Melton City Arts - Melton City Council
Melton City Council’s arts program is packed with enriching, fun and entertaining events and learning activities for all ages. Immerse yourself in creativity!
Paint with Watercolour Workshop
Monday 3 July 2023
Be inspired by native birds and create a watercolour painting depicting the curious creatures inhabiting Eynesbury.
Facilitated by local artist Naomi Leeder, in this workshop you will explore the techniques of watercolour with live demonstrations, tips and tricks, and learn about local birdlife with support from the Eynesbury Environment Group.
Beginner friendly, this is a free workshop and all materials are supplied.
There are 3 sessions available, please select the age-appropriate workshop when booking.
Parent/guardian supervision is required for children under 14yrs.
Naomi Leeder’s exhibition, Conversations with Birds is at Melton Civic Centre until 31 July.
Eynesbury Discovery Centre
Exhibition Opening Event: The Edge
Thursday 20 April 2023
This exhibition explores the precarious but persistent state of nature at the edge of urban growth. Centring the experiences of residents in a city preoccupied with rapid land development, artists negotiate the complex relationship between humans and land on the ‘green edge’. Focusing on the ways we interact with our fragile volcanic plains and waterways, 6 -8 artworks or installations will appear in CS Gallery and temporary art sites across the city.
Join us to celebrate the work presented at CS Gallery by professional artists Pie Bolton, Vicki Kinai, Rebecca Mayo, and Alice Duncan.
CS Gallery
NGV Kids on Tour: Character Design with Rubii Red
Thursday 19 January 2023
Children can learn the basics of character design and create the character of their dreams in this workshop devised by Melbourne- based artist Rubii Red, a proud Lama Lama woman from Cape York, Queensland. This workshop is a must for any children interested in Anime and comic books and are wanting to learn more about portraiture, abstract line work, character design and fan-art.
NGV Kids on Tour offers children and families throughout regional and metropolitan Victoria the opportunity to engage with art and creativity through a range of free hands-on activities, games and workshops developed by the NGV.
All materials provided, best for ages 8-12 years, parent supervision is required.
NGV Kids on Tour is an initiative of the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV).
Image Caption: A teen designs a character in a workshop with artist Rubii Red. Photo by Tim O’Connor.
CS Gallery
Exhibition Opening Event: Wonderful-strong
Wednesday 18 January 2023
Join us for the exhibition opening of Wonderful-strong by award winning artist and author Maxine Beneba Clarke.
Held at CS Gallery, this event will include an afternoon of interactive and drop-in family friendly arts activities designed by Maxine and will draw on the exhibition themes of the Black Lives Matter movement, joyful freedom of expression in Black and inclusive fashion, and celebration of black identities.
This event will follow a special Storytime with Maxine in CS Library at 12:30pm, for children (ages 3-6) to hear Maxine reading one of her own books.
CS Gallery
NGV Kids on Tour: Make a Collage
Tuesday 17 January 2023
Inspired by surrealists and the works in our current CS Gallery exhibition Wonderful-strong, children will experiment with colour and shape and cut and paste to make a colourful collage.
NGV Kids on Tour offers children and families throughout regional and metropolitan Victoria the opportunity to engage with art and creativity through a range of free hands-on activities, games and workshops developed by the NGV. The theme for this year’s program is ‘Let’s Make Art!’ The program shares activities from the NGV children’s exhibition and book of the same name Making Art: Imagine Everything Is Real.
All materials provided, best for ages 4-8 years, parent supervision is required.
NGV Kids on Tour is an initiative of the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV).
Image Caption: Children use the Make a Collage activity to create collages. Photography by Tim Caraffa.
CS Gallery
NGV Kids on Tour: Create a Portrait with Archer Davies
Thursday 12 January 2023
Drawing on techniques used by Melbourne-based artist Archer Davis, children will learn different portraiture styles to draw a subject’s face from life.
NGV Kids on Tour offers children and families throughout regional and metropolitan Victoria the opportunity to engage with art and creativity through a range of free hands-on activities, games and workshops developed by the NGV. The theme for this year’s program is ‘Let’s Make Art!’ The program shares activities from the NGV children’s exhibition and book of the same name Making Art: Imagine Everything Is Real.
All materials provided, best for ages 8-12, parent supervision is required.
NGV Kids on Tour is an initiative of the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV).
Image Caption: A teen draws a portrait in a workshop with artist Archer Davies. Image by Tobias Titz.
Melton Library and Learning Hub
NGV Kids on Tour: Make a Creature
Tuesday 10 January 2023
Create an exquisite corpse drawing inspired by Surrealist artist Remedios Varo! To create an exquisite corpse, children will take turns to draw sections of a body on a sheet of paper. Children will create their own surreal creatures using their collage and drawing skills!
NGV Kids on Tour offers children and families throughout regional and metropolitan Victoria the opportunity to engage with art and creativity through a range of free hands-on activities, games and workshops developed by the NGV. The theme for this year’s program is ‘Let’s Make Art!’ The program shares activities from the NGV children’s exhibition and book of the same name Making Art: Imagine Everything Is Real.
