Ignite Creativity… Artful Teaching for Young Minds

Calling all Early Childhood Education and Care Professionals!

International Child Care College in collaboration with Newcastle Community Preschool are excited to announce an upcoming professional development opportunity designed specifically for Early Childhood Education and Care professionals.

Join us in Newcastle for a hands-on, inspiring professional learning experience designed to spark creativity in your teaching practice.

Saturday 16th May 2026
📍 Wallsend Diggers, 5 Tyrrell St, Wallsend NSW 2287

⏰ 8:30am arrival | 9:00am start
🕒 Finish at 3:00pm

Featuring Guest Presenter:

Kirsty Liljegren – Early childhood Educator, creative arts advocate and co-author of The Creative Collection. Kirsty is passionate about embedding meaningful art experiences into early learning environments and empowering Educators to nurture children’s creative thinking.

✨ The day includes:
• Clay & Wire Workshop (hands-on creative session)
• Practical strategies for artful teaching
• Morning tea
• Light lunch

Cost: $175 per person or $1,200 for a table of eight.

Spots are limited – Book now and ignite your creative practice!