Central Goldfields Art Gallery: NGV KIDS ON TOUR - Wednesday 19 January 2022

A series of hands-on workshops inspired by art and exhibitions from the National Gallery of Victoria

FREE workshops suitable for 5 to 11 year olds: 10.30am to 11.30am

WE ARE MERMAIDS! Yolŋu artist, Djerrkŋu Yunupiŋu’s fascinating story about her life as a mermaid before she was born is retold in this making activity. Children learn the story and then make a diorama set by adding their drawings to the scene.

NOISY BIRDS! DhawuIuŋguI Ŋutu’ Wäyin Malanynh Who am I? Children discover some of Siena’s favourite birds from Arnhem Land, and learn their names in Yolŋu Matha (the language of Yolŋu people) in this guessing and drawing game.

PAPER JEWELS This making activity takes inspiration from the National Gallery of Victoria’s collection of jewellery. Children create something precious when they make a paper necklace featuring imagery of gold, diamonds and pearls.

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A FREE program for Goldfields Teenagers: 2.30pm to 3.30pm

SHOOTING IN THE DARK with Tom Blachford Teens can learn Tom’s tried and tested techniques for composing a photograph and transforming an image from day to night using existing applications on a smartphone.

STYLING A LOOK with Aurie Indianna Guided by Aurie Indianna, a Melbourne-based Fashion Stylist, young people can make a start on their art folios. Teens learn about styling and gain insights into what happens behind the scenes when they put together a ‘look’ for an imagined celebrity.

Featured banner image: A family at Kids Summer Festival 2021
Photo: National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne.