A range of materials are displayed on a table top. There is coloured card, LED lights, coin cell batteries , copper tape and some mini pliers. These will be used to create a small theatre using an electrical circuit to create lighting for the theatre.
WA Museum Boola Bardip

Art v Science: High Voltage Art!
School holidays

Dates

Friday 17 January | 10am-1pm

Dates
-
Ages
8-12 years
Cost

$45 per participant

Registration

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

Membership 

Friend Members receive 15% off ticket pricing for this event.

Essential information before you book

*All materails and equipment required will be provided.

Site access information

WA Museum Boola Bardip is fully accessible. Call 1300 134 081 for assistance. Accessible resources and programs >

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Light up your school holidays with circuits and creativity!

Get hands-on with the basics of simple circuits as you craft illuminated artwork in this fun workshop.

During this program, you will:

  • Learn the principles of circuitry using copper tape, gumdrop LEDs, and coin cell batteries
  • Create your own functional paper circuit
  • Build a mini wooden theatre and add lighting and set design
  • Take home your lit-up theatre to share with family and friends!

Ready to spark some creativity? Join us for a fun and educational experience where imagination takes center stage!

All materials and equipment provided. 

Kids feedback 

Don’t just take our word for it—here’s what our young participants have to say:

-“I loved this experience it’s so fun! Five stars! — Valeria 9 yrs

-“I really liked it when we used L.E.D lights.” — Fraser 8 yrs.

-“It was so fun. I loved using the LED’s and just putting copper the copper tape down itself was satisfying. A great way to liven up school holidays.” — Alicia 11 years 

-“I think it was fun because I learnt how to do new things.” — Annabel 8 years.

-“I liked how we needed to make a theatre of our own. I was able to express my creativity while learning something new.” — Elizabeth 11 years.

Parents Feedback

Here’s what parents are hearing from their kids about our programs:

  • They had fun and felt supported
  • They learned something new and made friends
  • They can’t wait to come back!

What parents love about our programs:

  • Diverse and engaging activities
  • Educational, safe environment
  • Friendly, qualified staff
  • Convenient and affordable

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.