Featured Events in Gladstone in January, 2024 (June Updated)

NGV Kids On Tour! (Gladstone Park) offers an engaging and stimulating school holiday activity for children aged 5-12. Hosted by The National Gallery of Victoria, this unique event aims to spark imagination and nurture creativity. In collaboration with talented artists and designers, NGV presents a series of workshops that enable kids and families to delve into the world of art. Through various mediums such as collage, drawing, and construction, children will have the opportunity to unleash their artistic potential. To ensure a seamless experience, it is crucial to make a booking for this limited-supply event. Remember to secure one ticket per child aged 5-12. The NGV Kids on Tour initiative is generously supported by event partner Officeworks, for which NGV extends its sincerest thanks. For more details about the artists involved and NGV's school holiday program, please visit ngv.vic.gov.au/kids/. Mark your calendars, as school holiday tickets will be available from 11am on Saturday, 16 December. Experience the joy of art and creativity with NGV Kids On Tour! (Gladstone Park).

The National Gallery of Victoria presents NGV Teens: Bracelet Beading (Gladstone Park), a captivating school holiday workshop designed for youth aged 12 and above. Collaborating with talented artists and designers, the NGV aims to ignite the imagination and inspire creativity in young minds. The workshop features Melbourne-based fashion designers and sisters Fatuma and Laurinda Ndenzako, founders of the slow fashion label, Collective Closets. Their designs, which pay homage to the African continent, showcase vibrant prints and classic cuts, celebrating the skilled artisans who bring each thread to life. In this meditative and engaging activity, teens can gather together to create their very own colorful beaded bracelet, a keepsake to treasure or gift to a loved one. Due to limited supplies, bookings are essential. Make sure to secure your spot by booking one ticket per young person aged 12 and above. Tickets for the school holiday workshop will be released at 11am on Saturday, December 16. NGV Kids on Tour is proud to be an initiative of the National Gallery of Victoria and extends its sincere gratitude to Officeworks, the event partner, for their generous support of NGV Kids exhibitions and programs. For more information about the artists and the NGV's exciting school holiday program, visit ngv.vic.gov.au/kids/.

NGV Teens presents the African Beading Workshop at Gladstone Park Library. This school holiday workshop, designed for youth aged 12-20, aims to ignite imagination and encourage creativity. In collaboration with Melbourne-based fashion designers and sisters Fatuma and Laurinda Ndenzako from Collective Closets, the National Gallery of Victoria has created an engaging and meditative activity. Inspired by the beauty and rich history of the African continent, the design duo has crafted a workshop where young people can come together to create vibrant beaded bracelets. These unique bracelets celebrate the artisans who intricately craft each thread, as well as the wearers who showcase their individuality. It is a wonderful opportunity for teens to explore their creativity and express themselves through art. Bookings are essential as supplies are limited. Tickets can be booked starting from 11 am on Saturday, December 16. NGV Kids on Tour, an initiative of the National Gallery of Victoria, thanks its event partner, Officeworks, for their generous support of NGV Kids exhibitions and programs. To find out more about this workshop and the NGV's school holiday program, visit ngv.vic.gov.au/kids.