LUNA & CO

There’s kids’ craft and then there is kids’ craft – and Luna & Co is home to some truly epic kids’ crafting activities. Located at Niagara Park, Luna & Co allows little ones to embark on a journey of artistic exploration during their kids-only workshops. Your tiny artists will feel pride and joy as they dive into five craft activities during these half-day workshops, doing everything from macrame to sculpting, using air-dry clay. 

Amid the crafting excitement, kids will also nibble their way through cookie decorating for morning tea and a pizza lunch. A match-made in heaven for your junior craft experts!

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CENTRAL COAST CONSERVATORIUM OF MUSIC

The transformative power of music has many benefits for children, and remarkably so for under-sevens, enriching their minds, and igniting their development. The Central Coast Conservatorium of Music has inspired, explored and developed musical minds on the Coast for decades – and kids are no exception. 

Their children’s music program caters for babies to big kids, offering aspiring musicians the chance to sing, dance and wiggle their way through a musical session. Classes are split into stages, depending on age, and cover everything from lullabies for babies, storytelling for toddlers, to reading and writing music and learning instruments for primary school-aged children and high school teens. 

The Central Coast Conservatorium of Music offers a truly accessible way to introduce kids to the vibrant world of music – from any age.

centralcoastconservatorium.com.au

PAINTING FOR KIDS WITH ALI MARIE

From the time we can pick up a pencil or crayon, the urge to draw, paint or colour is in all of us. If you’re looking to nourish your petite Picasso’s skills, why not consider an art class where their imagination can run wild?

There are a few creative classes across the Coast but one of our best picks is the Kookaburra Drawing Class with Woy Woy creative Ali Marie. She offers painting classes for all ages but in her family-friendly workshops, your little ones will learn how to draw and paint a beautiful kookaburra. 

Marie fondly says “the collective noun for kookaburras is a riot” – and that’s exactly the experience you’ll get at this fun-filled workshop.

Keep an eye on Ali Marie’s social channels – @byalimarie – for classes and booking information.

O’GRADY DRAMA

William Shakespeare said: “all the world’s a stage” and when it comes to kids, theatre performing and the dramatic arts has amazing benefits. It allows self-expression and builds confidence, while encouraging kids’ imagination to flourish. 

O’Grady Drama prides itself on delivering drama classes that do everything from building public speaking skills, to promoting teamwork, self-worth, and conversation abilities. Taking one of their classes is so much more than learning to perform – it’s an uplifting experience for kids of all ages. 

With five locations across the Coast at Terrigal, Umina, Erina, Kanwal, and Berkeley Vale, it’s easy to find a location close to home, and start your child’s dramatic journey.

ogradydrama.com.au

CENTRAL COAST LIBRARIES

Libraries across the Coast are a haven for creativity and fun, particularly for young ones. It’s worth keeping an eye on your local library’s schedule to see what free and fun activities they have coming up. 

Many libraries have children’s spaces tucked away, where kids can flick through the pages of their favourite title, while also trying their hand at craft and creative activities. 

Our picks include the Toddler Craft Club at Tuggerah Library, held fortnightly on Wednesday from 11am to 11.30am. For the more hands-on, DUPLO Club is held at Gosford Library each Tuesday from 10.30am. 

Visit libraries.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au for the full activity line-up

WORDS JULIE WRIGHT