School Holiday Camp Oct 2024

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Each Day, 2 unique arts & crafts, creative games and activities with lots of fun.
Suitable for ages 5 to 12 yr olds
Cost: Half day $60 and Full day $100 (NSW Creative Kids Vouchers accepted)
To Bring: Kids should pack their drinks and snacks for session breaks and lunch if staying full day.

 

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
30/09/24  9am – 12pm 01/10/24  9am – 12pm 02/10/24  9am – 12pm 03/10/24 9am – 12pm 04/10/24  9am – 12pm
Pottery – Hippo Pot Details

 

 Slime Making & Plaster Painting Details No Camp
 Ceramic – Toucan Plate Details Clay Sculpture – Turtle Details
30/09/24  1pm – 4pm 01/10/24  1pm – 4pm 02/10/24  1pm – 4pm 03/10/24  1pm – 4pm 04/10/24  1pm – 4pm
Canvas – 3D Under the Sea Details Ceramic – Squishmellow Mug Details

 

 No Camp
 Slime Making & Plaster Painting Details Designer Apron Details
07/10/24  9am – 12pm 08/10/24  9am – 12pm 09/10/24  9am – 12pm 10/10/24 9am – 12pm 11/10/24  9am – 12pm
 

Public Holiday

 Clay Sculpture – Happy Cat Details Ceramic – Bubble Crab Plate Details Canvas – Leaf Frog Details

 

 

 Slime Making & Plaster Painting Details
07/10/24  1pm – 4pm 08/10/24  1pm – 4pm 09/10/24  1pm – 4pm 10/10/24  1pm – 4pm 11/10/24  1pm – 4pm
Public Holiday Slime Making & Plaster Painting Details Canvas – Whistling Bird Details Modeling Clay Details Ceramic – Rooster Mug Details

 

Clay Hand Building

Teaching children how to create clay sculptures or pottery objects is a fantastic hands-on activity that allows for artistic expression and creativity. Here’s a step-by-step guide for the entire process, including slow drying, glazing, and firing:

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Introduction:

  • Briefly discuss the basics of clay sculpting or pottery and show examples of finished pieces.

2. Sculpting:

  • Provide a demonstration on basic clay sculpting techniques, emphasizing hand-building or coil-building for beginners.
  • Offer guidance and assistance as needed.

3. Glazing:

  • Introduction:
    • Explain the glazing process and show examples of glazed ceramics.
  • Choosing Colors:
    • Provide a variety of glaze colors for the children use
  • Hands-On Activity:
    • Guide the children in applying glazes to their clay pieces. Emphasize the importance of even application and creativity.

4. Slow Drying:

  • Labeling:
    • Label each child’s creation to ensure proper identification.
  • Storage:
    • Place the pieces in a designated area where they can slowly dry over the next few weeks.

5. Firing:

  • Kiln Operation:
    • Have an experienced adult operate the kiln to fire the glazed pieces.

6. Pickup Information:

  • Notify Parents:
    • Inform parents or guardians that the fired pieces will be ready for pick up three weeks after the class.

7. Celebration and Display:

  • Display Finished Pieces:
    • Once the pieces are ready, display them in a designated area for everyone to admire.

Slime Making and Plaster Painting

Creating stretchy and puffy slime followed by painting plaster figurines sounds like a fun and dynamic activity for kids! Here’s a step-by-step guide for the entire process:

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Plaster Painting:

  • Introduction:
    • Introduce plaster figurines as the next creative project.
  • Figurine Selection:
    • Each child chooses a plaster figurine to paint.
  • Painting:
    • Provide acrylic paints, brushes, and water cups.
    • Encourage the kids to paint their chosen figurines with vibrant colors and creative designs.
  • Drying Break:
    • Allow time for the painted figurines to dry.
  • Display and Take-Home:
    • Once the figurines are fully dry, display them for everyone to see.
    • Inform the kids that they can take their painted plaster figurines home after the activity.

2. Break Time:

  • Provide a break for the kids to enjoy their slime, perhaps with a snack or refreshments.

3. Slime Making:

  • Introduction:
    • Start with a brief introduction to the chemistry behind slime and its fun properties.
  • Basic Slime:
    • In a bowl, mix white school glue with a small amount of contact lens solution until the slime forms.
    • Add baking soda to enhance stretchiness.
    • Optional: Add food coloring for extra fun.
  • Puffy Slime:
    • In a separate bowl, mix white school glue with a small amount of contact lens solution until the slime forms.
    • Add baking soda to enhance stretchiness and combining shaving foam
    • Mix until the slime becomes fluffy.
  • Playtime:
    • Allow the kids to play with and explore the textures of both stretchy and puffy slime.

