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. We also host specially themed music and play sessions for babies and toddlers for families who would like to continue their creative learning during the term break. For non-members, its the perfect opportunity to trial a class at Hive. All workshops are held at our studio in Charlestown, Newcastle.
Summer Workshops 2024
Monday 8th Jan – Friday 19th Jan

Scroll down to see the full description of workshops. We offer full and half day options to suit a variety of ages and interests.
If you book your child into 2 half day workshops (morning and afternoon session), they will be supervised during a lunch break between the 2 workshops.
Workshops for 3+

Paw Patrol
Be there on the double!!! Prepare for a morning of creativity and adventure in this half-day workshop. Students will complete a character painting and a gorgeous mini sculpture of Chikaletta. Students will then transform into their favourite characters and report to the ‘lookout’ for their next mission in some fun drama games!
Suitable for ages 3-7yrs (This is a drop-off/pickup session)
FRIDAY 12TH JAN
9:00am – 12.30pm
(Drop off from 8:45am)
$79
Workshops for 4+

LEGO Full Day
Join us for an exciting day of making and creating. Students will complete a watercolour lego man painting, draw-string tote bag and slime before venturing in a world of lego games and challenges with ‘Bricks for Kids’. No experience necessary.
Suitable for ages 4-10yrs
MONDAY 8TH JAN
9:00am – 3:30pm
(drop off from 8.45am and pickup from 3.15pm)
$125

Aussie Animals Full Day
Celebrate our Aussie wildlife in this full day, action-packed workshop. Students will create a stunning kookaburra artwork inspired by Australian Artist, Pete Cromer, and a cute kangaroo sculpture from polymer clay. The afternoon will bring some exciting drama games and a live Aussie animal show by ‘Get Wild Animal Encounters’. No experience necessary.
Suitable for ages 4-10yrs
WEDNESDAY 10TH JAN
9:00am – 3:30pm
(drop off from 8.45am and pickup from 3.15pm)
$125

My Little Pony Full Day
Join us for a full day of ponies, sparkles and magic! Students will create an adorable Rainbowdash acrylic painting and rainbow polymer clay bracelet. They will be shimmered in the sparkle bar by ’Sugar Pop Parties’ before journeying to the land of Equestria, to take on the roles of Twilight Sparkle and her pals, embarking on an epic adventure. No experience necessary.
Suitable for ages 4-10yrs
THURSDAY 11TH JAN
9:00am – 3:30pm
(drop off from 8.45am and pickup from 3.15pm)
$125

Ballerina Full Day
Leap, twirl and plie like a real ballerina these holidays! Perfect for lovers of dance, students will spend the day creating a beautiful ballerina watercolour painting and wand. They will then have the opportunity to have their face painted by ’Sugar Pop Parties’ before entering the dance studio to learn some ballet basics from our dance teacher, and a short performance.
Suitable for ages 4-10yrs
WEDNESDAY 17TH JAN
9:00am – 3:30pm
(drop off from 8.45am and pickup from 3.15pm)
$125

Trolls Musical Theatre
Get movin’ and groovin’ these holidays in this fun half-day workshop. Students will learn the lyrics and choreography to the upbeat song, ‘Can’t Stop this Feeling’.
Suitable for ages 4-12yrs
THURSDAY 18TH JAN
1:00pm – 3:30pm
$49
For a full day of creative learning, book into the morning ‘Roller Skate’ Art workshop!
Workshops for 5+

Space Art
An out of this world, half-day workshop! Students will create a watercolour A3 painting and sculpt a moon alien from polymer clay. No experience necessary.
Suitable for ages 5-12yrs
TUESDAY 9TH JAN
9:00am – 12:30pm
(Drop-off from 8:45am)
$79
For a full day of creative learning, book into the afternoon ‘Cluedo Jr’ Performing Arts workshop!

Little Mermaid Musical Theatre
We are making a splash these holidays with this half day workshop! Students will learn the lyrics and choreography to the popular song, ‘Under the Sea’.
Suitable for ages 4-12yrs
TUESDAY 9TH JAN
10:30am – 1:00pm
$49
For a full day of creative learning, book into the afternoon ‘Purrmaids’ Art workshop!

Purrmaids Art
Explore the magical morphings of kittens and mermaids in this sweet half-day workshop. Students will create a watercolour Purrmaid painting and majestic pearl and clam sculpture from polymer clay.
Suitable for ages 5-12yrs
TUESDAY 9TH JAN
1:30pm – 5:00pm
$79
For a full day of creative learning, book into the morning ‘Little Mermaid’ Musical Theatre workshop!

