Holiday Creative Workshops in Newcastle
Hive offers Visual Arts and Performing Arts workshops to suit a range of interests and ages 5-15, every school holidays. For non-members, its the perfect opportunity to trial a creative learning program at Hive. All workshops are held at our studio in Charlestown, Newcastle.
Summer Workshops
Mon 13th Jan – Fri 24th Jan 2025
Art Workshops
Learn to Paint, Draw & Sculpt
Theatre Workshops
Musical Theatre – Acting – Singing

Art Workshops

‘Giraffe’ Beginner Acrylic Workshop
An art workshop perfect for students who want to learn drawing and acrylic painting techniques to create this stunning Giraffe artwork.
Difficulty level: Easy.
Suitable for 8-16 yrs.
THURSDAY 16TH JAN
1:00pm – 4:00pm
$69

‘Turtle’ Beginner Watercolour Workshop
An art workshop perfect for students who want to learn drawing and watercolour techniques to create this stunning turtle artwork.
Difficulty level: Easy.
Suitable for 8-16 yrs.
FRIDAY 24TH JAN
9:00am – 11:30am
$59

‘Ceramic’ Art 2-Day Workshop
An exciting 2 day art workshop for students who want to develop sculpture, painting and glazing techniques using paper clay. Students will create this stunning llama pot and cactus trinket tray artwork.
Difficulty level: Medium.
Suitable for 9-16 yrs.
THURSDAY 16TH JAN (PART 1)
9:00am – 12:00pm
AND
FRIDAY 17TH JAN (PART 2)
2:00pm – 5:00pm
$125
‘Texture Paint’ Skills Workshop
In this workshop students will create two acrylic paintings and get the chance to add 3D elements using texture paste. Students will be guided through basic acrylic painting techniques and introduced to different brush stroke and palette knife skills
Difficulty level: Medium.
Suitable for 9-16 yrs.
FRIDAY 17TH JAN
9:00am – 1:00pm
$79

‘Ice Cream’ Beginner Acrylic Workshop
An art workshop perfect for students who want to learn drawing and acrylic painting techniques to create this stunning ice cream artwork.
Difficulty level: Easy.
Suitable for 8-16 yrs.
TUESDAY 21ST JAN
9:00am – 12:00pm
$69

Squishmallow Art Workshop
If you’re a fan of Squishmallows AND you love getting creative, this workshop is perfect for you! You’ll be guided through how to make 3 different squishmallows using polymer (oven bake) clay, plus paint a squishmallow portrait.
Difficulty level: Easy.
Suitable for 5-13 yrs.
TUESDAY 14TH JAN – FULL
9:00am – 12:00pm
OR
FRIDAY 17TH JAN
9:00am – 12:00pm
OR
TUESDAY 21ST JAN
1:00pm – 4:00pm
$79

Flamingo Watercolour Workshop
An art workshop perfect for students who want to learn drawing and watercolour techniques to create this stunning flamingo artwork.
Difficulty level: Beginner to Intermediate.
Suitable for 8-16 yrs. (Students are divided into two class groups by age)
TUESDAY 21ST JAN
1:00pm – 3:30pm
$59
Full Day Creative Camps

‘Stitch’ Full Day Creative Camp
Art • Slime Bar • Ukulele • Musical Theatre • Drama
Join us for a full day workshop from out of this world! Kids will create a Stitch mixed-media painting, mini frog sculpture and their very own fluffy slime. They will then learn a basic song on the Ukulele and the lyrics and choreography to ‘Hawaiian Rollercoaster Ride’ from the ‘Lilo & Stitch’ movie.
No experience necessary. Suitable for 4-12 yrs.
MONDAY 13TH JAN
9:00am – 3:30pm
(Drop-off from 8:45 & Pickup from 3:15pm)
$125

‘Preppy’ Full Day Creative Camp
Art • Bead Bar • Sabrina Carpenter Music • Drama
Enjoy the day at our Preppy workshop! Kids will create a mixed-media disco cherry painting, tote bag and a bracelet at our bead bar. They will then learn the lyrics and choreography to Sabrina Carpenters ‘We’ll Be the Stars’.
No experience necessary. Suitable for 4-12 yrs.
TUESDAY 14TH JAN
9:00am – 3:30pm
(Drop-off from 8:45 & Pickup from 3:15pm)
$125

