School Holiday Progam

More choice. More flexibility. Six workshops to choose from.

We asked our families what they'd like to see from our school holiday program and we listened.

This September, we're trying something a little different.

Across three days, we'll be running six separate 2-hour art workshops, giving kids and families the freedom to create a holiday program that works for them.

Come along for just one workshop, choose a few favourites across the week, or stay for both workshops on the same day.

Kids staying for both sessions are welcome to bring their lunch and stay with us during the 30-minute break.

Dates & Times

Monday 21 September
Tuesday 22 September
Thursday 24 September

Morning workshop: 10am–12pm
Lunch break: 12–12:30pm
Afternoon workshop: 12:30–2:30pm

All materials are included.

Pricing

Single Workshop — $55

Choose any one of our 2-hour workshops.

3 Workshop Pass — $150

Choose any three workshops across the program and save $15.

They don't need to be on the same day — mix and match to suit your child.

6 Workshop Pass — $285

For the kids who want to do it all!

Book all six workshops across the three days and save $45.

Bringing a sibling?

Families booking two or more siblings into the same workshop receive 10% off.

Use code SIBLING10 when booking.

Discounts cannot be combined. Choose either a Workshop Pass or the sibling discount.

MONDAY 21 SEPTEMBER

Draw & Paint

10am–12pm | Still Life Studio

Forget the boring bowl of fruit.

We'll create interesting still-life arrangements and explore different ways of drawing what we see.

Kids will experiment with line, shape, texture and composition using a range of drawing materials such as graphite, charcoal, fineliner and ink.

We'll start with some fun, loose drawing exercises before slowing things down and creating a more developed piece.

This is a great workshop for kids who already love to draw, as well as those wanting to develop their skills and try something a little more challenging.

12:30–2:30pm | Watercolour Studio

An afternoon dedicated to painting and the beautiful, unpredictable world of watercolour.

We'll experiment with colour mixing, washes, layering, mark making and different watercolour techniques before creating a finished artwork.

Kids who joined us for the morning workshop may choose to take inspiration from their still-life drawings, while those coming just for the afternoon can jump straight in with a completely new artwork.

TUESDAY 22 SEPTEMBER

Stitch & Create

10am–12pm | Sew Your Own Bag

Make something you can actually use.

Kids will choose their fabrics and create their own simple bag while learning basic hand-sewing and construction skills.

We'll embrace colourful threads, visible stitching and individual design rather than worrying about making everything perfectly neat.

A sewing machine will also be on hand to help with construction and strengthening where needed.

No sewing experience is necessary.

12:30–2:30pm | Make It Yours — Textile Art

This is where we take something useful and make it completely unique.

We'll explore different ways of decorating and altering textiles using techniques and materials such as embroidery, appliqué, patches, beads, buttons, fabric drawing and more.

Kids who have spent the morning with us can continue working on the bag they've made.

Coming just for the afternoon? No problem! We'll provide something ready to customise so this workshop works perfectly on its own too.

THURSDAY 24 SEPTEMBER

Sculpt & Build

10am–12pm | Clay Studio

Squish it, roll it, build it, sculpt it.

We'll explore clay through hand-building, joining, texture and form before kids develop their own sculptural piece.

There'll be ideas and demonstrations to get everyone started, but as always, there's no expectation that everyone creates the same thing.

We'll provide the materials, techniques and support — then see where their ideas take them.

12:30–2:30pm | Cardboard Sculpture

Part art, part construction and part problem-solving.

Using cardboard, split pins, paint, drawing materials and plenty of maker-space supplies, kids will design and build their own freestanding sculpture.

They might create a person, animal, creature, robot or something we've never seen before — and we'll explore how articulated joints can be used to create moving parts.

Kids will experiment with shape, balance, construction and simple mechanisms as they transform ordinary cardboard into something pretty extraordinary.

Perfect for builders, inventors, artists and kids who just really love making stuff.

Create your own Holiday Program

One workshop? Absolutely.

A morning here and an afternoon there? Go for it.

Three favourites across the week? Grab a 3 Workshop Pass.

Want to spend all three days creating with us? The 6 Workshop Pass is the best value.

The new format is all about giving families more choice while still giving kids plenty of time to settle in, experiment and create something they're proud of.

As always, our workshops are relaxed, welcoming and focused on exploration rather than perfection.

You can't get art wrong.

Children painting at a birthday party in Frankston on the Mornington Peninsula.
Child working on watercolor paintings during the Holiday Programs at Create to Connect.
Collage at the holiday programs at Create to Connect.
Sewing, textiles and fabric art at the holiday program.
Girl in a pink shirt drawing with colored pencils and watercolors, sitting at a black table with art supplies, while boy in a pink shirt colors a drawing.
Child crafting at a birthday party at create to connect.
Children painting on easels during a birthday party, with various paint colors and brushes on the table.