For the Fourth of July, this lecture will look at the relationship between George III and George Washington, King and President in 18th-century Britain and America. It will examine the traditions of image-making employed by both rulers and the works that influenced them. The lecture will also discuss the careers of their most famous portraitists, including Allan Ramsay and Gilbert Stuart.
“No penance is like having one's picture done. You must sit in a constrained and unnatural position, which is a trial to the temper.”
John Adams
Second President of the USA
All children participating in these workshops must be accompanied by an adult.
Cost: $7.90 per session. Meet at Gallery reception.
This workshop will begin looking at some of the Gallery’s collection of teacups and saucers. After getting ideas for decoration children will move to the gallery art space to design and make their own paper teacups and saucers. Once their cups are complete, children will create a matching Royal crown using metallic paper, pens, sequins, and other crafty bling.
Inspired by the exhibition Tudors to Windsors, kids are invited to create their own earrings or bracelet, fit for a queen! Under expert guidance, they’ll experiment with a wonderful array of glass, ceramic, wooden and semi-precious beads, and be encouraged to try adding extra embellishments including tassels and found materials (all provided).
Guest educator Alice Adams has been creating jewellery for almost 20 years, exploring unique colour combinations and forms. Suitable for children aged 10-16 years
Reconciliation week weaving and learning with Bendigo Art Gallery and La Trobe Art Institute.
12.30am – 2pm Bendigo Art Gallery Weaving workshop with master weaver Aunty Marilyne Nicholls.
2pm – 2.30pm Latrobe Art Institute Unbranded exhibition tour
Learn to weave using recycled materials with Janet Bromley, Yorta Yorta woman and Koorie Heritage Show 2018 Winner. Janet’s practice explores both her cultural heritage and environmental issues caused by contemporary consumerism.
Working with recycled and waste materials such as plastic, clothing, found objects along with natural materials from the bush, her works explore the intersection of her Yorta Yorta culture and the sustainability of the modern world.
Learn to weave using recycled materials with Janet Bromley, Yorta Yorta woman and Koorie Heritage Show 2018 Winner. Janet’s practice explores both her cultural heritage and environmental issues caused by contemporary consumerism.
Working with recycled and waste materials such as plastic, clothing, found objects along with natural materials from the bush, her works explore the intersection of her Yorta Yorta culture and the sustainability of the modern world.
Abdul Abdullah, works across painting, photography, video, installation and performance. As a self-described ‘outsider amongst outsiders’, his practice is primarily concerned with the experience of the ‘other’ in society.
Abdul Abdullah, works across painting, photography, video, installation and performance. As a self-described ‘outsider amongst outsiders’, his practice is primarily concerned with the experience of the ‘other’ in society.
Abdullah’s projects have engaged with different marginalised minority groups and he is particularly interested in the experience of young Muslims in the contemporary multicultural Australian context, as well as connecting with creative communities throughout the Asia Pacific. Join the artist as he provides insight into his practice.
Celebrate Mother’s Day and our royal exhibition, Tudors to Windsors:British Royal Portraits by bringing your mum along to the Gallery and making her a queen for a day.
Activities include making a crown for mum, creating royal jewellery, and drawing a royal portrait - beautiful options for Mother’s Day gifts.
