School holidays lino printing for kids workshop

In this hands-on workshop, led by visual artist Leon Fernandes, children aged 5 to 12 will learn the art of printmaking.

Image: Supplied
© Leon Fernandes

Ages: 5-12 years


Session times
Age Date Time
5 - 8 years Monday 17 April 10.30am - 12pm
Tuesday 18 April 10.30am - 12pm
9 - 12 years Monday 17 April 1pm - 2.30pm

In this hands-on workshop, led by visual artist Leon Fernandes, children aged 5 to 12 will learn the art of printmaking.

Inspired by Uncle Badger Bates' work displayed in the new Barka exhibition, little artists will experiment and explore while learning how to create monoprints or layered prints and use unique materials to carve drawings into foam.

Children will build on their artwork with layering techniques and discover the magic of their creation, from carving, to pulling ink to seeing their artwork unfold.

Note: Please bring or wear an old shirt that you’re okay with getting paint on.



If using a Creative Kids Voucher, please choose your course carefully as once your voucher has been redeemed the value cannot be recovered if your child, for any reason, does not participate in the course. Please refer to the Service NSW website for the terms and conditions for Creative Kids Vouchers.


Please refer to the AM's refund policy here. Discounted Members tickets will be verified with Members registered for Family Membership benefits. Members Benefits are for registered Members only (kids and /or adults).



Leon Fernandes

Leon Fernandes artist and teacher from Newtown, Sydney
Leon Fernandes artist and teacher from Newtown, Sydney. Image: Supplied
© Leon Fernandes

Leon Fernandes is an artist and teacher from Newtown, Sydney, who has exhibited in over a dozen solo exhibitions, twenty group exhibitions and a large commission for the National Gallery of Victoria. He has a long-standing love affair with the hilly landscapes in Bundjalung Country, Northern NSW, as well as bees and ibises. He works across a variety of media, including embroidery, painting, printmaking and murals. You can see more of his work at www.leonfernandes.art.


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