All materials provided, best for ages 4-8yrs, parent supervision is required.
NGV Kids on Tour is an initiative of the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV).
Image Caption: Illustrations prepared for Making Art: Imagine Everything is Real, 2022. Image by Cally Bennett.
Melton Library and Learning Hub
Create an AFLW Affirmation Card
Saturday 12 November 2022
Come and collage funky trading cards of your favourite footy players.
Collecting player cards was a staple of many of our childhoods, but in the 90s the people playing AFL often didn’t reflect the diversity of our community. With the birth of AFLW that has changed, and so we are going to reimage these cards in bold, new and colourful ways. Each card will be paired with an affirmation that speaks to you.
This workshop is inspired by our current CS Gallery exhibition, Anima Animus by local artist Julie Zapasa.
All materials will be provided. No artistic experience necessary, just a love of all things art and footy. This workshop is aimed at both adults and children, we encourage families to book in and make an artwork together!
CS Gallery
Pastels in the Park with Christian Hansen
Between Saturday 8 October 2022 and Saturday 29 October 2022
Join artist Christian Hansen for an introduction to working with pastels- en plein air – in Hannah Watts Park! Christian will guide you through a range of pastel techniques, using the natural surrounds of the park as inspiration for your work. Go at your own pace in picking up new skills and learn how local areas and histories can become immortalised through art making.
Light refreshments will be served.
Participants will meet at Raglan Cottage before walking to a location in the park to sketch.
Certain paths may not be fully accessible, although we will do our best to ensure all workshop areas can be accessed via foot or mobility device. As with all Arts & Culture programs, please contact us before making a booking to discuss your access requirements and we will work with you to meet these needs as best we can.
In the case of wet weather, the workshop will take place at Melton Library & Learning Hub.
Raglan Cottage, Hannah Watts Park (Melton Rec Res)
Art and Movement Workshop
Saturday 22 October 2022
Rediscover play and its vital role in connecting us with selves and others through this workshop facilitated by arts therapist Andrea Nersesian. Inspired by our current exhibition, Anima Animus by local artist Julie Zapasa, this workshop is a chance to embrace your perceived imperfections and turn them into creative inspiration!
Working together as a group, Andrea will guide you to use be curious and guided by sense through movement, dance and visual art making to learn about how art can be a tool to connect with yourself and others and cultivate healthy relationships at any age.
Presented as part of Victorian Seniors Festival.
CS Gallery
Introduction to Anima Animus: Guided Tour with Morning Tea
Wednesday 19 October 2022
Explore the fantastical exhibition by local artist Julie Zapasa in this free guided introduction of Anima Animus for Seniors Festival.
Led by our experienced Arts & Culture Team, you will find out how art, footy, Jungian psychology and mental health come together in this exhibition of large scale paintings.
The tour offers groups an overview of the exhibition including the artist’s use of materials, concepts, curation of the work and general information about the Arts and Culture program.
This tour will run for approximately 1hr and include a 20-minute tour, light morning tea and opportunity to peruse the exhibition and library facilities.
CS Gallery
Surrealism and Dream Diaries Workshop
Wednesday 12 October 2022
Create your own dream diary with local artist Katrina Castovita!
With a focus on surrealist techniques and methods and responding to our current exhibition Anima Animus, Katrina will take you through creating your own dream diary. Learn how to create your own mixed-media dream journal to help you explore what your dreams can tell you about your waking life.
CS Gallery
Introduction to Elements of Hannah Watts: Guided Tour
Wednesday 12 October 2022
Discover local art and history in this guided introduction of Elements of Hannah Watts by artist Christian Hansen.
Join us for a free tour of the exhibition and special morning tea for Seniors Festival, led by our experienced Arts & Culture Team. The tour offers groups an overview of the exhibition including the artist’s use of materials and narrative, curation of the work and general information about the Arts and Culture program. You will learn about local historical icon Hannah ‘Grannie’ Watts through the artists own interpretations of her life and stories.
This tour will run for approximately 1hr and include a 20-minute tour, light morning tea and opportunity to peruse the exhibition, community collection and library facilities.
Melton Library and Learning Hub
Design a Team Guernsey
Thursday 29 September 2022
Design a team logo and guernsey in this fun and hands-on workshop with illustrator and graphic designer Gustavo Morales. Taking inspiration from our current exhibition Anima Animus by local artist Julie Zapasa, Gustavo will guide children through illustration techniques to create a team logo that is inspired by what matters to them most!
Children will finish with a DIY paper guernsey to show off to their teammates.
All materials will be provided. Recommended for children aged 7-12 years old.
CS Gallery
The Art of Paper Flowers with Tess Angala
Thursday 8 September 2022
As the flowers start to open up this Spring, join in the fun and create your own paper blooms! With a love for all things colourful and crafty, local artist Tess will guide you in transforming paper into flowers, bouquets, and cards. Come along and make a gift for a loved one, or to keep for yourself!
This workshop is a special event presented by Melton Arts and Culture and Melton Central Art Club. New participants are welcome and no experience required.
