Children will explore the hidden world beneath the sea in this immersive mixed media workshop, creating detailed ocean floor artworks inspired by marine environments.

Led by artist Elaine Fewings, participants will study the textures, colours and forms found on the ocean floor before building layered artworks using collage, pebbles, sand, seaweed and shells. Painted details and wax elements will be added to create depth, texture and luminous highlights, resulting in richly detailed, tactile artworks.

A thoughtful, hands-on workshop that blends observation, material play and creative storytelling.

📅 Date: Friday 17 April 2026
🕐 Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
📍 Location: Cannery Arts Centre
👧 Ages: 8+
💸 Cost: $25 Cannery members | $40 Non-members
(Children’s memberships available for $30/year – sign up via the button below)
👩‍🏫 Tutor: Elaine Fewings
🎨 All materials provided
🎁 Take-home: One mixed media ocean floor artwork

Please note:
This workshop involves the use of heated wax (including hot plates and a heat gun). Participants will receive a clear safety briefing and will be closely supervised at all times in the safe use of heated equipment. By enrolling, parents and carers acknowledge that children will be working with heat as part of this workshop.

Please dress children in clothes suitable for art-making.

All tutors hold current Working With Children Checks. Parents may stay during the session or drop off and return at pick-up.

⚠️ Places are limited — bookings are essential.