Ceramic painting

A fantastic hands-on activity for kids, and it’s wonderful that their creations will become functional, usable, and food-safe items. Here’s a step-by-step guide for teaching kids how to decorate and paint ceramic pieces using different techniques:

Step-by-Step Guide:

  1. Introduction and Inspiration:
    • Show the kids examples of painted ceramics and different techniques to inspire their creativity.
  2. Cleaning and Preparing Ceramic Pieces:
    • Ensure the ceramic pieces are clean and free of dust or debris before starting.
  3. Base Coating:
    • Begin by applying a base coat to the ceramic pieces using ceramic paint. Discuss color choices and how they can affect the final outcome.
  4. Technique Demonstrations:
    • Demonstrate various painting techniques, such as brushstrokes, stippling, sponging, and detailing.
  5. Layering and Detailing:
    • Discuss the concept of layering colors and adding details to create depth and interest in their designs.
  6. Texture Techniques:
    • Introduce the use of sponges or cotton swabs for creating textures on the ceramic surface.
  7. Drying Break:
    • Allow time for the painted pieces to dry completely before proceeding to the next step.
  8. Glazing and Firing:
    • Explain the process of glazing and firing, and let the kids know that their pieces will be left in the studio for this process.
  9. Pick-Up Information:
    • Provide details about when the painted pieces will be ready for pick-up after glazing and firing, typically within 10 days.
  10. Celebration and Display:
    • Once the ceramic pieces are ready for pick-up, celebrate the kids’ achievements and display their functional artworks.
Canvas Paining

A wonderful and engaging activity for kids! Teaching them how to draw and paint on canvas can be a great way to foster their creativity and artistic skills.

Step-by-Step Guide:

  1. Introduction and Inspiration:
    • Show the kids examples of different styles of paintings or themes to inspire their creativity.
  2. Sketching:
    • Begin with a simple sketch on the canvas using pencils. Encourage the kids to explore shapes and composition.
  3. Basic Painting Techniques:
    • Teach them basic techniques such as blending, layering, and brushstroke variations.
    • Demonstrate how to mix colors on the palette to create new shades.
  4. Background Painting:
    • Start with a background layer. Discuss the importance of color choice and how it can set the mood for the artwork.
  5. Foreground Elements:
    • Add the main elements of the artwork, guiding the kids in building the composition.
  6. Detailing:
    • Guide the kids in adding finer details to enhance the overall look of their paintings.
  7. Drying Break:
    • Allow time for the paintings to dry between layers if needed.
  8. Review and Feedback:
    • Take breaks to review each child’s progress, offering positive feedback and suggestions for improvement.
  9. Final Touches:
    • Once the painting is complete, encourage the kids to add any final touches or details.
  10. Display:
    • Once the paintings are fully dry, showcase them in a designated area for everyone to admire.
Designer Apron

Painting your own apron is a fantastic and creative activity for kids to personalize their art experience.

Step-by-Step Guide:

  1. Preparation

    • Wear Protective Gear: Make sure everyone is wearing old clothes or aprons to protect their clothing.
    • Organize Materials: Lay out the aprons, paints, brushes, and other materials.
  2. Designing the Apron

    • Sketch on Apron: They can lightly sketch their design on the apron with a pencil or chalk before painting.
  3. Painting the Apron

    • Base Layer: If using multiple colors, start with the lightest colors first. Apply a base layer and let it dry.
    • Add Details: Once the base layer is dry, add details and additional colors. Use different brush sizes for various details.
    • Layering Colors: If necessary, wait for each layer to dry before adding another to prevent colors from blending unintentionally.
  4. Drying and Setting

    • Drying Time: Allow the aprons to dry completely. This can take up to 24 hours to completed cure
    • Heat Setting (Speed up drying):  To speed the drying process instead of waiting 24 hours, fabric paints need can be heat and set to become permanent. Cover the painted area with baking paper and ironing the baking paper on medium heat
  5. Show and Tell

    • Share Designs: Let everyone showcase their painted aprons and share their inspiration behind the designs.
Modelling using Modelling clay

When using modeling clay to teach kids how to make a model, you can guide them through a series of steps to help them understand the basics of modeling and creativity.

Step-by-Step Guide:

  1. Introduction
    • Explain the Project: Show them a finished example they will be creating (e.g., a simple clay cat or dog).
    • Discuss the Tools: Briefly demonstrate the use of any tools and how they can help shape the clay.
  2. Painting

    • background painting: let the kids pick the colors they want to use for different parts of their model.
  3. Creating Basic Shapes

    • Body Shape: Guide them to form the main body of the object by rolling the clay into a ball or an oval shape.
    • Head and Limbs: Help them shape smaller pieces of clay into the head, legs, and tail. Demonstrate how to attach these pieces to the body.
  4. Adding Details

    • Facial Features: Show them how to make eyes, ears, and a nose using small pieces of clay. They can use a tool or their fingers to add texture and detail.
    • Finishing Touches: Teach them how to smooth out seams and blend parts together with a little water and their fingers.
  5.  Displaying
    • Display Options: Suggest ways they can display their models once they are complete, such as creating a small base or stand from extra clay.