Keep the kids busy (and buzzing) these holidays with creative workshops at The Suter. Each session pulls ideas straight from our current exhibitions and turns them into fun, hands-on projects your kids can actually get stuck into.

Set in the light-filled Mina Arndt Education Room overlooking the Queen’s Gardens, each workshop brings a fresh project, new materials, and plenty of space to experiment. Our tutors guide kids through painting, drawing, sculpture, and mixed media — all with a chilled, supportive vibe and small group sizes.

With small groups and plenty of one-on-one support, every child gets the attention they need to create something they’re proud of. And because the workshops change each holiday, there’s always something new to explore.

Upcoming Classes - January 2026

Paper Fish
Create a vibrant, layered koi fish using coloured papers, templates, and collage techniques. Kids learn cutting, shaping, and pattern-making while building their own underwater masterpiece. 

Rock Creatures
Turn smooth river stones into quirky painted characters. Children design their creature, paint bold colours and patterns, and add fine details using acrylics and pigment pens.

Natural Resource Watercolour Painting
Inspired by nature, kids use leaves, twigs, and seed pods to explore textures and mark-making. They’ll sketch, paint layered washes, and add detailed finishing touches to create a unique botanical artwork.

All workshops: 2 hours
Cost: $28.00 per 2-hour class (price includes all materials)
Age: 7-12 years
What to bring: Drink bottle, comfortable closed-toe shoes and clothes that can get dirty
Maximum 12 students per class

Spaces are strictly limited.

Please note:

• Each workshop we offer is a separate class, so it's important to arrange for a responsible adult to drop off and pick up the children at the beginning and end of each session. Thank you for your understanding!

• Class fees must be paid to secure a place for the term.

• Classes will not run unless a minimum number of enrolments is met.