This All Abilities School Holiday Art Workshop is led by local artist Maddie Hoy, a role model for children living with disability. Maddie will facilitate the workshop with the support of her mentor, Art Gallery of Ballarat Educator, Pauline O’Shannessy-Dowling. This workshop is delivered in collaboration with the Art Gallery of Ballarat through its outreach program!

When: Wednesday 9 July 2025

Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm

Where: Refreshment Table, Level 1, Ballarat Library (178 Doveton Street North, Ballarat Central).

Art workshop theme: This workshop will teach participants to create origami style bookmarks!

This workshop is for children and young people - carers and parents welcome!!

Accessibility information (Ballarat Library):

2 parks located in the library carpark off Doveton St N
3 carparks located in Market St at the back of the library
Automatic entry double doors
Lift accessibility to the first floor
Seating is not fixed and can be moved for greater access
Assistance animals are welcome, including an assistance dog within the meaning of section 4(1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).
Accredited Changing Places bathroom (access with MLAK key)
2 all gender accessible bathrooms
Ambulant toilet cubicles in both male and female bathrooms
Large print books – There is a collection of books with larger font size to make it easier to read.
There are collections of audio “talking books” which are recordings of books which you can listen to. These are available on CD or digitally.
Communication Boards available at staff information desks.
Comfortable seating for baby feeding
Nappy changing table and bins
Parent and child-sized toilets

Contact:

If you have any questions about this event, please contact artgalleryeducation@ballarat.vic.gov.au