MAKE & SHAPE | Ceramics artsbus holiday program

Join the artsbus for a free ceramics (clay) workshop in South Melbourne for tweens & teens in grades 5 - year 8.

This workshop is organised by Artists for Kids Culture with funding support from The City of Port Phillip Youth Access Grants. The program takes place on the lands of the Boon Wurrung People of the Eastern Kulin Nation.

What to expect

• 2PM: Arrive and have afternoon tea as you meet the group (up to 20 participants) with a warm-up game with Gen

• 2:30PM: Go through step-by-step to make a ceramic dish in your own creative shape, colour and style! There will be a drawing chill-zone and artsbus helpers around.

• 3:30PM: Pack up, share, and learn about free upcoming artsbus opportunities. A Headspace representative will also pop in to let the group know about the new South Melbourne Centre

• 4:00PM: Workshop ends! Cay creations will be dried, fired, and ready in August.

Notes

• In the booking, please write the parent/carer's details under "Buyer information" and the child's name in Ticket Information

• Age limit is 10 - 15 years

• Parents and carers can drop off kids OR stay in the lounge area. We welcome carers of children with special needs to join in and support during the workshop. 

• Participants should wear clothes that can get messy! 

• The artsbus prioritises families who live in social housing and/or having a healthcare card. A number of tickets are already reserved; all are welcome to book in and attend!

This venue is wheelchair accessible. If there is anything we can do to make this program more comfortable for you or your child/ren, please contact Gen (artsbus Program Manager) on 0478 814 840 or email artsbus@akc.org.au 

This workshop will include artsbus volunteers to encourage and support children. All AKC artsbus team members have Working With Children Check's. 

About AKC

Artists for Kids Culture design and create opportunities for a new generation to emerge with creative confidence. We aim to inspire children to use the arts to challenge themselves, build belief in their own creativity and improve their wellbeing.

The artsbus is a mobile arts space enabling AKC to facilitate meaningful and inclusive arts activities. The AKC artsbus comes to children to provide a quality creative service for free. It’s about letting children and young people explore, create and grow.

About the Feature Artist, Franky

Franky is a ceramic artist from Naarm, Melbourne. They have a studio and teach at Lygon Street Pottery in Brunswick. Franky loves exploring the many possibilities of clay and enjoys supporting students to express their creativity and combine traditional techniques in new and interesting ways.