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the details
session flow
Every Sparc session follows a gentle rhythm designed to balance creativity, exploration and connection. While each workshop theme is different, children are given plenty of time to immerse themselves in materials, follow their curiosity and create in ways that feel natural to them.
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Children arrive, settle in and explore the creative materials and provocations set up around the space.
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A guided introduction to the day's theme, materials or creative challenge. This is designed to spark ideas and curiosity rather than provide step-by-step instructions.
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The heart of the session.
Children explore materials, develop ideas, experiment, solve problems and create in ways that feel natural to them. Facilitators offer guidance, prompts and encouragement while supporting each child's individual creative process.
Activities may include painting, printmaking, sculpture, construction, collage, loose parts play and collaborative making.
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Children take a break to enjoy their packed lunch and connect with friends through free play, conversation in our courtyard or lounge space.
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We finish by sharing discoveries, celebrating creative risks and helping care for our creative space together before heading home.
location
Sparc Artspace is in Kingston Beach at the Kin Creative Space, behind the Kingston Beach Community Hall.
While children explore, create and play, parents are able to stay or be nearby enjoying a coffee or catching a moment for themselves a local cafe.
Sparc Artspace
20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach 7050
At Sparc, children are encouraged to explore, experiment and create without the pressure of getting things "right".
Our workshops focus on process over product, building confidence, creativity and curiosity through hands-on making and playful exploration.
Ages 5–12 years
Thursday 16th July | 9:30am–12:00pm
Step into the world of miniature making.
Children will create miniature lands, secret gardens, magical habitats and curious little places of their own invention using cardboard, loose parts, natural materials, art materials and imagination.
Inspired by storytelling, collecting and creative exploration, this session encourages children to design, build and bring their own miniature worlds to life.
Perfect for children who love small-world play, nature treasures, storytelling and creative construction.
Bookings essential. Places are limited.
