Stories from the Studio
We believe creativity changes people. This is where we share what we're learning, from the studio, from our students, and from the messy, beautiful process of making.
Why Your Child Says ‘I’m Not Creative’ — And Why They’re Wrong | Creative Makes Hastings
Creativity is a skill, not a talent. Discover why children lose creative confidence and how Creative Makes in Hastings helps them find it again. ...more
Studio Life & Learning
June 30, 2026•5 min read
What Good Art Teaching Actually Looks Like | Creative Makes Hastings
The most important thing a great art teacher does is know when to step back. Discover the process-based philosophy behind Creative Makes, a children's art studio in Hastings on the Mornington Peninsul... ...more
Why Art Matters
June 23, 2026•5 min read
The Skills Schools Aren't Teaching — And Where Your Child Is Actually Learning Them | Creative Makes
Creativity, problem-solving and resilience are the skills the future demands, and they're being built every week at Creative Makes, a process-based art studio in Hastings on the Mornington Peninsula. ...more
Mistakes & Confidence ,Studio Life & Learning
June 16, 2026•4 min read
Why Kids Need Free Creative Time
At Creative Makes, kids walk in, choose what they want, and make it. No instructions. No right answers. Book your school holiday art workshop in Hastings. ...more
Studio Life & Learning
June 11, 2026•7 min read
Why Mistakes Are the Most Important Thing Your Child Can Make | Creative Makes Hastings
At Creative Makes in Hastings, we believe mistakes are where real learning happens. Discover why process-based art builds confidence, resilience and creative thinking in children. ...more
Mistakes & Confidence
May 28, 2026•4 min read
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