Magnetic Mushrooms - Kids Workshops

Embark on a fantastical journey into the wonderful world of fungi, inspired by SECCA’s current exhibition Unseen Cosmic Clock by Seth Birchall. Explore moonlit landscapes, towering trees and vibrant mushrooms in the gallery, inspiring creation of your own miniature ecosystem.

Using painting, collage and hands-on construction with foam and cardboard, you’ll build colourful, textured mushroom magnets bursting with personality – ready to take home.

Led by SECCA’s experienced tutors, this fun and imaginative workshop builds creative confidence while encouraging young artists to reflect on their connection to nature and engage with contemporary art.

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Wednesday 8 July, 2026

Ages 5 to 8, 10am to 12pm

Ages 9+, 1pm to 3pm, no longer available

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Workshops will be tailored to participants' age group.

$30 + booking fee.

Creative Kids vouchers accepted.

*To apply your Creative Kids discount, enter CREATIVE into the discount field when purchasing your tickets. You will need to bring your Creative Kids voucher with you when you drop your child off for their class. We will scan the voucher and payment for the class will then be deemed complete. Full payment of fees must be complete prior to class commencement.

Bookings essential as places are limited. All materials provided.

Please note:

• Location and arrival: Our classes take place in the SECCA Project Space, which you can access through the main SECCA entrance. We’re happy to welcome students into the space from 10 minutes before class.

• Food and drink: Children are welcome to bring a water bottle into the Project Space. If needed, food may be consumed in the SECCA foyer at the seating area outside the SECCA Project Space (note there won’t be a scheduled snack break during the class). Please ensure any food or drinks brought do not contain common allergens. No food or drink is permitted in the gallery.

• Clothing: SECCA provides art smocks for children to wear during the class.

• Parent/guardian presence: Parents and guardians are welcome to pop into the SECCA Project Space at the start to help their child settle in, if needed. You’re also welcome to wait in the gallery foyer for the duration of the class – seating and viewing windows are available – however you are not required to stay. If your child does require extra support, you may remain in the education space, but please discuss this with SECCA at the time of enrolment.

• Participation and expectations: To help create a fun and safe experience for all, children are expected to be able to join in the activities, follow instructions, and stay engaged throughout the session. If your child needs particular support to help with concentration or participation, please let us know at the time of enrolment so we can assist wherever possible.

• Photography: From time to time, we may take photos for SECCA promotional purposes. Parents/guardians and children will have the opportunity to opt out of photography during sign‑in at the start of the class.

Have any questions about the workshop? Contact SECCA on 02 6499 2201

Image credit: (left) Kids workshop at SECCA, photo by Angela Tarlinton. (right) Visitors at Seth Birchall’s Unseen Cosmic Clock exhibition, SECCA, photo by Marcus Ward Curran.