Image: Blue Rocket 2024. Brave J Episode, Little J and Big Cuz
Presented by the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
NAIDOC Week Cartooning Workshop
with Tony Thorne
Tony is an acclaimed animator, illustrator and visual artist, best known as the creative lead on the hugely popular cartoon series, LITTLE J and BIG CUZ.
A Trawlwoolway man from the Briggs/Johnson family, Tony grew up on the north west coast of Lutruwita.
Join Tony for this FREE one hour workshop and cover the fundamentals of visual storytelling, character design and cartooning techniques. All materials supplied.
This workshop is part of NAIDOC week celebrations at TMAG.
Following the workshop, participants can view an episode of LITTLE J and BIG CUZ on the main screen in TMAG’s Central Gallery.
Sunday 12 July 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 noon
Tickets: FREE!
All materials provided.
Suitable for ages 8-14
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
Patron Advice: Parents or guardians should only book a place for their child. Please note the age recommendation. We can’t accept bookings for children 7 years or under. Parents and guardians are welcome to leave children for the duration of the workshop but must remain within the museum during this time.
The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery pays its respects to the original owners of the land upon which we work, the Muwinina and Mumirimina people, who did not survive British colonisation.
We acknowledge the Tasmanian Aboriginal community as the continuing custodians of Lutruwita/ Tasmania and honour Aboriginal Elders past and present.
Location
Centre for Learning and Discovery
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
Dunn Place, Hobart Tasmania
CANCELLATION POLICY:
TMAG will only refund tickets 72 hours prior to the workshop if a request is made directly to the event organiser. In the event of any cancellation or rescheduling of the workshop by the presenters, tickets will be offered for an alternate date or refunded in full.
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