Palaeo-art workshop: Bringing Dinosaurs to Life

In this hands-on session, you'll have the chance to sketch, colour, and paint your very own Dinosaur D’roaring masterpiece to take home!

Image: Anna Kučera
© Australian Museum

Ages: 4-12 years

Join us for a roaring good time at our science-based sit and sketch event for kids! Grab a clipboard and water pen, then step into the Theatre, where Palaeo-artist, illustrator and art educator Celia Curtis will lead an entertaining and informative workshop. Let your imagination run wild as we explore the world of dinosaurs and get creative with our prehistoric pals.

In this hands-on session, you'll have the chance to sketch, colour, and paint your very own Dinosaur D’roaring masterpiece to take home. Get ready to add spikes, spines, plates, scales, claws, beaks, feathers, and more to your creations - the possibilities are endless!

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to unleash your creativity and journey into the fascinating world of dinosaurs.

Suited to Member children 4 - 12 years. Children must be at least 4 years to participate.

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Celia Curtis

Palaeo-art workshop: Bringing Dinosaurs to Life

Celia Curtis is a multidisciplinary artist. She is an experienced scenic painter, maker and a published scientific illustrator.

Image: Anna Kučera
© Australian Museum

Celia Curtis is a multidisciplinary artist with a keen eye and a love for creatures great and small. Celia is a not only a scientific illustrator and palaeo-artist, but also a performer and comedian with a history in theatre and circus.

She is head of the painting department at local arts production company Erth, and has multiple published scientific illustrations and has also illustrated birds for NSW South East Local Land Services. Celia continues to explore paleo-art and design paint schemes with enthusiasm.