Even as a teen, Elvis LOVED fashion. Before he became famous, he found ways to express his unique sense of style by collecting clothes from second-hand stores and embroidering his initials on them, with some help from his mum. When it came to fashion, Elvis’s creativity meant he always stood out.

Elvis loved tigers and even had a room in his Graceland home called the Jungle Room. Join us for this workshop and learn to design and make your own Jungle themed shadow puppets!

Choose to make a tiger, deer, leopard, or your favourite jungle animal, complete with moving tails or legs. To make the shadow puppets we will use black card, scissors, gold pens, bamboo sticks and string. At the end of the workshop, children will come together with their animals to create a jungle-themed shadow display, complete with a live soundtrack for parents and carers to enjoy.

Drop into the Gallery's beautiful Historic Courts and explore a wide range of art-making activities that spark creativity and invention, such as mark making and collage. Choose your own tools and mediums from our selection of brightly coloured papers, tapes, pencils and more.

The Bendigo Art Gallery Education team will guide you as you create a unique artwork to take home and admire!

Ages: 4 - 12 years (Primary) - please note a parent or guardian must be present at all times

Bookings: Drop in anytime.  

‘When I was a child, ladies and gentlemen, I was a dreamer.’ – Elvis Presley

Bendigo Art Gallery and Bendigo Venues & Events invite you to join us for an exciting Autumn school holiday program over three days.

This year’s NGV Kids on Tour program is a suite of art making activities inspired by NGV exhibition, The Gecko and the Mermaid: Djerrkŋu Yunupiŋu and Her Sister, focusing on Yolŋu artist, Djerrkŋu Yunupiŋu’s fascinating story about her life as a mermaid before she was born.

During the summer holidays enjoy an array of art making workshops inspired by current exhibitions and the collection. Children will be encouraged to tap into their own creativity and express their individuality through their art projects!

Designed for children aged 4 –14 years, these workshops book out fast so secure your spot soon. Children 7 and under must be accompanied by a parent.

Bookings required!

Suitable for children 4 - 7 years old

Children 7 years and under must be accompanied by an adult

Specifically designed for teens, join First Nations artist Annie Brigdale for this one of a kind charcoal drawing and painting work shop during school holidays. 

About the Artist

Hear stories of Brett Whiteley’s passion for drawing which began in the artist’s childhood.

This talk is specifically designed for children and will highlight works for families to look out for in the exhibition.

Choose from the following art making workshops inspired by Brett Whiteley: Drawing is Everything. Children will be encouraged to tap into their own creativity and express their individuality through their art projects!

Designed for children aged 4 –14 years, children 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Bookings required!

Discover our fabulous art making tables!

Stocked with a wide variety of papers, tapes, pencils and art tools, this space is designed to encourage creativity and imaginative play.  Choose to start with an art prompt card or investigate the explorer’s box.  

Perfect for children aged 4 – 14 years.  

Free.