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Junior Artists at Hub HQ offers a lively, educator-led after-school art course for kids aged 5–11 in Alexandra, Otago Region. Over eight weeks children explore painting, clay, weaving, and nature-based projects and finish with a public showcase and certificate.
Junior Artists at Hub HQ offers a lively, educator-led after-school art course for kids aged 5–11 in Alexandra, Otago Region. Over eight weeks children explore painting, clay, weaving, and nature-based projects and finish with a public showcase and certificate.
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Operated by Hub HQ · Alexandra, Otago Region
At the heart of Alexandra, Otago Region, New Zealand, Hub HQ’s Junior Artists program turns a weekday afternoon into a focused two-hour creative lab for children. Located at 47 Centennial Avenue, this after-school workshop welcomes 5–11 year olds for hands-on projects that blend sensory play with skill development.
Each session runs to a predictable rhythm: 3:00pm arrival, 3:15pm workshop start, 4:15pm tidy-up, supervised free play in Hub HQ, and 5:00pm home time. The eight-week sequence progresses through themed modules — Me as an Artist, Finger Painting Fun, Sponge Printmaking, Clay Creations, Weaving Wonders, Nature Collage, Leaf Printing, and My Masterpiece. That steady progression introduces new tools and techniques while reinforcing confidence and group collaboration.
Inside the studio, afternoon light and low tables create an accessible workspace where non-toxic paints, soft clay, and natural materials sit within easy reach. Key features of the program include tactile clay building that teaches three-dimensional thinking, sponge-print stations for exploring pattern and repetition, weaving exercises that refine fine motor skills, and nature-collage sessions that connect studio practice to Alexandra’s outdoors. Every child finishes the term with a framed project and a Certificate of Competency recognising participation and growth.
Practicalities are straightforward: Junior Artists meets Wednesdays, 3:00–5:00pm starting 11th Feb at Hub HQ, 47 Centennial Avenue, Alexandra. Pricing is $160 for the full eight-week course or $25 for a casual class; Orbit members attend free and Boost members receive a 50% discount. Drop-offs are welcome, payment plans are offered, and all art materials are supplied. Parents should pack a water bottle and money for optional snacks; socks are mandatory for bouncy-castle play.
What makes this program stand out in the local recreation scene is its community focus and clear learning arc. Hub HQ frames art as a practical skill set: observation, experimentation, iteration, and presentation. The final week’s public showcase gives children a concrete moment of pride and encourages families to participate in the creative community that is active across Alexandra.
For visiting families, Junior Artists is an easy way to build purposeful downtime into a trip. It offers structured supervision, educator-led activities, and an outcome you can take home — finished work and a certificate — rather than purely passive childcare. Book the term to give a child lasting creative tools, or drop in to see how they respond to paint, clay, and pattern in a friendly, small-group setting.
Staff are experienced facilitators who prioritise safety and encouragement; workshops include tidy-up routines that teach responsibility, and staff welcome parent feedback at pick-up. The on-site showcase provides a simple way for families to support young makers. Reserve a spot for the full course or a single session to match your travel schedule and rhythms. Book early; spaces fill quickly.
easy.
2 hours.
Suitable for typical primary-school energy levels; no special fitness required
Junior Artists accepts children aged 5–11 years.
Classes run Wednesdays, 3:00–5:00pm starting 11th Feb at Hub HQ, 47 Centennial Avenue, Alexandra.
Fees cover all art materials and instruction; $160 for the full eight-week course or $25 per casual class.
Yes — drop-offs are welcome and staff provide supervised activities and tidy-up routines.
Each participant receives a Certificate of Competency and displays a finished project at the final-week showcase.
Yes — Hub HQ uses non-toxic paints, child-safe clay, and age-appropriate tools throughout the program.
Alexandra is a service town in the Otago Region with an engaged community arts scene and seasonal outdoor textures that feed studio projects.
Hub HQ uses non-toxic materials and encourages recycling of paper scraps and reusing studio tools to reduce waste.
Hub HQ is a family-friendly activity centre located in Alexandra in Central Otago, New Zealand. The venue operates as an all-ages activity centre offering structured two-hour sessions and private venue hire for groups and events. Hub HQ's regular offerings include General Admission two-hour sessions with interactive game zones, a Meteor Mania birthday package that reserves play areas and food space for up to 10 guests, a seasonal Hub HQ Halloween Party limited to 25 guests for ages 10-15, and full-venue hires sold as Elevate Hire and Base Venue Hire for larger private gatherings. The facility focuses on active play, games, and social experiences suitable for families, children, teens, and mixed-age groups. Hub HQ provides reserved space for food and cake during birthday bookings and offers pizza and costume prizes for the Halloween event. The business emphasizes clear capacity limits and structured session times to create manageable, intimate experiences. As Alexandra's inaugural All Ages Activity Centre in the Otago Region, Hub HQ positions itself as a local destination for memorable private events, family outings, and seasonal celebrations. Booking details, availability, and current opening hours are managed directly through Hub HQ's booking channels. Customers can choose from scheduled General Admission sessions, themed events like Meteor Mania and the Halloween Party, or exclusive venue hire options to tailor a private celebration. Hub HQ's combination of dedicated activity zones, food-friendly spaces, and private hire options supports reliable, repeatable event planning in Central Otago. Local families and visitors regularly choose Hub HQ for celebrations year-round.
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