While our doors are closed we will continue to share news and programs, giving you sneak peeks of exhibitions, keeping you informed about the Heide gardens, and providing some creative activities for adults and kids alike.
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Exhibitions at Home
Join senior curator Kendrah Morgan for a tour of the new exhibition Joy Hester: Remember Me.
Art Challenges
Still life painting challenge
Take on the Heide at Home Still Life Painting Challenge!
Paint a still life inspireed by a Heide circle artist and enter it into our painting competition.
Find out more here.
Heide at Home LEGO challenge
Take on the Heide at Home LEGO Challenge!
Build a sculpture inspireed by a Heide collection work and enter it into our LEGO competition.
This challenge is now closed but you can view all of the outstanding submissions here
Heide at Home Clay Challenge
Using clay or play dough make a vessel of any shape or size inspired by a Heide circle artist.
This challenge is now closed but you can view all of the outstanding submissions here.
Heide at Home Drawing Challenge
Draw a portrait of yourself, friend or loved one in the style of one of the Heide circle portraits and enter it into the Heide at Home drawing competition.
This challenge is now closed but you can view all of the outstanding submissions here
Creative workshops for kids and families
Kelly at the Mall
Mel Hartigan's entertaining story re-imagines cultural icon Ned Kelly at the shopping mall. Inspired by Sidney Nolan's painting, Kelly at the Mine, this contemporary narrative is playfully told in rhyme and accompanied by vibrant hand-drawn illustrations.
Tailored to achieve outcomes in the year 5–6 English and Visual Art curricula, this resource invites you to create your own illustrated book by reimagining the character and story of Ned Kelly.
Watch the video here, view the PDF and download the learning resource.
Moon Boy: Pillowcase
Follow these instructions to design your own pillowcase inspired by Sidney Nolan’s Moon Boy (1940).
Mikala Dwyer: Sculpture
Inspired by Mikala Dwyer’s Necklace for Wall, design and make a sculptural necklace for your wall using a variety of materials and techniques.
Follow these instructions to make your own sculptural necklace.
Albert Tucker: Working with TEXTURE
Albert Tucker experimented with a variety of materials to build up a sense of depth in his paintings and give the surfaces an earth-like quality.
Follow these instructions to make your own textured artworks.
Print making workshop
Inspired by Melinda Harper’s colourful prints, use colour, shape and pattern to create your own handprinted designs.
Follow these instructions to make your own patterned paper using stamps cut form easily sourced, household materials.
Make a Sprout Heart Garden
Make a sprout heart garden inspired by Sunday Reed’s heart garden at Heide!
Download the instructions or the extended learning resource for schools and teachers.
The Art of Poetry for Mother's Day
Celebrate mum by creating a beautiful, heartfelt poem! Inspired by Heide’s collection of concrete poetry, this workshop offers an array of ideas to create a bespoke poetic art work that your mum can treasure forever.
Download the instructions
Art and Nature
Gather leaves, twigs and flowers from your garden or local park and use them to create a stunning sculptural piece or a nature collage with a focus on colour, repetitian and pattern.
Sculptural piece instructions and video
Nature Collage instructions and video
Download the Learning Extension Resource for teachers and students.
Make a Mirka Mora-Inspired Dolls House
Learn how to combine Mirka Mora's dolls and create your very own dolls house at home.
Download and print the template and watch our fun video tutorial to get started!
Want to continue learning? Download the Learning Extension Resource.
Learn more about Mirka’s work and other amazing artists in the beautifully illustrated picture book Women Artists A-Z. Available to purchase from the Heide Shop.
Construct your own caravan
Learn how to construct your own caravan based on Pont de l'Archevêché by Bob Jenyns!
Download the instructions and either a black and white template (if you want to design your own) or a colour template to get started.
Watch our fun video tutorial to help you along the way.
