Unleash your creativity and make the most of the summer holidays at Penrith Regional Gallery and The Joan — where fun and inspiration await for all ages!

Join Penrith Regional Gallery this December and January for a variety of hands-on art workshops for children aged 3 – 12. From crafting panther puppets to drawing with charcoal and creating glittering treasure boxes, each session is guided by an experienced artist educator. Plus, enjoy a special visit to one of the Gallery’s current exhibitions, and don’t miss the festive Christmas Crafts workshop on December 19 — perfect for creating one-of-a-kind handmade gifts and decorations.

Immerse yourself in the sensory-friendly shadow puppet performance Shadow House at The Joan. This enchanting show invites you into a magical tent, where captivating stories and stunning visuals will delight and mesmerise the whole family.

For those looking to develop their performing arts skills, Q Theatre’s summer program at The Joan is jam-packed full of interactive workshops and masterclasses and is open to children, adults, HSC students, and teachers alike. Led by a mix of local, national, and internationally acclaimed artists, the program covers everything from musical theatre and improvisation to storytelling, character building, set design, Suzuki training, monologues, and film.

With so much to see, create, and experience, the summer holidays at Penrith Regional Gallery and The Joan promise something special for everyone.

We accept Creative Kids Vouchers for all our workshops for ages 5 – 18.

Explore the full program below and join in the fun!

Art Workshops at the Gallery

DECEMBER

For Ages 5 – 12

• Christmas Crafts on Thursday 19 December, 10am – 12pm. All Tickets $40.

JANUARY

For Ages 3 – 5 

• Panther Puppets on Tuesday 21 January, 10am – 11am. All Tickets $25.

For Ages 5 – 8

• Drawing Big Black Cats on Wednesday 15 January, 10am – 12pm. All Tickets $40.
• Magical Treasure Boxes on Wednesday 22 January, 10am – 12pm. All Tickets $40.

For Ages 9 – 12

• Drawing with Charcoal on Tuesday 14 January, 10am – 12pm. All Tickets $40.
• Painted Pixels on Thursday 23 January, 10am – 12pm. All Tickets $40.

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Performances at The Joan

For Ages 4 – 12

• Shadow House on Friday 31 January, 2pm & 6pm. All Tickets $35.

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Drama Workshops and Masterclasses at The Joan

For Ages 5 – 8

• Movers and Shakers on Tuesday 21 January, 9:30am – 11:30am. All Tickets $35.
• Act Out on Wednesday 22 January, 9:30am – 12:30pm. All Tickets $45.
• The Marvellous Summer Adventure on Friday 31 January, 9:30am – 12:30pm. All Tickets $45.

For Ages 9 – 12

• Fusion: Generating Sound for the Theatre Stage on Thursday 23 January, 9:30am – 12:30pm. All Tickets $45.
• Page to Stage in a Day on Tuesday 28 January, 9am – 4pm. All Tickets $90.

For Ages 13 – 16

• Devising: From Thought to Staging in One Day with Emma Whitehead on Thursday 23 January, 9am – 4pm. All Tickets $90.
• Short Film Masterclass on Wednesday 29 & Thursday 30 January, 9am – 4pm. All Tickets $180.
• Musical Theatre Academy on Thursday 30 January, 9am – 4pm. All Tickets $90.

For Adults

• Silly Odyssey Improvisation with Australian Improv Champion, Tom North on Tuesday 21 January, 6pm – 9pm. All Tickets $45.
• Acting for Adults on Tuesday 28 January, 6pm – 9pm. All Tickets $45.

HSC Masterclasses

• Set Design with Hailley Hunt on Friday 24 January, 9am – 4pm. All Tickets $90.
• Individual Monologues on Friday 24 January, 9am – 4pm. All Tickets $90.
• Group Devised Performances on Wednesday 29 January, 9am – 4pm. All Tickets $90.

Teacher Professional Development

• Viewpoints and Suzuki Training on Wednesday 22 January, 9am – 4pm. All Tickets $90.

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Images
Top Banner: Photos by Maja Baska and Eddy Summers
Shadow House: Photos by Fluential Studio
Q Theatre Drama Workshops: Photos by Eddy Summers