How delighted we were when Pointy Pembleton appeared on our doorstep. If you’ve been around this blog for awhile, you already know how clever Nat Panzarino is from her Book Advent Calendar and Bauble Wreath craft. Now she, with illustrator…
What Your Arts Teacher *Really* Wants You to Learn
Most students who take an arts class are not going to become professionals in the field. There are so many more lessons in all of the arts to learn! Who better to talk about this than the folks who are…
We Went on Safari!: Art Safari at the Museum of Contemporary Art
We love visiting art galleries with our little lady, but it’s true that the experience can ocassionally feel a bit like taming wild animals (“don’t touch!” “get off the floor!” “doooon’t touch!”), so when I heard about the Museum of…
Artsplorers Meet: Chris Stead, Author of Digital Books for Children
We’re not at all screen averse in the family Artsplorer, yet somehow despite my kid having her fair share of app-ing (educational ones!) and Netflixing, and myself having logged plenty of Kindle hours, I never thought to turn the iPad…
A Book My Child Adores: Good Night Stories For Rebel Girls
To celebrate Book Week 2017, I’ve asked bloggers to share a book that one of more of their children adores. Kate from The Online Watercooler shares why Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls is so important to her family.This…
A Book My Child Adores!: Busting by Aaron Blabey
To celebrate Book Week 2017, I’ve asked bloggers to share a book that one of more of their children adores. Claire from Life on Wallace‘s boys have one that makes them all laugh. “Lou was busting for…
Artsplorers Visit: Sculpture at Barangaroo
Sculpture at Barangaroo began last year, and was a welcome addition to the schedule of family friendly annual arts offerings around Sydney. I’ve been a big fan of the new harbourside park since it opened. I think it’s such a…
Monkey Play Playgroup at Monkey Baa Theatre
With most of our regular activities on hiatus for school holidays, this week seemed like the perfect time to catch the bus to the city and spend the morning at Monkey Baa Theatre’s monthly Monkey Play playgroup. (Read more about…
Painting Terracotta Pots: Make a Windowsill Herb Garden
If your family is anything like mine, your arts and crafts projects tend to be messy and fun, but not often particularly useful. While we love art for art’s sake, how good is a project that will get daily use…
Artsplore Sydney: Family Arts Events, May 2017
The beginning of May is looking a bit quiet (perhaps we’re all still recovering from our Easter chocolate comas!), but you’ll want to start marking dates on your schedule for later in the month! Drop in and Make: Illustrative…