Art Activities and Schools
Ascent 2025
We're inviting local schools to express interest in nominating their top students from the 2025 Year 10 class to participate in a professional exhibition experience during October and November at CS Gallery, located at the Caroline Springs Library and Learning Hub.
2025 Exhibition dates: 6 October - 12 December
Opening Event Date: Thursday, 9 October 2025
Time: 4.15pm – 6.00pm
Location: Caroline Springs Gallery. 193-201 Caroline Springs Boulevard, Caroline Springs
Speeches and Presentation: 4:45pm
Nominations are now open!
Register Interest Now
For more information email: artsandculture@melton.vic.gov.au or contact our Senior Art Project Officer on 9747 7200.
Melton Learning Hub
Melton City Council offers free and low-cost programs for all ages, abilities and interests at a community centre near you.
Melton Learning Hub
Events
Free art activities are programmed for kids at Melton Major Events including Djerriwarrh Festival, Carols by Candlelight and Lakeside Alive.
Keep an eye out for them and let us know what you think!
Workshops
Let us know about workshops or classes you run to advance the skills of local artists or students via email: artsandculture@melton.vic.gov.au.
Activities to do at home
Here are some activities to try anytime!
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
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
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.