Creative Parties
Children’s Party & Event Offerings
Clay Party
A calm, tactile and engaging clay experience where children learn simple hand-building techniques and create their own piece to keep.
Includes:
Guided clay activity (pinch pots, creatures, mini sculptures or themed builds)
All clay and tools
Underglaze painting on the day
Firing and clear glazing
One finished piece per child
Perfect for: Ages 6–12, small groups, sensory‑friendly celebrations
Process Art Party
A joyful, open‑ended art experience with multiple stations for children to explore at their own pace.
Includes:
3–4 rotating art stations (painting, collage, printmaking, drawing, texture play)
High‑quality materials
Take‑home artworks
Optional collaborative mural for the birthday child
Perfect for: Ages 5–10, larger groups, high‑energy celebrations
Painting & Mixed Media Party
A guided art experience where children create a themed artwork using paint, collage and drawing techniques.
Includes:
Step‑by‑step creative guidance
High‑quality paints and papers
Mixed media materials
One finished artwork per child
Perfect for: Ages 7–12, children who love drawing and painting
Custom Creative Party
A fully tailored experience based on your child’s interests.
Popular themes:
Clay Creatures
Magical Worlds
Nature Art
Mini Sculptures
Colour & Texture Lab
Printmaking Party
Art Explorers Adventure
Perfect for: Any age 5–12, themed birthdays, unique celebrations
What’s Included in Every Party
60–90 minutes of guided creative time
All materials and tools
Set‑up and pack‑down at your chosen location
A calm, supportive, child‑centred environment
A qualified teacher and artist facilitating
Take‑home artworks for every child
Optional add‑ons:
Extra time
Fired clay pieces
Party bags with art materials
Personalised invitations
Children’s Parties and Events
Hands‑on, joyful, art‑filled celebrations that come to you
Made Askew offers creative, process‑based art and clay workshops for children’s birthdays and special events. Our parties are designed to be playful, sensory and engaging, giving children the chance to explore materials, make something meaningful and enjoy a celebration that feels calm, joyful and beautifully creative.
Each event is led by Alanna Askew, ceramic artist, mother and qualified primary school teacher, ensuring a warm, supportive environment where every child feels confident and excited to create. We bring the same thoughtful, child‑centred approach used in our workshops, with activities that focus on exploration, imagination and hands‑on making.
Parties can be tailored for ages 5–12, with options for clay, painting, mixed media or open‑ended process art. Children leave with artworks they’re proud of and memories of a celebration that felt relaxed, inspiring and full of creative possibility.
How It Works
1. Choose Your Creative Experience
Select from our clay parties, process‑art celebrations, painting and mixed‑media workshops or a fully customised creative theme outlined in detail below. Each option is designed to be joyful, hands‑on and developmentally appropriate for ages 5 to 12.
2. Get in Touch to Plan Your Event
Contact us to discuss your ideas, preferred date and the type of creative experience you're looking for. We’ll guide you through the options and help you shape a celebration that suits your child, your group and your budget.
3. We Come to You
We travel across the Illawarra and Southern Highlands and bring all materials, tools and creative supplies. You simply provide the space, tables and access to water. Set‑up and pack‑down are included.
4. Parents Actively Supervise
To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all children, we ask that parents or caregivers remain present and actively supervise throughout the session. Our role is to guide the creative experience, while you oversee the group environment.
5. Qualified, Experienced Facilitator
All workshops are led by a qualified primary school teacher with a Bachelor of Creative Arts. Staff hold a current Working With Children Check, and sessions are delivered with calm, supportive and child‑centred guidance.
6. Creative Making Time
Children enjoy 60–90 minutes of hands‑on artmaking, exploring materials, following their ideas and creating pieces they’re proud to take home. Clay parties include firing and glazing, with finished pieces available for collection once complete.
7. Optional Extras
You can add art‑themed party bags, extra creative time or additional clay pieces to personalise your celebration.
Pricing Guide
Clay Party
$350 for up to 8 children
$25 per additional child
Includes firing and glazing of one piece per child (to be collected at a later date, or posted at an additional cost)
Process Art Party
$300 for up to 10 children
$20 per additional child
Painting & Mixed Media Party
$320 for up to 10 children
$20 per additional child
Custom Creative Party
From $350, depending on theme and materials
Optional Add‑Ons
Extra 30 minutes: $60
Additional fired clay piece: $10–$15 per child
Art‑themed party bags: $8–$12 each
How It Works
1. Choose Your Creative Experience
Select from clay, process art or a custom creative theme. All options are beginner‑friendly and designed to be enjoyable, social and hands‑on.
2. Get in Touch to Plan Your Event
Reach out to discuss your ideas, preferred date and group size. We’ll help you shape a creative experience that suits your celebration or workplace needs.
3. We Come to You
We travel across the Illawarra and Southern Highlands and bring all materials, tools and creative supplies. You provide the space, tables and access to water. Set‑up and pack‑down are included.
4. Relax and Create
Guests enjoy 90–120 minutes of guided creative time, exploring materials, learning new skills and making pieces they can take home or collect after firing.
5. Qualified, Experienced Facilitator
All sessions are led by a trained educator and ceramic artist. Staff hold a current Working With Children Check, and workshops are delivered with calm, supportive guidance.
Pricing Guide
Clay Hand-building Event
From $420 for up to 8 adults
$40 per additional guest
Includes firing and glazing of one piece per person
Process Art for Adults
From $350 for up to 10 adults
$25 per additional guest
Custom Creative Event
From $450, depending on theme and materials
Optional add‑ons:
Extra time
Additional clay pieces
Grazing table space
Art‑themed gift bags
Adult Parties and Events
Relaxed, hands‑on experiences for celebrations, gatherings and team events
Made Askew offers creative, tactile and beautifully designed art and clay experiences for adult celebrations and private events. Whether you’re planning a birthday, a hens gathering, a team‑building session or a relaxed creative catch‑up with friends, our workshops provide a calm, inspiring space to unwind, explore materials and enjoy the simple pleasure of making something by hand.
Each event is led by Alanna Askew, ceramic artist and qualified educator, who brings gentle guidance, thoughtful instruction and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Sessions are designed to be enjoyable for complete beginners as well as those with creative experience, with a focus on process, play and personal expression.
Choose from clay handbuilding, process‑based art for adults or a fully customised creative experience. Guests are encouraged to follow their ideas, experiment with materials and create pieces that feel meaningful and unique.
These workshops are relaxed, social and deeply enjoyable — perfect for groups who want to slow down, connect and share a memorable creative moment together.
Adult Event Offerings
Clay Hand-building Workshop
A calming, tactile session where guests learn simple hand-building techniques and create their own ceramic pieces.
Includes:
Guided clay activity (vessels, candle holders, sculptural forms or custom themes)
All clay and tools
Underglaze painting on the day
Firing and glazing
One finished piece per guest
Perfect for: birthdays, hens events, team building, creative nights with friends
Process Art for Adults
A playful, open‑ended experience designed to reconnect adults with creativity, curiosity and flow.
Includes:
Multiple exploration stations
High‑quality materials
Gentle guidance
Take‑home artworks
Perfect for: wellbeing events, creative self‑care sessions, groups wanting something fun and low‑pressure
Custom Creative Event
Tailored to your group’s interests, theme or celebration style.
Popular themes:
Clay & Wine Night
Botanical Impressions
Sculptural Forms
Creative Reset Workshop
Team Creativity Lab
