Playful art experiences that celebrate
children as thinkers, dreamers,
risk-takers and creators.

Playful art experiences
that celebrate children as thinkers, dreamers,
risk-takers and creators

Hello, I'm Emma!

Hello, I'm Emma!

Hello, I'm Emma!

I’m a Mum to two wild creators and a seasoned Primary Teacher with over a decade of experience sparking curiosity in young minds.


You know those moments when kids light up with creativity and excitement? Well, that's what led me to start Smudge Artspace – a place where children can dive into the incredible world of process art.


I believe in the power of messy play, endless possibilities, and the pure joy of exploring art materials and techniques without rules.

I’m a Mum to two wild creators and a seasoned Primary Teacher with over a decade of experience sparking curiosity in young minds.


You know those moments when kids light up with creativity and excitement? Well, that's what led me to start Smudge Artspace – a place where children can dive into the incredible world of process art.


I believe in the power of messy play, endless possibilities, and the pure joy of exploring art materials and techniques without rules.

I’m a Mum to two wild creators and a seasoned Primary Teacher with over a decade of experience sparking curiosity in young minds.

You know those moments when kids light up with creativity and excitement?

Well, that's what led me to start Smudge Artspace – a place where children can dive into the incredible world of process art.

I believe in the power of messy play, endless possibilities, and the pure joy of exploring art materials and techniques without rules.

Emma Dunlop

Emma Dunlop

Emma Dunlop

Founder

Founder

Founder

The perfect gift for young dreamers and makers

The perfect gift for young dreamers and makers

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Reviews

  • We love Smudge!!

    My daughters and I always look forward to our Smudge days! Emma does such an incredible job of setting up the most colourful, inclusive, creative and fun activities. There is always something for everyone! We had their birthday party there in June and it was so special. Think bubbles, craft, messy fun, disco, cake…everything you could ever want. xo

    Ashleigh McLerie

  • COLOURFUL 3RD BIRTHDAY

    I recently held my daughters 3rd birthday party at Smudge. What a fun, colourful, exciting and memorable morning it was. Emma and her team were so engaging with all the children and the activities that were arranged were inviting and welcoming for all the different ages.

    Nadia Catanzariti

  • 4th Birthday Party

    Outstanding, met above expectation! What a memorable party for parents and kids. Emma is such a wonderful and gentle soul, very individualised and open. Thank you again Emma and team!! 5/5 stars

    Emily Olden

  • Perfect Party Venue!!

    We recently had my daughter’s birthday party at Smudge and all the kids had an absolute ball! Emma was so welcoming and her attention to the brief detail was incredible. The space was inviting, inclusive and a creators dream. The kids enjoyed exploring the space and engaging in really thoughtful, fun and engaging play and art experiences! Thank you for having us Emma x

    carle rooks

  • So much fun!

    I came across Smudge on IG and thought it would be a fun place to take my 1.5 year old daughter. After spending an hour in the class, we booked in for the entire term! What a fantastic space Emma has put together and encourages all the children to explore and there is no such thing as too much mess or exploration! Thank you so much.

    Jessie Angelovski

  • SMUDGE ROCKS

    “We love coming to the Smudge Holiday program. Emma is a really nice teacher and has lots of fun activities. Everytime we go there is something new and interesting to do. It’s nice and calm if you need some quiet time to concentrate and there’s a cool outdoor area to play and makes things in too. Making a rocket was so cool and we liked the Makedo. You should go to Smudge if you like art, exploring different materials or doing craft. 10/10 AWESOME” Grace and Lily- 7 and 5 years old

    Lisette B

  • Such a fun activity

    I brought my 2 year old grandson to the Art Play session and he absolutely loved it. Lots of really fun activities and Emma was super encouraging. Will definitely go again

    Pauline De...

  • So much fun!

    I took my 4 year old and 18 month old along to the Art Play Lab Class. Both my children loved it and there were so many activities suited to both ages. Emma was amazing and so helpful and really took her time to show each child what they could do.

    Ashley O'Brien

  • Love it!

    My daughter absolutely loves Art Play Lab Classes. There are always lots of different activities, new things to try each week, open ended stations for all abilities, Emma is awesome and we love getting messy (especially when it’s not in our house ????). Highly recommend to anyone with kids. They don’t need to be “arty”

    Charlotte Maskell

  • A warm and welcoming space for all

    We held a birthday party for 4-year old and it was a wonderful, enjoyable experience, we felt welcomed and all the kids were engaged. I highly recommend Smudge for all art classes.

    Stephanie Bradley

  • Absolutely Delightful

    My 1 year old and I had such a wonderful session making mess and exploring all the engaging and creative activities that Emma had thoughtfully chosen. Could not recommend more highly.

    Nichole Skews

  • A creative wonderland that was absolutely incredible!

    My almost 4 year old could not have loved our one hour session at Smudge more. The room was beautifully set up with all manner of creative and messy play opportunities. The freedom for the children to move between activities was perfect for my preschooler and Emma’s welcoming and inclusive approach to facilitating the session made for a brilliant morning. Would highly recommend.

    Hilary McLeod

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