WORKSHOPS

CRAFT PROGRAMS (approx 45 minutes – 1 hour)
We have several Craft Programs available for students of all ages. Situated in a fun and stimulating environment our Craft Programs are a popular addition to an Educational Tour of the Golden Dragon Museum. 

Classes can be split into two with different workshops running simultaneously.

For an Education Officer to visit your school to run a workshop, we charge CRT rate ($36.10 per hour) plus cost of travel $1.50 per kilometre.

$8 per student

• Chinese Opera Masks The personality of the opera mask is translated through the use of colour. Learn about the Chinese meaning of colour before decorating your mask. Recommended for Prep through to Year 6.
• Chinese Paper Cuts One of China’s most popular folk arts are Chinese Paper Cuts. Scissors are used to cut Chinese patterns such as flowers, birds and animals. Recommended for Year 4 through to Year 8.
• Chinese Calligraphy Before you start painting, we teach the basic skill of holding a Chinese calligraphy brush. Once the technique has been mastered students then decorate a paper fan with the calligraphy they have just learnt. Recommended for Year 2 through to Year 6.

• Origami (Paper folding) Learn how to make beautiful origami objects. You will learn how to make paper cranes, tee-shirts, flower, frogs, picture frames and lucky stars. Recommended for Years 4 through to Year 6 and Secondary Schools.
  

$10 per student

• Fish kites Based on a traditional wind sock, the fish kite is a great activity for Prep to Year 3         
• Chinese Lanterns Choose from 6 tradition Chinese lanterns patterns. Made from paper and cardboard it is a great activity for all primary school students.
• Chinese Waist Drums The waist drum is designed to bring lots of joy to children in China. Chinese children play it just for fun in New Year or Spring Festival.  It is a perfect noise-maker and a wonderful way for children to celebrate. Children can create their own little drum dance. Perfect for Grade 2 to Grade 6.

$12 per student

• Dragon Puppets Our most popular workshop! Recommended for Year 3 through to Year 6.
• Miniature Chinese Costume Learn how to make a miniature Chinese costume out of material and paper. The dress patterns are based from the costumes on display in the museum. Recommended for all primary school students.
• Chinese Tea Light Lanterns Chinese decorative lanterns were made as long ago as 220 BC during the Han dynasty. Today colourful lanterns still grace Chinese festivals.  Grade 2 to Grade 6.

$15 per student

• Dragon Sock Puppet BYO old sock and make a dragon puppet. This class takes 1.5 hours and is recommended for Year 5 through to Year 8. Some hand sewing skill is required.  
• Phoenix The phoenix often depicted with the dragon. The Dragon represented the Emperor and the Phoenix representing the Empress. Today the Phoenix has become the female symbol. Create your own Chinese phoenix ‘feng-huang. Art smocks recommended. A fun and creative activity for Grade 2 to Grade 6
• General and Princess Headpieces Chinese decorative lanterns were made as long ago as 220 BC during the Han dynasty. Today colourful lanterns still grace Chinese festivals. Art smocks recommended. Grade 2 to Year 8.

The following workshops are quoted according to your requirements.
 

• Tea Ceremony, Lion Dancing workshop and Tai Chi.

Age recommendations are guidelines only.