Art Activities and Schools

We have a range of art activities for schools across the City of Melton each year. Check some out below! 

Melton Learning Hub

Melton City Council offers free and low-cost programs for all ages, abilities and interests at a community centre near you.

Visit Melton Learning Hub 

Events

Free art activities are programmed for kids at including Djerriwarrh Festival, Carols by Candlelight and Lakeside Alive.   

Find a list of events, activities and workshops at our events calendar.

Check out the events calendar

Workshops

Let us know about workshops or classes you run to advance the skills of local artists or students by emailing artsandculture@melton.vic.gov.au

Email artsandculture@melton.vic.gov.au

Activities at home 

Activities you can try at home, anytime.

Draw a Vegetable Character

Draw a Vegetable Character

Event: Draw a Vegetable Character, by Grace Fraraccio

About: Grace Fraraccio, the artist behind our current online exhibition Vegetable Soup and Friends will guide you to observe everyday food items, and turn then into imaginary characters!

What you will need: This fun drawing workshop will require pencils, markers, paper and a selection of veggies from the fridge.

Join this fun drawing workshop on YouTube

Suitable for ages 8-18 years.

 

Natural Ink Making Workshop

Natural Ink Making Workshop

Event: Natural Ink Making Workshop by Chaco Kato

About: Learn to make natural ink at home using ingredients from your kitchen and garden with Chaco Kato!  You can use spices such as turmeric, paprika and also vegetables such as spinach and beetroot.  The fun step by step guide will show children and adults the natural way to create and make art at home by using simple kitchen ingredients.

What you will need: Spinach or green leaf, carrots, spices, beetroot or frozen berries, tea bags, scissors, spoon/fork, grinder, paper, small paper plates, plastic cups, containers, flour, brush.

Join this fun natural ink making workshop on YouTube 

Suitable for ages 4-10 years.

 

Make a Pizza Shop Playset

Pizza Shop Playset

Event: Make a Pizza Shop Playset with Kitiya Palaskas

About: Craft-based designer Kitiya Palaskas will show you how to use old boxes, coloured paper and other supplies to create your very own pizza delivery shop!

What you will need: Cardboard from old boxes, coloured paper, coloured tissue paper, glue

Join this fun Pizza Shop Playset workshop on YouTube

Suitable for ages 5-12 years.