This workshop will run from 11am-12:30pm, and the art room will remain open until 2:00pm for relaxed art making. Participants are welcome to continue creating paper art, or bring your own creative project to work on.
Melton Central Community Centre
Art and Self - Creative Workshop
Wednesday 7 September 2022
How can creativity invite a different way of being in our lives?
Work with art therapist Andrea Neresian in this unique workshop inspired Jungian psychology principals and Julie Zapasa’s current exhibition Anima Animus. This is not your average art class, but an opportunity to embrace your curiosity and creativity and learn how art making can be a useful tool for learning about ourselves.
In this unique workshop with art therapist Andrea Neresian, you will focus on exploring individual self-expression without emphasis on the final product. Andrea will provide you with insight into how art making can be a valuable tool for understanding our selves.
Image Credit: Atelier Unes
CS Gallery
Exhibition Opening Event: Anima Animus
Saturday 27 August 2022
Join us for the opening of local artist Julie Zapasa’s fantastical exhibition of large scale paintings about footy, healthy gender roles and mental health.
The opening event features live music by brilliant instrumentalist and advocate for neurodiversity, Alice Gartner aka Anni Neptune from Wild At Heart, and music therapist Kirsten Hillman who will perform original songs written by Julie.
There’ll be live oracle card readings and delicious food as well.
CS Gallery
Make an Everyday Art Book for Book Week! - Melton Library
Saturday 20 August 2022
Join local illustrator Audrey Buttigieg Cardona to start your own illustration book!
This session will show children how to develop daily illustrating habits that nurture their artistic skills, teach them to observe their surrounds and turn daily events into imaginative stories. Children will take home an Art Book to keep drawing in.
This workshop is suitable for primary aged children 5-12 years. All materials provided.
Melton Library and Learning Hub
Make an Everyday Art Book for Book Week! - CS Gallery
Saturday 20 August 2022
Join local illustrator Audrey Buttigieg Cardona to start your own illustration book!
This session will show children how to develop daily illustrating habits that nurture their artistic skills, teach them to observe their surrounds and turn daily events into imaginative stories. Children will take home an Art Book to keep drawing in.
This workshop is suitable for primary aged children 5-12 years. All materials provided.
CS Gallery
Weaving Tales: Textile Art & Family History with Ana Petidis
Saturday 13 August 2022
Explore how you can tell your family history through textile art in this weaving workshop with artist Ana Petidis!
In this workshop designed for families, Ana will work with adults and children (ages 10+) to create small frame looms and complete woven art pieces based on your own family histories and memories.
Participants are encouraged to bring any textile/fabric/soft fabric materials that they would be willing to cut and use in the workshop. Participants will take home their own creations.
Melton Library and Learning Hub
Exhibition Application Information Session (CANCELLED)
Sunday 31 July 2022
If you are considering exhibiting work in one of Melton City Council's venues in 2023 then this session is a chance to work through the application process step by step and find out how to make sure your proposal really stands out!
Image: CS Gallery exhibition 'Watching from Afar' by artists Thomas C. Chung and Susumu Matsuura, 2021 Photo by Shawn Smits
Exhibition Opening Event: Elements of Hannah Watts
Thursday 28 July 2022
Join us for the Opening Event of local artist Christian Hansen’s exhibition, ‘Elements of Hannah Watts’.
This exhibition exploring the many sides to Melton’s beloved historical icon Hannah ‘Grannie’ Watts, features new works by Melton Arts & Culture’s Artist in Residence, Christian Hansen.
The Opening Event will run from 6:00-7:00pm. Opening remarks will be at 6:15pm. Christian will be joined by exhibition curators from the Melton Arts Team for a casual tour of the artworks.
Melton Library and Learning Hub
A World of Hope- Live VJ performance in CS Gallery (CANCELLED)
Wednesday 27 July 2022
Responding to our current exhibition Dis-Repair by Annie Murray on display at CS Gallery, exhibition collaborator and artist Paul Fletcher has worked with local residents to re-imagine their hopes and dreams for the future as artworks that come to life as part of a live VJ set at CS Gallery.
Join Paul and contributing community artists for this VJ show and don’t miss seeing Annie Murray’s exhibition in its final week.
This event is free and open to all; bookings are required.
CS Gallery
Groundwork Exhibition Program - Information Session
Tuesday 12 July 2022
Join us to hear more about the professional advice and support, public program experience and exhibition space that’s available through our Groundwork exhibition program in 2023.
We are offering a free information session where you’ll be able to ask any burning questions and find out how to make your proposal stand out!
Animate Shapes and Patterns with Dell Stewart - SOLD OUT
Tuesday 5 July 2022
Take your animation skills to the next level in this hands-on workshop that introduces tessellation and pattern design as animation techniques.
Play and experiment with colour, pattern and design in this fun, free and hands-on workshop where you will work towards creating a collaborative animation artwork with other workshop participants.
Best suited for children aged 8-12 years old.
Image Credit: Dell Stewart, 2022, Harlequin variations. Image courtesy the artist.
CS Gallery
Art Pop-Up in The Avenue Park!
Wednesday 8 June 2022
How does nature grow? How does a community grow?
