Painting Around

23/08/2026

🎨 **Looking for team art ideas to spark creative collaboration?**

Collaborative art is a fun way to **bring people together, get creative and make something amazing as a team!**

I’m sharing **three inspiring team art ideas**, from murals with teenagers to creative projects for teens and adults.

✨ Any age
✨ Any ability
✨ No complicated art skills needed

It’s about enjoying the process, sharing ideas and feeling proud of what you can create **together**.

👉 **Explore the team art ideas:**

Team Art Ideas: Get Your Group Together and Create Unique Art! Collaborative art is a great way to get your team together and creating. Here's three ideas.

21/08/2026

🎨 **Need creative collaborative art projects for kids?**

What if art could help children **celebrate culture, creativity and connection** at the same time?

Our **Fiery Circles** project was created during Vietnamese Culture Day, giving children a chance to paint together while celebrating the Vietnamese heritage of some students.

Through **Messy Playing, Exploring and Bling**, the children added colours, patterns and their own ideas to create a vibrant shared artwork. ❤️

A wonderful example of how collaborative art can help kids **express themselves, learn about culture and create something together.**

👉 **See the project:**

Collaborative art projects for kids blend creativity & culture. 'Our Fiery Circles' celebrated Vietnamese heritage, fostering pride and artistic expression.

20/08/2026

🎨 What can students create when they paint a mural together?

I’ve loved bringing Pattern Play Collaborative Art into schools across Adelaide and seeing what students create together!

These small-scale murals are designed so students can paint them themselves, with the artwork kept within reach so everyone can participate.

From primary and secondary schools to specialist schools, every group brings its own ideas, energy and personality. 💛

Students build layers, explore patterns and add their own creative touches — creating something much bigger than any one person could make alone.

👉 See the Adelaide school murals I’ve created so far:
https://paintingaroundisfun.com/adelaide-murals/

19/08/2026

🎨 Looking for group art ideas that support wellbeing?

Pattern Play Collaborative Art makes it easy to create uplifting artwork together with people of all ages and abilities.

It’s a simple, three-stage approach that encourages:

✨ Creativity
✨ Connection
✨ Confidence
✨ A sense of achievement

From schools to community groups, collaborative art can be a wonderful way to bring people together and support wellbeing.

👉 See real projects, ideas and resources:

Discover easy, inclusive art projects that boost group wellbeing, creativity, and connection for groups of all ages and abilities.

18/08/2026

🎨 Looking for a FREE guide to collaborative art projects?

Want to try group painting but not sure how to get started or guide a whole group?

My free Collaborative Art Projects PDF gives you simple ideas and practical guidance for running creative group art activities with:

✨ Classrooms
✨ Early childhood groups
✨ Community groups
✨ Adult workshops
✨ Mixed-age events

Make collaborative art easy, inclusive and fun — even for beginners!

👉 Get the free guide:

Download a free Collaborative Art Projects PDF and discover an easy step-by-step framework for running fun group painting sessions.

17/08/2026

🎨 Looking for team art ideas that are fun, accessible and build connection?

Try Pattern Play Collaborative Art!

It’s an easy, joyful way for teams and groups to paint, connect, laugh and create something amazing together — without awkward team-building games. 😄

Perfect for workplaces, conferences, classes and community groups, and easy to adapt across one session or several.

👉 Get some creative team art ideas here:

16/08/2026

Collaborative Colouring Activities: A Creative Way to Connect and Create Together https://paintingaroundisfun.com/collaborative-colouring-activities/
What Are Collaborative Colouring Activities?
Colouring is often seen as a quiet, individual activity, something to do while relaxing at home or taking a peaceful break.

But colouring can also become a wonderful way for people to connect.

Collaborative colouring activities bring people together to share creativity, explore colour, and contribute to something meaningful. They are simple to set up, accessible for a wide range of ages and abilities, and provide an opportunity for everyone to participate in their own unique way.

My Creative Pages combine the relaxing enjoyment of colouring with the fun of colouring collaboratively, helping groups connect, chat, and enjoy a shared creative experience.
https://paintingaroundisfun.com/collaborative-colouring-activities/

Discover collaborative colouring activities that bring people together through creativity. Explore fun, inclusive colouring and doodling ideas for schools, community groups, families and wellbeing programs.

15/08/2026

Fun Collaborative Art Activities for Groups and Classrooms
🎨 Looking for fun, FREE collaborative art activities?

If you’re a teacher, facilitator or group leader, you’ll love the Pattern Play Collaborative Art method!

It’s designed to help groups paint together easily, with simple patterns, colours and ideas that everyone can contribute.

✨ Beginner-friendly
✨ Inclusive for mixed abilities
✨ Flexible for different groups
✨ Creates a beautiful shared artwork

And you can get the free guide to help you get started!

Discover fun collaborative art activities for classrooms, community groups, and workshops using the beginner-friendly Pattern Play collaborative art method.

14/08/2026

Inclusive Group Art for All Ages and Abilities https://paintingaroundisfun.com/inclusive-group-art/
Inclusive group art creates meaningful, creative experiences where people of all ages and abilities can take part together. In this post, I share 6 posts about inclusive group art projects with practical insights.

13/08/2026

Case Study: Together We Shine https://paintingaroundisfun.com/collaborative-art-workshops-for-disability-groups/
Collaborative art workshops for disability groups provide an opportunity for participants of all abilities to connect, create and contribute to something meaningful together. Through structured, inclusive creative experiences, everyone can take part in a way that suits their interests, confidence and abilities.

Explore the Together We Shine project, a collaborative art workshop for a disability group using Pattern Play Collaborative Art to create an inclusive, layered mixed media artwork.