home a beautifully framed original artwork.
Students will learn:
- How to draw and paint a landscape
- Design their own uniquie hot air balloons
- Colour mixing and brush techniques
- Pattern and design
- Collage and consider composition
- Frame finish artwork
This workshop builds early painting skills while encouraging imaginative design in an age-appropriate, engaging way.
Teacher: Julia Sawicki
Age group: 6–8 years
Materials: 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.
Another fantastic recommendation for a spring-inspired workshop for younger students aged 6-8.
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