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Playing with paint

2026-09-21 14:30:00 2026-09-21 15:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Playing with paint No brushes allowed! Have fun playing with paint by splashing, rubbing, dripping and printing in this creative session. Recommended age 5-8. Colac Library -

Monday, September 21
2:30pm - 3:30pm

No brushes allowed! Have fun playing with paint by splashing, rubbing, dripping and printing in this creative session. Recommended age 5-8.

Photo by Steve A Johnson on Unsplash.

What to expect:

  • This is a school holiday program facilitated by a library staff member with an expected group size of 10-20.
  • The program will involve working with paint and may involve some messy elements.
  • Participants will learn about mixing colours and will experiment painting with different materials such as blowing through straws, stamping with cardboard tubes and using string.
  • There will also be a story reading component.

 

Bookings:

  • Children must be supervised by a responsible person (adult or carer) in our libraries and our programs.
  • Bookings are recommended to save your place in the program.
  • Please cancel your booking if you are no longer able to attend so we can contact our waitlist.
  • Bookings close one day prior to the session.

 

Further information:

If you have any questions about this program or require assistance, please contact the library on the details below.



AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | School Holidays | Art, Craft & Sewing |

TAGS: | recommended |

Colac Library

colac@grlc.vic.gov.au
Phone: (03) 5231 4613

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Colac Library

Mon, Oct 19 8:30AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Oct 20 8:30AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Oct 21 8:30AM to 5:30PM
Thu, Oct 22 8:30AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Oct 23 8:30AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Oct 24 9:00AM to 12:00PM
Sun, Oct 25 Closed

Tel: (03) 5231 4613

About the Library

The Colac Community Library and Learning Centre is a modern, state-of-the art facility built in 2010 for the Colac district community. The centre accommodates the general community, Colac Secondary College students and other learning groups including TAFE and U3A students.

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