Join artist Jade Oakley to explore the theme of growth in nature and community, through art, drawing and conversation. Take a close look at leaves and draw your discoveries, contribute to a communal mapping artwork and make chalk art.
You will also learn about a permanent public sculpture that will be installed in the park later in 2022.
This free drop-in workshop includes all materials and is suitable for children and adults of all ages.
The Avenue Park Playground
Second Nature Art Workshop - 2.30pm Class
Tuesday 7 June 2022
How does nature grow?
How does a community grow?
Join artist Jade Oakley at CS Gallery to explore the theme of growth in nature and community, through art, drawing and conversation. Take a close look at leaves and draw your discoveries, then contribute to a communal artwork.
You will also learn about Jade’s public sculpture that will be installed in The Avenue Park later in the year.
This free 1-hour workshop includes all materials.
CS Gallery
Second Nature Art Workshops - Caesia Gardens
Tuesday 7 June 2022
How does nature grow?
How does a community grow?
Join artist Jade Oakley at Caesia Gardens Retirement Village to explore the theme of growth in nature and community, through art, drawing and conversation. Take a close look at leaves and draw your discoveries, then contribute to a communal artwork.
You will also learn about Jade’s public sculpture that will be installed in The Avenue Park later in the year.
This free 2-hour workshop includes all materials and morning tea.
Caesia Gardens Retirement Village
Reconciliation Week: Opera performance by Shauntai Batzke
Thursday 2 June 2022
Melton Arts and Culture invites you to join Wiradjuri soprano Shauntai Batzke for an evening at the opera!
To commemorate Reconciliation Week, Shauntai will sing a captivating selection of operatic pieces including arias by the much loved Puccini and a series of self-composed pieces. Local artist and proud Kamillaroi woman Lucy Webster will open this program with a short artist talk about her current exhibition Winanaga Burruguu, at Melton Library & Learning Hub.
Melton Library & Learning Hub
Country & Culture - Sand Art Workshop at Melton Library
Between Thursday 14 April 2022 and Thursday 21 April 2022
Join exhibiting artist Lucy Webster in this fun and hands on workshop to learn about the importance of Country, culture, and community through sand art explorations.
Through creative play, children will be introduced to the stories, symbols, plants and animals that Lucy uses in her artwork, currently on display in her exhibition Winanga Burruguu at Melton Library & Learning Hub. Best for ages 6-10 yrs old.
Image Credit: Lucy Webster, Dhirra-li, 2020, Acrylic on Canvas
Melton Library & Learning Hub
Introduction to Animation - CS Gallery
Tuesday 19 April 2022
Work with artist Dell Stewart to create your own animation loop in this fun and hands on workshop!
Dell will work with you to create three unique drawings or collages that you will then bring to life and turn into your very own animation loop! Dell will provide you with tips and ticks to keep on using your drawings and collages at home to continue animating your creations. Best suited for children aged 10-12 years old.
Image Credit: Dell Stewart, A Turn Around the Sun, 2022
CS Gallery
Powerbox Public Art Community Information Session
Tuesday 5 April 2022
This online meeting is an opportunity for residents of the City of Melton to receive information about two upcoming Power box painting projects occuring in Melton West. In the session you will hear more about the powerbox painting project, locations, the leading professional artist and collaboration with the Melton City Council Youth Arts Club, and will have an opportunity to ask questions.
Registration is required to attend this session.
Artist in Residence Studio Tour – Christian Hansen
Sunday 27 March 2022
Join our Artist in Residence, Christian Hansen, for a private tour of his temporary studio at Raglan Cottage, and enjoy artworks about local historical icon Hannah Watts. This session will be introduced by Grannie Watt’s very own great great granddaughter, Beck Hart. Immerse yourself in local art and history inside one of our much-loved heritage buildings at Raglan Cottage.
Raglan's Cottage
Draw your own Dog with Stephanie Bell
Between Monday 17 January 2022 and Friday 21 January 2022
Join local illustrator Stephanie Bell and learn how to trace around your hands to create your own cheeky dog character! Stephanie will guide children to draw a dog and then build a story around their new puppy pal. The only question is, will they be good dogs or naughty dogs? Let’s find out!
Workshop includes readings from the self-published book ‘Beware the Dog’ written and illustrated by husband and wife team Stephanie and Jeremy Bell. See their work in an exhibition at Melton Library.
Melton Library and Learning Hub
Kids Wonderland at CS Gallery!
Between Monday 17 January 2022 and Wednesday 19 January 2022
Join hilarious performers and artists from Playable Streets on an adventure through a kids wonderland of the places, spaces, people and things that we love, in the CS Gallery exhibition ‘Skylines and Storylines’. Children will follow a storyline through pictures, sounds and stories in the gallery, and then make their own artwork which will appear in the exhibition
CS Gallery (inside Caroline Springs Library and Learning Hub)
Mindful Art Journaling with Tasmina Majles
Thursday 11 November 2021
Our current exhibition artist Tasmina K Majles, will safely guide you to explore creative ideas, thoughts and the various spectrum of emotions through art journaling. Tasmina will demonstrate methods using watercolour and pen on paper, and provide all the guidance and inspiration you need to create a meaningful art-journaling practice. Use any markers and paper or art materials you have at home. All skill levels welcome.
