Spark your children’s and teenager’s imaginations these winter school holidays with an exciting line-up of workshops at Penrith Regional Gallery and The Joan.

Join Penrith Regional Gallery for a variety of hands-on art workshops for children aged 3 – 12. Led by the Gallery’s team of experienced arts educators, children can sculpt animals from clay or sketch stories from the imagination. Plus, introduce your preschoolers to the joy of art with a creative play session.

All workshops include a guided exhibition visit, artmaking activities and all materials and equipment.

In celebration of NAIDOC Week, the first week of holiday workshops will draw inspiration from Blak Douglas’ exhibition The Halfway Line. Visitors can also enjoy free drop-in activities from Monday 7 – Thursday 10 July, 10am – 2pm, with select sessions led by a First Nations educator.

Q Theatre puts the spotlight on creativity and connection at The Joan, with its dynamic program of interactive drama and dance workshops for ages 0 – 12. Highlights include imaginative storytelling, theatre making, musical theatre and a playful morning session for little ones. Don’t miss the special contemporary dance workshop for ages 9 – 12 with the award-winning Western Sydney dance company, Dance Makers Collective.

Early Bird discounts are available for Q Theatre’s workshops – book by 23 June and save $10. Book for you and a friend using the code FRIEND25 and save $10.

Explore the full program below and join in the fun!

Art Workshops at the Gallery

For Ages 3 – 5

• Intro to Art on Thursday 10 July, 10am – 11am.
  All Tickets $25.

For Ages 5 – 8

• Clay Animals on Tuesday 8 July, 10am – 12pm.
  All Tickets $40.
• Artist Books on Tuesday 15 July, 10am – 12pm.
  All Tickets $40.

For Ages 9 – 12

• Clay Animals on Wednesday 9 July, 10am – 12pm.
  All Tickets $40.
• Artist Books on Tuesday 15 July, 1pm – 3pm.
  All Tickets $40.

For All Ages

• NAIDOC Week Drop-In Artmaking Activities on Monday 7 – Thursday 10 July, 10am, 2pm.
  Free, no bookings required.

Creative Kids Vouchers are accepted for paid workshops.

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Drama and Dance Workshops at The Joan

For Ages 0 – 4

• Peppermint & Popcorn Days on Friday 11 July, 10am – 11am.
  Early Bird $40, Standard $50*.

For Ages 5 – 8

• Page to Stage in a Day on Monday 7 July, 9am – 4pm.
  Early Bird $90, Standard $100*.
• The Hero’s Journey on Thursday 17 July, 9am – 4pm.
  Early Bird $90, Standard $100*.

For Ages 9 – 12

• Musical Theatre Academy on Tuesday 8 July, 9am – 4pm.
  Early Bird $90, Standard $100*.
• Contemporary Dance with the Dance Makers Collective on Friday 18 July, 9am – 4pm.
  Early Bird $90, Standard $100*.

*Please Note: Early Bird prices are valid until 23 June. Standard prices will apply to all bookings for Q Theatre School Holidays Drama and Dance Workshops at The Joan from 24 June onwards. Creative Kids Vouchers are accepted.

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Penrith Performing & Visual Arts is made up of the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, Penrith Conservatorium, Q Theatre and Penrith Regional Gallery, and represents a diverse and dynamic blend of creative practice in the Western Sydney region.

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Photos by Eddy Summers