ART EXPLORERS
Big ideas. Curious eyes. Unexpected creations.
A creative holiday program for children aged 6–12, exploring artistic movements born in France and the artists around the world who brought them to life.
Three days to look, question, imagine and experiment in English, with a little French along the way.
FIRST EDITION · SURREALISM
21–23 December 2026 · Perth
What is Art explorers?
Art Explorers is a creative holiday program that takes children into a different artistic movement with each edition.
From movements born in France to the international artists who shaped them, children discover how art can challenge conventions, change the way we see the world and open doors to unexpected ideas.
Through artworks, stories, conversations and hands-on experiments, they explore materials, follow their curiosity and create something entirely their own.
Workshops are conducted in English, with a little French woven into the discoveries along the way.
It is not a traditional art class. There are no masterpieces to copy, no prescribed results and no right or wrong way to create.
Small group · Ages 6–12 · 3 days
First edition: Surrealism
What happens when dreams take over reality? When ordinary objects become extraordinary? When imagination refuses to follow the rules?
Born in Paris in the 1920s, Surrealism brought together artists and writers from around the world who dared to question reality and explore the unexpected.
Over three days, children will discover this wonderfully strange artistic world through surprising artworks, dreamlike images and impossible combinations.
Then it's their turn to experiment — with drawing, collage, painting, unusual materials and whatever their imagination brings to life.
The idea is not to create like a Surrealist, but to discover what Surrealism might awaken in them.
How the three days unfold
Three days to look, wonder, experiment and see where imagination leads.
Each day begins with artworks, images, stories and conversation.
Children discover artists, explore the ideas behind their work, notice surprising details and share their own interpretations. Along the way, a few French words and expressions become part of the adventure.
Then comes the experimentation: drawing, painting, collage, unexpected materials and combinations they might never have imagined.
There are no step-by-step instructions to follow, no particular technique to master and no expected result.
An artwork might spark an idea, a colour, a shape, a question or something completely unexpected.
We are interested in what happens next.
Where will a child take what they have seen? What will stay with them? What will change along the way?
The exploration belongs to them.
FROM THE WORK TO EXHIBITION
The adventure doesn't end when the workshops finish.
On 28 January 2027, the children's creations will be celebrated as part of Through Children's Eyes, an exhibition presented by WAFF Collective.
Each piece will tell a different story of curiosity, experimentation, imagination and unexpected discoveries.
There is no perfect result to achieve and nothing to produce specifically for display. The exhibition is simply an invitation for families and visitors to discover the world through the children's eyes.
An opportunity to celebrate not just what they created, but the ideas and journeys behind it.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
First edition · Surrealism
21–23 December 2026
Perth
Ages
6–12
Language
English, with a touch of French
Hours
9am–3pm
Fee
$300 · 3 days
Before & after care
8:30am–4pm
$45 for the three days
Annual family membership
$55 per family
Ready to explore the unexpected?
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No art experience or French knowledge required. Just curiosity!