Description

sets sail on a thrilling voyage through the wonder of Childrens Book Week!

As proud partners of the CBCA, weve charted a course for an inspiring and curriculum-rich adventure, designed specifically for art teachers, librarians, and classroom educators.

Through our onsite and online workshops, well explore hands-on art activities and creative classroom connections that bring this years theme, Book an Adventure, to life. Set sail with us and discover how storytelling and visual expression can unlock curiosity, imagination, and a lifelong love of reading.

Guided by our expert navigators, Tania and Fran, this workshop will equip you with practical, engaging ways to inspire young mindswhether in the art room, library, or classroom.

Join us on this creative expedition and celebrate the powerful connection between art and literacy!

Key Takeaways from the Workshop:

• Explore & Analyse Unpack CBCA Shortlisted Books, examining their text and visual narratives to inspire creative responses in the classroom.
• Create & Respond Engage in hands-on artmaking activities, transforming literary themes into dynamic visual artworks.
• Connect & Extend Discover strategies for cross-curricular integration, differentiation, and fostering deeper engagement in literacy and visual arts.
• Display & Celebrate Learn innovative ways to showcase student work, creating immersive storytelling spaces in your learning environment.
• Share & Network Collaborate with fellow educators, exchange ideas, and gain fresh inspiration to enrich student learning through art and storytelling.

What’s Included:

• Live In-Person Workshop withFrancesca Spillane
• All Materials Provided to use and take home
• 7 x Art-Making Activities
• A Copy of Zarts 2025 Book Week Teachers Resource Publication
• Light catering included