Those looking to get creative this Christmas can enjoy a range of craft activities on offer through Bundaberg Regional Council’s Christmas and School Holiday programs.
There are free activities to keep the kids busy over the holidays being held throughout the region at the Bundaberg, Childers and Gin Gin Libraries.
Family Christmas Painting Workshop
With Kate Victoria Creative Studio
Kids can enjoy this family friendly guided workshop where they will learn the process of sketching, painting and outlining their design onto a canvas board.
No experience is required, all equipment is supplied and each child leaves with their own original creation!
Date: 10 December
Time: 1 – 3.30 pm
Age: 6 and older
Cost: $39 (BYO drinks and nibbles), bookings here
Location: Kate Victoria Creative Studio, 196 Bourbong Street, Bundaberg
Christmas Card Craft
Create a personalised Christmas card.
This activity runs each day throughout the week so you can choose the day that best suits you.
Date: Daily from 11 to 15 December
Time: 10 – 10.30 am
Age: All ages
Cost: Free, bookings required here
Location: Bundaberg Library, 49 Woondooma St
Cookie Decorating Workshop
Join the Gin Gin Neighbourhood Centre’s ‘Crafter in Residence’ Mel for this free, festive experience.
Put your creativity to the test as you learn how to decorate a delicious Christmas cookie in this hands-on class.
Date: 11 December
Time: 9 – 11.30 am
Cost: Free, no bookings required
Location: Gin Gin Neighbourhood Centre, 4 Dear Street, Gin Gin
Christmas Tree Ornament
Create a festive Christmas tree ornament to hang on your Christmas tree.
Date: Monday 11 December
Time: 10 – 11 am
Age: All ages
Cost: Free, bookings required here
Location: Gin Gin Library, Gin Gin Community Hub 4 Dear Street Gin Gin
Christmas Angels
Have fun decorating your Christmas angel ornament.
Date: Tuesday 12 December
Time: 10 – 11 am
Age: All ages
Cost: Free, bookings required here
Location: Childers Library, 49 Churchill Street, Childers
Christmas Canvas Board Workshop
With Kate Victoria Creative Studio
Enjoy this guided workshop where you will learn the process of sketching, painting and outlining your design onto a canvas board.
No experience is required, all equipment is supplied and each person leaves with their own original creation.
Date: 16 December
Time: 6 – 9 pm
Age: All, minors must be accompanied by an adult
Cost: $59 (BYO drinks and nibbles), bookings required here
Location: Kate Victoria Creative Studio, 196 Bourbong Street, Bundaberg
Family Christmas Ornament Workshop
With Kate Victoria Creative Studio
Come along and paint your own Christmas tree ornaments with this guided workshop.
No experience is required, all equipment is supplied and everyone leaves with their own original creation!
Date: 20 December
Time: 9.30 – 11.30 am
Cost: $30 (BYO drinks and nibbles), bookings required here
Location: Kate Victoria Creative Studio, 196 Bourbong Street, Bundaberg
Pop-Up Snowman
Create your very own pop-up snowman decoration.
Date: Thursday 14 December
Time: 10 – 11 am
Age: All ages
Cost: Free, bookings required here
Location: Childers Library, 49 Churchill Street, Childers
Christmas Gnome
Stitch together a delightful gnome for Christmas.
Date: Tuesday 19 December
Time: 2 – 3 pm
Age: 7 and older
Cost: Free, bookings required here
Location: Gin Gin Library, Gin Gin Community Hub 4 Dear Street Gin Gin
