Workshops to inspire parents to draw with children
We offer workshops in two formats:
- activity-based workshops for parents, carers, educators and children (Children’s workshops)
- parent, carer and educator (adult-only) workshops (Parent workshops)
Presented by Debbie Isaac, a Melbourne-based paediatric occupational therapist and drawing enthusiast and Lauren Gardiner, a Melbourne mum of three and author of the baby + me book.
Founded in research, parental and clinical experience and including a hands-on, interactive component, our workshop programs promote learning and development through shared drawing activities for families with children up to
6 years of age.
In particular, our Squiggle Kids Workshops:
- identify, based on research and clinical experience, the benefits of drawing and, particularly, drawing as a shared activity
- help parents engage with a child’s drawings (including all those squiggles!)
- explain the typical development of drawing skills in children and help parents identify activities and tools to engage children at different stages of development
- give parents and carers tips for engaging children in drawing activities, including engaging reluctant and disinterested drawers
- give parents ideas to help address common problems
- help parents extend drawing activities to get the most out of drawing for the child

Upcoming Workshops
Play, learn, grow hosted by Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre
Who: Children 2+ to pre-school age, plus a parent/grandparent/carer
When: 9.30am – 10.15am Fridays from 5 February 2021
Where: Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre, 157 Union Road, Surrey Hills, Victoria
Tickets: book through the Neighbourhood Centre, see this page for phone and online bookings https://surreyhillsnc.org.au/courses/play-learn-grow/