👽 INCURSION S2: Outerspace Alien Artist

A Meet the Author Artist Art Adventure

 Introduction

A fun and imaginative Alien art incursion where Stage 2 students design, draw and illustrate their own unique alien creatures.

Quick Snapshot

• Stage: Stage 2

• Duration: 90 minutes

• Group Size: Up to 30

• Curriculum: NSW Creative Arts + English

• Cost: $480 (flat fee)

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Incursion Overview

This alien art incursion invites students to step into an imaginative outer-space world where art, storytelling and curiosity collide. Guided by author and illustrator Elaine Butler, students are introduced to her picture book How Can We Get Home? from The Curious Adventures of Parker the Dog series, using the story as a springboard for character creation and visual storytelling.

Working in small Galactic Groups, students explore different planets or moons and use real scientific details—such as temperature, surface features and atmosphere—to inspire their own original alien character. Using a mixed-media collage approach on art board, each student designs an alien that reflects both its imagined environment and its personality.

The session concludes with students sharing their alien’s name, traits and design choices, building confidence, observation skills and creative thinking through discussion and visual interpretation.

This workshop is part of our Primary School Creative Arts Incursions, designed for NSW schools and aligned with the Creative Arts syllabus.

What Students Will Learn in this Alien art incursion

• Design unique alien characters

• Use shape language

• Add detail, pattern and form

• Create simple story context

Curriculum Links (NSW)

Creative Arts (Visual Arts)

• VAS2.1, VAS2.2

English Links

• EN2.1A – imaginative language

• Storytelling and descriptive vocabulary

Incursion Outline

• Alien world introduction

• Guided drawing techniques

• Character development

• Add details and story context

• Final artwork refinement

What’s Included

• All materials

• Facilitated drawing instruction

• Completed alien artworks

School Requirements

• Tables and chairs

• Smartboard

Cost

$480 per 90-minute session
(Up to 30 students)

• Flat session fee (not per student)
• One class or combined classes welcome
• All materials and resources included

Multi-Session Discount:
Schools booking two or more incursions (same day or across multiple days) receive 10% off the second and subsequent sessions.

Location & Availability

• This Alien art incursion is available to schools in North-West Sydney, Blacktown and Parramatta areas, and the Lithgow–Bathurst region.
  If you’re located outside these areas, please get in touch — happy to discuss options where possible.
• Elaine travels to schools and delivers all incursions on-site during the school day.
  Multiple sessions can be scheduled on the same day, subject to availability.
• If you’re unsure whether your school location is suitable, please get in touch — Elaine is happy to discuss options.