Come and Paint with Nido Early School, White Bay Power Station

Saturday 4 April
10am to 5pm
Free

What’s happening at the Nido stand:

• Be part of two large collaborative paintings
• Take a photo with our mini car
• Take home a mini creative clay kit

Children of all ages are invited to paint, draw and express themselves using a variety of materials, including charcoal, paint sticks, crayons and clay.

Every expression matters

As part of our local community partnerships across Australia, Nido Early School is celebrating how even our youngest children can communicate through art.

At every Nido Early School, you’ll find an Atelier, our purpose-built art studio where children can work on uninterrupted art projects across a number of months.

Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, we see children as capable, creative thinkers who express themselves in many ways, the 100 languages of children.

This way of working reflects what we call the Creative Continuum, the understanding that children’s artistic expression develops over time. Rather than focusing on a finished product, we value the process, how children explore, revisit and build in their ideas.

As part of this ongoing commitment to art and expression, Nido is also introducing an artist in residence program across our early schools over the coming months. We are excited to see this first art activation come to life.

Join the painting

At White Bay Power Station, children are invited to contribute to two shared artworks. One inspired by Vincent van Gogh, using bold lines, swirls and movement. The other inspired by Nancy McDinny, a Yukuwal artist, exploring connection to culture, country and storytelling.

By engaging in this work, children are not copying art. They are interpreting it, connecting what they see with what they feel and contributing to a shared piece.

There is no right or wrong way to take part. Just experiment, express and enjoy.

Take creativity home

Each child will receive a mini take home clay kit to continue creating.

Nido Early School
Every day matters.