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At Nature and Nurture we believe in helping people of all ages enhance their creativity

10/01/2026

Renee and Tony spent the morning revamping our garden outside and with chalk board paint and noughts and crosses. New umbrella and lots of seating -all ready for Term 1!

We are so proud of our three businesses:
Maitland & Branxton GymbaROO
Nature & Nurture NSW
BK’s Gymnastics Maitland

Be sure to follow our three accounts!
Thank you for supporting us and we can’t wait to see everyone from January 27th!

09/01/2026

Thank you to our wonderful young makers ✨

A huge thank you to all the children who joined us for our Kids Bookbinding Workshop yesterday. What a joy it was to see such focus, patience and creativity as each child folded, stitched and designed their very own handmade journal or sketchbook.

Participants learned the art of bookbinding — from careful page folding and stitching techniques to choosing papers and decorating covers — resulting in truly one-of-a-kind books to take home. The pride on their faces said it all 📚✨

We love providing opportunities for older children to slow down, work with their hands and learn traditional craft skills while expressing their own creative voice in a supportive, screen-free environment. Thank you for bringing your curiosity, creativity and care to the studio — your books were beautiful.

🌿 School holiday workshops continue at Nature & Nurture, with more creative sessions available to book now.
🎨 Term 1 enrolments are also open, with classes filling quickly.

For more information and bookings, visit our website:
👉 www.natureandnurturensw.com.au

05/01/2026

🌊 New School Holiday Art Workshops Added! 🎨

We’ve just released two ocean-inspired creative workshops for the January school holidays and they’re ready to book now!

🖌 Ocean Painting Workshop
📅 Wed 14 January | ⏰ 10am–12pm
A relaxed, hands-on session exploring colour, movement and ocean creatures through paint.

🐚 Ocean Clay Rockpool Workshop
📅 Thurs 15 January | ⏰ 10am–12pm
Shape, squish and sculpt clay to create rockpools and friendly ocean animal friends.

Perfect for primary-aged children, these workshops encourage creativity, fine motor skills and imaginative play in a calm, supportive environment in our Steam St, Maitland studio housed within the GymbaROO Building.

✨ Limited places available
🎟 Book via Eventbrite through
👉 www.natureandnurturensw.com.au

New workshops, new inspiration — book now!

02/01/2026

✨ New Year, New Programs at Nature & Nurture! ✨

We’re so excited to welcome families back for a brand new year of creativity, connection and curiosity 🌿
Our Term 1, 2026 program is now live and ready to enrol!

It includes:

• 🖌️ Adult Mindful Art Classes
• 🌱 Outdoor Art Playgroup (please note change from Friday to Thursday)
• 🐝 Nature School (Homeschool Program)
• 🎨 Read & Create Playgroup
• 🌿 Sensory Art Playgroup
• 🎨 Youth Art Classes

Each session is thoughtfully designed to nurture creativity, confidence and connection through hands-on, child-led experiences in beautiful natural settings.

Two locations:
Studio: 11 Steam St, Maitland
Secret Garden: 737 Lovedale Rd

✨ Enrolments are now open
🔗 www.natureandnurturensw.com.au

📩 Queries? hello@natureandnurturensw.com.au

We can’t wait to create with you in 2026 🤍

Thank you for supporting our family owned and run small business.

18/12/2025

🌿 School Holiday Fun in the Secret Garden – January 2026
We have a wonderful lineup of school holiday workshops coming up at our Secret Garden at Lovedale — designed to keep children creative, curious, and connected with nature all summer long.

From outdoor art to fort building, tinkering, loose-parts play, and a special one-off Summer Fun Playgroup, there’s something magical for every young explorer.

✨ What’s On in the Secret Garden:
🫟Tues 13th Jan –
Open Morning for our Outdoor Playgroup (9.30-11am)
FREE playgroup for walking tots and up for a fun morning of play and art activities.

🧶Nature School Crafternoon (1pm–3pm)
An afternoon of nature-inspired making and creativity.

🎨Thurs 15th Jan – Outdoor Art Day Camp (9am–3pm)
A full creative day of painting, weaving, sculpting and exploring the bush with natural materials.

🪵Tues 20th Jan – Build a Fort Day Camp (9am–3pm)
A hands-on day of construction, problem-solving and imagination as children design and build their own forts.

☀️Summer Fun Playgroup (9.30-11am)
Join us on Tuesday 20 January for a special one-off Summer Fun Outdoor Playgroup at the Secret Garden. Little ones can explore nature, enjoy messy and sensory play, create simple summer-themed crafts, and soak up the sunshine in our beautiful outdoor space. Bookings essential.

✋🏽Thurs 22nd Jan – Homeschool Day Camp
(9am–3pm)
A full-day program for homeschoolers featuring tinkering, loose-parts exploration and a beautiful “build a heart” workshop.

