We encourage creative expression through a range of open-ended art experiences. Engaging prompts are provided daily, along with a variety of materials such as paint, clay, coloured pencils, pastels, charcoal, beads, fabric and more.

Open-ended art activities allow children to create freely and communicate their ideas without a predetermined outcome—avoiding stencils or colouring-in, which take the creative process away from the child. Exploring art materials in this way gives tamariki freedom of expression, recognising that the creative process is as important as—if not more important than—the finished product. This approach allows children to use their imagination and innate creativity to produce authentic artworks.