Art kits for kids in Perth: Christmas gifts and school holiday fun
Art kits for kids in Perth: Christmas gifts and school holiday activity ideas from Bundabubs
Part 4 of 4 in the Bundabubs art play series. New to Bundabubs? Start with Part 1: the Bundabubs Way and Part 2: DIY art parties and art kits explained. Planning a party instead? See Part 3: how a DIY art party works.
If you've ever handed a child a colouring-in sheet and watched them lose interest in about four minutes, this post is for you.
I've taught for 14 years, and I was named a finalist for creative education in the AusMumpreneur Awards this year, but the kits come from something simpler. I've watched what keeps kids playing with art materials: it is the open ended nature of my classes that sets kids up for feeling self confident to try new things and to adapt where necessary. In my classes there is no right way and there is always a room to make a mess. The process of creating art is the best bit and mess comes along with that. It can always be tidied up! I have two types of kit, and which one you choose depends on what your child wants or sometimes needs.
The Bundabubs Art Play Kit, $65
This is the open-ended one. It's based on my process art sessions, where what happens while kids make things matters more than what ends up on the paper.
Inside you'll find paints, brushes, paper, colour-mixing pots, glitter, gems and a frame for displaying a favourite. It also comes with The Art Play Times, a newspaper of creative prompts so kids have somewhere to start.
There's no project to finish and no sample to copy. Kids mix colours, layer paint and glitter, make something abstract, or give up halfway and start again. It suits kids who like to work at their own pace, and kids who freeze when asked to draw a particular thing. It's made for all ages, and for the little ones, stay close while the glitter and gems are out.
If you get to drink a hot coffee while they work, consider that a feature.
Get the Art Play Kit: The Bundabubs Art Play Kit
The kit is for use within one household.
Guided painting kits, $59
Some kids want a picture to follow. These are for them.
The Paint Along range has Turtle, Sunset and Butterfly. Each kit has everything in one box: paint, brushes, a canvas, an easel, printed instructions and a video tutorial.
Following the steps doesn't mean every painting looks the same. A sunset can be bright pink and purple, a butterfly can have a pattern nobody planned and a turtle shell can be any colour.
Digital download, $12 each. Butterfly, Turtle and Sunset are each $12 as a digital download. If you want the painting guide without the kit, or you've missed the Christmas cut-off, the download works without collection. Mermaid and Bunny are coming soon.
Which one should I choose?
Art Play Kit if your child likes mixing colours, making up their own ideas, sensory play and working alone.
Guided painting kit if your child likes following steps, painting recognisable things and finishing with something to display.
Many kids end up wanting both, on different days.
Looking for an arty Christmas gifts?
Something for kids to do in the downtime between Christmas and New Year. For the kids who like making and creating and displaying their work afterwards. They are for everybody, from nieces, nephews nd grandchildren to neighbours or a friend's child when you don't know what's on the wish list.
Kits are collected from Duncraig, Perth. The last order and collection date for Christmas is 23 December. If you miss it, I have $12 digital downloads of the Turtle, Butterfly and Sunset that come straight to your inbox.
Your School Holiday Activity Sorted
Some holiday days are too hot, too busy or too tired for an outing. Put a kit on the table in the morning and let them get on with it. The Art Play Kit is so simple to set up and use, and it doesn't have to be finished in one sitting. It can be packed away and re-used anytime you need it.
The guided painting kits are great for if you have a friend coming over and you know they will want ot do something creative. Each kit comes with instructions that are so simple and child friendly you won't even need to be in the room.
FAQ
What age is the Art Play Kit for? All ages. Younger children should have an adult nearby when using the glitter and gems.
How much do Bundabubs art kits cost? The Bundabubs Art Play Kit is $65, guided painting kits are $59, and each guided painting digital download is $12.
What's in a guided painting kit? Paint, brushes, a canvas, an easel, printed instructions and a video tutorial.
Where do I collect my art kit in Perth? From Duncraig. Kits are collection only.
What's the difference between an Art Play Kit and a guided painting kit? The Art Play Kit is open-ended, with no picture to follow. The guided painting kits have step-by-step guidance and a video tutorial for a specific design.
Are the kits Christmas themed? No, so they work any time of year.
When is the last order date for Christmas? 23 December.
Where to buy
Browse the Bundabubs Art Play shop, or get in touch if you want help choosing.
Keep reading the series: Part 1: The Bundabubs Way. Part 2: DIY art parties and art kits explained. Part 3: how a DIY art party works.
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