After a stellar debut in 2023, Subiaco Library's 'Art in April' school holiday event series is back for 2024!
This year, two artists will be hosting workshops that are free to attend (bookings required) and perfect for primary school-aged kids. There will also be a special offsite watercolouring session at Bille Bob the Giant, and three 'Creative Crafternoons', where kids will have the chance to create artworks and practice their art skills in their own time.
Creative Crafternoon #1
- Tuesday 2 April, 1pm to 3pm, Rankin Gardens, ages 5+
An open creative session where kids can use different prompts to create artworks using different mediums and ideas. Kids can choose what they'd like to work on, and they're invited to practice and play with different materails and techniques.
Book your spot here.
Art in April - Small details in nature with Olive Cheng
Join fabulous local artist Olive Cheng and learn skills around observation, focus, sketching and showcasing the small details around us in nature. Wear clothes that can get messy!
Book your spot here.
Creative Crafternoon #2
- Thursday 4 April, 1pm to 3pm, Rankin Gardens, ages 5+
An open creative session where kids can use different prompts to create artworks using different mediums and ideas. Kids can choose what they'd like to work on, and they're invited to practice and play with different materails and techniques.
Book your spot here.
Art in April - Mixed media watercolours with Karen Blair
- Tuesday 9 April, 11am to 12pm, Rankin Gardens, ages 6+
Award-winning author/illustrator Karen Blair will be talking specific techniques to get the most out of your watercolours. Wear clothes that can get messy, and
book your spot here.
Art in April - Character drawing with Karen Blair
- Tuesday 9 April, 1pm to 2.30pm, Rankin Gardens, ages 9+
Award-winning author/illustrator Karen Blair will be running this special workshop around the details and tricks that can bring character drawings to life.
Book your spot here.
Watercolours at Theatre Gardens
- Thursday 11 April, 9.30am to 11am, Theatre Gardens, ages 5+
Meet Subiaco Library offsite at Theatre Gardens to enjoy painting the scenes around you. Focus on the plants, paint the whole landscape, or capture Bille Bob's 'giant' details!
Book your spot here.
Creative Crafternoon #3
- Friday 12 April, 1pm to 3pm, Rankin Gardens, ages 5+
An open creative session where kids can use different prompts to create artworks using different mediums and ideas. Kids can choose what they'd like to work on, and they're invited to practice and play with different materails and techniques.
Book your spot here.