‘Bluey’ Full Day Creative Camp
SOLD OUT
Art • Musical Theatre • Drama • Cupcake Decorating
Join us for a full day of barking fun! Kids will create an acrylic Bluey painting and mini sculpture. They will then learn the lyrics and choreography to the Bluey theme song and decorate a Bluey themed cupcake to enjoy.
No experience necessary.
Suitable for 4-9 years. Children will be group by age: 4-6 or 7-9 yrs.
Considering this workshop for a Preschool age child? Here’s what you need to know:
- All our staff for this workshop are very experienced in working with children age 3 – 8 years old and will help you at drop off time – just ask if you need extra assistance.
- Toileting: There are toilets near every classroom. All children must be toilet trained in order to attend
- Structured learning environment: This workshop involves guided art making, guided music and drama activities
- Staff ratios: We have a staff ratio of 1 adult to 10 children. Contact us prior to booking if you have any concerns about your child participating within a group setting.
WEDNESDAY 15TH JAN
9:00am – 3:30pm
(Drop-off from 8:45 & Pickup from 3:15pm)
$125

‘Moana’ Full Day Creative Camp
Art • Sand Jar Bar • Musical Theatre • Drama
Join us for a journey to the far seas! Kids will create a mixed-media painting, polymer clay bracelet and sand art jar. They will then learn the lyrics and choreography to ‘How Far I’ll Go’ from the Disney favourite.
No experience necessary. Suitable for 4-8 years & 9-14 years. Artwork complexity will be amended for younger age group.
Considering this workshop for a Preschool age child? Here’s what you need to know:
- All our staff for this workshop are very experienced in working with children age 3 – 8 years old and will help you at drop off time – just ask if you need extra assistance.
- Toileting: There are toilets near every classroom. All children must be toilet trained in order to attend
- Structured learning environment: This workshop involves guided art making, guided music and drama activities
- Staff ratios: We have a staff ratio of 1 adult to 10 children. Contact us prior to booking if you have any concerns about your child participating within a group setting.
MONDAY 20TH JAN
9:00am – 3:30pm
(Drop-off from 8:45 & Pickup from 3:15pm)
OR
WEDNESDAY 22ND JAN
9:00am – 3:30pm
(Drop-off from 8:45 & Pickup from 3:15pm)
$125

‘Koala’ Full Day Creative Camp
Art • Clay Bar • Musical Theatre • Drama
The perfect workshop for those who love these cuddly creatures! In this workshop, kids will create watercolour painting, mini koala sculptures and paper clay nature trinket tray. They will get to learn the lyrics and choreography to ‘Don’t You Worry About a Thing’, from the ‘Sing’ movie.
No experience necessary. Suitable for 5-12 yrs.
THURSDAY 23RD JAN
9:00am – 3:30pm
(Drop-off from 8:45 & Pickup from 3:15pm)
$125
Performing Arts Workshops


‘Wizard of Oz’ Musical in a Week
Join the Hive Musical Theatre Performers for a fun filled week in the Land of Oz. We will be following the Yellow Brick Road to the Warners Bay Theatre for a week filled with high energy performance workshops and activities. At the end of the week the students will get to showcase their talents with a 30 minute Wizard of Oz Musical Theatre concert for families to enjoy.
This workshop is designed to grow students’ skills in singing, acting and performance and is perfectly suited to students who have a high interest in performing in musicals.
Check out what’s in store:
Each day young performers will
- learn the choreography to a new song – building up to 5 songs for the end of week show.
- Participate in vocal workshops, including two options:
a) solo voice workshop option (for those interested), or
b) group voice workshops - Learn and improve your acting skills for musical theatre shows, through character games, musical scenes and short scripts
Over the week, students will also enjoy a costume design and lighting design workshop, contributing their ideas to our end of week performance.
No experience necessary. Suitable for 7-16 yrs (students will work in small groups by age).
MONDAY 13TH JAN – FRIDAY 17TH JAN
Where: Warners Bay Theatre (every day incl the concert)
Times: 8:45am – 3:30pm (option for later pickup)
Booking options & price:
5 days Monday to Friday $399
4 days Tuesday to Friday $350
3 days Wednesday to Friday $280
All students will perform in the Friday concert, however, students who attend the full week will be featured in more songs.

