Official opening - Makers & Manufacturers: the industrial history of St George
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 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
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 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
Wednesday 12 February 2025
Wednesday 12 March 2025
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.
Ages: Suitable for babies up to the age of 12 months.
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Makers & Manufacturers Collage Workshop (Sold out)
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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).
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Photo courtesy of Sydney Collage Society, 2024.
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Leather crafting drop-in activities
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 Explore the Makers & Manufacturers exhibition and 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.
Saturday 8 February 2025, 10.00am - 2.00pm.
Saturday 8 March 2025, 10.00am - 2.00pm.
Saturday 10 May 2025, 10.00am - 2.00pm.
This is a free, drop-in activity during the hours specified above. All are welcome, no bookings required. Please note that the activity is available on provided dates only, with a break from 12:00 – 12:30pm, and will run while materials last.
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Hand Drawing Glass Workshop (Sold out)
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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).
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Artzone: Still Life
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 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
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Celebrate creativity, history, and hands-on fun activities for all ages with our Makers & Manufacturers Open Day. Whether you're an art lover, history buff, or looking for a fun family day out, there's something for everyone!
Saturday 18 January 2025
- For adults: Enjoy a guided tour of the Makers & Manufacturers 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, or enjoy free drop-in activities, including creating your own leather keyring or exploring your artistic side with two exciting art activities.
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Makers & Manufacturers Open Day Tours
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'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. Tour starting times: 10.30am, 11.30am, 13.30pm and 3.00pm. Limited spots available, RSVP to secure your place.
Saturday 18 January 2025
Guided tours at 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3.00pm.
Cost: Free (bookings required for tours).
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Butter-making workshop with Dr. Jacqui Newling
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Join us during our Makers & Manufacturers exhibition Open Day to make your own butter!
Saturday 18 January 2025
Three sessions available: 10.30am – 11.15am, 12.30pm – 1.15pm and 2.30pm – 3.15pm.
Cost: $8.50 per ticket.
Age: 12 + (Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult with another ticket).
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Art in the Afternoon
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 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 9 February 2025 - Starting and Keeping a Sketchbook with Amy Scully
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
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Mix history and art and create contemporary cyanotype prints with artist Marina Mavritsky.
Thursday 13 February 2025
Saturday 15 February 2025
Time: 10.30am - 1.30pm.
Cost: $12.50 per participant (excluding online booking fee).
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Sculpt your date with Wonder Mama (Session 1)
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- Looking for something to do during Valentine’s Day? We have you covered! During this year’s Mardi Gras Festival, grab a friend or your better half and join Sydney Drag Queen, The Fabulous Wonder Mama, in this fun sculpting class using air-drying clay linked to our Makers & Manufacturers exhibition!
Friday 14 February 2025
Time: 6.00pm - 8.30pm.
Age: Adults.
Cost: $20.00 per participant (excluding online booking fee).
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Note: This session will repeat content from and is not complementary with the session held on Friday 28 February.
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Sculpt your date with Wonder Mama (Session 2)
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- Looking for something to do during Valentine’s Day? We have you covered! During this year’s Mardi Gras Festival, grab a friend or your better half and join Sydney Drag Queen, The Fabulous Wonder Mama, in this fun sculpting class using air-drying clay linked to our Makers & Manufacturers exhibition!
Friday 14 February 2025
Time: 6.00pm - 8.30pm.
Age: Adults.
Cost: $20.00 per participant (excluding online booking fee).
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Note: This session will repeat content from and is not complementary with the session held on Friday 14 February.
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Drypoint Etching for Beginners
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Join artist Heather Davidson to learn the basics of drypoint etching and explore the Makers & Manufacturers exhibition. In this two-night course, participants will create their own drypoint etching over two consecutive Monday evenings.
Monday 3 March and Monday 10 March 2025
Time: 6.00pm - 8.30pm.
Age: Adults.
Cost: $40.00 total for both nights (excluding online booking fee).
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Image: Christmas Beetle, Heather Davidson 2024, drypoint and watercolour.
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