Hill & Harbour Drawing Day
Thursday 7 January OR Thursday 14 January
10am-3pm, Ages 7-12
Inspired by the drawings from our current exhibition First Light: The art of Peter Kingston, students will view the exhibition and then explore different drawing media whilst exploring Observatory Hill. Students will create their own mixed media drawing of the harbour to take home. (weather permitting)
Painting Sea, Sky and Light
Friday 8 January OR Friday 15 January
10am-3pm, Ages 7-12
Come to Observatory Hill and create drawings to then paint their own impression of sea, sky and light in an acrylic landscape painting on canvas. Inspired by the paintings in our current exhibition First Light: The art of Peter Kingston, students will view the exhibition and then explore Observatory Hill and create drawings to then paint their own impression of sea, sky and light in an acrylic landscape painting on canvas. (weather permitting)
General Information
Bookings & information: 9258 0140
shervingallery@nationaltrust.com.au
Cost: $100 (includes all materials) – The Gallery accepts Creative Kids vouchers now!
Classes are conducted by experienced artists.
COVID Safe – so bookings are limited
What to bring:
- Covered shoes and an apron or old clothes – If you have an aprons please bring them with you otherwise please wear clothes that you don’t mind getting MESSY!!
- Your lunch & a drink – we will have a break in the middle of the day for ½ hour.
- Your excitement, imagination and creativity!
The Gallery is a registered Creative Kids provider which is a great opportunity to let kids discover their passions and learn new skills. Parents of children aged 4.5 – 18 years old can apply for a voucher with a value of up to $100 per child per calendar year to put towards the cost of their child creative activities.
The workshops have been supported by a Cultural Resilience Grant from the City of Sydney and the Gallery thanks them sincerely for their support.
Gallery Information:
Address: Watson Road, Observatory Hill, The Rocks
Open: Tuesday – Sunday, 11am – 5pm,
Cost: $12/$10 concession/$4 National Trust members
The venue includes the Gallery proper, the Gallery Shop, the Trust Café and free on-site parking for visitors.