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🌈 INCURSION ES1–S1: Rainbow Colour Mixing

A Meet the Author Artist Art Adventure

A hands-on Creative Arts & Wellness Incursion for Early Stage 1 & Stage 1

Become a Rainbow Colour Mixing Artist Incursion for ES1 & S1 studentsIntroduction

A joyful, hands-on 90-minute art experience where ES1–Stage 1 students explore colour, mixing and expressive painting techniques to create vibrant artworks.

Quick Snapshot

  • Stage: ES1–S1

  • Duration: 90 minutes

  • Group Size: Up to 30 students

  • Curriculum: NSW Creative Arts

  • Cost: $480 per session (flat fee)

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Incursion Overview

This playful and sensory-rich author/artist incursion introduces students to the magic of colour through storytelling, experimentation, and collaboration. Inspired by Where Has All the Colour Gone?, students meet the author, hear the story, and explore how colour helps express feelings and meaning.
Working in small groups, students become Rainbow Colour Mixers, experimenting with paint to create shared colours for the class. Using these collaboratively mixed paints, each student designs and paints their own patchwork-style Parker the Dog artwork, celebrating both individuality and teamwork.

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 Create / Learn

  • Mix primary and secondary colours

  • Explore warm, cool and contrasting colours

  • Create expressive artworks using guided techniques

  • Build confidence with paint, brushes and tools

Curriculum Links (NSW)

Creative Arts (Visual Arts)

  • VAES1.1, VAES1.2, VAS1.1, VAS1.2

English Links

  • Listening, speaking and responding to instructions

Incursion Outline

  • Welcome & colour discovery

  • Guided mixing activities

  • Painting exploration

  • Final artwork creation

  • Share and reflect

What’s Included

  • All art materials

  • Classroom setup + packdown

  • Facilitator-led instruction

  • Completed student artworks

School Requirements

  • Tables and chairs

  • Smartboard

  • Water access

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 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.