ART HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS

Held in our dedicated art studio, Hive Art Workshops give young artists — beginners and experienced alike — focused time with our teaching artists to learn new skills, get creative with colour, form and composition, connect with peers, and bring their own ideas to life.

PAINT & SCULPT WORKSHOPS

Need to stay all day? Select a morning and afternoon workshop on the same day, pack a lunch and we’ll take care of the rest!

If your child is under 7 yrs old and you need a full day workshop, please choose a creative camp.

Seahorse

Monday 28th Sept

9am -12:30pm

5 to 12 years (divided by age into 2 rooms)

$85

About this workshop ⬇️
Dive beneath the waves and discover a colourful underwater world through painting and sculpture.

Create a colourful seahorse using watercolour, oil pastel and fineliner, exploring line, pattern and texture. Then sculpt an underwater scene with polymer clay and finish with a shimmering metallic effect.

Space

Thursday 1st October

9am -12:30pm

5-12 years (divided by age into 2 rooms)

$85

About this workshop ⬇️

Blast off into a creative universe filled with stars, planets and galaxies.

Create a mixed-media galaxy painting with 3D clay elements, exploring colour, texture and layering. Then design a moon and star wall hanging using polymer and paper clay.

Honey Bee

Tuesday 29th Sept

9am -12:30pm

5-12 years (divided by age into 2 rooms)

$85 

About this workshop ⬇️
Buzz into a world of colour and creativity as we explore the wonderful world of bees.

Paint a mixed-media bee using acrylic and watercolour, exploring colour and layering. Then create a ceramic beehive and bring it to life with polymer clay bees, plants and flowers.

Spooky

Friday 2nd October

9am -12:30pm

5-12 years (divided by age into 2 rooms)

$85

About this workshop ⬇️
Enter a spooky world of haunted houses, mysterious creatures and creative surprises.

Create a framed spooky house using watercolour, fineliner and colourful air-dry clay, exploring line, colour and texture. Then sculpt your own spooky cat using polymer clay.

Unicorn

Wednesday 30th Sept

9am -12:30pm

5-12 years (divided by age into 2 rooms)

$85

About this workshop ⬇️
Step into an enchanted world filled with magical creatures and colourful landscapes.

Paint an enchanted unicorn forest on premium canvas using acrylics, exploring colour, composition and brush techniques. Then sculpt a unicorn and rainbow from polymer clay.

Mushroom House

Tuesday 6th October

9am -12:30pm

5-12 years (divided by age into 2 rooms)

$85

About this workshop ⬇️
Step into an enchanting woodland world where imagination takes centre stage.

Build a magical mushroom house that lights up from the inside, developing sculpture and construction skills. Then use polymer clay to create a miniature garden, bringing the scene to life through colour, detail and imaginative design.

Highland Cow

Wednesday 7th October

1:30pm – 5pm – New timeslot open!

(note: the morning session is now full.)

5-12 years (divided by age into 2 rooms)

$85

About this workshop ⬇️
Head into the countryside and get creative with one of nature’s most lovable characters.

Paint a Highland cow using watercolour, oil pastel and coloured pencil, exploring shading, texture and colour. Then create a polymer clay cow and build a miniature small-world scene around it.

Minions

Thursday 8th October

9am -12:30pm

5-12 years (divided by age into 2 rooms)

$85

About this workshop ⬇️
Get ready for a bright and playful day of painting, sculpting and character creation.

Paint a colourful character face using acrylic techniques, exploring shape, colour and expression. Then create three customisable polymer clay characters to bring your collection to life.

ACRYLIC & WATERCOLOUR STUDIO WORKSHOPS

Need to stay all day? Select a morning and afternoon workshop on the same day, pack a lunch and we’ll take care of the rest!

Hummingbird - Acrylic Studio

Monday 28th September

1:30pm- 4:30pm

10-17 yrs

$65

About this workshop ⬇️
Acrylic Studio – Hummingbird

Step into a vibrant world of tropical colour and delicate wildlife. Explore acrylic painting through a detailed hummingbird artwork, developing brush control, colour mixing and layering techniques. Add metallic accents to create contrast, detail and a polished finish.

Koi Fish - Watercolour Studio

Tuesday 29th September

1:30pm- 4:30pm

10-17 yrs

$65

About this workshop ⬇️
Watercolour Studio – Koi Fish

Discover the calm and movement of an ornamental koi pond. Develop watercolour techniques through a detailed koi fish study, exploring controlled washes, colour blending and tonal variation. Use fineliner and paint to build texture, detail and depth.

