This is a FREE two-hour art workshop being run by the talented artist Yvette Ten-Bohmer for high school students, No previous experience required.

Join Yvette ten Bohmer for an engaging mixed-media workshop for teens, exploring the theme “How I Get to School.” Using different mark-making materials, participants will focus on the human form—how bodies move, balance, and carry themselves through daily journeys. From walking and cycling to crowded buses and trains, students will observe and reimagine the physical experience of travel. Yvette’s approach encourages young artists to express motion, posture, and emotion, turning everyday routines into dynamic, personal artworks. Yvette encourages creative risk-taking and storytelling through experimental mark-making and imaginative composition.

There is an art competition "I heart my way to school" being run by City of Newcastle that you may enter with your artwork. This is also an opportunity for you to possibly:

Take time out of your busy study schedules and/or social life to be still and contemplate something different
Learn a new skill that you won't be judged by or tested on
Show the world how beautiful it is to ride a bicycle or catch the bus
Start a constructive conversation about e-bikes
Express yourself at a time you might be feeling frustrated

All art supplies will be provided

What to bring:

Please bring a water bottle

You are welcome to come with your own ideas and reference material (photos etc.).

How to get here:

Hamilton is one of the most well connected spots for public transport and cycling.

The train station is less than 100 m from Hudson St Hum, and many frequent buses (11, 12 & 13) along with other buses pass through Hamilton - Plan your trip

It is also close to a range of bike routes, including the ones from the University, from Lambton and the Fernleigh Track - Find out more

Note, this is a FREE workshop - please register early and be committed to coming. Please register for a maximum of two artist workshops. If we do not reach capacity, you will be notified of the opportunity to join more workshops.

This workshop is proudly funded by the NSW Government

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