Inside the Mirage traces the life and work of artist Ian Fairweather, including the raft he built to sail from Darwin to Rote Island, Indonesia.

Inspired by the astonishing 16-day voyage the artist travelled in his self-made raft from Darwin to Rote Island, Indonesia, this hands-on workshop invites children aged 6–14 to design and construct their own unique miniature raft sculpture.

Children will explore raft-building, construction and design techniques using a variety of art, craft and recycled materials. Children will design their raft to reflect their individual goals and construction designs as Fairweather did for his voyage.

This workshop focuses on:

Exploring construction techniques with art, craft and recycled materials
Exploring design and creative expression in the customisation of a raft sculpture
Exploring the Australian artist Ian Fairweather and TarraWarra’s Inside the Mirage exhibition.

Children will get to take home their own designed raft sculpture.

All materials are supplied.

We ask that participants arrive 15 minutes before the workshop to complete a Health and Safety form upon arrival. Children aged 6 may require an accompanying adult.

🎟 Great Value School Holiday Fun!

$10 General Child

$8 Member or Concession

Booking more than one child?

Enjoy 10% off automatically when purchasing two or more child tickets.

Please note: Workshop tickets do not include exhibition admission. Members and children under 18 enter free.

Artwork: Michael Stevenson, Rakit 2004, project with sea scouts Whitstable UK, black and white photograph. Photography by Alice Maude-Roxby © Michael Stevenson, courtesy of the artist and Fine Arts, Sydney

Contact the host of School Holiday Workshops: Design, Construct and Set Sail