‘Olivia Rodrigo’ Full Day Singing & Musical Theatre Workshop
With a specific focus on Pop singing and stage presence, our students will have the chance to learn one of Olivia’s hits, ‘Good For You’, and to sing it like a true pop star. They will also get to channel their inner pop diva to by hitting the runway for their adoring fans. Along with a polymer clay jewellery bar and lots of Olivia Rodrigo themed fun this is the perfect workshop for any future pop stars.
No experience necessary. Suitable for 5-8 yrs & 9-12 yrs.
TUESDAY 21ST JAN
9:00am – 3:30pm
(Drop-off from 8:45 & Pickup from 3:15pm)
$90

‘Frozen’ Musical Theatre Workshop
Things are about to get chilly at Hive these school holidays at this half day Musical Theatre workshop. Kids will learn the lyrics and choreography to the songs ‘Let it Go’ and ‘First Time in Forever’ from the Disney favourite, ‘Frozen’.
No experience necessary. Suitable for 4-7 yrs & 8-12 yrs.
THURSDAY 16TH JAN
1:30pm – 4:30pm
$45

‘Wicked’ Musical Theatre Workshop
The Emerald City awaits for a fun-filled day of singing and dancing in this half day Musical Theatre workshop. Kids will learn the lyrics and choreography to the songs ‘One Short Day’ and ‘Defying Gravity’ from the Broadway hit, ‘Wicked’.
No experience necessary. Suitable for 6-8 yrs & 9-13 yrs.
FRIDAY 17TH JAN
1:30pm – 4:30pm
$45
How to use your NSW Creative Kids Voucher:
1. CHECK your Service NSW app to ensure that you have a CREATIVE kids voucher available. Note that we cannot accept any other types of NSW vouchers.
2. Click here to send us your voucher BEFORE you complete your booking.
Workshop booking Policies
Holiday Workshop Fee Info
Fees displayed are per workshop, per student
Creative Kids Vouchers: submit your voucher BEFORE enroling.
Cancellation Policy:
Please choose carefully. Our workshop art equipment is pre-purchased and staff are booked in more than 6 weeks prior to workshops starting. Due to these factors, the following cancellation policy applies:
- Cancellations received more than 2 weeks prior to the workshop date: 85% refund
- Cancellations received less than 2 weeks prior to the workshop date: no refund unless the exceptions below are met.
- Exceptions #1 – If you request to cancel less than 2 weeks prior to your workshop: We will attempt to sell your spot to another client. We keep waitlists for all workshops once they are fully booked. If we can sell your spot, you will be offered an 85% refund or credit to your Hive account for use with future holiday workshops.
- Exceptions #2 – Illness: If your child is sick your spot will be cancelled and you will be offered an exchange for another workshop within the same holiday period. If you are unable to reschedule to another workshop, an 85% credit will be issued to your Hive account for use in future Holiday workshops upon receipt of a doctors certificate. (this credit does not apply to term classes).
Workshop Exchanges:
You can exchange your booked workshop for any other workshop of the same value within the same holiday period wherever vacancies exist. Exchanges must be made by contacting our office and receiving confirmation from them at least 2 days prior to your booking.
Workshop information:
Full Day Bookings – Students who are booked into both the morning and afternoon sessions will be supervised between workshops while they eat lunch.
What to Bring:
Single workshop: a snack and a waterbottle.
Full day: 2 snacks, waterbottle and a packed lunch
Allergies / Anaphylaxis:
Notify our staff at sign in, bring an epi-pen and any medications.
Late Fees:
If you arrive more than 15 minutes late for pickup your account will be charged $10 per 15 minutes in order to cover the cost of our staff who need to stay back with your child.