Schools and Workshops
We have a range of art activities for schools across the City of Melton each year.
ASCENT 2026
Teachers and all arts faculty staff in the municipality are invited to contact the Senior Arts Project Officer to find out about ASCENT.
Ascent 2026 is an exhibition showcasing art and design created by the City of Melton’s top young creatives. Held at CS Gallery, emerging artists at the year 10 level working across drawing, painting, ceramics, mixed media and photography.
Ascent provides arts industry experience to young artists and encourages the leap into future studies and career pathways in the arts.
This exhibition uplifts, encourages and supports the exhibiting artists, whilst also providing a platform for the young voices within our municipality. Representing a range of ideas, Ascent is a celebration of the creativity, ingenuity, and unique perspectives of local emerging talent.
We are inviting local schools to express interest in nominating their top students from the 2026 Year 10 class to participate in a professional exhibition experience during October through to November at CS Gallery, located at the Caroline Springs Library and Learning Hub.
For more information email: artsandculture@melton.vic.gov.au or call 9747 7200.
Workshops - see 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
Activities at home
Activities you can try at home, 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.