Skylines and Storylines - Drawing Workshop
Thursday 28 October 2021
What do you treasure the most about where you live? Join Playable Streets in this fun line drawing workshop and learn to make colourful pictures about your favourite places. This workshop forms part of our programs for an immersive children’s exhibition coming up at CS Gallery in November. Help us create the stories and images that celebrate the local places and people that connect us all!
Please bring some paper (5 pieces of A4) and drawing materials for this workshop.
Ages 5-12 years
Bubble Art Workshop for 5-12 yr olds
Wednesday 27 October 2021
Bubble Art is a joyful sensory art activity for children. In this workshop, artist Sofie Dieu will guide kids to create their very own decorated magic bubble wand and colourful bubble mixture, before painting lovely water patterns on cards for family and friends. While they’re immersed in creativity, they’ll also be learning about protecting our natural waterways. A craft kit will be sent out for this workshop, and simple materials are also required from home. For ages 5-12 yrs.
Linear Park Public Art Community Meetings
Between Tuesday 28 September 2021 and Tuesday 26 October 2021
These online meetings are an opportunity for residents of the City of Melton to provide feedback on a proposed public artwork at Linear Park, adjacent to St Vincent's Way in Caroline Springs. There are two meetings, one at the beginning of the concept development phase and one at the end. Please be sure to sign up to both meetings to get the full picture of the project.
Bubble Art Workshop for 3-4 year olds
Monday 25 October 2021
Bubble Art is a joyful sensory art activity for children. In this workshop, artist Sofie Dieu will guide kids to create their very own decorated magic bubble wand and colourful bubble mixture, before painting lovely water patterns on cards for family and friends. While they’re immersed in creativity, they’ll also be learning about protecting our natural waterways. A craft kit will be sent out for this workshop, and simple materials are also required from home. For ages 3-4.
Exhibition Application Information Session
Tuesday 19 October 2021
If you are considering exhibiting work in one of Melton City Council's venues in 2022 then this session is a chance to work through the application process step by step and find out how to make sure your proposal really stands out!
Image: CS Gallery exhibition 'Watching from Afar' by artists Thomas C. Chung and Susumu Matsuura, 2021 Photo by Shawn Smits
Make Art with Nature - Outdoor Workshop
Sunday 17 October 2021
This restorative guided art activity will connect you with nature while enjoying some self-care time. Grab a walking buddy, go to a creek, river, lake or beach in your permitted zone, and join this workshop on your phone. You will be gently guided by artist Sofie Dieu to create an artwork using found materials like fallen leaves, sticks or rocks. Make an incredible natural artwork while you take in all the goodness our local waterways have to offer. You will need a phone, headphones and nature.
Mindful Art Journaling with Tasmina Majles
Thursday 14 October 2021
Our current exhibition artist Tasmina K Majles, will safely guide you to explore creative ideas, thoughts and the various spectrum of emotions through art journaling. Tasmina will demonstrate methods using watercolour and pen on paper, and provide all the guidance and inspiration you need to create a meaningful art-journaling practice. Use any markers and paper or art materials you have at home. All skill levels welcome.
Mindful Art journaling with Tasmina Majles
Thursday 16 September 2021
Join exhibiting artist Tasmina K Majles to explore creative ideas, thoughts and emotions through art journaling. Tasmina will show you how to use simple watercolour and drawing techniques to kick-start a meaningful art-journaling practice. Use any markers and paper or art materials you have at home. All skill levels welcome.
Art Story Workshop - Online
Saturday 4 September 2021
Tell your own story in this mixed media collage workshop with Sofie Dieu. Using the playful ‘exquisite corpse’ technique to build your ideas, you will be guided to assemble a story from collage, using hand-drawn images and poetry. You will take home a stunning contemporary artwork, ready to be framed! *This workshop is suitable for those who speak English as a second language. All materials provided in a kit which will be mailed out to you.
Animal Yoga for Preschoolers
Between Monday 23 August 2021 and Monday 30 August 2021
Explore our Animal Kingdom exhibition while learning animal yoga poses! Yoga teacher Rina will have you and your little ones growling, purring, moving and stretching. Make sure you have plenty of room at home and a towel or a mat. Suitable for toddlers and pre schoolers aged 0 - 5yrs. All skill levels welcome.
Longing for Home Exhibition Opening Event - Online
Saturday 28 August 2021
Join artist Sofie Dieu to celebrate the opening of her exhibition Longing for Home, Water Ritual. Her installation explores first generation Australian women's connection to the bush through a series of mixed media works on paper and an intricately embroidered dress made in collaboration with 50 migrant women living in suburban Melbourne. The dress features 60 embroideries depicting each woman's personal story through symbols of water, flora, fauna, immigration and womanhood.
