Mini Chef: Giant Treat Adventure

Engaging Kids’ Art Workshops for Libraries & Vacation Care Programs

Age Group: 5–12 years
Duration: 1 hour (+ 30 min setup/clean-up)
Group Size: Up to 15 students per session (contact us for larger groups – options available)
Materials: All supplied
Room Requirements: Chairs and tables, access to toilets, bins supplied
Suitable For: Library sessions, Vacation Care programs
Availability: Book now for Spring 2026 & Summer 2026–7 school holidays
Pricing: Per group, not per child

Workshop Overview

Become a tiny chef on a giant treat adventure!

In this playful art workshop, kids imagine they’ve shrunk to the size of an ant and must decorate a giant cupcake or donut craft artwork for a special celebration.

Using colourful craft materials, students design and decorate their oversized treat artwork with sprinkles, swirls, toppings and creative decorations.

Along the way, they’ll imagine who their treat is for, what flavour it might be, and the fun story behind their delicious-looking creation.

Mini Chef: Giant Treat Adventure is one of the creative sessions offered through our Library & Vacation Care Art Workshops program, designed for libraries and vacation care venues across Western Sydney, The Hills District, Penrith and the Blue Mountains.

Creative & Learning Outcomes

Creative

• Design and decorate a colourful oversized treat artwork

Literature

• Imagine being a tiny chef or ant on a decorating mission

STEAM / Maker Art

• Combine colours, textures and materials to create decorative effects

Social Connections

• Share flavour ideas and decorating techniques with the group

Wellbeing

• Encourages playful imagination, confidence and creative expression

Materials & Setup

All materials are provided, including:

• Pre-drawn cardboard cupcake and donut shapes
• Paint pens and markers
• Coloured paper decorations
• Confetti, sequins and stick-on gems
• Pipe cleaners and mini pom poms
• Glue and decorating materials

Optional extension:
Students may decorate both a cupcake and donut if time allows, or take the second piece home to finish.

Room setup required: Chairs and tables, access to toilets, bins supplied.

Activity Outline

Step 1 – The Tiny Chef Mission

Kids imagine shrinking down to the size of a tiny chef or ant tasked with decorating a giant treat.

Step 2 – Decorate the Giant Treat

Students decorate their cupcake or donut artwork using colourful materials, designing flavours, toppings and decorations.

Step 3 – Add the Story

Children imagine who the treat is for, what flavour it is, and the fun celebration it might be part of.

Step 4 – Share & Celebrate

Participants are invited to share their creations with the group and celebrate everyone’s imaginative designs.

Why Libraries & Vacation Care Programs Love This Workshop

• Encourages creativity, storytelling and imaginative play
• Ideal for library programs and vacation care activities
• All materials provided – a hassle-free session for organisers
• Fun, colourful artwork kids are proud to take home
• Supports creativity, confidence and social connection

Location & Availability

Workshops are available for libraries and vacation care programs across Western Sydney, The Hills District, Penrith, the Blue Mountains and surrounding NSW regions.

If you’re located outside these areas, please get in touch — Elaine is always happy to discuss options where possible.

Elaine travels to your library or vacation care venue and delivers all workshops on-site. Multiple sessions can be scheduled on the same day, subject to availability.

Meet the Art facilitator – Elaine Butler

Elaine Butler is a kids book author, illustrator and arts educator.

With over 30 years of experience in arts education, Elaine brings a unique blend of creativity, storytelling and visual arts to every workshop.

Her programs offer an engaging, hands-on approach that nurtures imagination, creative confidence and wellbeing. Through her artwork, books and creative wellness philosophy, Elaine inspires children to explore, create and discover their own artistic voice.

Why Work With Elaine?

Elaine brings warmth, creativity and over 30 years of arts education experience to every session. Her workshops offer meaningful, calm and imaginative learning experiences that children enjoy and remember.

What venues love:

✔️ Over 30 years experience as a visual arts educator
✔️ Engaging, calm and inclusive teaching style
✔️ Strong group management and smooth session flow
✔️ Hands-on activities that boost creativity and confidence
✔️ Creative wellbeing woven into each workshop
✔️ No-prep, low-stress experience for libraries and vacation care venues
✔️ Professional-quality artwork outcomes students are proud of
✔️ Sessions that support wellbeing, focus and self-expression

Hands-on learning. Real creativity. Real art. Real collaboration.

Enquire or Book

If you’d like to discuss availability, session options, or how this workshop can fit into your venue’s program, please get in touch.

We are currently taking bookings for Spring 2026 and the Summer 2026–7 school holidays.

👉 Enquire or book using the online form

☎️ Or contact us to discuss dates and options.

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