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Penrith Regional Gallery
                  & The Lewers Bequest

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Look, listen, learn and create in the gallery with our wonderfully talented Gallery Guides. All sessions include a guided gallery tour and fun, interactive art activities for kids 5 – 12 years old. Download brochure as a pdf (139K)

$7.00 per participant. Bookings essential. Pay by credit card over the phone.

Tutor Jasmine Steven and participants in our pirate collage workshop 2007

31 August
Weave a wall hanging from hessian, wool, feathers and fur inspired by the fine mat tradition of the Samoan Islands.
Exhibition: Ie Toga

28 September
Create a family portrait from paint and collage, taking inspiration from the Samoan tradition of Aiga (family portraits). If you have any scraps of fabric at home that you would like to include, bring them along.
Exhibition: Aussie aiga

26 October
Design your own tattoo stencil and create a series of different coloured tattoo prints
Exhibition: Tauvaga Tatau: Tattoo Competition

30 November
Design and stitch your own unique artwork using coloured wools and card.
Exhibition: Stitched

$7.00 per participant. Bookings essential. Pay by credit card over the phone.
Wear clothes suitable for a workshop environment and bring a snack.
For more information contact Naomi McCarthy