Adult Creative Workshops
Our Adult Creative Workshops offer special one-off sessions and masterclasses led by guest artists, designers and educators. These workshops are designed to introduce participants to different techniques, materials and ideas in a supportive and inspiring environments. Often presented in connection with our exhibition program, these workshops provide a unique chance to learn directly from practicing creatives.
Workshops vary throughout the year and may include hands-on sessions in areas such as ceramics, drawing, textiles, creative making and experimental art practices. No matter your experience level, these workshops are a great way to connect with creativity and learn something new.
UPCOMING WORKSHOP
Saturday 9th May 10am - 12pm
In this embroidery workshop, participants will learn about common embroidery stitches, basics of thread painting, and how to create depth and detail to enhance textile works. Participants will be provided a unique template to build their work from, focusing on Australia’s many native flowering gums.
Perfect for a Mother's Day gift and activity to do with your loved ones!
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Ages 16 +
WORKSHOP FACILITATED BY ARTIST,
JACK BUCKLEY
Jack Buckley is an emerging multi-disciplinary artist based on Cammeraygal land, in Sydney, Australia. Jack's work explores the complex world of the Australian environment, with particular focus on the nature of native flora within a human context. Applying a scientific inspired illustrative process to delicate hand-embroidered thread subjects, he creates meticulously detailed works which consider overlooked and unknown worlds. Jack has presented work through solo, group exhibitions and prizes in commercial, community and regional galleries and botanic gardens across Australia.
Blue-faced Honeyeaters, Silvertop Ash, Percival Lane (detail), Jack Buckley, 2025