Create and take home your own painted animal sculpture or figurine made from clay, glass jars, foam balls and mixed media in this fun, creative, problem-solving workshop with arts educator Elaine Butler of Fun Time Art.

In the morning session, create and paint your own snail sculpture combining clay sculpting and glass jar painting, while learning about Surrealist master Salvador Dali’s iconic Snail sculpture and the way Dali used symbolism in his art.

For the afternoon workshop, budding artists use clay, paint and mixed media to create a sculpture of their favourite animal, learning how to use their creative skills to problem-solve and create an artwork from scratch, with the guidance of experienced children’s art educator Elaine Butler.

Children under 9 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or carer. Please book a free parent/carer ticket.

Cost: $10 per child

Facilitator: Elaine Butler

Age: 5 -12 years old

Dates and times:

Saturday 23 January

10.30 am to 1.00 pm - Glass Jar Painting & Clay Sculpting

2.00 pm to 4.30 pm - Foam & Clay Animal Sculpting

Please note:

• all children under 9 years must be accompanied by a parent or carer. Due to COVID-19, only one parent or carer can accompany the child or group of children in their care. Please remember to book a free ticket.
• all materials are provided except for art smocks and aprons, so please consider bringing your own or wearing clothes that can get dirty if you’re a messy painter or art maker!
• workshop numbers are limited to be COVID safe. All work stations will be separated to allow for social distancing, and hand sanitiser will be available.
• no food or drink is currently available for purchase at The Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre. Please provide your child with a water bottle for their session. Feel free to bring your coffee or a snack while you are visiting The Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre.
• our nearest café is the Young Lions coffee cart, located 200m directly across the road from the Arts Centre on Flushcombe Rd with opening hours 7.15 am – 4.00 pm, Monday - Friday.

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