Cheetah - Acrylic Studio

Wednesday 30th September 

1:30pm- 4:30pm

10-17 yrs

$65

About this workshop ⬇️
Acrylic Studio – Cheetah

Explore bold colour and wild energy through a striking animal portrait. Develop acrylic painting skills through a stylised rainbow cheetah study, exploring sketching, colour mixing and brush techniques. Use palette knives to create texture and expressive surface detail.

Watercolour Studio - Mystical Landscapes

Thursday 1st October

1:30pm- 4:30pm

10-17 yrs

$65

About this workshop ⬇️
Watercolour Studio – Mystical Landscapes

Enter a world of misty mountains, mysterious skies and imagined landscapes. Explore watercolour and ink through two atmospheric landscape paintings, developing washes, tonal contrast and silhouette techniques to create depth and mood. Finish with subtle touches of glitter.

Palm Tree - Acrylic Studio

Tues 29th September (new date)

1:30pm- 4:30pm

10-17 yrs

$65

About this workshop ⬇️
Acrylic Studio – Palm Tree

Capture the atmosphere of a warm sunset landscape. Develop acrylic painting techniques through a palm tree composition, exploring colour blending, tonal transitions and silhouette. Build depth and dimension to create a finished atmospheric artwork on premium canvas.

Owl - Watercolour Studio

Tuesday 6th October

1:30pm- 4:30pm

10-17 yrs

$65

About this workshop ⬇️
Watercolour Studio – Owl

Take inspiration from the textures, patterns and character of the natural world. Develop observational drawing and watercolour skills through a detailed owl artwork. Combine watercolour, fineliner and metallic inks to explore texture, line, shading and fine detail.

THE CREATOR SERIES

Love tinkering, creating and using your own imagination?

These workshops are for you!

Need to Stay all day?

Select a morning and afternoon workshop on the same day, pack a lunch and we’ll take care of the rest! If your child is under 7 yrs old, please choose a creative camp if you need a full day of creativity.

About our Creator Series Workshops

Introducing Creator Series Workshops

Two hours. One theme. Endless imagination.

Our Creator Series gives kids full access to a hands-on toolkit of materials and lets their imagination do the rest. Each session is built around a theme and a material — everything else is up to them.

🐚 Cardboard Creators: Ocean — Beaverbots, cardboard, paint, and child-safe cutting and assembly tools come together as kids build their own ocean-inspired creations from scratch.

🎨 Collage Creators: [Theme] — Kids start by making their own handmade paper designs, then tear, cut and piece them together into a picture that’s entirely their own.

🏺 Clay Creators: [Theme] — With ceramic (air dry) clay, clay tools, and a spark of inspiration from their teacher, kids can go for it — shaping anything their imagination desires.

🌈 Sculpey Creators: [Theme] — A wide variety of coloured polymer clay is on hand for kids to create freely within the theme, with help and inspiration available whenever they need it.

It’s process over product — real tools, real materials, and the freedom to create something only they could have imagined.

Why Parents Choose Hive Art Studio

  • Engaging alternative to standard vacation care programs.

  • Structured, screen-free enrichment that builds creative confidence and technical proficiency.

  • Designed for families who value quality arts education and want their children to explore art in a professional studio environment.

  • Supports problem-solving, compositional thinking, and independent creative decision-making, providing real developmental and artistic growth.

Ceramic Clay Creatures - Clay Creators

Monday 28th September 

1:30pm- 3:30pm

7 to 14 years

$50

About this workshop ⬇️
Clay Creators – Ceramic Clay Creatures

Let your imagination loose and invent a creature of your very own! Learn basic clay techniques to shape, build and decorate an original creature from paper clay. Add character, texture and personality to create a one-of-a-kind clay creation.

Sculpey Magnets - Clay Creators

Wednesday 30th September 

1:30pm- 3:30pm

7 to 14 years

$50

About this workshop ⬇️
Clay Creators – Sculpey Magnets

Make something fun, colourful and completely your own! Use polymer clay to design a collection of quirky fridge magnets, experimenting with shapes, colours and character. A hands-on workshop packed with playful making and plenty of personality.

Mosaics - Collage Creators

Thursday 1st October

1:30pm- 3:30pm

7 to 14 years

$50

About this workshop ⬇️
Collage Creators – Mosaics

Get stuck into a world of colour, pattern and creative possibilities! Create your own mosaic-inspired artwork using collage materials, experimenting with shapes, textures and colour combinations. Cut, layer and arrange your way to a unique finished piece.