Textile Makers Online Meet-Up
Saturday 28 August 2021
Textile crafters, makers and artists are invited to share their latest projects in a friendly meet-up facilitated by Sofie Dieu. The session will encourage textile makers to focus on their creative development, seek peer advice and feedback on current projects, share technical tips and support each other to take the next exciting leap in their work. All textile types and all skill levels are welcome. Please prepare 1-3 digital photos of your work to share with the group.
Paper-cut Animal Kingdom Collage Workshop 2
Thursday 1 July 2021
Experiment with new techniques, to create one-of-a-kind creatures. We will begin with basic animal shapes and learn how to use mixed media materials to make fur, scales, and skin, then let our imagination run free in this workshop! This workshop will be delivered online with a kit that will be available to pick up at CS or Melton library desk prior to the workshop on Tuesday 29 or Wed 30 June. Please let us know when and where you will pick up the kit.
Participants will need their own scissors.
Paper-cut Animal Kingdom Collage Workshop 1
Thursday 1 July 2021
Experiment with new techniques, to create one-of-a-kind creatures. We will begin with basic animal shapes and learn how to use mixed media materials to make fur, scales, and skin, then let our imagination run free in this workshop! This workshop will be delivered online with a kit that will be available to pick up at CS or Melton library desk prior to the workshop on Tuesday 29 or Wed 30 June. Please let us know when and where you will pick up the kit.
Participants will need their own scissors.
REAL | LOCAL Exhibition Opening Event
Wednesday 2 June 2021
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS as of 25 May 2021
Join in the celebration of award-winning artist Atong Atem's exhibition, REAL | LOCAL, featuring striking photographic portraits that explore de-colonising narratives in the African diaspora. The event also celebrates Atem's collaborative work with local students of Staughton College and Melton Secondary College.
CS Gallery
Phulkari Indian Embroidery
Saturday 15 May 2021
Learn the beautiful art of creating intricate and colourful embroideries as practiced in India. Ravinder will show you the basics of Phulkari - a rural traditional technique from Punjab used to decorate and embellish fabric. All materials supplied but you can also bring your own fabric if you wish. No prior experience necessary, just come and have fun!
Melton Libraries and Learning Hub
International Printmaking Workshop - Melton Central
Monday 26 April 2021
Join printmaker Susumu Matsuura live on video from Japan, and Melbourne artist Thomas Chung live in the room, to explore layered painting and printmaking techniques. While you learn, you'll hear stories about the extraordinary Japanese tradition of ‘fish printing' called Gyo-Taku. Wear clothes that you don’t mind getting ink on!
Melton Central Community Centre
Adult Collage Workshop - Melton Central Community Centre
Monday 26 April 2021
Let your imagination take you on a holiday in this creative collage workshop with exhibiting artist Thomas C Chung. Using an airplane window template to frame your view, you’ll collect and cut out images to make a panorama of a real or imaginary travel destination. Use your creativity to go anywhere in the world! For Adults 18+ years
Melton Central Community Centre
International Printmaking Workshop - CS Gallery
Wednesday 21 April 2021
Join printmaker Susumu Matsuura live on video from Japan, and Melbourne artist Thomas Chung live in the room, to explore layered painting and printmaking techniques. While you learn, you'll hear stories about the extraordinary Japanese tradition of ‘fish printing' called Gyo-Taku. Wear clothes that you don’t mind getting ink on!
CS Gallery
Adults Art Collage Workshop - CS Gallery
Wednesday 21 April 2021
Let your imagination take you on a holiday in this creative collage workshop with exhibiting artist Thomas C Chung. Using an airplane window template to frame your view, you’ll collect and cut out images to make a panorama of a real or imaginary travel destination. Use your creativity to go anywhere in the world! For Adults 18+ years
CS Gallery
Community Painting Melton South
Join artist Candela Alconada in developing and creating your own artwork on the Exford Rd planter boxes about what makes Melton South a great community.
To register you must be over 15 yo and available for ALL the following dates:
Art workshops:
Thursday 15th AND
Friday 16th April 5.30 - 6.30pm
Community painting day:
Saturday 17th April 9am - 3pm
Workshops: Melton South Community Centre Painting: Exford Rd shops garden area
Kids Art Collage Workshop - Melton Library
Monday 12 April 2021
Let your imagination take you on a holiday in this creative collage workshop with exhibiting artist Thomas C Chung. Using an airplane window template to frame your view, you’ll collect and cut out images to make a panorama of a real or imaginary travel destination. Please book for both carer and child/children for this event. Suitable for children aged 5-12 years.
Melton Library and Learning Hub
Kids Art Collage Workshop - CS Gallery
Monday 12 April 2021
Let your imagination take you on a holiday in this creative collage workshop with exhibiting artist Thomas C Chung. Using an airplane window template to frame your view, you’ll collect and cut out images to make a panorama of a real or imaginary travel destination. Please book for both carer and child/children for this event. Suitable for children aged 5-12 years.
