Atlas Art Club: 5-15 years - Newcastle City Library
Thursdays 6 August, 20 August and 10 September 2026
20 days from now
4 – 5pm
1 hour per session
The Atlas program is an initiative of the State Library of NSW and is designed to encourage curiosity and creativity in children aged 5-15. Join us at Newcastle City Library for Art Club, Book Lovers Club and Young Writers Club sessions!
Do you love making art? We have the perfect club for you! Atlas is a community for curious kids; join Newcastle City Library as we bring Atlas Clubs to you!
Are you ready for an inspiring art adventure? Unleash your creativity at Art Club as we explore new techniques, learn about the stories behind the art in the Library’s collections and have fun making art together.
Sessions:
Thursday 6 August | 4pm-5pm | Shape
This week we look at the element of shape and how simple shapes can be used to make complex drawings. Using animal illustrations from the Library’s collection as inspiration, we will learn the fundamentals of drawing animals.
Thursday 20 August | 4pm-5pm | Colour
We will explore the power of colour in this week’s Art Club. Colour is everywhere in the Library’s collection, and we will learn how to be inspired by colour palettes from artworks, objects and photographs for use in our own artworks.
Thursday 10 September | 4pm-5pm | Texture
Our final Art Club of the term will be all about texture. We will zoom into the Library’s collection to see how simple lines and marks can be used to create furry, feathered or scaley animal textures. We will add the final layer to our animal mixed media artwork using coloured pencil.
Cost: Free
Ages: 5-15 years
No experience needed. All equipment provided, just bring your curiosity and creativity!
Bookings essential - book one session or as many club sessions as you like.
Terms and conditions:
About Atlas:
The Atlas program is a State Library of NSW initiative designed to encourage curiosity and creativity in children aged 5-15. The Art Club, Book Lovers Club, and Young Writers Clubs are designed to inspire children to learn through hands-on sessions with experienced professionals. Participants at Newcastle City Library will engage with our library staff and other children in the library, while also interacting with the professional facilitator and members of Atlas Club all over the state via Zoom.
Visit the Atlas website for more information.
Atlas is proudly supported by the John B Foundation.
Do you love making art? We have the perfect club for you! Atlas is a community for curious kids; join Newcastle City Library as we bring Atlas Clubs to you!
Are you ready for an inspiring art adventure? Unleash your creativity at Art Club as we explore new techniques, learn about the stories behind the art in the Library’s collections and have fun making art together.
Sessions:
Thursday 6 August | 4pm-5pm | Shape
This week we look at the element of shape and how simple shapes can be used to make complex drawings. Using animal illustrations from the Library’s collection as inspiration, we will learn the fundamentals of drawing animals.
Thursday 20 August | 4pm-5pm | Colour
We will explore the power of colour in this week’s Art Club. Colour is everywhere in the Library’s collection, and we will learn how to be inspired by colour palettes from artworks, objects and photographs for use in our own artworks.
Thursday 10 September | 4pm-5pm | Texture
Our final Art Club of the term will be all about texture. We will zoom into the Library’s collection to see how simple lines and marks can be used to create furry, feathered or scaley animal textures. We will add the final layer to our animal mixed media artwork using coloured pencil.
Cost: Free
Ages: 5-15 years
No experience needed. All equipment provided, just bring your curiosity and creativity!
Bookings essential - book one session or as many club sessions as you like.
Terms and conditions:
- For participants aged 12 years and under, parents and/or guardians of children must remain in the library for the duration of the program.
- For participants under the age of 16, parent and/or guardian contact details must be provided at the time of booking.
About Atlas:
The Atlas program is a State Library of NSW initiative designed to encourage curiosity and creativity in children aged 5-15. The Art Club, Book Lovers Club, and Young Writers Clubs are designed to inspire children to learn through hands-on sessions with experienced professionals. Participants at Newcastle City Library will engage with our library staff and other children in the library, while also interacting with the professional facilitator and members of Atlas Club all over the state via Zoom.
Visit the Atlas website for more information.
Atlas is proudly supported by the John B Foundation.
