Free hands-on activities as part of NGV Kids on Tour. This program is a National Gallery of Victoria initiative that offers children and families throughout regional and metropolitan Victoria the opportunity to engage with art and creativity through a range of activities and workshops.
The theme of the NGV Kids on Tour program 2020 is PLAYTIME.
Drop in for Open Range Art, NGV Kids on Tour or book one of our Holiday Workshops.
All children participating in these workshops must be accompanied by an adult.
Cost: $8.00 per session. Meet at Gallery reception.
Drawing and Sculpture
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
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.
Book one of our Holiday Workshops, 9-18 April, or drop in for a Mooncake bling workshop 10 April or sign up to A Royal Banquet, still life workshop, 18 April.
All children participating in these workshops must be accompanied by an adult
The cost for these holiday workshops are $7.90 per session.
A drop in event so drop in any time between 11am and 2pm.
In Chinese culture, mooncakes are shared with family and friends as a symbol of prosperity and reunion. Bring your family and friends and join exhibiting artists Phuong Ngo and Hwafern Quach to paint, sparkle and bling your own mooncake. All ages welcome.
Enjoy a private tour on wheels prior to opening hours especially for parents/carers with babies. For each session a Gallery Educator will select a group of artworks for a lively discussion around the meaning and making of art and the lives of artists. The tour will end in the Gallery Café.
Crying babies welcome!
Bookings essential, payment at time of booking.
*Bendigo Art Gallery does not offer refunds or exchanges
Parents and little ones are invited to come along for Gallery Giggles – a short session of stories, songs and a taste of art for children aged up to 5 years. Mums, dads and carers do need to stay and enjoy the fun!
Held on the first Thursday of every month during the school term.
Space is limited. Bookings essential.
