Arts & Crafts

Arts and crafts are more than a fun and educational way of keeping amused. They encourage us to think of ourselves as producers rather than just consumers. For some it becomes a way of life, or even a profession.

0to5 - Templates and Activities has activities and colouring-in templates for pre-schoolers and primary-level children. These are not intended to be prescriptive - just a starting point if you want them. We also list some shops below where you can buy good quality art and craft materials.

Visiting art galleries, craft fairs and displays can also be interesting and educational. You'll find galleries listed in BCL Australia in their what's on sections.

Arts & Crafts - Shopping

• Coolthings - the gadget and novelty toy shop based in Launceston, Tasmania, delivers Australia wide and internationally. Orders can be gift wrapped complete with a message to the lucky recipient. Australian deliveries are by Express Post. The have a good range of cool craft kits in their gifts for children section
   
• Young Minds - Educational products and toys catering for all children from newborn up. Based in Sydney, they offer free gift wrapping and flat rate delivery Australia wide. For t-shirt transfers, mug painting, origami, felt kits, make-your-own kits, weaving looms and more see Art & Craft Kits
   
• Peanut Gallery - See the range of art & craft books and activities including jewellery, origami, and sewing kits, paint pallets, crayons, stamps, stickers, and more. Based in Victoria with flat-rate delivery Australia-wide.
   
• Unique Kids - Stylish range of quality children's products. Free gift wrapping and personalised message cards for easy gift giving.
  • Art, Craft & Drawing for Girls - Felt creation sets, painting kits, stencils, and stamp sets.
  • Art & Craft for Boys - Building kits, stamp sets, felt creation sets, and stencils.
     
• PeeDee Toys Melbourne-based toy shop with the widest range.  Delivers Australia-wide, New Zealand and international. See Arts & Crafts for art and craft kits, diaries, journals and lockable trinket boxes.
   
• See BCL Magazines for Craft Magazines