Smocks & Hot Chocs
An artistic adventure for curious kids (with hot chocolate!)
Presented by Darebin FUSE Festival
Join us for a playful morning of painting, sipping and artistic discovery at Smocks & Hot Chocs; where little artists in the making will explore a creative project, while enjoying a delicious hot chocolate on a crisp Spring morning. Leading the workshop will be acclaimed visual artist, textile and fashion designer Arkie Barton (Kalkadunga and Bidjara).
Children will participate in a group activity where they recall a favourite memory—such as a beach day, time with friends, a walk, or playing with pets. They will explore how these memories make them feel and express this through colours, shapes, and energy. Creative expression will occur through collage, painting, and drawing. The aim is to connect with memory, place, and feeling.
Each child will create a memory feelings map to take home, helping them to remember and honour their emotions and sense of connection.
Smocks and art supplies provided. Hot chocolate included for each child ticket purchased.
Image courtesy of Arkie Barton.
Date
Saturday 13 September
Times
Session 1: 10.30 - 11.30am
Session 2: 12.30pm - 1.30pm
Cost
$10 per child + Eventbrite booking fee
Accompanying adult free. Free for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
Please note that this event has sold out. To join the waitlist, please email fuse@darebin.vic.gov.au and advise which session you would like to join, and how many places you would like to book if they become available.
About the artist
ARKIE BARTON
Arkie Barton is an artist, fashion and textile designer whose practice is deeply rooted in connection and community engagement. As a proud Kalkadunga and Bidjara queer woman, her arts practice draws from her connection to land and culture to engage in cultural practice through multiple disciplines. Painting from age five, she has presented her work in many exhibitions, collaborations and public art ventures, building up to her current diversification of creative practice. Barton works across painting, textile, fashion design, and public art murals. Through further study and work experience, Arkie has developed a strong interest in how we can utilise art and creativity to support mental wellbeing and self determination within health and wellbeing spaces. Having moved from Meanjin to Naarm seven years ago, Arkie has had the privilege to live and create as a visitor on Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung country, forging meaningful relationships with local and visiting mob through work and community engagement.
Age suitability
Suitable for ages 3 - 8. Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian.
Darebin Arts and Darebin FUSE Festival acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the Traditional Owners, custodians and cultural leaders of this land. We pay respects to Elders past and present, and acknowledge the continuing connection to Land, Waters and Culture of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
When
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Saturday, 13 September 2025 | 10:30 AM
- 11:30 AM
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Saturday, 13 September 2025 | 12:30 PM
- 01:30 PM
Location
Bundoora Homestead Art Centre, 7 Prospect Hill Drive, Bundoora, 3083, View Map
-37.7051404,145.0499516
7 Prospect Hill Drive ,
Bundoora 3083
Bundoora Homestead Art Centre
7 Prospect Hill Drive ,
Bundoora 3083
Smocks & Hot Chocs