Category: Visual Arts

Painting Terracotta Pots: Make a Windowsill Herb Garden
June 17, 2017 No Responses

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...
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Artsplorers Meet: Susie Rugg, Handy With Scissors
March 30, 2017 3 Responses

Artsplorers Meet: Susie Rugg, Handy With Scissors

I am so excited to share this interview with Susie Rugg, the mastermind behind the brilliant Handy With Scissors blog. Where most of us see filler for the recycling bin, Susie sees quirky, colorful works of art, unlike anything you’ve...
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How I Talk to My Pre Schooler In An Art Museum
March 16, 2017 2 Responses

How I Talk to My Pre Schooler In An Art Museum

We, in my family, are frequent flyers at Sydney’s art museums. In our own ways, we all love poking around the galleries, seeing what’s new, and rediscovering pieces we’ve seen before. On weekends, there are often activities on for kids,...
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Rainy Day Nature Painting (And Puddle Walk!)
March 4, 2017 No Responses

Rainy Day Nature Painting (And Puddle Walk!)

After watching it rain for the better part of the morning (better part of the week, actually!), I decided it was time for the mini-Artsplorer and I to buck up and embrace the weather. We tossed on our best gum...
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ArtPlay at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA Sydney): Playgroup For 0-5s
January 25, 2017 No Responses

ArtPlay at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA Sydney): Playgroup For 0-5s

(EDIT FEB. 2021: MCA’s ArtPlay program is currently running online due to Covid-19. Full details on the MCA website.) Sydney’s Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) is one of our favorite go-to destinations. On a weekend, we may just pop in to...
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The Art Gallery of South Australia With Kids
January 11, 2017 3 Responses

The Art Gallery of South Australia With Kids

  It’s so nice to see how many galleries have begun to pay special attention to making their littlest visitors feel welcome. Lauren Hunt from the always informative and colourful Teacher Types blog recently had a very kid-friendly visit to...
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Make It With Kids: Christmas Bauble Wreath
December 8, 2016 6 Responses

Make It With Kids: Christmas Bauble Wreath

I love an easy-peasy craft, and with school holidays upon us, I know many of us will be looking for constructive ways to fill the days! Natalie Panzarino shares this adorable Christmas bauble wreath that she made with her 3...
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A Colourful Mini Matisse Activity
September 29, 2016 12 Responses

A Colourful Mini Matisse Activity

Shannon Wong-Nizic is the mastermind behind bright and ever-cheerful Oh Creative Day blog. I’m so delighted that she’s sharing one her projects with Artsplorers – a Matisse inspired paper cutting craft activity that can be adapted for even th...
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Sydney Street Art: Introducing Kids to the Magic of Visual Communication
September 5, 2016 4 Responses

Sydney Street Art: Introducing Kids to the Magic of Visual Communication

Leah Smileski from the fantastic Kid Bucket List has been exploring Sydney’s Street art with her daughter, and what they’ve found is magic in their own hometown. There’s magic happening all around Sydney right now. I’m not talking about the&nbs...
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A New York City Tour Guide Who Shows Kids How To LOVE Museums
September 1, 2016 No Responses

A New York City Tour Guide Who Shows Kids How To LOVE Museums

  For 17 years, Jeffrey Plunkett has shown tourists his beloved New York City, and he has a particular way with bringing NYC’s legendary art museums alive for his guests. Here, he shares how children as young as Kindergartners can...
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