As a kid I was crazy about arts and crafts activities. I was the perfectionist crying in the corner if my googly eyes were a little off centre or the clag glue had smeared my coloured paper. My mum who fancied herself an artist would give me unhelpful advice and tried to fix that bunny rabbit/ Christmas tree/ mother's day present herself until we would both run off in temper tantrums.
SKC (Start Kidz Creating) would probably have been a great experience for both of us. The staff at SKC are mobile art educators bringing innovative, specialised craft activities to parties, functions and events.
I ran into SKC at Sunnybank Plaza Shopping Centre where they had set up a mask making activity outside Coles. My girlfriend's two kids immediately begged to have a go. The staff were helpful and patient though I wasn't sure why all the kids were decorating their masks in exactly the same patterns and colours. Mask painting is a fabulous craft idea but it seemed there could have been more room for originality with the decorations.
Nevertheless, my girlfriend's kids had a blast. The group can cater for kids from Prep through to Grade seven so the next time you want a party idea, give them a call. read more