Join Newcastle Art Gallery educators on Zoom for free 30 minute classes on Monday, July 13 and Wednesday, July 15. Bookings 'What's On' tab at nag.org.au.
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These classes include learning about current exhibitor, Tom Gleghorn and his use of abstract expressionism in his works.
Workshops
Art House Studios is run by artist and teacher Priya Joy in New Lambton. School holiday workshops are always on offer as well as adult and after school art. Visit arthousestudios.com.au for full details. These holidays workshops include 'watercolour whales', 'drawing faces with Priya', 'drawing dragons' and 'drawing fantasy scenes'. Class sizes have been limited to six to allow for Covidsafe practices, so booking is essential.
Reconnected
MAC, Lake Macquarie opened its latest exhibition Reconnected: a recovery story. Using this exhibition as inspiration, kids will explore and discuss the exhibition and then create artworks using a range of art materials and techniques based around the concept of Hope.
These classes are for ages 10+ and will run from 10.30am to noon on July 14, 15 and 16. Booking is essential at mac.lakemac.com.au under 'What's On', then 'MAC Holidays - Connect and Reflect'
Paint Your Pet
On Thursday, July 16, Hudson Street Hum will be hosting Pet Painting for kids from 9.30am to 11.30am. This workshop is designed for kids to paint their own beloved pet guided by tutor, Lucy Isaacs. Over the morning, kids will learn how to render in paint the unique features of their pets to create a truly one-of-kind pet portrait. Book online under 'What's On' hudsonstreethum.com.au
Maitland gallery
COOL ART JULY is back at Maitland Regional Art Gallery. Throughout these school holidays, free self-guided art activities are available when you visit the gallery.
No bookings required, you just need to register on arrival and kids will need a parent or carer. All activities explore the six current exhibitions.
Ahn Wells is founding director of Gallery 139.