Design a Skateboard Workshop at Chiggy's Indoor Skatepark, Coolum Beach

Chiggy’s indoor skatepark in Coolum Beach, Queensland, is the setting for an unusual holiday workshop: Design a Skateboard. Located at 2/28 Access Crescent, Coolum Beach, this one-hour session invites kids and teens to turn blank decks into colorful wall art or thoughtful gifts using POSCA pens and stickers supplied by the hosts.

The scene inside the park is deliberately playful rather than performance-driven. Instead of ramps and rails, worktables become the focus; decks sit under bright lights while younger designers experiment with color fields, cartoon characters and geometric patterns. The workshop accepts children as young as two (supervised) through age seventeen, and sessions are capped at ten participants, which keeps the pace relaxed and hands-on. It’s an easy first step for families looking for a creative alternative to a beach day on the Sunshine Coast.

What makes this experience special is its mix of local skate culture and holiday craft. Chiggy’s occupies a community-minded space in Coolum Beach, where surf and skate lifestyles overlap. The plywood decks you decorate echo the same material used across the park’s ramps; taking a deck home creates a tangible link to the local board scene, even if the final product is framed on a bedroom wall. For visiting families, it’s a playful way to take home something made in Queensland rather than a mass-produced souvenir.

The format is straightforward: arrive at the meeting point listed on your booking, settle into a table, and choose your deck. Organizers provide POSCA pens and an array of stickers; emulsion, varnish or framing are not included, so plan how you’ll display the piece at home. Small groups mean instructors can help with layout, color choices and lettering, which is helpful if this is the first time a child holds a paint pen.

Practical notes: the activity lasts about an hour, bookings may fill quickly during school holidays, and no-shows are not entitled to refunds. This makes arriving on time important. The parking and amenities at Access Crescent are useful for families packing snacks and sunscreen for a short visit.

Whether you’re a local looking for an offbeat afternoon or a traveler with kids seeking screen-free creative time, Chiggy’s Design a Skateboard workshop packages hands-on art, surfside culture and a keepsake that celebrates the material life of boards.

Bring a picture frame if you plan to hang the deck at home; framing services are available in Coolum Beach shops. Children under eight should be accompanied by an adult to help with scissors and stencils. Materials are provided, so focus on planning a design before you arrive to maximize time. Book early in holiday periods; groups are limited to ten and sessions are designed to be relaxed, hands-on and beginner-friendly.