Cluedo Jr Performing Arts
Who? What? When? Where? Set out to investigate some crazy cases in this half-day performing arts workshop where students will need to take on characters and immerse themselves in a make-believe world in order to solve some marvellous mysteries.
Suitable for ages 6-12yrs
TUESDAY 9TH JAN
1:00pm – 3:30pm
$49
For a full day of creative learning, book into the morning ‘Space’ Art workshop!

Pokemon Art
Join us to create an amazing large Pokemon multi-character acrylic painting and Pikachu bag tag from polymer clay! No experience necessary.
Suitable for ages 5-10yrs
MONDAY 15TH JAN
9:00am – 12:30pm
$79
For a full day of creative learning, book into the afternoon ‘Pokemon Players’ Performing Arts workshop!

Matilda Musical Theatre
A Roald Dahl favourite! Spend an afternoon immersed in the world of ‘Matilda’. Students will learn the lyrics and choreography to the popular ’School Song’.
Suitable for ages 5-12yrs
MONDAY 15TH JAN
10:30am – 1:00pm
$49
For a full day of creative learning, book into the afternoon ‘Woodlands’ Art workshop!

Woodlands Art
In this enchanting half-day workshop, students will create a sweet watercolour painting and polymer clay sculpture of a cheeky squirrel. No experience necessary.
Suitable for ages 5-12yrs
MONDAY 15TH JAN
1:30pm – 5:00pm
$79
For a full day of creative learning, book into the morning ‘Matilda’ Musical Theatre workshop!

Pokemon Players
How will you catch a Pokemon to become a trainer? Join us for some action and adventure in this half day performing arts workshop where you will decide how your pokemon will evolve, what abilities it will have and how you will train them!
Suitable for ages 5-12yrs
MONDAY 15TH JAN
1:00pm – 3:30pm
$49
For a full day of creative learning, book into the morning ‘Pokemon’ Art workshop!

Burger Shack Art
Celebrate the summer vibe with this cute half-day workshop! Students will create a fun burger acrylic painting on board and a sweet burger and fries sculpted play set from polymer clay.
No experience necessary.
Suitable for ages 5-12 yrs
TUESDAY 16TH JAN
9:00am – 12:30pm
$79
For a full day of creative learning, book into the afternoon ‘Jumanji’ Performing Arts workshop!

Jumanji Performing Arts
Roll the dice and play your way through epic adventures in this half day of performing arts. Become a part of the game and use your imagination to solve cryptic messages, escape dangerous encounters and get to the end of the game unscathed!
Suitable for ages 5-12yrs
TUESDAY 16TH JAN
1:00pm – 3:30pm
$49
For a full day of creative learning, book into the morning ‘Burger Shack’ Art workshop!

Roller Skate Art
Get your groove on in this half day disco inspired workshop. Students will complete an acrylic painting and sculpt a set of daisy earrings and a rainbow brooch. Students will then be able to bust out their best moves on the dance floor at a bubble disco!
Suitable for ages 6-12yrs
THURSDAY 18TH JAN
9:00am – 1:00pm
$79
For a full day of creative learning, book into the afternoon ‘Trolls’ Musical Theatre workshop!
Workshops for 8+

Beginners Watercolour Flamingo
Learn the basics of watercolour painting in this guided art workshop. Students will be instructed, step-by-step, to create this stunning watercolour flamingo and a matching bookmark! No experience necessary.
Suitable for ages 8-15yrs
FRIDAY 12TH JAN
1:30pm – 4:00pm
$59

Beginners Illustration
Learn the basic techniques of illustration in this guided art workshop. Students will be instructed, step-by-step, to create this detailed summer reflection artwork! No experience necessary.
Suitable for ages 8-15yrs
FRIDAY 19TH JAN
9:00am – 11:30am
$59

Beginners Acrylic Ice Cream
Learn the basics of acrylic painting in this guided art workshop. Students will be instructed, step-by-step, to create this stunning acrylic Ice Cream! No experience necessary.
Suitable for ages 8-15yrs
THURSDAY 18TH JAN
2:00pm – 5:00pm
$69
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. Enrol into a workshop with a value of $50 or more: enter the $50 discount code at checkout: NSW-CREATIVE-V
3. Click here to send us your voucher on the SAME DAY that you complete your booking. If we don’t receive your voucher on the same day, your booking will be cancelled and an administration fee will apply to any refund requests.
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.
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8 Frederick Street, Charlestown, NSW 2290, Australia
Hive Creative Studios | 1300 03 03 79 | 8 Frederick St, Charlestown, NSW 2290