Author: Cristin

Painting Terracotta Pots: Make a Windowsill Herb Garden
June 17, 2017 No Responses

Painting Terracotta Pots: Make a Windowsill Herb Garden

If your family is anything like mine, your arts and crafts projects tend to be messy and fun, but not often particularly useful. While we love art for art’s sake, how good is a project that will get daily use...
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Artsplore Sydney: Family Arts Events, May 2017
May 2, 2017 No Responses

Artsplore Sydney: Family Arts Events, May 2017

The beginning of May is looking a bit quiet (perhaps we’re all still recovering from our Easter chocolate comas!), but you’ll want to start marking dates on your schedule for later in the month!   Drop in and Make: Illustrative...
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Artsplorers Visit: Horrible Harriet at the Sydney Opera House
April 21, 2017 No Responses

Artsplorers Visit: Horrible Harriet at the Sydney Opera House

There is nothing like seeing a performance at the iconic Sydney Opera House, especially on a beautiful sunny day. And we got the lot. Sunshine, plenty of boats and action on the harbour to watch and FREE fun and games...
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Artsplore Sydney: Family Arts Activities, April 2017
April 2, 2017 No Responses

Artsplore Sydney: Family Arts Activities, April 2017

The Easter Bunny may be the main man this April, but with school holidays here, plenty of our local arts organisations are putting out a pretty good showing of their own. Make sure to include some artsploration in your adventures...
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Artsplorers Meet: Susie Rugg, Handy With Scissors
March 30, 2017 3 Responses

Artsplorers Meet: Susie Rugg, Handy With Scissors

I am so excited to share this interview with Susie Rugg, the mastermind behind the brilliant Handy With Scissors blog. Where most of us see filler for the recycling bin, Susie sees quirky, colorful works of art, unlike anything you’ve...
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The Creative Process at Monkey Baa Theatre: A Conversation With Co-Founder Tim McGarry
March 22, 2017 No Responses

The Creative Process at Monkey Baa Theatre: A Conversation With Co-Founder Tim McGarry

  Tim McGarry is one of the Creative Directors and founders of Monkey Baa Theatre, a Sydney-based theatre producing shows for young people, ages 3 – 18. The company operates in residence at the Lendlease Darling Quarter Theatre, and tours...
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How I Talk to My Pre Schooler In An Art Museum
March 16, 2017 2 Responses

How I Talk to My Pre Schooler In An Art Museum

We, in my family, are frequent flyers at Sydney’s art museums. In our own ways, we all love poking around the galleries, seeing what’s new, and rediscovering pieces we’ve seen before. On weekends, there are often activities on for kids,...
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Rainy Day Nature Painting (And Puddle Walk!)
March 4, 2017 No Responses

Rainy Day Nature Painting (And Puddle Walk!)

After watching it rain for the better part of the morning (better part of the week, actually!), I decided it was time for the mini-Artsplorer and I to buck up and embrace the weather. We tossed on our best gum...
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Unexpected Lullabies: 20 Songs That You Won’t Mind Singing Every Night
February 23, 2017 6 Responses

Unexpected Lullabies: 20 Songs That You Won’t Mind Singing Every Night

Families share what unexpected songs they've used as lullabies with their children.
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The Sporty Kid’s First Ballet Class
February 16, 2017 2 Responses

The Sporty Kid’s First Ballet Class

It continually amazes me that, despite both of her parents’ more cerebral tendencies, our mini-Artplorer has a natural inclination towards athletic pursuits. She loves the down and dirty, and she feels the need, the need for speed. That part of her...
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