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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.

 

 Autumn Workshops 2024

Monday 15th April – Friday 26th April

Bookings Open
Monday 18th March, 7pm

Full day workshops include half day of art and half day of performing arts with a supervised lunch time.

Full Day workshops: Bring snacks, lunch and drink bottle
Half Day Workshops: Bring snacks and drink bottle

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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. 

Workshops 4+

Trolls
Full Day Workshop

Enter a world of techno-colour, crazy hair and a whole lot of fun!! In this full day workshop, students will create a cute ‘Poppy’ mixed media artwork and a polymer clay flower sculpture. They will then be glitterfied at the ‘Glitter Bar’, ready to learn the lyrics and choreography to ‘Better Place’.

No experience necessary. Suitable for 4-10 yrs.

MONDAY 15TH APRIL 
9am – 3:30pm (Drop off from 8.45am).

$125

Moana Musical Theatre
Half Day Workshop

How far will you go to join us for this exciting Musical Theatre adventure? In this half day workshop, kids will learn the lyrics and choreography to the popular song, ‘How Far I’ll Go’.

No experience necessary. Suitable for 4-10 yr
(split into 2 groups: 4-7 & 8-10)

TUESDAY 16TH APRIL
1:00pm – 3:30pm

$45.00

Full a full day of creative fun, book into the morning ‘Ocean Art’ session. 

Superhero
Full Day Workshop

Boom! Pow! Wham! This full day super hero workshop will be explosive! Kids will create an easy A3 acrylic city scene painting, two wooden superhero characters and their very own superhero mask. They will also get to visit the slime bar, get their face painted and have a blast with our performing arts team. Kids 4-7 will be exploring the world of ‘Spidey’, whilst kids 8-10 will be entering the world of marvel as they take on the roles of the world coolest superheroes. 

No experience necessary. Suitable for 4-10 yrs.

MONDAY 22ND APRIL
9am – 3:30pm

$125.00

Workshops 5+

Ocean Art
Half Day Workshop

Perfect for lovers of the sea! In this half day art workshop, kids will complete an A3 watercolour jellyfish painting and sculpt their very own sea tank small world from polymer clay.

No experience necessary. Suitable for 5-12 yrs.

TUESDAY 16TH APRIL
9am – 12:30pm

$79.00

Full a full day of creative fun, book into the afternoon ‘Moana Musical Theatre’ session. 

Adopt Me Pets (Roblox) Art
Half Day Workshop

Bring the virtual into reality in this half day art workshop. Kids will create their very own collection of Adopt Me Pets (including: Dog, Unicorn & Kitsune) plus they will design the interior of a cute box to house their new pets.  

No experience necessary. Suitable for 5-12 yrs.

TUESDAY 16TH APRIL
1:30pm – 5pm

OR

WEDNESDAY 24TH APRIL
9am – 12:30pm

$79.00

Full a full day of creative fun, book into the morning ‘Adopt Me Pets Drama’ session (Tuesday 16th) or the afternoon ‘Descendants: Wicked World’ (Wednesday 24th). 

Adopt Me Pets (Roblox) Drama
Half Day Workshop

Get ready for a “Roblox Adopt Me Pets” drama experience! Will you catch the ultra rares and legendaries? Will you encounter dangers and overcome challenges? From your starter egg to collecting and caring for them all, join us for a day of adventure and games as we explore the world of Adopt Me! Universe.

No experience necessary. Suitable for 5-12 yrs.
(split into 2 groups: 5-7 & 8-12)

TUESDAY 16TH APRIL
10am – 12:30pm

$45.00

Full a full day of creative fun, book into the afternoon ‘Adopt Me Pets Art’ session.

Sweet Treats Art
Half Day Workshop

This half day art workshop is chefs kiss! Kids will paint a beautiful A3 watercolour donut artwork plus a sweet treats sculpture play set, including a polymer clay donuts, cupcake and two macarons.

No experience necessary. Suitable for 5-12 yrs.

WEDNESDAY 17TH APRIL
9am – 12:30pm

$79.00

Full a full day of creative fun, book into the afternoon ‘Willy Wonka Musical Theatre’ session. 

Aristocats Musical Theatre
Half Day Workshop

Strap in for a thrill ride of feline fun! In this half day workshop kids will learn the lyrics and choteography to ‘Everybody Wants to be a Cat‘.

No experience necessary. Suitable for 5-10 yrs.

WEDNESDAY 17TH APRIL
10am -12:30pm

$45.00

Full a full day of creative fun, book into the afternoon ‘Catitude Art’ session. 

