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!

Suitable for children 8 years and over.  It is not necessary for an adult to stay with the child.   People who do not book the workshops will need to register their entry to the Gallery here.

Participate in the biggest drawing festival in the world. 

Bookings are now closed for this event. 

This family friendly Zoom online workshop is all about exploration, wellbeing and fun. It includes a range of short and active drawing activities led by artists and educators from Bendigo Art Gallery - Libby Noblet and Margot Feast.   

Activities include:

• Lucky number Draw
• Musical Draw
• I Spy the Colour …… 

The Workshop

Activity - Paper clay birds

The Gift, 2019 by Abdul-Rahman Abdullah presents a masterfully carved and painted wooden pigeon, sitting alert on a box. In some cultures the pigeon can be seen as a symbol of love and peace, representing a caring, reaching out idea as a sculpture. Do you have a favourite bird or birds? Perhaps you could find out what your bird symbolises as a totem animal or as a symbol.

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.

Abdul-Rahman Abdullah inspired paper clay birds

 

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.