Kids Crafts
We’ve got all of the kids craft supplies and art online that you’ll need to keep the children entertained all day long! Shop our paints, paper and washable markers for painting and drawing or use our kits and craft packs for a range of fun projects.
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Kids Craft Supplies Online Australia
Riot Art & Craft stocks one of Australia's most comprehensive ranges of kids craft supplies online, with everything from non-toxic paints and washable markers for toddlers to STEM kits, craft sets, and school holiday activities for teens. Top brands include Crayola, Faber-Castell, and Art Star, with free metro shipping on orders over $80.
From tie-dyeing t-shirts and creating melty bead keychains to pour painting flower pots, making your own gel candles, and building sand art designs, the only limit is your child's imagination. Whether you're after rainy-afternoon art and craft for 2 year olds or a school holiday project that keeps kids busy for hours, you'll find everything you need right here.
Browse the full range and find everything you need for your next kids craft project today.
Non-Toxic & Washable — Safe Kids Craft Supplies for Worry-Free Creating
When it comes to art and crafts for kids, safety and easy cleanup are just as important as the creative outcome. Our range of kids art supplies is stocked with non-toxic, washable paints, markers, and glues that are safe for little hands and kind on clothing, furniture, and floors. Products are clearly labelled by age suitability so you can shop with confidence whether you're buying for a two-year-old or a twelve-year-old.
For a full range of everyday essentials, browse our kids craft basics collection, including paints, papers, glues, and tools for open-ended creative play.
Kids STEM & Science Craft Kits
Our STEM and STEAM kits combine hands-on making with real learning outcomes, giving kids an engaging way to explore science, technology, engineering, and art together. The range includes kits where kids build, experiment, mix, and decorate, covering everything from basic construction and circuitry to chemistry-inspired craft like bath bomb making, volcano experiments, and slime. Our kits are popular school holiday activities and make enriching birthday gifts for curious kids who like to understand how things work as well as make them.
Why Craft Matters — Fine Motor Skills, Creativity & Confidence for Kids
The science behind kids craft is well established. Regular crafting builds the neural pathways behind spatial reasoning, problem-solving, and early maths skills, making it one of the most developmentally valuable activities children can do outside the classroom. Cutting, threading, and painting strengthen fine motor control and hand-eye coordination, skills occupational therapists actively use craft activities to develop. Completing a project also builds genuine confidence as children have a tangible, physical result they made themselves and can be proud of.
Browse our Kids Paper Shapes range for pre-cut shapes that make art and craft for kids fast, fun, and frustration-free for little hands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are your kids' art supplies non-toxic and washable?
Yes. The kids art supplies stocked at Riot are non-toxic and age-appropriate. Most paints and markers in the range are washable from skin and most fabrics when cleaned promptly. Always check individual product labels for specific safety and age guidance.
What are the best craft activities for kids during school holidays?
Craft kits with all materials included are the easiest school holiday option, as there's no sourcing or prep required. Activity packs, STEM kits, and multi-piece art sets keep kids engaged for longer and work well across a range of ages in the same household.
Do you sell STEM craft kits for kids in Australia?
Yes. Riot stocks a range of STEM and STEAM craft kits that blend creative making with hands-on learning. These include building, science, and art-based kits suitable for a range of ages from early primary through to teens.
What is a good first craft kit for a toddler?
Look for kits designed specifically for ages two to four that use chunky, easy-grip tools, washable materials, and simple steps with a small number of components. Large paper shapes, chunky crayons, and finger paint sets are ideal starting points for art and crafts for two-year-olds.
What craft supplies do I need for a kids' birthday party?
The best party craft kits have short completion times, simple steps, and minimal mess. Individual kits that each child takes home work well as a combined activity and party favour. Look for options with enough materials for the full group, and check the recommended age aligns with your guests'.