CS Gallery
Make your own Memes and Gifs
Tuesday 23 February 2021
Stop sharing other people’s Memes and GIFs and make your own! In this digital workshop artist Liam Herne will teach you how to make your very own text and short video reels for social media. This quick and easy workshop covers the basics so that you can use simple methods to get creative in your online space. Adult 18+
Make sure you see Liam’s exhibition before you do this workshop:
www.melton.vic.gov.au /socialmediology
Make your own Face Filter
Wednesday 10 February 2021
Want to be someone else for an insta moment? Make your own Instagram or Facebook filter that changes your face and lets you build your own online personality. Also learn how to make a filter, add accessories and get creative with your own unique look! This workshop requires a computer, as well as a handheld phone device, and download of a free app. Ages 12-18+
Make sure you see Liam’s exhibition before you do this workshop:
www.melton.vic.gov.au /socialmediology
Learn to Animate Characters
Friday 22 January 2021
Create your own Shaun Tan inspired animated character and story using free and accessible software. This is a great opportunity to build your portfolio if you are interested in getting into animation as a career or just for fun!
This workshop will develop skills in animation by industry professional, Damien Smart.
To participate you will need your own laptop, drawing tablet and stylus. ‘Fire Alpaca’ https://firealpaca.com
For other devices, download: https://flipanim.com
Ages 14-18
Skylines and Storylines - drawing workshop
Wednesday 20 January 2021
What do you treasure the most about where you live? Join Playable Streets in this fun line drawing workshop and learn to make colourful pictures about your favourite places. At the end of the workshop your work becomes part of an online exhibition celebrating the places and people that connect us all! Share your artwork in our online gallery and discover your neighbourhood in a brand new way.
Through a process of collaboration and co-design, the Playable Streets team are working with Melton Cit
Zoom
Skylines and Storylines - Drawing Workshop
Saturday 16 January 2021
What do you treasure the most about where you live? Join Playable Streets in this fun line drawing workshop and learn to make colourful pictures about your favourite places. At the end of the workshop your work becomes part of an online exhibition that culminates in an immersive children’s exhibition at CS Gallery. Help us create the stories and images that celebrate the local places and people that connect us all!
Bring some paper (5 pieces of A4) and drawing materials.
Ages 6-12 years
Zoom
Make your own Face Filter
Friday 15 January 2021
Want to be someone else for an insta moment? Make your own Instagram or Facebook filter that changes your face and lets you build your own online personality. Also learn how to make a filter, add accessories and get creative with your own unique look! This workshop requires a computer, as well as a handheld phone device, and download of a free app. Ages 12-18+
Liam Herne has shown his work in various locations around the world. He is currently based in Brisbane, Australia.
Spectacular Selfies - Digital Art Workshop on Android device
Thursday 14 January 2021
Want to be someone else for an insta moment? Make your own Instagram or Facebook filter that changes your face and lets you build your own online personality. Also learn how to make a filter, add accessories and get creative with your own unique look! This workshop requires a computer, as well as a handheld phone device, and download of a free app.
Make sure you see Liam’s exhibition before you do this workshop:
www.melton.vic.gov.au /socialmediology
Spectacular Selfies - Digital Art Workshop on iPad
Thursday 14 January 2021
Want to be someone else for an insta moment? Make your own Instagram or Facebook filter that changes your face and lets you build your own online personality. Also learn how to make a filter, add accessories and get creative with your own unique look! This workshop requires a computer, as well as a handheld phone device, and download of a free app. Ages 5-12
Make sure you see Liam’s exhibition before you do this workshop:
www.melton.vic.gov.au /socialmediology
Fantasy Clay Characters
Tuesday 12 January 2021
Create your own animated character using free downloadable software, Fire Alpaca
This workshop will draw on inspiration by Shaun Tan's characters and stories to show kids how to make their own fantasy character.
Rowena Booth is an art teacher for Mobile Arts and Crafts Centre (MACC) and at Shepparton Art Museum.
To participate you will need your own laptop, drawing tablet and stylus and download Fire Alpaca https://firealpaca.com
Suitable for ages 6–12
NAIDOC Bush Toy Making Workshop
Between Saturday 14 November 2020 and Saturday 5 December 2020
Work with Taungurung artist Cassie Leatham to create bush animal toys from nature and recycled materials. Cassie will step you through how to make Australian animals while yarning about Aboriginal stories of creation. Suitable for ages 5-12 years old. Parental supervision required . Please have 3 of the following items ready for your workshop: wool, string, newspaper, shredded paper, hay, gum nuts, leaves, sticks, feathers, banksia pods, shells, long grass (in particular Poa Grass if available).
Adult Weaving Workshop
Between Wednesday 14 October 2020 and Wednesday 11 November 2020
Work with master weaver and Taungurung artist Cassie Leatham and use recycled materials to weave a small basket using traditional coil techniques. Cassie will show you the basic steps to making a beautiful basket while yarning about Aboriginal food gathering and basket use. Ages 18+
Supplies: Participants will be provided with a kit including raffia string, & a needle, but will need to source Filler: ripped rags, strips of fabric, wool, etc. & Thread: wool, string, strips of plastic bags, etc.
