Mon 29 Jun
Wood Workshop
Real timber and proper tools. A first-day carpentry workshop for kids who like to build!
| Surrey Hills Only | |
|---|---|
| Full Day9am - 4pm· $145 | Sold out |
Smudge Winter Holidays 2026
Two Studios,
Double the creativity
Small groups, big art, very happy kids!
29 June to 10 July · Kids aged 5 to 12
Surrey Hills102 Union Road, Surrey Hills
Burnley Backyard49 Tudor Street, Richmond
Week 1
Wed 1 Jul
Puzzle Mania
Mazes, patterns and giant puzzles. A satisfying full day for problem solvers!
| Surrey Hills Only | |
|---|---|
| Full Day9am - 4pm· $145 | Sold out |
Fri 3 Jul
Mythical Creatures
Dragons, unicorns and strange beasts from imagined worlds. Clay, wire and feathers all day long.
| Surrey Hills | Burnley Backyard | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Day9am - 4pm· $145 | Sold out |
Tue 30 Jun
Fashion House
Bead jewellery and create your own outfits. Textures, layers and a runway finish!
| Surrey Hills | Burnley Backyard | |
|---|---|---|
| Jewellery Makers9am - 12pm· $85 | Sold out | |
| Collage Outfits1 - 4pm· $85 | Sold out | |
| Full Day9am - 4pm· $145 | Sold out |
Thu 2 Jul
Winter Wonderland
Paint your own umbrella and build a wintery shadowbox after lunch. Cool colours with icy sparkles.
| Surrey Hills | Burnley Backyard | |
|---|---|---|
| Umbrella Design9am - 12pm· $85 | Sold out | |
| Wintery Shadowboxes1 - 4pm· $85 | 1 left | |
| Full Day9am - 4pm· $145 | Sold out |
Week 2
Mon 6 Jul
Sweet Dreams
Weave a dream catcher, then paint your own pillowcase and eye mask for bedtime.
| Surrey Hills | Burnley Backyard | |
|---|---|---|
| Dream Catchers9am - 12pm· $85 | 1 left | |
| Pillowcase Painting1 - 4pm· $85 | 4 left | |
| Full Day9am - 4pm· $145 | 1 left |
Wed 8 Jul
Lights & Shadows
Torches on and cosy vibes. Build silhouettes, lanterns and shadowy surprises throughout the day.
| Surrey Hills Only | |
|---|---|
| Full Day9am - 4pm· $145 | Sold out |
Fri 10 Jul
Collage Creations
Bring your old artworks back to life! Layer drawings, paintings and prints into one giant keepsake collage.
| Surrey Hills | Burnley Backyard | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Day9am - 4pm· $145 |
Tue 7 Jul
Ace of Spades
Design your own playing-card deck from scratch. Kings, queens, jokers and a little bit of main-character energy!
| Surrey Hills | Burnley Backyard | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Day9am - 4pm· $145 |
Thu 9 Jul
Indigo Studio
One colour in every possible shade. Fold and dye a tote bag in the morning, paint in blues all afternoon.
| Surrey Hills | Burnley Backyard | |
|---|---|---|
| Shibori Tie-Dye9am - 12pm· $85 | 1 left | |
| Exploring Blue Mixed Media1 - 4pm· $85 | ||
| Full Day9am - 4pm· $145 | 1 left |
Frequently Asked Questions
Kids aged 5 to 12. We run with mixed age groups and small ratios.
Morning sessions run 9am to 12pm, afternoon sessions run 1pm to 4pm, full days run 9am to 4pm. Drop off from 8:55am for morning and full days, and from 12:55pm for afternoon sessions. Pick up by 12:05pm for morning, and 4:05pm for afternoon and full days.
A jacket, water bottle, nut-free snack, lunch (for full-day kids), and clothes that can get messy. An extra bag to pop all their creations in at the end of the session is always a good idea too. We provide all art materials and smocks.
We're process-led and proudly so! Kids spend the day making, exploring and getting their hands stuck in, not following a template to a finished masterpiece.
Surrey Hills is our usual home, at 102 Union Road. Burnley Backyard is our winter pop-up at the Richmond Neighbourhood Centre, 49 Tudor Street, Richmond.
On full-day days at Surrey Hills we walk 5 minutes to the local park after lunch (weather permitting). On half-day sessions we stay on-site for a courtyard snack. Both studios make use of their courtyards for messy outdoor making when the weather is fine!
Both studios run rain or shine.
Families with self- or plan-managed NDIS plans may be able to use their funding to attend our holiday programs. We're happy to help with tailored invoicing if our program fits with your child's goals, just email hello@smudgeartspace.com.
Bookings are refundable up to 14 days before the program starts. Inside 14 days we'll offer a credit toward a future Smudge booking. If your child is unwell on the day, get in touch and we'll work it out.
Surrey Hills: free one-hour street parking on Union Road plus two-hour free undercover at the Coles Local (entry via Montrose Street). Burnley: street parking around Tudor Street.
You're welcome to stay for 5 minutes or so while your child settles in! After that, we will be ready to support your child with any goodbyes that feel tricky. We keep our classes purposefully small to ensure everyone is comfortable and free to create in their own way.
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