All sessions are held outdoors in our beautiful Secret Garden. Please bring a hat, water bottle, sunscreen, and lunch/snacks for full-day camps.

📍 Leaves & Fishes, 737 Lovedale Rd, Lovedale
🎟️ Bookings via our website: www.natureandnurturensw.com.au

We can’t wait to welcome your children for a summer of creativity, adventure, and open-air magic in the Secret Garden. 🌱✨

17/12/2025

January School Holiday Art Workshops – Maitland Studio
Join us these school holidays at our Maitland Studio, located inside the Maitland GymbaROO Building, 11 Steam St, Maitland.
A creative summer of art, building, storytelling and hands-on exploration awaits!

🎨 Thurs 8 Jan – Sculpture Day Camp
9am–3pm
A full day of 3D making using clay, natural objects and recycled materials — perfect for young sculptors.

📚 Fri 9 Jan – Kids Bookbinding Workshop
10am–1pm
Ideal for tweens and teens! Learn the art of handmade books and create a personalised journal or sketchbook.

⚡ Mon 12 Jan – K-POP Demon Hunters Day Camp
9am–3pm
Bold colours, dynamic characters and imaginative art inspired by the energetic world of K-Pop Demon Hunters.

🌊Wed 14 Jan – Painting workshop-Ocean
A two hour workshop, panting beautiful ocean scenery and animals. This workshop is from 10-12pm

🐳Thursday 15th Jan-Clay workshop -creating Ocean animals from air dry clay and foam clay. This workshop is from 10-12pm

📦 Mon 19 Jan – Cardboard Construction Workshop
10am–12pm
Cut, connect and build with MakeDo tools! Kids design and construct their own cardboard creations, from robots to castles.

🌳 Mon 19 Jan – Treehouse Creations Workshop
1:30pm–3:30pm
Design and build your own mini treehouse using natural and recycled materials — perfect for young builders and dreamers.

🧙🏼‍♀️Wed 21 Jan – Wicked Art Day Camp
9am–3pm
Step into the enchanted world of Wicked! Kids will explore themes of courage, friendship and creativity while making magical, Oz-inspired creations — from emerald sparkles to whimsical designs fit for witches and wizards.

All workshops suit children 5–12 years with the bookbinding workshop suiting tweens and teens. All events are designed to spark imagination, confidence and creativity.

🎟️ Book now via Eventbrite or at www.natureandnurturensw.com.au
Spaces are limited — early booking recommended!

16/12/2025

✨ Term 1, 2026 at Nature & Nurture ✨
Our new timetable is live and enrolments are now open! We’re thrilled to welcome your little makers, budding artists, and curious explorers back to the studio and the Secret Garden at Leaves & Fishes.

🌿 PLAYGROUPS
Outdoor Art Playgroup – Lovedale
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9.30–11am
A nature-rich morning of art, sensory play and exploration for little ones walking to 5 years.
Starts 03/02/26 - 737 Lovedale Rd, Lovedale.

Read & Create Playgroup – Wednesdays, 9.30–11am
This term we journey through the stories of Julia Donaldson with art, storytelling and hands-on play.
Starts 04/02/26. Studio, 11 Steam St, Maitland

Sensory Art Playgroup – Fridays, 9.30–11am
Theme: Night Explorers — creative sensory experiences inspired by the magic of nighttime.
Starts 06/02/26. Studio, 11 Steam St, Maitland

🍃 NATURE SCHOOL @ Leaves & Fishes
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9–11am
A rich outdoor learning program for homeschooling families and primary-aged children (5yrs+). Explore art, ecology, nature play and seasonal discovery in our beautiful Secret Garden setting.
8-week term begins 03/02/26
737 Lovedale Rd, Lovedale.

🎨 ART CLASSES
Youth Art – Tuesdays & Fridays, shorter or longer session times available.
3.30–4.45pm / 4.45–6pm
Term 1 focus: Sculpture.
For primary + high school students (7–15 yrs).
Starts 30/01/26. Studio, 11 Steam St, Maitland
Early Bird Pricing is currently on offer until December 20th.
75-minute class: $30 per class
120-minute class: $40 per class
This also applies to our sibling rate.
Prices will revert to the original rates on 20 December.

Sensory Art Homeschool Group – Thursdays, 12–1pm
Theme: Night Explorers. A hands-on, creative session designed for homeschool families.
Starts 05/02/26. Studio, 11 Steam St, Maitland

Making Tables: Mini Architects – Thursdays, 4.30–5.30pm
A construction and design-based program where children (5yrs+) explore building, structure, and imaginative design.
Starts 05/02/26. Studio, 11 Steam St, Maitland

🌐 View full timetable & enrol online:
www.natureandnurturensw.com.au

📧 Queries? hello@natureandnurturensw.com.au

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