BlakLight School Holiday Activities

Join us in Boorongur for an all-ages drop-in workshop led by artist Sharyn Egan. Join Sharyn Egan in her participatory exhibition, Boorongur (Totem), and learn to sculpt small creatures from raffia and coloured wool. Sharyn invites children and families to consider a plant or animal that is meaningful for them and create small tactile sculptures that can represent totems. Boorongur is an all-ages accessible space for families to rest, yarn and create together.

All-ages workshops for children and their grown-ups (Grandparents, Aunties and Uncles welcome). Join educator Trish Hill and grandchild for an interactive storytelling workshop. Share joyful memories, funny anecdotes and happy yarns while learning the art of deep listening. Take time to tell each other stories and remember playful moments. Spend some time with community recognising the importance and power of sharing personal stories across generations.

Join us for an all-ages hands on calico doll making workshop with Nyoongar maker Geri Hayden. Explore ideas and design curious playable objects made from a combination of natural and art materials.

During the April school holidays bring the whole family to AGWA for a free guided tour of BlakLight, a gallery-wide celebration of First Nations art. Specially designed for children and their families to enjoy, we invite you to come and explore the many works with our Voluntary Gallery Guides. Learn about the artists, and share your own stories and responses.