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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

Create your own out-of-this-world creature—monster, alien, or fantasy friend—and imagine the story they’d star in!

In this hands-on kids art workshop, participants design and build their own fantasy creature—monster, alien, or book character—and bring it to life with personality, a name, and imaginative adventures.

This creative workshop encourages storytelling, imagination, and playful experimentation with materials, while supporting confidence, collaboration, and creative thinking.

Cosmic Creatures Laboratory 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 build an imaginative character

Literature

• Create a character that could live in a story or book

STEAM / Maker Art

• Experiment with materials to design a unique creature

Social Connections

• Share ideas and creations with the group

Wellbeing

• Build confidence, problem-solving skills and self-expression

Materials & Setup

All materials are provided, including:

• Newspapers, paper, masking tape, straws
• Craft tubes, paper cups and recycled objects
• Foil, paint pens, stickers and googly eyes
• Starter body shapes provided

Optional extension materials may be used for decorating accessories or drawing a story scene.

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

Activity Outline

Step 1 – Imagine & Build
Kids are guided to imagine and construct their own creature using a range of supplied materials.

Step 2 – Character Development
While building, children create a backstory including their creature’s name, personality, and adventures.

Step 3 – Optional Extension
Students can decorate accessories or illustrate their creature in a story scene.

Step 4 – Share & Celebrate
Children are invited to share their creations with the group, encouraging confidence and social connection.

Why Libraries & Vacation Care Programs Love This Workshop

• Encourages creativity, storytelling and maker-art skills
• Ideal for library programs and vacation care activities
• All materials provided – a hassle-free session for organisers
• Fun, interactive and confidence-building for kids
• Sessions designed to support creativity, wellbeing and collaboration

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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