This image shows an example of a purple wildflower painted using watercolour paints. It also has some paints and a water jar with paintbrush next to it.
WA Museum Boola Bardip

Petals and Pollinators: Watercolour Art and Bee Temples
School holidays

Dates

Thursday 10 July | 10am - 4pm

Dates
-
Ages
8-12 years
Cost

$90 per participant

*All materials will be provided. 

Ages

8-12 years

Registration

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

Essential information before you book

Membership 

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

 

Site access information

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Paint native wildflowers and learn how they support the world of pollinators.

Discover the importance and vibrant colours of some of our unique wildflowers. Unleash your artistic talent with watercolour painting and create your own framed masterpiece. Then, swap your paintbrush for tools and build a bee temple, giving local native bees a cosy place to rest after a hard day's work!

During this program, participants will:

  • Learn watercolour painting techniques
  • Create a stunning piece of wildflower artwork to take home
  • Build a DIY bee temple
  • Learn about the fascinating world of pollinators

Tools and materials used under strict guidance include:

  • Hand tools: Hand drills, hack saw, screwdrivers and tabletop vice
  • Protective equipment: Safety glasses, latex-free gloves, protective aprons and dust masks
  • Materials: Plywood, bamboo and PVA wood glue

Join us for a hands-on mix of art, nature, and DIY, while supporting local wildlife. This workshop is the bee's knees!

* Don't forget to bring your water bottle and lunch!

Don't take our word for it. Here's what some of our past participants had to say:

"I liked the construction in which I learned more about woodwork."  Henry 10 years

"I love doing art and I’m already interested in woodwork, so doing some made me want to even more. I’m excited to come back."  Claire 10 years

"It was fun and we did some cool art."   Chloe 9 years 

"I enjoyed it very much and I had a lot of fun."  Reanna 8 years

"I liked that we got to participate in new activities and meet new people."  Ananya 8 years

"t was super fun and interesting."   Filipe 10 years 

Parent Feedback

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

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.