Inkspots: Perserverence through Print Making (Ages 6+)

Is your child a keen creative? In this all day class printmaking workshop kids will be guided through the arts and crafts experience by one of Strength Heroes’ talented artists. They will learn new skills and let their creativity flow as they complete various beginner techniques such as Monotype and Drypoint. In the morning we will ask the natural world to inspire our ideas by inking and printing native leaves as monotype prints.This will give everyone a chance to get hands-on experience with the press. The unpredictability of the outcome will be discussed. We will then move into more personalised creativity by broadening concepts to include our own relationship to nature through drawing and mixed media. These ideas will be transferred onto a foam surface for drypoint where we will learn perseverance through process and the editioning of prints.
Your child will create a series of prints inspired by nature and the natural world that have personal significance as we explore our own creative language.
Not only will your child learn some new art skills, they will also explore how they can adopt a growth mindset and keep trying as they learn tricky skills and deal with unpredictable results of the printmaking process. We also give them tips and tricks to build their resilience to tackle problems, mistakes or bounce forward when things go wrong.
Knowledge Required
This fun workshop is for all skill levels. No experience needed.
What you’ll get
We will engage your children for the entire day in this entertaining and thought provoking workshop.
Kids will take home all of their finished art pieces, as well as the special tips and tricks they’ve learnt in the class.
What to bring
Kids need to bring a water bottle, morning tea, a nut-free lunch and their imagination. BYO a willingness to try learn from mistakes! Dress for mess, aprons provided.
Suitable for
This is a fun indoor activity, suitable for kids (minimum 6 years old). Adult accompaniment is not required.
Terms and Conditions.
Please choose carefully as we do not issue refunds on bookings. You are able to transfer to another child. Transfers can be made to any other child not necessarily a part of your family.