School Holiday Program

Stay entertained these school holidays with a range of fun and affordable activities! From sports to arts, environment, history, and family fun, there's something for all ages.   

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Make bird feeders with recycled materials

Make your own eco-friendly bird feeders using recycled materials! This interactive session encourages sustainability while helping local birds thrive.

When: Thursday 10 & Friday 11 April, 10am - 12pm
Where: Blackburn Community Lane
Age: 8+ years 
Cost: $10
Bookings: Required

Youth - Oil Portrait Painting

Join our 3-day youth workshop to learn oil portrait painting! Explore colour mixing, brushwork, and techniques while creating your own masterpiece.

When: Wednesday 9 April - 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Thursday 10 April - 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Friday 11 April  - 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre
Age: 13 to 18 years
Cost: $90
Bookings: Required

Easter Fun Eco Sock Bunny Workshop

Kids will upcycle socks into adorable bunnies while learning about sustainability and creativity.

When: Wednesday 9 April  - 11.30am - 12.30pm
Where: Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct
Age: 6-12 years
Cost: $21
Bookings: Required

Autumn Sprouts - Kids Edible Garden Workshop

Dig into nature and learn basic skills in this fun gardening workshop! Plant seeds, make seed pots, explore insects and investigate soil.

When: Wednesday 9 April  - 10.00am - 11.30am
Where: Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct
Age: 6-9 years
Cost: $25
Bookings: Required

Mini Cooks - Hot Cross Buns

Hands-on baking adventure where kids will learn to make Hot Cross Buns from scratch! Mix, knead, and fill with fruit, spices, chocolate, or caramel. 

When: Thursday 10 April  - 10.30am - 12.00pm
Where: Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct
Age: 6-12 years
Cost: $48
Bookings: Required

Easter Egg Dyeing and Decorating

Join our fun Egg Dyeing Workshop! Use natural dyes and crayons to decorate eggs to eat or hang as ornaments. Creative, colourful Easter fun

When: Thursday 10 April  - 12.45pm - 2.15pm
Where: Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct
Age: 6-12 years
Cost: $48
Bookings: Required

Make bird feeders with recycled materials

Make your own eco-friendly bird feeders using recycled materials! This interactive session encourages sustainability while helping local birds thrive.

When: Friday 11 April 
10am - 12pm
Where: Blackburn Community Lane
Age: 8+ years 
Cost: $10
Bookings: Required

Family Clay - Make a Tropical Fish Garden Stake

Work together as a family to create a unique family clay Tropical Fish Garden Stake for the garden, using hand-building techniques. 

When: Friday 11 April  - 10am - 12pm
Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre
Age: Families with children 6 years+ 
Cost: $50 for one adult & one child. Additional participant $25
Bookings: Required