The character of Love Forever, by Nell, sits centered on a wooden stool, animated with rounded holes for eyes and wide open mouth. What do you think, is this ceramic creature surprised, scared, shocked, happy to see you or singing a song? The figure’s shape is adorned with cockatoo feathers and those of a pet. If you look further at Nell’s work you will see this familiar face in a variety of expressions used on different shapes, materials and scenarios. With Nell's Love Forever in mind we invite you to make, decorate and display your own mini hand-built critter.

Taking inspiration from artists Bessie Davidson and Sally Smart in the current exhibition, Bessie Davidson & Sally Smart – Two artists and the Parisian avant-garde, local artist/creator Libby Noblet has created a series of workshops exploring approaches to creating monoprints, collages, interior and still life drawings at home. 

Get creative at home with these fun activities designed for kids and families.

Kate Rohde inspired diorama

Be part of international Slow Art Day 2020.

Slow Art is a global event with a simple mission: help more people discover the joy of looking at and loving art.

Bessie Davidson and Sally Smart: Two artists and the Parisian avant-garde opened for one day only on the 20th of March at Bendigo Art Gallery. Exclusively for Slow Art Day, you can view three of Bessie Davidson’s works at your leisure. 

CANCELLED - In line with Australian and Victorian Government public health recommendations around COVID-19 and mass gatherings, Bendigo Art Gallery will be suspending all public and educational programs and events until further notice.  

 

Bring your little ones to Park Studio at Bendigo Art Gallery before or after The Gruffalo’s Child performance at Ulumbarra Theatre at 12pm. 

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.
 

Holiday Workshops 4 - 7 years

All children participating in these workshops must be accompanied by an adult.
Cost: $8.00 per session. Meet at Gallery reception.

3D Cartoon Characters

Drawing and Sculpture

Holiday Workshops 4 - 9 years

All children participating in these workshops must be accompanied by an adult.
Cost: $7.90 per session. Meet at Gallery reception.

Cups and Crowns

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.