Coral Reef - Clay Creators

Fri 2nd October 

1:30pm- 3:30pm

7 to 14 years

$50

About this workshop ⬇️
Cardboard Creators – Coral Reef

Dive into a colourful underwater world and get creative with cardboard. Design and build your own coral reef using cardboard, paint and mixed materials. Experiment with shape, texture and colour to create a playful 3D underwater scene.

Clay Creators: Clay Castles

Wednesday 7th October

1:30pm- 3:30pm

7 to 14 years

$50

About this workshop ⬇️
Clay Creators – Ceramic Clay Castles

Build a castle fit for kings, queens, dragons or anyone you can imagine! Explore basic clay techniques to create and decorate your own miniature ceramic castle. Add towers, turrets and imaginative details to bring your tiny kingdom to life.

About our Art Workshops

Studio Environment

  • Small-group rotations with professional teaching artists ensure focused attention and meaningful skill development.

  • High-quality materials and authentic studio tools (stretched canvases, professional paints, easels, natural sculpture bases) create a premium, hands-on learning experience.

  • Emphasis on process, observation, and technique rather than casual crafting, ensuring each student gains transferable artistic skills.

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BOOKING POLICIES

Holiday Workshop Fee Info

Fees displayed are per workshop, per student.

Creative Kids Vouchers: submit your voucher BEFORE enroling. 

Cancellation & Refund Policy: Please choose carefully. Our workshop art equipment is pre-purchased and staff are booked in more than 6 weeks prior to workshops starting.  Due to these factors, the following cancellation policy applies:


• Cancellations received more than 2 weeks prior to the workshop date: 85% refund
• Cancellations received less than 2 weeks prior to the workshop date: no refund unless the exceptions below are met.
- Exceptions #1 – If you request to cancel less than 2 weeks prior to your workshop:  We will attempt to sell your spot to another client. We keep waitlists for all workshops once they are fully booked.  If we can sell your spot, you will be offered an 85% refund or credit to your Hive account for use with future holiday workshops.
- Exceptions #2 – Illness: If you notify us that your child is unwell at least 12 hours prior to the workshop starting, your spot will be cancelled and you will be offered an exchange for another workshop within the same holiday period. If you are unable to reschedule to another workshop, an 85% credit will be issued to your Hive account for use in future Holiday workshops upon receipt of a doctors certificate. (this credit does not apply to term classes).

Workshop Exchanges:
You can exchange your booked workshop for any other workshop of the same value within the same holiday period wherever vacancies exist. Exchanges must be made by contacting our office and receiving confirmation from them at least 2 days prior to your booking.

Workshop information:

Full Day Bookings – Students who are booked into both the morning and afternoon sessions will be supervised between workshops while they eat lunch.  

Allergies / Anaphylaxis: Notify our staff at sign in, bring an epi-pen and any medications.

Late Fees: If you arrive more than 15 minutes late for pickup your account will be charged $10 per 15 minutes in order to cover the cost of our staff who need to stay back with your child. 

IMPORTANT BOOKING INFO

What to bring: Please ensure your child brings along a drinkbottle, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.

Drop-off/Pick-up Prodecures: Doors open for drop-off 15 minutes before a Full Day Creative Camp start times. We ask that you please supervise your child on the grounds before doors open. Staff will then sign your child in and doors will be locked for the duration of the workshop.

Pickup will commence 15 minute prior to the workshop end time. We ask that you please be on time. Delayed pickups more than 15 minutes after workshop completion, will be charged an additional fee.

Contacting us during the day: If you need to contact us during the day we ask that you please call the studio number on (02) 4023 5552. If our staff are occupied, we ask that you leave a message and we will return your call asap. We understand (especially for younger kids) you may be anxious leaving your child for the first time, however rest assured, we are happy to keep you updated with how they are going throughout the day.

Safety: All of our staff hold 'Working With Children Checks' and our teachers are first aid trained. We also manage our workshops with a staff to student ratio of 1:10.

NB: Our Full day Creative Camps are drop-off/pick-up and all attendees must be confident in toileting (as some of our camps are 4 yrs + this requirement is included).

Medical Alerts: Please advise Hive staff at the time of booking if your child has any allergies or health conditions. This allows us to properly staff the workshop to meet the needs of all kids on the day. Allergy alerts or intolerences are particulary important in the event that kids will be handling food (i.e cupcake decorating).