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Upcoming Classes & Workshops


National Gallery Victoria (NGV) and Burrinja present

Free Art Workshops and Activities

Kids on Tour Workshops - School Holiday Program

Unleash your creativity these holidays with free workshops and activities designed by the NGV in collaboration with renowned artists and designers from around the world. Perfect for families and friends, these hands-on sessions foster social connection, spark creative thinking, and provide opportunities for self-expression in a fun and inclusive environment.

Led by one of Burrinja’s talented resident studio artists, these workshops are sure to delight and inspire kids this summer:

Workshop 1: Storytime and Activity – Lots of Dots with Yayoi Kusama
Big dots, little dots, furry dots and shiny dots are waiting to be explored on every page of this special book. With surprises at every turn, Lots of dots helps early readers learn about colours, practise counting and begin a lifelong love of art. Let Yayoi Kusama take you on a journey into her wonderful world of dots.
Thursday 23 January, 10am (Duration: 45 mins) Ages 2+ years.

Workshop 2: Make a Pompom with Sophie Honess
Designed especially for teens, this activity invites participants to draw inspiration from the natural world around them. Teens can create a bush flower pompom using yarn, embroidery thread and colourful felt to then tag to their school bag, key chain or anything else.
Thursday 30 January, 10am (Duration: 45 mins) Ages 12+ years.

Drop-In Activities
Can’t make it to a workshop? No problem. From Wednesday, 15 January to Sunday 31 January, drop in anytime between 10am and 4pm, Wednesday to Sunday, to participate in these engaging activities:

Furry Friend Headbands - Celebrate the NGV exhibition Cats & Dogs by designing your own set of cat or dog ears. Create unique fur patterns inspired by your favourite pets. Ages 3+ years.

Fashion, Culture & Creativity with Collective Closets - Style your own paper doll with an exclusive wardrobe designed by Collective Closets. Ages 5+ years.

Bogong Moths - Make your own Australian Bogong moth using a paper template. Ages 5+ years.

Lots of Dots by Yayoi Kusama - Add colourful dots and write a poem or message about pumpkins, inspired by Yayoi Kusama’s artistic vision. All ages.

For Families of All Ages
These workshops and activities provide the perfect opportunity for kids to enjoy creative expression alongside their Favourite “big people”—whether that’s mum, dad, grandparents, aunties, or uncles.

Join us at Burrinja to create lasting memories and celebrate the joy of art and imagination!

For further information, contact our box office (Wed to Sun 10am - 4pm) on 03 9754 8723.

 

 

 

Creative Movement
& Drama Classes Term 1, 2025 

Wednesdays | Lyre Room
 

Each class is facilitated by Dee Whittington who has many years' experience with children and youth of all ages in the areas of creative movement, drama and music, with fabulous outcomes for the participants.

Play Up & Act Up Trial Class - $16
Troupe Trial Class - $24

Trial Class Bookings via the Box Office on 9754 8723

ANY ENQUIRIES please CONTACT Box Office: Wed-Fri, 10:00am-4:00pm, 9754-8723 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

PLAY UP: Grades Prep – 2 or Ages 5 – 8 years - 4.00pm - 5.00pm

The emphasis for this age group is on creative play and improvisation. Classes are designed to stimulate the imagination of young children, through participation in various drama, music and movement activities. 

Runtime: 60 minutes // $160 for 10 weeks 

 

ACT UP: Grade 3 – 4 or Ages 8 – 12 years - 5.15pm - 6.15pm

These classes are designed to encourage children to become confident in presenting their own ideas and to work together in a group. This is achieved through movement, poetry, songs, scripts and theatre games; providing safe, supported performance opportunities.

Runtime: 60 minutes // $160 for 10 weeks 

 

TROUPE: Grade 5 & above or Ages 13+ years - Troupe 6.30pm - 8.00pm

These classes are designed to encourage children to become confident in presenting their own ideas and to work together in a group. This is achieved through movement, poetry, songs, scripts and theatre games; providing safe, supported performance opportunities.

Runtime: 90 minutes // $240 for 10 weeks 


creARTivity
After School Art Club returns to Burrinja in 2025

Wednesdays afternoons 4:10  – 5:10 pm | ARTS WORKSHOP

Ages 8 – 12 years 

Have fun creARTing a range of 2D and 3D art activities in a happy, supportive, small group setting.

CreARTivity4kids is run by a qualified teacher with over 15 years experience as a Primary Art teacher. Chris Mulvany has worked in the Primary State School system as well as extension education sites such as Scienceworks, the Immigration Museum and The Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne. 

Term 1 Wednesday 5th February - Wednesday 2 April (9 weeks $198)
Term 2 Wednesday 30 April - Wednesday 2 July (10 Weeks $220)
Term 3 Wednesday 23 July - 17 September (9 weeks $198)
Term 4 Wednesday 8th October - 3 December (9 weeks  $198) 

Tuition and all materials supplied. Just bring a smock and your enthusiasm! 

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ANY ENQUIRIES please CONTACT Chris Mulvany directly via email - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 


Burrinja presents

PLAYFUL RAINBOWS - creative workshops for preschoolers (2025 dates coming soon)

Join our resident studio artists in playful explorations of crafty creativity.

Start dates to be confirmed

Each week a different artist will lead a joyful shared experience of creative expression for pre-schoolers with their favourite 'big people' - could be Mum, Dad, Grandparents.

The workshop is facilitated for 45 mins, with extra time for those that haven't quite finished. You may get a little messy...

Classes limited to 15 participants, so book now to avoid missing out!

Dates to come.

Tickets - $5 per class 


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We acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nations as the traditional custodians of the land where we live, work & play. We pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging. Burrinja extends that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today and acknowledges them as the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. It is through valuing their history, traditions, culture and beliefs that we strive to stimulate awareness and promote respect for Indigenous contemporary art and culture and create a positive future for Indigenous and non-indigenous communities together.

Sovereignty was never ceded.

Always was always will be Aboriginal land.