Catitude Art
Half Day Workshop

A must-do for all cat lovers! In this half day workshop, kids will create a vibrant A3 acrylic canvas painting and a cute polymer clay kitten sculpture (complete with mat, fish and cotton wool ball).

No experience necessary. Suitable for 5-12 yrs.

WEDNESDAY 17TH APRIL
1:30pm – 5pm

$79

Full a full day of creative fun, book into the morning ‘Aristocats Musical Theatre’ session. 

Willy Wonka Musical Theatre
Half Day Workshop

Willy Wonka Musical Theatre 

Join us for an afternoon full of sweetness! In this half day Musical Theatre workshop, kids will learn the lyrics and choreograph to ‘The Candy Man Can’.

No experience necessary. Suitable for 5-12 yrs.
(split into 2 groups: 5-7 & 8-12)

WEDNESDAY 17TH APRIL
1pm – 3:30pm

$45.00

Full a full day of creative fun, book into the morning ‘Sweet Treats Art’ session.

Swiftie
Full Day Workshop

Are you ready for it? Join us for a full day of all things Taylor Swift! Kids will create an acrylic painting, polymer clay heart pendant and assemble Eras Tour bracelets at the ‘Bead Bar’! After some sparkles are added, kids will have the opportunity to adorn themselves in props for the Photo Booth and then learn the lyrics and choreography to a Tay-Tay favourite, ‘Shake if Off’.

No experience necessary. Suitable for 5-12 yrs. 

THURSDAY 18TH APRIL
9am – 3:30pm (Drop off from 8.45am).

OR

TUESDAY 23RD APRIL
9am – 3:30pm (Drop off from 8.45am).

$125.00

Aladdin Musical Theatre
Half Day Workshop

A Disney favourite filled with magic, friendship and love! In this half day workshop, kids will learn the lyrics and choreography to song, ‘Never Had a Friend Like Me’.

No experience necessary. Suitable for 5-12 yrs.
(split into 2 groups: 5-7 & 8-12)

WEDNESDAY 24TH APRIL 
10am – 12:30pm

$45.00

Full a full day of creative fun, book into the afternoon ‘Bee Sweet Art’ session.

Bee Sweet Art 
Half Day Workshop

Bee and Bears ensures this half day workshop has cuteness overload! Kids will create an easy A3 watercolour painting and a bee-hive sculpture play set made from air dry clay.

No experience necessary. Suitable for 5-12 yrs.

WEDNESDAY 24TH APRIL 
1:30pm – 5pm

$79.00

Full a full day of creative fun, book into the morning ‘Aladdin Musical Theatre’ session.

Descendants: Wicked World
Musical Theatre
Half Day Workshop

Come and find your inner villain, princess or hero whilst singing and dancing our way through the enchanted world of Descendants! In this half day workshop, kids will learn the lyrics and choreography to ‘Rotten to the Core’. 

No experience necessary. Suitable for 5-12 yrs.
(split into 2 groups: 5-7 & 8-12)

WEDNESDAY 24TH APRIL 
1pm – 3:30pm

$45.00

Full a full day of creative fun, book into the morning ‘Adopt Me Pets Art’ session.

Workshops 7+

Wicked Musical Theatre
Half Day Workshop

The Emerald City awaits for a fun filled day of singing, dancing and defying gravity! In this half day workshop, kids will learn the lyrics and choreography to ‘Dancing through Life’. 

No experience necessary. Suitable for 7-12 yrs.

FRIDAY 19TH APRIL
1pm – 3:30pm

$45.00

Full a full day of creative fun, book into the morning ‘Panda Art’ session.

Panda Art
Half Day Workshop

Who doesn’t love a panda? In this adorable half day workshop, kids will create an A3 mixed media panda artwork using watercolour and air dry clay plus a cute panda tote bag.

No experience necessary. Suitable for 7-12 yrs.

FRIDAY 19TH APRIL
9am – 12:30pm

$79.00

Full a full day of creative fun, book into the afternoon ‘Wicked Musical Theatre’ session. 

Workshops 8+

Beginners Acrylic
Half Day Workshop

Learn the basic techniques of acrylic painting in this half day workshop. Kids will be guided step-by-step by our skilled art teachers to create this large-scale, stunning peacock canvas.

No experience necessary. Suitable for 8-15 yrs.

FRIDAY 19TH APRIL
1:30pm – 4:30pm

$69.00

Beginners Watercolour
Half Day Workshop

Learn the basic techniques of watercolour painting in this half day workshop. Kids will be guided step-by-step by our skilled art teachers to create this A3, stunning frangipani artwork and matching bookmark. 

No experience necessary. Suitable for 8-15 yrs.

FRIDAY 26TH APRIL 
9am – 11:30pm

$59.00

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.