Kids Art Bash makes a big splash

HUNDREDS of children have flocked to Anglesea since the start of 2025 to be part of the annual Kids Art Bash.

The event, which is based at Anglesea Art House, began on Thursday last week and has seen local and holidaying children turn out to create, paint and decorate.

Art activities include painting on canvas, ceramic painting and mosaics, and making dreamcatchers, jelly fish, spiders and air-dry clay modelling.

Kids Art Bash convenor and Anglesea Art House president Jennifer O’Sullivan said its opening week far exceeded expectations.

 

“We were so busy that we had parents and kids in every nook and cranny. It’s been a massive success. The response has been fabulous.

“It’s a thrill to run it. It’s been happening every summer for 27 years and it is so much fun. It’s our way of giving back to the community.

“We love to see the smiling faces when a project is completed. The kids are just so excited to be part of it.”

Ms O’Sullivan said there are still plenty of canvases, wooden shapes to paint and a huge selection of other projects ready for participants to try.

 

There are also a variety of crafts in Art To Go bags which can be purchased to take home.

The Kids Art Bash continues until January 22.

Opening hours are from 10am to 4pm.

Daily drop-in sessions range from $3 to $25, depending on what is being created.

No bookings are needed.