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🔎 INCURSION S2: Curious Explorer Artist

A Meet the Author Artist Art Adventure

Stage 2 Primary School Art Incursion Become a Curious Explorer Artist

Introduction

A Creative art incursion for primary schools where Stage 2 students observe textures, patterns and details from nature to create expressive artworks.

Quick Snapshot

  • Stage: Stage 2

  • Duration: 90 minutes

  • Group Size: Up to 30

  • Curriculum: Visual Arts + Science/English links

  • Cost: $480

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Incursion Overview

In this adventure-style author–artist incursion, Stage 2 students become “Curious Explorer Artists,” working in small treasure-hunt teams inspired by What Should We Do Now? from The Curious Adventures of Parker the Dog series. Guided by author and illustrator Elaine Butler, students solve a series of art-based clues and creative challenges to unlock materials and progress through the session.
As they explore, students create a Parker the Dog–inspired 3D artwork and design a custom treasure map game that reflects their discoveries, decisions, and imaginative thinking. The incursion blends visual artmaking, storytelling, collaboration, and problem-solving, giving students a playful insight into how stories, images, and games can work together.
This hands-on experience supports visual literacy and creative thinking while connecting students with a real author–illustrator and the books that inspired the adventure.

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 Creative art incursion for primary schools

  • Close-looking and observation

  • Texture, pattern and shading

  • Drawing from natural objects

  • Building creative confidence

Curriculum Links

Creative Arts

  • VAS2.1, VAS2.2

Science / English Links

  • Features of living things

  • Descriptive writing support

Incursion Outline

  • Explore natural objects

  • Guided observational drawing

  • Texture and pattern techniques

  • Final artwork creation

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.