School Holiday Workshop: Bush Brooches

John Curtin Gallery 8 Jul - 15 Jun 2026 10:00am-12:00pm

Wearable art inspired by Country

Join Gallery Education Coordinator Mel Macaulay for a hands-on school holiday workshop inspired by current exhibition, Christopher Pease: Terra Nullius.

Young artists will start with a guided tour of the exhibition, followed by an exploration of native flora and fauna. To finish, they will design and create their own wearable bush brooch to take home.

Using cardboard, drawing materials and pattern-making techniques inspired by Noongar plants and the artworks of Christopher Pease, participants will transform an animal of their choice into a unique piece of wearable art celebrating Country, creativity and connection to place.

Event Details

Two sessions available:
Wednesday 8 July or Wednesday 15 July
10am – 12pm

Ages 8 to 14 years

Participation is free and all materials are included.

Register here

Photography

This event may be photographed and/or videoed and images may occasionally be used for promotional and marketing purposes, including social media. If you do not wish to be photographed or videoed, please notify staff at event registration.

Accessibility

Everyone is welcome at the John Curtin Gallery. Plan your visit to the John Curtin Gallery.

Header image credit: Christopher Pease, The Roundhouse, 2007, oil on canvas, 123 x 214 cm. Parliament House Art Collection, WA. Photo by Sharon Baker.