Arts and crafts
6 resources. Free options are listed first.
- FreeAges 5–12
Tate Kids
The UK Tate galleries' children's site, with making activities sorted by medium, short videos about artists, colouring pages and a digital painting game.
Visit tate.org.uk ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 8+
Google Arts & Culture
High-resolution images of artworks and virtual tours from thousands of museums and archives worldwide, including Australian institutions, plus a Learn section with lesson ideas.
Visit artsandculture.google.com ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 3–12
Crayola free colouring pages and crafts
Free printable colouring pages, activity sheets and craft ideas organised by theme, including educational pages on letters, numbers and shapes. Seasonal pages follow northern-hemisphere seasons and US holidays.
Visit crayola.com ↗ (opens in a new tab) - Free + paid optionsAges 0–12
National Gallery of Australia: Kids & Families
Programs and making activities for children at the national gallery in Canberra, including artist-designed Art Steps activities, some of which are available online. Many programs are free; some term programs charge a fee.
Visit nga.gov.au ↗ (opens in a new tab) - Free + paid optionsAges 0–12
Art Gallery of New South Wales: Kids and families
Information on free drop-in art-making, storytime in the Children's Art Library and holiday programs at the Sydney gallery. General entry is free and children under 12 can enter ticketed exhibitions free; some workshops are paid.
Visit artgallery.nsw.gov.au ↗ (opens in a new tab) - Free + paid optionsAges 4–12
Art for Kids Hub
A library of step-by-step drawing video lessons led by a family, sorted by topic and age, using basic supplies such as pencils and markers. Videos are free with ads; an ad-free paid option is available.
Visit artforkidshub.com ↗ (opens in a new tab)