Children will explore the colours, patterns and textures of shells in this beautiful encaustic-style workshop, creating luminous beach-inspired artworks using layers of wax and paint.

Led by artist Elaine Fewings, participants will study shell forms and patterns before painting silvery wax backgrounds and carving into the surface to reveal lines, shapes and details beneath. Using carving tools such as lino tools and awls, kids will experiment with mark-making to create glowing, tactile artworks inspired by the coast.

A thoughtful, hands-on workshop that blends observation, process and creative exploration.

📅 Date: Thursday 16 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 wax-based shell artwork

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