Still Life fruit and vegetable drawing
Friday 6 November 2020
Enjoy learning some fundamental drawing skills in this food based online drawing tutorial with Catherine Pilgrim. Catherine will demonstrate the basics of observational drawing and you can draw alongside Catherine from home using fruit or vegetable you have on hand. We will work with graphite pencil and paper. Suits beginners and those feeling rusty.
Ages 18+
Food Felties Brooches Workshop
Tuesday 20 October 2020
Learn how to sew your very own food felt brooch with Amber Craven. If restrictions have eased, we will send you a kit with the materials, otherwise we will let you know the materials you need, 2 weeks before the workshop. Please provide your own scissors and glue.
This fun workshop is suitable for young people and families with any skill level.
Bush Toy Making Workshop
Thursday 1 October 2020
Work with Taungurung artist Cassie Leatham to create bush animal toys from nature and recycled materials. Cassie will step you through how to make Australian animals while yarning about Aboriginal stories of creation. Suitable for ages 5-12 years old. Parental supervision required . Please have 3 of the following items ready for your workshop: wool, string, newspaper, shredded paper, hay, gum nuts, leaves, sticks, feathers, banksia pods, shells, long grass (in particular Poa Grass if available).
I Pie with My Little Eye
Between Monday 21 September 2020 and Monday 28 September 2020
Liz Skitch’s live online children’s show is created especially for toddlers and their carers. Join for sing songs, go on adventures, swim in oceans of jelly and eat bucket loads of imaginary ice cream! Simply play along.
For ages 0-5 years
Food Juggling Tutorial With Amazing Anso
Thursday 24 September 2020
Learn to juggle like a pro using fruit and veggies from your kitchen, with support from a real circus coach! Amazing Anso will show you both basics and more challenging tricks if you’re brave. This workshop suitable for all skill levels, with one on one support during the session. Limited places, suitable for 8 – 18 yrs old.
700 Cuts - HAHA Exhibition
Friday 10 November 2017
700 CUTS presents works by acclaimed Melbourne street artist HAHA, and charts his enduring interest in portraiture. The selected works highlight HAHA’s investigations of fame, culture and ‘colliding identities’. Join HAHA and young local artists to celebrate the opening of the exhibition.
CS Gallery (in Caroline Springs Civic Centre and Library)
HAHA Stencil Workshops
Between Thursday 26 October 2017 and Thursday 2 November 2017
Intensive graffiti stencil workshops with the chance to have your work exhibited at CS Gallery! For ages 12-25.
Melton Library and Learning Hub
Community Street Art Day
Tuesday 17 October 2017
Outlines Workshops presents an afternoon of street art workshops and demos.
Taylors Hill Youth and Community Centre
HAHA Studio Workshops
Saturday 30 September 2017
Intensive graffiti stencil workshops with the chance to have your work exhibited at CS Gallery! For ages 12-25.
Raglans Cottage
HAHA Studio Workshops
Saturday 30 September 2017
Intensive graffiti stencil workshops with the chance to have your work exhibited at CS Gallery! For ages 12-25.
Raglans Cottage
Graeme Base Talk and Book Signing at CS Gallery
Saturday 19 August 2017
Talk and Book Signing
This exhibition by Graeme Base, Australia’s most successful children’s picture book creator, brings together his original hand drawn and painted artwork from his most beloved books Animalia, The Eleventh Hour and Uno’s Garden. The exhibition is presented as part of Melton City Libraries’ Word Fest WRITE ON, READ ON! from 19 to 26 August 2017.
CS Gallery
A Prudent Man
Saturday 5 August 2017
A well-groomed, confident-looking man enters the room and sits on a comfortable and expensive-looking leather chair. A bright light shines on him. Perhaps this is an investigation. What has he done wrong?
What makes the Trumps, Abbotts and Hansons of this world tick? What would happen if their world started to shift ever so slightly?
Written and directed by Katy Warner and performed by Lyall Brooks, A Prudent Man won the 2016 Melbourne Fringe People's Choice Award.
Lakeview Senior College Theatre
DAMIEN SHEN On the fabric of the Ngarrindjeri Body – Vol II
Friday 7 July 2017
The Mayor of the City of Melton, Cr Sophie Ramsey, and CS Gallery invite you to the launch of:
DAMIEN SHEN
On the fabric of the Ngarrindjeri Body – Volume II
CS GALLERY | 16 JUNE - 23 JULY 2017
Exhibition to be officially opened by:
Cr Sophie Ramsey
Mayor of the City of Melton
6.30pm Friday 7 July 2017
To be immediately followed by an artist talk by:
Damien Shen
CS Gallery
193 Caroline Springs Boulevard
Caroline Springs VIC 3023
CS Gallery
Lyn and Sally Show
Between Tuesday 12 July 2016 and Wednesday 13 July 2016
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Melton Library
The Owls Apprentice - Thursday 30 June
Thursday 30 June 2016
The Owl's Apprentice is an interactive show for families combining shadow puppetry and physical comedy. Ideal for ages 3+
Community Hall
The Owls Apprentice - Tuesday 28 June
Tuesday 28 June 2016
The Owl's Apprentice is an interactive show for families combing shadow puppetry and physical comedy
Lakeview Senior College Auditorium
