CREATIVE WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Unleash your child’s creativity and enjoy live entertainment these school holidays with a variety of art workshops and shows at Dubbo Regional Council’s facilities.
The Western Plains Cultural Centre (WPCC) has a number of art making workshops from ceramic and clay to paper making, felt work, portraiture and weaving. There are two different sessions for the art workshops with one for 5 to 8 year olds and one for 9 to 15 year olds.
Bookings are essential for the WPCC art making workshops with each session costing $10 per person. Spaces are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment.
“There is always plenty of great activities on offer and things to do in the Dubbo Region during the school holidays. From creative workshops to amazing live shows as well as the many great tourist attractions; we are really spoilt for choice,” Dubbo Regional Council Community Culture and Places Director, Craig Arms.
“The range of art-based workshops at both the Macquarie Regional Library and Western Plains Cultural Centre are certain to unleash your children’s inner creativity.”
The Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre (DRTCC) has two great shows on during the school holidays that the whole family can enjoy. Be enchanted by the classic story of Sleeping Beauty performed by the Royal Czech Ballet on Thursday 28 September at 7.30PM. Tickets are $95 per adult and $65 per youth.
Be Spellbound on Wednesday 4 October at 7:30PM and enjoy a spectacular night of magic and grand illusion with one of Australia’s leading illusionists, Anthony Street. Witness levitations, impossible vanishes, mentalism and a death-defying escape as Anthony pushes the boundaries of reality and distorts your senses. Tickets start from $59.90 per youth with family concessions available.
The Macquarie Regional Library Dubbo and Wellington branches will also be hosting a variety of art workshops during the school holidays including weaving, mosaics, collage, mixed media and printing. Kids will learn the art of weaving as well as how to make their own unique print and create a colourful collage masterpiece.
The workshops at the library branches cater for school aged children with some workshops designed specifically for children aged 9 to 12 years. For details about school holiday activities at the library visit go www.mrl.nsw.gov.au/kids.
“Spring is also a great time to visit the Shoyoen Japanese Gardens while it’s in bloom and let the kids explore the adventure playground. Take a picnic and enjoy the beautiful spring weather,” Mr Arms said.
For more information on school holiday activities visit the website www.dubbo.com.au/events/schoolholidays.
Last Edited: 21 Sep 2023