Kaleidoscope Kids: School Holiday Arts Program

Stitch & Spin: DIY Knitting Workshop with Melissa Gaggiano

Get ready to knit up some fun with a creative fibre craft workshop with local artist Melissa Gaggiano. Kids get to transform a humble cardboard tube into a magical spool knitter. This is followed by a guided walkthrough, crating a knitted cord with the handmade spool knitter. 

Workshop: Monday 7 April, 10am - 12pm
Admission: $25 + Booking Fee
Suitable for ages 10–13

Sing, Act, Create: A Musical Theatre Adventure with the Australian Musical Theatre Academy

Sing, act, and create with your favourite musicals in this unforgettable school holiday experience!

Children will have the chance to shine with a day of musical magic! This fun workshop invites kids to a day of musical magic where they dress as their favourite musical characters and dive into the enchanting world of musical theatre. 

Each session will explore a beloved musical: soar with the witches of Wicked, roar with the pride of The Lion King, and find your inner rebel with Matilda the Musical.

Sing along to your favourite songs, perform scenes from the show and have fun creating themed artwork inspired by the shows you love. Perfect for building confidence, developing performance skills, and sparking creativity! Whether you join us for the full day or just your favourite musical session, it's all about letting your creativity flow, picking up new skills, and having tons of fun. 

Book 1, 2 or 3 sessions*. Remember to dress as your favourite character and wear closed shoes, and bring your lunch (if attending all sessions), snacks and a bottle of water.

Workshops: Tuesday 8 April

• 9am - 11am Wicked
• 11.30am - 1.30pm The Lion King
• 2.30pm - 4.30pm Matilda The Musical
  
  

Admission: $25 + Booking Fee
Suitable for ages 5–13

*If attending all 3 sessions, children will be supervised for the whole day and can be collected at 4.30pm.

Paint & Play: Decorate Your Own Vinyl Art Toy with Melissa Gaggiano

Have you ever wanted to customise a toy, decorating it with your own design ideas? Join a vibrant art toy workshop with local artist Melissa Gaggiano. In this workshop, kids will unleash their creativity and passion, transforming a blank art toy into a unique, personalised masterpiece. 

Workshop: Wednesday 9 April, 10am - 12pm
Admission: $25 + Booking Fee
Suitable for ages 5–13 

Paws & Paint with Rebel Stepz Arts

Calling all young artists and animal lovers! Join us for a fun-filled school holiday workshop where you'll create your very own cat or dog-themed tote bag. Whether you love fluffy kittens, playful puppies, or a mix of both, this workshop is the purr-fect place to get creative!

Workshop: Thursday 10 April, 11am - 12pm
Admission: $15 + Booking Fee
Suitable for ages 7–13

Mold & Magic: Craft Your Own Clay Wand with Rebel Stepz Arts

Calling all young witches, wizards, and magical beings! Step into a world of creativity as you design and craft your own enchanted wand in this spellbinding school holiday workshop. 

Using clay, paint, and a little bit of magic, you'll shape and decorate a one-of-a-kind wand that's perfect for casting spells (or just looking really cool!). Whether you want a sleek and mysterious wand, or one bursting with colour and sparkle, the choice is yours!

Workshop: Thursday 10 April, 1pm - 2pm
Admission: $15 + Booking Fee
Suitable for ages 7–13

Kingston Arts Centre is wheelchair accessible and accessible toilets are available. For more information please visit: Venue Accessibility.