Art Kids: Pine Rivers Art Gallery

9 Aug 2025 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Art Kids is a fortnightly program designed to engage young artists in hands-on making and exploration of exhibitions at Pine Rivers Art Gallery.

Cost $5 per session or 3 sessions for $12 - book here.

Art kids can expect to learn new skills, connect with their peers, explore different ways of art-making, and most importantly, have fun!

Each session starts with a captivating exploration of artworks, sparking discussions and igniting curiosity around a specific piece.

Parents are welcome to join in or relax in the gallery. All children must be accompanied by an adult during their visit. Places limited, bookings essential.

Pine Rivers Art Gallery is open from Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. 

Saturday 9 August: Recycled paper bead making

You’re invited to reflect on our current natural environment and imagine the Earth in the year 3000.

In the current day, collaboration is key. If we work together, we can enact change and preserve our environment. 

Attendees will work together to create unique drawings inspired by Earth Refuge. They will turn those drawings into recycled paper beads – ready to string together to make a necklace, bracelet, or other adornment. 

Saturday 23 August: Climate art poster  

Young climate activists like Greta Thunberg or Plastic Free Sophia use signs, posters, and statement art to draw attention to the harmful effects of climate inaction. 

Creating positive change starts with you. Learn about typography, the history of protest art, and how young people can speak up and speak out in this workshop. 

Saturday 13 September: Painting with plants 

No brushes are allowed in this unique painting workshop.

You will experiment with making marks without traditional art-making tools. Learn to slow down and observe your surroundings. Connect with the natural environment, and draw inspiration from plant life. 

You’ll create an improvised painting tool using plants and organic foliage. Examine how our natural environment inspires and provokes our creativity. 

Saturday 27 September: Bug refuge

Transform a container into a unique bug hotel in this hands-on workshop. Learn about biodiversity and how we can make positive changes to support sustainable habitats! 

A bug hotel is a man-made structure that provides shelter and homes for beneficial insects. 

Hosting a bug hotel at home let's you find out what type of bugs and insects live in your natural environment. It will support their safe voyage from place to place. 

BYO: Milk bottle, yoghurt container (with lid), or similar plastic item from your recycling bin.

Saturday 11 October: Propagation pinch pots

Did you know that certain plants enhance our ecosystem better than others? 

Learn about the types of plants that boost our ecosystem and create your very own custom propagation pinch pot using air dry clay. 

Propagating native plants at home is an amazing way to give your habitat a natural boost. Through biodiversity, we can play a key role in supporting pollination and soil fertility.

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Location

Pine Rivers Art Gallery, 130 - 134 Gympie Road, Strathpine 4500.  View map

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130 - 134 Gympie Road , Strathpine 4500.

Pine Rivers Art Gallery

130 - 134 Gympie Road , Strathpine 4500.

Art Kids: Pine Rivers Art Gallery