Free Drop-in Creative Art Workshops at Wollongong Art Gallery this January

FREE January School Holiday Workshop Workshops at Wollongong Art Gallery - as part of Hive Festival.

Hive Festival is co-presented by the Art Gallery of New South Wales and Wollongong Art Gallery and supported by principal patron The Bayard Foundation.

Looking for an interesting and creative activity for the school holidays? Wollongong Art Gallery's popular kids workshops invite children to learn and experiment with various art styles and techniques.

They have a range of FREE workshops and activities for children aged 5 to 14 years old these Summer school holidays below:

Hive Festival: Plushie Pals Drop-in Workshop

• Dates: Tue 20 January 2026 10:00 am - 04:00 pm and Wed 21 January 2026 10:00 am - 04:00 pm
• Cost: FREE
• Learn more here

Make your own plushie pal in this hands-on textile workshop designed by artist Kate Mitchell. Use your imaginative flair to create a special soft friend that represents something you want more of in your life: love, silliness, courage, calm or comfort. Drop in to the workshop any time during the listed hours. Materials and instructions are provided. Suitable for all ages and abilities. Children under 12 must be supervised by an adult at all times.

Hive Festival: Sweep It Out The Door, Let It Come In The Window

• Dates: Tue 20 January 2026 10:00 am - 04:00 pm and Wed 21 January 2026 10:00 am - 04:00 pm
• Cost: FREE
• Learn more here

Get creative and take a moment to think about the year ahead. In this free drop-in workshop, you’ll design your own postcard. On one side, draw or write something you’d like to leave behind; like a thought, feeling, or experience you’re ready to let go of. On the other side, imagine what you’d love to welcome in for 2026. This can be a hope, a dream, or something exciting for the future!

When your postcard is complete, it will join others at the Gallery to be sent to artist Kate Mitchell. She’ll burn them in a special ceremony, releasing what’s no longer needed and sending your wishes soaring into the sky.