COOLAMON ARTS HUB Survivors and Descendants Western Sydney Arts Program

Come together, get creative and share in something deadly

We’re excited to invite Kinchela Boys Home (KBH) Survivors and Descendants to join our upcoming Western Sydney art program, with workshops starting in just a few weeks.

The workshops will be held in the Mt Druitt Hub Community Rooms.

Join us for a series of 7 weekly creative workshops designed and facilitated by Muruwari artist, Virginia Keft (living on Dharawal Country, Wollongong, NSW).

You don’t need to have any art experience, Virginia will introduce a range of art experiences for you to try, and all the materials are provided. Each day will include yarning, guidance, and support by KBHAC Survivor artists and Elders.

Workshop dates: Every Thursday from 29 October until Thursday 10 December 2026.

Time: 10.00 am to 2.00pm

What to expect:

·         hands-on art skills and creative practice

·         time to work on individual and shared artworks

·         yarning circles, connection and gathering

·         support and guidance from KBH Survivor artists

·         refreshments and a light lunch at every workshop

Whether you already make art or would like to try something new, you’re welcome to join in. This will be a culturally safe space to create, yarn, connect and spend time together.

At the end of the workshops, you’ll have the opportunity to display the artworks you create at two exhibitions planned for February and May 2027. Through Coolamon Arts