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
During lockdown we created various art challenges encompassing different mediums such as visual poetry, photography, painting, drawing as well as creating a vessel using clay and sculpture using LEGO. We received an overwhelming number of entries for each challenge with outstanding submissions.
Creative activities
Daniel Crooks: Photo Collage
Inspired by Daniel Crooks' Portrait #2 (Chris) (2007), follow these instructions to make your own photo collage.
Children's week 2020
Sometimes words can’t express how much we miss our friends but a drawing or other type of artwork can show what we are feeling. Let us know what your friends mean to you this Children’s Week by creating an artwork in any medium and style and entering it into our art competition.
Find out more.
JEFF THOMPSON: ORIGAMI
Inspired by Jeff Thomson’s Cows (1987), follow these instructions to make your own origami cow.
This resource caters to learning outcomes and links to the Australian Curriculum: Visual Arts.
Spoonville
It has been heart-warming to see ‘Spoonvilles’ popping up all over the suburbs of Melbourne.
Watch the video of Heide staff sharing their spoon characters inspired by artists and artworks in the Heide Collection.
Charles Blackman: Stop Motion Animation
Inspired by Charles Blackman’s The Shadow (1953), follow these instructions to create your own stop motion animation.
View our example here.
Rick Amor: Wire Sculpture
Inspired by Rick Amor’s Running Man (1996—2003), follow these instructions to construct a wire armature and sculpture using your choice of materials.
JOY HESTER: COLLAGE
Inspired by Joy Hester’s Girl Holding Flowers (1956), follow these instructions to create a simple collage using various types of paper and card, layering shapes and contrasting neutral tones.
To learn more about the striking work of Joy Hester check out the exhibition catalogue Joy Hester: Remember Me. Available to purchase from the Heide Shop.
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.
Sidney Nolan: Textiles
Follow these instructions to design your own pillowcase inspired by Sidney Nolan’s Moon Boy (1940).
This resource caters to learning outcomes and links to the Australian Curriculum: Visual Arts.
Mikala Dwyer: Sculpture
Inspired by Mikala Dwyer’s Necklace for Wall follow these instructions to design and make a sculptural necklace for your wall using a variety of materials and techniques.
This resource caters to learning outcomes and links to the Australian Curriculum: Visual Arts.
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.
This resource caters to learning outcomes and links to the Australian Curriculum: Visual Arts.
Melinda Harper: Printmaking
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.
This resource caters to learning outcomes and links to the Australian Curriculum: Visual Arts.
To learn more about Melinda Harper and her vibrant work, check out the exhibition catalogue Colour Sensation: The works of Melinda Harper. Available to purchase from the Heide Shop.
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.
