Kookaburra Sculpture Workshop, 9 October | Ages 6–8
$120.00
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Kookaburra 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.
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