Mini-Makers: Printmaking at Childers Arts Space – A Free Drop-In Art Activity for Kids
If your child loves cutting, gluing, painting, or making things out of “found treasures” from the craft drawer, a printmaking activity can be a real winner in the school holidays. It’s creative, a little bit messy (in a good way), and kids get that instant excitement of lifting paper to reveal their print. Mini-Makers: Printmaking at Childers Arts Space is a free, drop-in session designed for young artists to explore a fun technique and take home something they have made themselves.
This drop-in activity is inspired by The Unrequited Dream at Childers Arts Space and introduces kids to collagraph printmaking. In simple terms, children build their own “printing plate” using textured and recycled materials things like cardboard, fabric and found objects then ink it up and print their design onto paper. Along the way, they’ll experiment with texture, layering, and visual storytelling, creating a unique artwork to take home. The session runs on Friday 10 April 2026, from 9:00am to 4:00pm at Childers Arts Space, 72 Churchill Street, Childers QLD 4660. It’s free and no bookings are required, so families can drop in when it suits.
Hands-on arts activities like this do more than fill time they help kids build confidence and problem-solving skills through making. Printmaking encourages experimentation, because there’s no single “right” outcome. Kids can try different materials, layer textures, and see how small changes affect the final print. It also supports fine motor skills and patience, while giving children a chance to express ideas without needing lots of words. For families, it’s a relaxed way to spend part of a holiday day and because it runs across the full day, it’s easy to fit in around other plans.
Details:
When: Friday 10 April 2026
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm (drop in anytime)
Where: Childers Arts Space, 72 Churchill Street, Childers QLD 4660
Cost: Free
Bookings: No bookings required
Book/More info: https://www.artsbundaberg.com.au/Events-listing/Mini-Makers-Printmaking-at-Childers-Arts-Space
