What's On
Kid's Weekly Art Classes
Make your own cards and wrapping paper!
Christmas Crafternoon
Saturday 14 December 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Make your own cards and wrapping paper using simple printmaking techniques just in time for Christmas.
- Ages: All welcome
- Cost: $5
Keep an eye out for our new program beginning in February.
MAC Art Club Term 1
Children can enjoy exploring artmaking techniques in a structured but fun environment, with inspiration from the gallery exhibitions.
- Ages: 6-10
- Cost: $60 per 4 week block
- Closed shoes and bookings are required
Tuesdays 4.30-5.30pm, 4 Febuary 2020 - 25 Febuary 2020
Kid's Holiday Art Classes
Children can enjoy simple art activities guided by friendly gallery staff.
Young children and their carers can enjoy story-time and simple art activities together.
Express yourself through a large-scale mixed media artwork all about YOU.
MAC Holidays: Art Afternoon
Saturday 11 January 1 – 4pm
Saturday 18 January 1– 4pm
Children can enjoy simple art activities guided by friendly gallery staff. All who come along are welcome to engage with the exhibitions and enjoy creative exploration.
- Drop in session
- Gold coin donation
- Ages: 6+
Book online - MAC Holidays: Art Afternoon
MAC Holidays: Constructable Cardboard
Tuesday 7 January 10.00am – 12pm
Young children can open the door to imaginary play through creative cardboard construction. Re-cycled boxes can be transformed into just about anything! A toy, a costume or a sculpture. All materials supplied.
- Ages: 8+
- Cost: $15
- Closed shoes and bookings are required
MAC Holidays: Aboriginal Storytime and Craft
Wednesday 8 January 10.30am-11.30am
Young children and their carers can join local Aboriginal Artist Michelle Earle for some story-time and art activities.
- Ages: 8+
- Cost: $10
- Closed shoes and bookings are required
MAC Holidays: Become a Puppeteer
Thursday 9 January 10.00am – 12pm
Spark your imagination during this puppet making workshop where you can create your own character using re-cycled materials.
- Ages: 8+
- Cost: $15
- Closed shoes and bookings are required
MAC Holidays: Paint a Mythical Creature of the Lake
Tuesday 14 January 10.00am – 12pm
Paint a Mythical Creature of the Lake to help protect the little critters living happily under the mysterious underwater world of Lake Macquarie. Investigate what the threats might be!
- Ages: 8+
- Cost: $15
- Closed shoes and bookings are required
MAC Holidays: Storytime and Craft
Wednesday 15 January 10.30am – 11.30pm
Young children and their carers can enjoy story-time and simple art activities together, guided by experienced tutors.
- Ages: 3–6 year olds
- Cost: $10
- Closed shoes and bookings are required
MAC Holidays: What Makes Us
Thursday 16 January 10am – 12pm
Express yourself through a large-scale mixed media artwork all about YOU.
- Ages: 7+
- Cost: $15
- Closed shoes and bookings are required
FREE Stuff
Free Art Space fun!
Artspace
Sundays 10.30am – 12pm
Young children and their families can enjoy simple art activities guided by friendly gallery staff. All who come along are welcome to engage with the exhibitions and enjoy creative exploration.
- Free drop-in sessions, no bookings required
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Sculpture Park
Explore the Sculpture Park using the Discovery Trail activity sheet. Dogs are welcome in the Dog Exercise area near the lake.
