WITH school holidays upon us, there’s never been a better time to get involved with the huge range of free and low cost kids’ activities and workshops available via Shepparton Art Museum’s (SAM) school holiday program.
On Monday, July 1, participants will take part in ‘Mischievous Me Play’ where they will be making their own clay portrait plates to serve up to parents or friends. The event will take place across two sessions, from 10:30am-12pm and from 1:30pm-3pm. Cost for ‘Mischievous Me Play’ is $15 and is designed for primary school aged children.
Presented in partnership with Aquamoves, Tuesday’s free event, ‘Slippery When Wet’ will have a circuit of sensory play set up with pool noodles, shaving cream, Oobleck and more, for a day of splashy water play fun. Held outdoors, participants are encouraged to wear wet weather gear, like raincoats and gumboots. This event is free, but bookings are absolutely essential, contact Healthy Communities on 5832 9431 to secure your spot.
Thursday and Friday will see free workshops set up in the Shepparton Mall from 10:30am until 4pm. Thursday’s origami workshop, ‘Part of the Fold’ is a free activity for kids aged six and above, where kids will learn how to make an origami figured modelled after an important female figure in their life. On Friday, ‘BLU-atTTACK’ will give participants the opportunity to build small artworks using the everyday medium of Blu-tack, in an effort to help shape a giant Blu-tack artwork in the mall.
Artist, Alex Pittendrigh will encourage kids to channel their inner monarchs on Saturdays ‘From SAM to Versailles’ event. Participants will learn about the history of the lavish decorations covering the Versailles palace and create their own unique decorative artwork made out of Blu-tack to take home. This event is recommended for ages seven and up and will be running from 10:30am until 12pm. The ‘From SAM to Versailles’ event will cost $15.
Don’t miss out on all of SAM’s fun school holiday workshops. Stay updated by following SAM on Facebook, or by visiting their website at www.sheppartonartmuseum.com.au to make a booking.
