Arts and crafts
7 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) - FreeAges 4–12
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki: kids and whānau
Free weekend and school-holiday drop-in art-making sessions, a hands-on creative learning centre, and activity guides for ages 4 to 12, some in te reo Māori. Children under 14 must be supervised in the gallery.
Visit aucklandartgallery.com ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 3–13
Govett-Brewster Art Gallery | Len Lye Centre: education visits
Educator-led gallery lessons and hands-on studio activities in New Plymouth for early childhood, primary and intermediate groups, including programmes with a te reo Māori focus. Educational visits are free, with koha appreciated.
Visit govettbrewster.com ↗ (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) - Free + paid optionsAges 2–16
Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū: education
Guided tours and hands-on art lessons grouped by age, from preschool upwards, plus holiday workshops and an after-school course for 8 to 12 year olds. Tours are free and lessons and workshops carry a small charge.
Visit christchurchartgallery.org.nz ↗ (opens in a new tab)