Join us at Hurstville Museum & Gallery for the official opening of Makers & Manufacturers: The industrial history of St George.

The opening will be attended by a guest speaker from the Royal Australian Historical Society. 

Friday 8 November 2024
Time: 6.00pm.
Cost: Free event.

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Baby Explorers

Join a tour of the Makers & Manufacturers exhibition with your little one. 

Wednesday 13 November 2024 (this event has passed).
Wednesday 11 December 2024 (this event has passed).
Wednesday 8 January 2025 (this event has passed).
Wednesday 12 February 2025 (this event has passed).
Wednesday 12 March 2025 (this event has passed).
Wednesday 9 April 2025

Time: Guided tour 10.35am, sensory pit 10.15am - 11.30am.
Cost: $5.25 per adult (excluding online booking fee). Babies are free.

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Makers & Manufacturers Collage Workshop

Explore the industrial history of St. George while creating unique collages in this hands-on workshop with guidance from Kubi Vasak, an experienced collage artist from Sydney Collage Society. This event is for adults only. 

Friday 22 November 2024
Time: 6.00pm - 8.30pm.
Cost: $12.50 per participant (excluding online booking fee).

Photo courtesy of Sydney Collage Society, 2024.

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Leather crafting drop-in activities

Create a leather key ring to take home! Join us for a free, drop-in activity where you’ll engage one-on-one with Jasmine, our expert leather volunteer.

Saturday 30 November 2024, 10.00am - 2.00pm (this event has passed).
Saturday 14 December 2024, 10.00am - 2.00pm (this event has passed).
Saturday 18 January 2025, 10.00am - 4.00pm (this event has passed).
Saturday 8 February 2025, 10.00am - 2.00pm (this event has passed).
Saturday 8 March 2025, 10.00am - 2.00p (this event has passed).
Saturday 10 May 2025, 10.00am - 2.00pm.

This is a free, drop-in activity. No bookings required. These activities will have a break from 12.00pm - 12.30pm, and will run while materials last.

Hand Drawing Glass Workshop

Be inspired by the Makes & Manufacturers exhibition and learn the technique of hand-drawing on glass. At the end of this workshop, you will take home your very own decorated 280ml glass!

Friday 6 December 2024
Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pm.
Cost: $12.50 per participant (excluding online booking fee).

Image courtesy of artist.

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Artzone: Still Life

Be inspired by the Makers & Manufacturers exhibition and improve your drawing skills.

Saturday 11 January 2025
Time: 10.15am - 12.00pm.
Age: 8-12 years.
Cost: $8.50 per child.

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Makers & Manufacturers Open Day

Celebrate creativity, history, and hands-on fun activities for all ages. 

Saturday 12 April 2025
For adults: Enjoy a guided tour of the exhibition or try your hand at making butter with Dr. Jacqui Newling in a fun, interactive workshop.

• For the whole family: embark on a family activity trail and become a detective of local history. Enjoy free drop-in activities, including creating your own leather keyring or exploring your artistic side with an art activity. This time, the little ones will also have the opportunity to try making butter with Dr. Jacqui Newling in a fun, interactive workshop.

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Makers & Manufacturers Open Day Tours

Makers & Manufacturers highlights the untold stories of the industrial history of the St George region.

If you would like to delve deeper on this exhibition on this day, join one of our free tours. Limited spots available, RSVP to secure your place.

Saturday 12 April 2025
Guided tours at: 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3.00pm.
Cost: Free (bookings are required).

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Butter-making workshop with Dr. Jacqui Newling

Join us during our Makers & Manufacturers exhibition Open Day to make your own butter!

Saturday 12 April 2025
Three sessions available: 10.30am – 11.15am, 12.30pm – 1.15pm and 2.30pm – 3.15pm. 
Cost: $8.50 per ticket.
Session 1: Children 6 to 12 years old. Carers must remain inside Hurstville Museum & Gallery while the workshop takes place.
Session 2 and 3: Age: 12 + (Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult with another ticket).

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Art in the Afternoon

Join us on the second Sunday of the month to explore your creative side in art workshops to cultivate creativity and community. These workshops will be delivered in conjunction with the Makers & Manufacturers exhibition.

Sunday 13 April 2025 - Making a wreath with Eleni Karathanasi (this event has passed). 
Sunday 11 May 2025 - Collage workshop with Joanna Williams

Time: 2.30pm - 4.30pm.
Age: Adults.
Cost: $12.50 (excluding booking fee).

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Cyanotype Workshops - SOLD OUT

Mix history and art and create contemporary cyanotype prints with artist Marina Mavritsky.

Thursday 13 February 2025 (this event has passed).
Saturday 15 February 2025 (This event has passed).

Time: 10.30am - 1.30pm.
Cost: $12.50 per participant (excluding online booking fee).
 

Sculpt your date with Wonder Mama (2 Sessions Available)

During this year’s Mardi Gras Festival, the Fabulous Wonder Mama, has a fun sculpting class using air-drying clay linked to our Makers & Manufacturers exhibition! ​

Friday 14 and 28 February 2025
Time: 6.00pm - 8.30pm.
Cost: $20.00 per participant (excluding booking fee). Adults only event.

Session 1: Friday 14 February 2025 - SOLD OUT (This event has passed.)

Session 2: Friday 28 February 2025 - SOLD OUT (This event has passed.)
Image: courtesy of Wonder Mama.

Drypoint Etching for Beginners

Makers & Manufacturers Trail 

Explore the exhibition with our Makers & Manufacturers Trail! This free, fun, drop-in activity is available during opening hours for curious children. 

Opening hours:
Tuesday - Saturday: 10.00am - 4.00pm.
Sunday: 2.00pm - 5.00pm.