The Fun In Art can best be described as a paid art playgroup.
It is a very relaxed, welcoming and supportive space, where creativity and imagination is encouraged and nurtured.
We focus more on having fun, and learning to love art, than any final outcome of a masterpiece – and so there is no pressure for little ones who can’t sit still or are not interested in an activity.
We start each session with a blank canvas – butchers paper laid out either over the table or on the floor, with lots of crayons, pencils, markers, stamps and other bits to play with and and scribble to their hearts content.
From here we move between various activities to help keep the kids engaged. If they are loving a particular thing, or ready to move on early, they will be supported. Each session has a maximum of 10–15 kids so they are always small groups.
These sessions are great, because:
• you don’t have to think of an activity
• you don’t have to set up the activity
• you don’t have to clean up afterwards!
We do not always have access to a window, but we usually do. When we do, I will always bring out some special window crayons for the kids to use. This is a great circuit breaker when a child is needing something new to do. All kids love it, and the parents do as well. You will find that you will scribble on the window too!
All sessions are one-off and designed ahead of time with little kids in mind.
Pricing is $21 per child 1–5 years old.
Younger siblings under 1 are more than welcome free of charge.
Additional siblings 1–5 years old are $16 each.
Our toddler and pre-school art classes are run from a range of different locations throughout Hobsons Bay and the Inner West Melbourne.
We are a registered playgroup, and care not only about the kids but also the parents. With strong ties to the community, we try to create a safe environment for parents to let go of judgement and enjoy the company of their child.
We’d love you to join us at our next art playgroup!
FAQ’s
Can I bring snacks?
Yes!
Do I need to bring anything?
Please bring a hat, drink bottle, sunscreen, and snack. If you have your own art smock, please bring that too, but no need to go and buy one. I have smocks available, but a limited amount if it’s busy. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty!
My kid is a bit of a clean freak, how will this work?
This is a perfect experiment for them! Often kids who like to be clean at home, are fine to be covered in paint elsewhere, so it can be good expose them to mess. If it doesn’t go as planned, we can clean their hands, or they can opt for crayons and pencils instead.
My kid doesn’t really like art, will they be ok?
Some kids don’t like drawing, and that’s ok. But most kids like painting! And they like mess! And there are also other things like stamps and stickers. If your kid doesn’t seem to like art, you can still attend. Afterall, these classes are all about teaching kids to love art.
Do I need to stay?
Yes, you need to stay with your child. They will prefer it!
I’m not creative myself, will I be ok?
It’s perfectly fine! You don’t actually need to do anything, just come along and sit next to your child. You can encourage them, you can help them, but also, if you don’t want to, you can just sit! You’ve come to the right place, because I’ll be creative for you.
I booked in a garden session, will we still be in the garden if it’s raining or hot?
We’re big fans of outside time, and so this will depend. But generally speaking, no. We’ll be inside where it’s nice and dry. Same location!
I booked ages ago but I can’t come anymore. What happens?
As long as you let me know at least 24 hours before your session, you can swap your ticket for another date.
Can I bring a friend?
If there’s room in the class you can absolutely bring a friend! Please tell them to book online if possible, or if they would like to simply drop-in, they can (as long as there is room). Generally I post on social media if there are spots available for drop-ins, or if a class is a sell out.
I don’t know anyone, is that ok?
Most people coming to these classes are coming alone, so don’t worry at all about that.
Are grandparents allowed?
Of course!
Do I need to book ahead, or can I just show up?
If you can’t quite commit, usually you can just show up and pay on arrival. HOWEVER, sometimes a certain class is booked out and this isn’t possible. Please check my Instagram or Facebook account in the morning, I always try to post when there are drop-in’s available.
FYI special events such as Easter, Mothers Day, Fathers Day, Halloween and Christmas always sell out in advance. So it’s best to always book these ones.
Can I buy a gift voucher?
Where can I buy your window crayons that you use? They are amazing!
Yes they are amazing, and because of this I sell them too!
You can buy them directly from me in all classes, or purchase online here.