This image shows how a small cardboard box has been tunred in to a mini theatre using a backdrop, curtian and LED lights to highlight the stage. There is a yellow sun on the backdrop cut from yellow paper, also a red and blue LED light which illuminates.
WA Museum Boola Bardip

Art v Science: High Voltage Art
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

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Thursday 11 July | 10am - 1pm
Drop and Leave Program

Dates
-
Ages
8-12 years
Cost

$45 per participant

Ages

Developed for children aged 8 to 12 years old

Registration

Please arrive at 9.45am to complete participant registration and consent details.

Essential information before you book

Site access information

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Step into the electrifying world of circuits!

Join us for this electrifying journey! Young creators, get ready to explore the basics of simple circuits and unleash your creativity. Learn the principles of circuitry while crafting your own illuminated artwork, merging science and art in a sparkling adventure.

During this program, participants will:

  • Learn the basics of circuitry using copper tape, gumdrop LEDs, and coin cell batteries
  • Create a functional paper-based circuit
    Craft a tiny theatre in a box to take home and showcase their skills

Participant reviews from our previous program:

"It was a fun, interactive way to learn about circuits and science." 
— Vedhika 11 years

"I liked how creative we got to be." 
— Geogia 11 years

"I liked making the circuits and designing our theatre."
— Veda 9 years

"I liked how we made landscapes using a cool scene with LED lights."
 — Jeremy 11 years   

"This is great learning for everyone to  work together and develop skills that no one knew before."
— Carissa 8 years

"I liked how we got to design our theatre and light it up."
 — Jovie 9 years

"We got to learn new things and create! I loved it!"
— Olivia 8 years

Please note National Companion Cards are accepted at WA Museum Boola Bardip. Due to the nature of this workshop, companion card bookings should be made by contacting reception@museum.wa.gov.au

Drop and leave programs

Drop and leave programs enable juniors to experience the Museum independently, discover and learn something new in an area of interest and access materials and resources that would not normally be available at home. All programs are managed and monitored by our experienced Learning and Engagement staff.