
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
At Smudge, we believe in celebrating the magic in the process, not just the final masterpiece.
We’re here to help kids explore, experiment, and express themselves — through playful, hands-on art experiences that spark imagination and build connection & confidence.
At Smudge, we believe in celebrating the magic in the process, not just the final masterpiece.
We’re here to help kids explore, experiment, and express themselves — through playful, hands-on art experiences that spark imagination and build connection & confidence.
At Smudge, we believe in celebrating the magic in the process, not just the final masterpiece.
We’re here to help kids explore, experiment, and express themselves — through playful, hands-on art experiences that spark imagination and build connection & confidence.


Smudge is a magical place! My toddler attends the Art Play Lab sessions weekly which are a colourful free play wonderland. Emma and Suzie are so lovely, warm and encouraging and you can tell they’ve poured an incredible amount of love into creating each week’s theme for the kids (and their adults) to enjoy. Highly highly recommend!
Smudge is a magical place! My toddler attends the Art Play Lab sessions weekly which are a colourful free play wonderland. Emma and Susie are so lovely, warm and encouraging and you can tell they’ve poured an incredible amount of love into creating each week’s theme for the kids (and their adults) to enjoy. Highly highly recommend!
Smudge is a magical place! My toddler attends the Art Play Lab sessions weekly which are a colourful free play wonderland. Emma and Susie are so lovely, warm and encouraging and you can tell they’ve poured an incredible amount of love into creating each week’s theme for the kids (and their adults) to enjoy. Highly highly recommend!
Aimee K



Smudge Art Classes
Smudge Art Classes
Join us at our Melbourne studio for fun-filled weekly classes, immersive holiday programs, birthday parties and more. All designed by educators and packed with open-ended, process-based creativity.
Join us at our Melbourne studio for fun-filled weekly classes, immersive holiday programs, birthday parties and more. All designed by educators and packed with open-ended, process-based creativity.

Art Play Lab
Joyful art classes for little hands and big imaginations
Ages 1 - 5 years + special grown-up

Kinder Art
A space to grow, create and feel proud
Ages 3 - 5 years

After School Creators
Creative afternoons for curious kids
Ages 5 - 12 years

Art Explorers
A welcoming home away from home
Ages 4 - 12 years

Holiday Programs
The best school holiday fun in Melbourne
Ages 5 - 12 years

Parties
The ultimate creative birthday
Ages 2 - 12 years

Excursions
Adventures in art and play
Ages 2 - 12 years

Workshops
Creative nights for art lovers
Adults

Art Play Lab
Joyful art classes for little hands and big imaginations
Ages 1 - 5 years + special grown-up

Kinder Art
A space to grow, create and feel proud
Ages 3 - 5 years

After School Creators
Creative afternoons for curious kids
Ages 5 - 12 years

Art Explorers
A welcoming home away from home
Ages 4 - 12 years

Holiday Programs
The best school holiday fun in Melbourne
Ages 5 - 12 years

Parties
The ultimate creative birthday
Ages 2 - 12 years

Excursions
Adventures in art and play
Ages 2 - 12 years

Workshops
Creative nights for art lovers
Adults

Art Play Lab
Joyful art classes for little hands and big imaginations
Ages 1 - 5 years + special grown-up

Kinder Art
A space to grow, create and feel proud
Ages 3 - 5 years

After School Creators
Creative afternoons for curious kids
Ages 5 - 12 years

Art Explorers
A welcoming home away from home
Ages 4 - 12 years

Holiday Programs
The best school holiday fun in Melbourne
Ages 5 - 12 years

Parties
The ultimate creative birthday
Ages 2 - 12 years

Excursions
Adventures in art and play
Ages 2 - 12 years

Workshops
Creative nights for art lovers
Adults
Our Melbourne studio
Our Melbourne studio
We’re located in the leafy suburb of Surrey Hills, Melbourne. Families come from all over to visit Smudge, and we’d love to welcome yours too! There’s easy street parking right outside and nearby, plus Union Station (Lilydale and Belgrave lines) directly across the road.
The Smudge Blog
The Smudge Blog
A colourful space for us to share our idea and all things Process Art with you!
A colourful space for us to share our idea and all things Process Art with you!
The Smudge Blog
Creative moments, real stories and inspiration to make process art part of your everyday.