Finding ways to keep kids engaged during the school holidays can be a challenge—but finding something fun, creative, and meaningful? That’s even better. At Paint For Fun, our school holiday workshops are designed to do all of the above. Even better, each child walks away with a unique piece of art they’ve created themselves.
Our programs focus on more than entertainment. Children learn new techniques, explore their imaginations, and take home real art they’ll be proud to share. From painting and sculpting to mixed media and printmaking, these workshops are both educational and unforgettable.
Here’s a look at the current series of workshops that let kids create and keep something special.
Safari Adventure
This wild and colourful series brings the magic of the animal kingdom into the art studio.
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Glow in the Jungle: Safari Animals in the Dark
Kids use glowing paints to create luminous jungle animals, bringing mysterious creatures to life in a whole new way. -
Sculpt-a-Giraffe: Bring Tall Tales to Life
In this clay-based session, children sculpt elegant giraffes while learning about proportion and texture. -
The Lion’s Legacy: Charcoal Sketching Safari
This bold drawing session introduces kids to charcoal techniques as they sketch expressive portraits of the king of the jungle.
These sessions are perfect for families seeking hands-on and nature-inspired art classes in Melbourne kids can truly enjoy.
Underwater Wonders
Dive deep into the creative ocean with this visually rich and tactile workshop series.
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Glow Beneath the Waves
Using glow-in-the-dark paints, children recreate underwater scenes that shimmer under blacklight. -
Sea Creatures in Print
Kids explore texture and pattern while making vibrant prints of ocean animals. -
Golden Scales: Sketching Shimmering Fish
This drawing session focuses on line, shape, and sparkle as children bring golden-scaled fish to life.
These ocean-themed activities also serve as a playful introduction to painting workshops in Melbourne young artists will remember long after the holidays end.
Kids in Space
Fuel imagination and curiosity with artworks inspired by stars, planets, and surreal dreamscapes.
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Glow in the Cosmos
Children paint glowing night skies and space landscapes with neon colours and starlit designs. -
Stars and Shapes: Create a Cosmic Kaleidoscope
This session focuses on symmetry and layering, as kids create dazzling cosmic patterns. -
Dreamy Space Adventures: Inspired by Miró
Taking cues from the surrealist artist Joan Miró, this workshop encourages imaginative, abstract celestial artwork.
This range of sessions is ideal for parents looking for beginner painting classes in Melbourne kids can join with confidence and wonder.
Eco-Art Explorers
These hands-on workshops blend creativity with sustainability.
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Water Elevator Project
Kids build working water elevators from recycled materials, learning about mechanics and design. -
Greenhouse Creations
Children design and construct mini greenhouses, encouraging eco-awareness and plant care. -
Recycled Landscapes
This mixed media session turns everyday rubbish into stunning landscapes, promoting creative thinking and environmental care.
Illusions in Art
For kids who love a bit of visual trickery and technical skill, this series offers something exciting and different.
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Mind-Bending Art: Draw Hand Illusions
Children learn how to create 3D hand illusions using line and shading techniques. -
Cezanne’s Secrets: A Fruit Bowl of Illusion
Kids recreate classic still-life with a twist, exploring shadow and depth. -
Sweet Deception: Sculpting Fake Candy
These realistic candy sculptures look good enough to eat—but they’re 100% inedible and 100% fun.
Each workshop is designed to be fun, educational, and accessible—giving every child a chance to explore, create, and leave with something that’s truly theirs.
Ready to book a spot in one of our school holiday workshops? Check out the full lineup at here.
