What’s on in Maroondah Check out the events and activities happening around Maroondah this autumn!
Out and about: City Nature Challenge Friday 29 April to Monday 2 May various locations around Maroondah
The Arts Lounge Exhibition – Di Ellis and Bill Kearney Open until Saturday 2 April Wyreena’s Arts Lounge is showcasing the intricately stitched artworks of Di Ellis and pictures by professional photographer, Barry Kearney.
portrait. Just print out a few photos of your pawesome pet and leave with a beautiful art piece and the techniques needed to create more.
Still the Water Flows Monday 7 February to Friday 8 April
Be involved in the City Nature Challenge by downloading iNaturalist and find, photograph and record native flora and fauna around Maroondah. Keep an eye on our website for guided walks that will be happening during the City Nature Challenge event.
Maroondah Federation Estate Gallery 34 Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood Bloom like flowers: Hsin Lin Open until Friday 8 April Hsin Lin’s new exhibition features meticulously detailed acrylic paintings and prints that celebrate native Australian flora and wildlife which highlight the ecologies and habitats that support and connect them.
Beginners Furniture Chalk Painting with Melinda Saturday 2 April, 9am to 1pm
Still the Water Flows is a selection of works exploring how both humans and nature are continuously ‘fluid’ and have the ability to adapt in times of turbulence, trauma and change.
Prepare a piece of furniture for painting with a choice of chalk paints. Bring your own small piece to work on such as a small table, cabinet or bedside table.
Wyreena Community Arts Centre Pawesome! Pet Portraits with Emily Saturday 19 March, 10am to 1pm Capture your furry friend’s face in a pet
Keep entertained these school holidays Check out the range of activities available at Wyreena Community Arts Centre these school holidays! The events are suitable for primary school aged children, with staggered timeframes to suit different age groups.
Ceramic candle holders Tuesday 19 April, 10am to 11.30am; 12.30pm to 2pm (5 to 12 years) This pottery activity is sure to bring the family together. Create a candle holder using a pinch pot, coils and wooden tools.
Handmade books of special treasures Wednesday 20 April, 10am to 11.30am (6 to 8 years); 12.30pm to 2pm (8 to 12 years) Learn to make a handmade art book that you can fill with your favourite things and special treasures in this creative workshop.
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Reclaiming Art Thursday 21 April, 10am to 11.30am (8 to 12 years); 12.30pm to 2pm (5 to 7 years) Breathe new life into old paintings by personalising forgotten or donated pieces using acrylic paints.
Cactus Pots Friday 22 April, 10am to 11.30am (6 to 8 years); 12.30pm to 2pm (9 to 12 years) Come and join us as we make cute and quirky cactus pots. These unique pots are made using slabs of clay with spots of slip to make the thorns.
Book your space for the holiday program activities by visiting www.maroondah.vic.gov.au, by phone on 9294 5590 or in person at Wyreena.
