Travelling with Kids – Adventure isn't just about the plane trips!
Art Galleries are often viewed as adult spaces where children must be kept on a tight rein if they do somehow find themselves visiting. Immediately, upon walking into a gallery, children are told not to touch, to whisper, to quietly walk, all for fear of them intruding into this adult realm and time with the masterpieces. …
Melbourne is such an amazing place with a plethora of attractions and sites to visit with kids. On our recent trip last month I had the grand plan of sending T and the kids off on an adventure to one or two of these while I made a sneaky visit to the National Gallery of Victoria …
Have you ever sat down with your kids with the intention of drawing only for them to become caught up in creating an ideal this or that? Have they become stuck by their attempts to achieve perfection in their paintings, becoming increasingly frustrated that the ‘eye’ or ‘tree’ or some other thing doesn’t appear on the page like …
Sand. Despite spending many weekends at the beach I can’t stand sand. It has the unbelievable ability to creep into every crevice and it can take days to get it out of my hair despite constant washing. I only just manage to cope with it after a day at the beach thanks to talcum powder …
After a wonderful experience at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia we thought we would extend our experience with a trip to one of the most beautiful art galleries in the world, the Art Gallery of NSW – www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au. Established in 1871, the Gallery is situated a short walk from the CBD in The Domain next to the Royal Botanic …
“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” ~Pablo Picasso Children are natural artists. Whilst not born with a brush or pencil in hand, children do possess an innate sense of curiosity and a need to put their hands on everything and explore from almost the moment they arrive earthside. …