Creative Experience

The Makers

Step into an immersive creative experience where children become the makers, transforming everyday and reclaimed materials into something entirely their own. Explore three imaginative ateliers, follow their curiosity  and help bring The Wonderer to life.

  • Sun, 22 Nov 202611.00am - 1.00pm
  • Abbotsford Convent, Melbourne
  • Ages 4–8
  • $39 per child

Doors open for two hours. Arrive when it suits you, and create at your own pace. Allow approximately 60–120 minutes to explore.

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What to expect

A creative journey filled with materials, imagination and endless possibilities.

  • Discover

    Begin with an empty Wonder Pouch and a world of possibilities waiting to be discovered.

  • Explore

    Wonder between three creative ateliers, discovering fabrics, raffia, cardboard and unexpected treasures.

  • Create

    Cut, weave, layer and transform materials in your own way. There's no right way and no prescribed outcome.

  • Contribute

    Give The Wonderer a face, some hair or a new piece of clothing. Watch this collective creation come to life.

  • Take Home

    Leave with your Wonder Pouch, your creations and perhaps a new way of seeing ordinary things.

Before you wonder in

Three creative ateliers. One little world of possibilities.

Explore freely

Explore freely

Wonder between the Clothing, Hair and Face ateliers, following whatever sparks your curiosity.
Create together

Create together

This is a self-guided experience, with grown-ups staying close to their little makers.
Let your child lead

Let your child lead

There's no right way to create, and no need to explore every atelier.
Make safely

Make safely

Grown-ups are responsible for supervising their children, including the use of scissors and creative tools.
Care for our little world

Care for our little world

Be gentle with the installations, take only what you need and leave some wonder for others.
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Frequently asked questions

Do adults need to stay?

Yes, please! The Makers is a self-guided experience designed for children and their grown-ups to explore together. One adult may accompany and supervise up to two participating children, remaining close and actively involved throughout.
How long should we allow?

We recommend allowing approximately 60–120 minutes, depending on how immersed your little maker becomes. There's no need to rush or complete every atelier. Follow their curiosity and see where it takes you.
Do we need to arrive at a particular time?

Not at all! Our doors are open for two hours, and you're welcome to arrive at any point during that window. The experience finishes at the advertised closing time, so arriving earlier gives you more time to explore.
Does my child need to bring anything?

Just their curiosity! We'll provide all the creative materials, tools and a Wonder Pouch for collecting little discoveries and taking creations home. The pouch is theirs to keep.
Can siblings attend?

Absolutely, if they're aged 4–8! Each participating child will need their own ticket, with one grown-up able to accompany up to two children. To keep the experience safe and enjoyable for everyone, we're unable to accommodate younger siblings, including babies and toddlers, within the creative space. If you're visiting with younger children, we invite them to explore the beautiful Abbotsford Convent grounds with another grown-up and reunite with their little makers afterwards.
Will children take their creations home?

Yes! Children can take home their own creations and little discoveries in their Wonder Pouch. They'll also be invited to contribute a piece to The Wonderer, our evolving collective artwork. These special contributions will stay behind, becoming part of something bigger that grows with every little maker.