School Holiday Workshops

School Holiday Workshops
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Join us for a range of school holiday classes and fun activities, so your kids are kept engaged and active. School holiday workshops Join us for a range of school holiday classes and fun activities, so your kids are kept engaged and active. Events; What's On; Arts and Culture; Arts Centre

Spring School Holiday Program

Check out what we have to offer for kids of all ages in our upcoming Spring school holidays!

Bookings open Monday 4 September, noon. Limited spaces available - don't miss out!

Want to use your $50 Creative Kids Voucher? Bankstown Arts Centre will redeem your vouchers when booking two workshops or equivalent of $50. To book using your vouchers, ring us on 9707 5400. 

Kids Clay Club: pinch pot animals
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Students will be taught a step by step demonstration with guidance and basic hand building techniques. Materials provided by Bankstown Arts Centre. 
Week 1: Learn different hand building techniques using clay. 
Week 2: Paint and decorate your clay creation after it's been fired in the kiln.

Tutor: Elsa Jara

​When: Tuesdays 26 September to 3 October, 10am-noon
Where: Studio 2, Bankstown Arts Centre, 5 Olympic Parade, Bankstown
Ages: 6-10  
Cost: $50

​Youth Clay Club: pinch pot characters
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Students will be taught a step by step demonstration with guidance and basic hand building techniques. Materials provided by Bankstown Arts Centre. 

Week 1: Learn different hand building techniques using clay. 
Week 2: Paint and decorate your clay creation after it's been fired in the kiln.

Tutor: Elsa Jara

​When: Tuesdays 26 September to 3 October, 1-3pm
Where: Bankstown Arts Centre, 5 Olympic Parade, Bankstown 
Ages: 11-14
Cost: $50

Book here

​Cultural celebration caps with Karen Elias
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Design your own baseball hat celebrating our vibrant community using upcycled materials! Participants will be able to take home their creation and wear their stylish new accessory!

When: Wednesday 27 September, 10am-noon
Where: Bankstown Arts Centre, 5 Olympic Parade, Bankstown
Ages:  8-12
Cost: $25

Book here

Animal maps and markings with Penny Coss

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Map and mark the ways animal move in this physically engaged art workshop for tots, exploring painting and drawing with experimental artist Penny Coss!

When: Wednesday 4 October, 10am-1pm (with half an hour tea break)
Where: Bankstown Arts Centre, 5 Olympic Parade, Bankstown
Ages: 3-6 + parent/guardian 
Cost: $25

Book here

​Printmaking with Katika Schultz

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​Learn beginner printmaking skills from an expert. Try your hand at watercolour printmaking and paper plate etching to create your very own sophisticated take home prints. FREE lunch included. Bookings are essential as there are limited spots.

When: Friday 6 October, 10.30am-3pm 
Where: Meet at Bankstown Arts Centre, 5 Olympic Parade, Bankstown
Ages: 12-16
Cost: $15

Book here




Check out what we got up in our past school holidays!


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Terms and Conditions

Performances

Parental supervision

Because our school holiday performances are public events, adult supervision is required for audience 15 years and under. Please book enough tickets for you and your child/children.

What if I can no longer make it to the performance?

Our school holiday program is extremely popular, we kindly ask that you only register if you are confident you can attend. We understand that at times, circumstances change unexpectedly. If you cannot attend and need to cancel your ticket(s), please inform us at artscentre@cbcity.nsw.gov.au as soon as possible so that we can offer your spot to someone on the waiting list.

Limited AT THE DOOR tickets will be released subject to availabilities.

Workshops

During holiday workshops

Wear comfortable clothes and enclosed shoes

Bring a bottle of water; snack is optional (no nut products)

For parents/guardians - drop off your child in the workshop classroom five mins before the commencement of class and pick up your child at the end of the workshop. We do not provide childminding after the class.

We do not allow adults present at the workshop apart from our facilitator for WHS safety reasons. You are welcome to wait outside the classroom until the conclusion of the workshop

Bankstown Arts Centre advises parents that the students will be working with clay and paint that is difficult to remove from clothes, please wear suitable clothing for painting activities.​​

Student Conduct

Students attending classes will follow the rules of the Centre and the instructions of the teacher or other staff.

Students will not interfere with the work of others and will not behave in ways that present risks to the safety of themselves or others.

Students who present a risk to others or themselves through repeated inappropriate behaviour may be refused enrolment.

If children do not follow the rules or repeated requests from teachers or other staff to behave in an appropriate manner, parents will be contacted to collect their child from the Centre.

General Information

Access information

Entry to Bankstown Arts Centre is via the front of the building at Dale Parade. Visitors with restricted mobility can use all public spaces at the Arts Centre. Disabled parking is also available at the Olympic Parade car park.

Incubate Artists Studios is within one minute walking-distance from Bankstown Station and Bus Interchange and features a wheelchair ramp and lifts.

Public transport

Bankstown Arts Centre is within five minutes walking distance from Bankstown Train Station and Bus Interchange! It is by far the easiest and most advisable way to get to the Arts Centre.  We recommend that you plan your trip in advance if taking public transportation. Visit transportnsw.info for information on train and bus schedules.

Parking at the precinct

Parking is very limited at the Arts Centre precinct. Participants are suggested to use public transport wherever possible. Limited free 4-hours (4P) parking and accessible parking is available at the community carpark located on Olympic Parade. Contact us on 9707 5400 if you require accessibility arrangements.

Bookings

Bookings for specific events and activities will be available approximately 2 weeks prior to the start of the school holidays. Please book online at cb.city/artscentreevents​

Refunds

Fees are non-refundable, and there are no transfers or refunds if you miss the workshop.​​​

Locations​

Bankstown Arts Centre

5 Olympic Parade
Bankstown NSW 2200

Bankstown Arts Centre Incubate Studio

80 North Terrace
Bankstown NSW 2200



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