🎨 Session 5: Thursday 3rd July | 11am–12:30pm | 1.5 hrs | For 5-9 years

Join us this school holidays for a playful, hands-on workshop series for children and young people, led by local artist Nina Annand. Through storytelling, art-making and collaboration, participants will create textile costumes and paper sculptures inspired by the animals, plants and seasonal rhythms of Arrernte Country in winter.

🖼️ Exhibition | 5–9 July: At the end of the series, all artworks will be showcased in the June Marriott Gallery in a special mini exhibition open to friends, family and the wider community!

Whether you're a budding young artist or trying something creative for the first time, these workshops are open, inclusive and full of wonder.

This program is proudly supported by the Northern Territory Government through the 2024/25 Alice Springs Youth Activity Grant – Unleash Creativity.

🧵 What to Expect:

Collaborative art-making guided by a local artist
Sessions tailored to age groups: 5–9 yrs and 10+ yrs
A final exhibition to celebrate the children’s work, Saturday 5th – Wednesday 9th July (June Marriott Gallery)
A safe, friendly and inclusive creative environment

🎒 What to Bring:

A parent or guardian
Closed-toe shoes
A water bottle and snack
Your imagination!

All materials are provided.

📍 Location:

All workshops will take place at Central Craft Studios, Alice Springs.
Please check in at the Central Craft shop on arrival, or use the Studio entrance if you have a FOB key.

♿ Access:

Children and young people who require assistance due to disability are welcome to attend with a support worker or carer, free of charge.

📢 Important Info:

Workshops are FREE, but bookings are essential – limited places available.
Not sold out yet? Share with friends and family to help keep this program running!

🗓️ Program Schedule

Central Craft School Holiday Program – June/July 2025

🎨 5–9 yrs – Session 1
📅 Monday 30th June | 🕒 11am–12:30pm | ⏳ 1.5 hrs
https://events.humanitix.com/unleash-creativity-central-craft-s-winter-school-holiday-program-june-july?hxchl=hex-pfl
🎨 10+ yrs – Session 2
📅 Monday 30th June | 🕒 1:30pm–3:00pm | ⏳ 1.5 hrs
https://events.humanitix.com/unleash-creativity-central-craft-s-winter-school-holiday-program-10-yrs-session-2?hxchl=hex-pfl
🎨 5–9 yrs – Session 3
📅 Tuesday 1st July | 🕒 11am–12:30pm | ⏳ 1.5 hrs
https://events.humanitix.com/unleash-creativity-central-craft-s-winter-school-holiday-program-5-9-yrs-session-3?hxchl=hex-pfl
🎨 10+ yrs – Session 4
📅 Tuesday 1st July | 🕒 1:30pm–3:00pm | ⏳ 1.5 hrs
https://events.humanitix.com/unleash-creativity-central-craft-s-winter-school-holiday-program-10-yrs-session-4?hxchl=hex-pfl
🎨 5–9 yrs – Session 5
📅 Thursday 3rd July | 🕒 11am–12:30pm | ⏳ 1.5 hrs
https://events.humanitix.com/unleash-creativity-central-craft-s-winter-school-holiday-program-5-9-yrs-session-5?hxchl=hex-pfl
🎨 10+ yrs – Session 6
📅 Thursday 3rd July | 🕒 1:30pm–3:00pm | ⏳ 1.5 hrs
https://events.humanitix.com/unleash-creativity-central-craft-s-winter-school-holiday-program-10-yrs-session-6?hxchl=hex-pfl

🎉 Final Exhibition in the June Marriott Gallery
📅 Saturday 5th – Wednesday 9th July
🕒 During Central Craft shop opening hours
📍 Central Craft Gallery

You can also join FREE for the 2025 Beanie Festival Pop-Up Workshops (All Ages)
🧶 FREE - Paper Weaving for Kids (Friday)
📅 Friday 20th June | 🕒 3pm–5pm | ⏳ 2 hrs

https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-2025-beanie-festival-workshop-free-pop-up-paper-weaving-for-kids-friday

🧶 FREE - Paper Weaving for Kids (Saturday)
📅 Saturday 21st June | 🕒 10am–1pm | ⏳ 3 hrs

https://events.humanitix.com/2025-beanie-festival-workshop-free-pop-up-paper-weaving-for-kids-saturday

🧶 FREE - Paper Weaving for Kids (Sunday)
📅 Sunday 22nd June | 🕒 10am–1pm | ⏳ 3 hrs

https://events.humanitix.com/2025-beanie-festival-workshop-free-pop-up-paper-weaving-for-kids-sunday