School Holiday Activities

Holiday Bands is for young people who want to meet new people and write, jam and perform music. It’s the front door to the Adelaide Music Scene where participants will join a band on Monday, and play a gig in a venue on Thursday. During the week band members will: 

• write new music with guidance from young people already active in the local and national music industries in Carclew jam rooms 

• attend workshops about booking gigs, making merch and being a part of the scene 

• do a demo recording of your original work in Carclew’s Stables Studio 

• play a live gig for family and friends on the final night at killer Adelaide venue Jive! 

The Holiday Bands program is running the following week at the spectacular The Northern Sound System (NSS), and Carclew Holiday Bands have been invited to play at NSS the following Friday the 18th of July. That means two gigs in two weeks! And heaps more new band friends. Hectic. 

When:
Mon Sept 29th – Thurs Oct 2nd
Mon to Weds 10am – 4pm
Thurs 10am – 9pm

Who:
13 – 17 years old and loves music.
Keen to meet new people to write, jam, record and play live in a band.
Plays an instrument and has the ability to play a basic song.

Theatre Mash at Carclew – 3-Day Theatre Intensive for Teens!

Dates: Tuesday 7 October – Thursday 9 October
Time: 10am – 4pm Tuesday and Wednesday. 10am-7pm Thursday
Ages: 13–17
Cost: $150 per participant
Location: Carclew, 11 Jeffcott St, North Adelaide

Ready to flip the script on traditional theatre training?

This isn’t your average drama workshop. Over three electrifying days, teens will dive into a collaborative, inside-out theatre experience that puts their creative instincts front and centre. No rigid rules. No top-down teaching. Just raw expression, bold ideas, and a space where young artists shape the story from within. Facilitators won’t be gatekeepers—they’ll be co-creators, helping unlock the artistic power participants already hold. The workshop culminates in a live presentation crafted entirely by the group, showcasing their voices, visions, and vibe. It’s theatre that’s inclusive, edgy, and unapologetically youth-led. Come create something real.

This program is led Nate Charles Karagiannis-Torisi, an award winning multidisciplinary theatre facilitator, educator, performer, and researcher whose work spans genres, continents, and communities.

Limited spots available – book now!

Ruth Tuck Art School is turning 70 — and it’s splashing into its birthday with a burst of colour!

Established in 1950 by the legendary watercolourist Ruth Tuck, this beloved South Australian institution has been nurturing creativity for generations. To celebrate its platinum jubilee, the school is throwing a vibrant party of paint at Carclew with watercolour workshops that are as joyful and expressive as Ruth’s own brushstrokes. Alongside a dazzling exhibition showcasing student and alumni works, these workshops invite kids (aged 4-11) to dip into the magic of watercolour and printmaking. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just curious to try something new, come celebrate 75 years of artistic wonder, enthusiasm, and high-quality materials — the Ruth Tuck way!

Thanks to the generosity of Ruth Tuck Art School all tickets are at the heavily discounted rate of $25. Come celebrate with Ruth Tuck and take your own masterpiece home.

Important Information:

• All art materials are provided
• What to Bring: Bring snacks, lunch, water

• Suitable For: Ages 4-11

• Cost: $25 per participant

• Capacity: Capacity is strictly limited to the amount of equipment so please book early to reserve your spot.

• Accessibility: This event takes place at Carclew’s North Adelaide location with ramp access at the rear of the building. We will also have a sensory room available for chill out time.
• Parents do not stay for classes