NGV Kids on Tour is a series of art making activities presented by the National Gallery of Victoria, run at the Notting Hill Neighbourhood House from the 8th of April till the 15th of April, during the Easter Holidays.
Sat 8 April, 11am – 2pm:
- Make a Collage: inspired by the work of Georges Braque, considered the first artist to include paper collage in his art works, children will experiment with colour and shape to cut and paste their own colourful masterpieces. For children four years and younger with the help of an adult.
- Just Imagine: This activity encourages children to transform colourful activity sheets into a new scene, creature or object, drawing inspiration from artist Oscar Dominguez’s printing technique called ‘decalcomania’. For children four years and younger with the help of an adult.
Mon 10 April, 10am – 1pm
- Create a Portrait: young artists will learn how to draw a subject’s face while highlighting individuality through character, gestures, and movements. For children twelve years and younger with the help of an adult.
Wed 12 April, 10am – 1pm
- Make a Poem: Inspired by artist and poet Natalia Goncharova, children draw a portrait using pencils and oil pastels then write an accompanying poem to encourage children to explore their creative writing talent. For children four years and younger, with the help of an adult to write their ideas.
- Make a Creature: In this group activity inspired by Surrealist artist Remedios Varo, children will take turns to draw parts of a creature, resulting in wild and original creations. For children five years and younger with the help of an adult.
Fri 14 April, 10am- 1pm
- Character Design: Inspired by Anime and comic books, Lama Lama artist, Rubii Red creates characters that speak to issues which are important to her and her community. In this activity, Rubii Red shares her techniques to help teens draw their own character. For children twelve years and younger with the help of an adult.
Sat 15 April, 11ap – 2pm
- Make a Sculpture: Pablo Picasso practised paper-cutting and folding from an early age and continued to utilise these techniques throughout his career. In this hands-on activity, kids are invited to create their own three-dimensional tabletop sculpture reminiscent of Picasso’s maquettes. For children four years and younger with the help of an adult.
- Just Imagine: This activity encourages children to transform colourful activity sheets into a new scene, creature or object, drawing inspiration from artist Oscar Dominguez’s printing technique called ‘decalcomania’. For children four years and younger with the help of an adult.
All our Volunteer Facilitators will have their valid Working with Children Checks.
Photographs will be taken during the duration of the workshop. All attendees will be required to fill in a photography permission form, as these photos will be used for promotion at NHNH and NGV
