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Winter Art Camp

July 13, 2022 @ 9:00 am - July 14, 2022 @ 3:30 pm

$63 – $69

Want to get creative this winter? NERAM is running a winter art camp for 2 fun filled days. Run by our arts educators, children will visit current exhibitions, create, and experiment with various art making methods as well as relax in the afternoon with art games, popcorn, and a movie. With at least two art making activities each day, whether your child comes along for 1 day or 2 they will learn a variety of techniques, experiment with different styles and mediums, and cultivate their own artistic voice.

During the Winter Art Camp there will be two exhibitions for the kids to draw inspiration from: A Collaboration with UNE’s Natural History Museum and looking at our local budding artists in the Young Archie Exhibition.

Both days will be fully catered by Six Counties restaurant – please send through any dietary requirements required for your child.

Please contact NERAM directly if you wish to book your child in for 1 or 2 days. Parent Vouchers and NSW Creative Kids Vouchers can be used towards the events.

For children aged 6 – 13 years.

See below for details on the individual days. Cost will be $63

 

The Art of Nature: a collaboration with UNE’s Natural History Museum

Day 1 | Wednesday 13 July 2022

Explore the natural world as art and and science collide in a compelling display of artwork and natural history. Let the displays influence some drawing and charcoal sketches, weave with mixed and natural elements and wind down the afternoon with a film.

Cost: $69 General/ $63 FoN/CC

Tour and Art Making Activity: 9am – 10am

Morning Tea: 10am10.30am

Artmaking activity : 10.30am – 12.30pm

Lunch break:  12.30pm – 1:30pm

Film Screening & popcorn: 1.30pm – 3.00pm

*On Day 1 please pack morning tea, and a drink bottle for your child. Their lunch will be provided. Apron or clothes that can get messy are recommended.

Children are to be dropped off at 9am and picked up at the NERAM foyer by 3pm.

 

Young Archie Competition Finalists 2022

Day 2: Thursday 14 July 2022

Young students from around the region were invited to create a portrait of someone special to them, paying homage to the Archibald Prize. Finalists were then selected and are now on display at NERAM. Inspired by the local talent, children will be guided through some unique techniques of drawing portraits, to then try their hand at paper quilling before winding down in the afternoon.

Cost: $69 General/ $63 FoN/CC

Tour and Art Making Activity: 9am – 10am

Morning Tea: 10am – 10.30am

Artmaking activity : 10.30am – 12.30pm

Lunch break:  12.30pm – 1:30pm

Film Screening & popcorn: 1.30pm – 3.00pm

*On Day 2 please pack morning tea, and a drink bottle for your child. Their lunch will be provided. Apron or clothes that can get messy are recommended.

Children are to be dropped off at 9am and picked up at the NERAM foyer by 3pm.

Terms and Conditions

NERAM adheres to COVID-19 government regulations. Please see our visitor guidelines to stay up to date with current requirements for your visit to NERAM.

  • All bookings for events, art classes and workshops require payment in full at the time of booking.
  • A minimum number of 10 students required for classes to proceed, please book and pay before 3pm Thursday 7 July to ensure each days classes go ahead.
  • Please be aware that once bookings close, we are unable to offer a refund.
  • If the class does not proceed, you will be refunded any cash amount.

Image |Joe Brainard, Red poppies and butterflies, 1969, collage of cut paper, gouache and watercolour. Gift of Chandler Coventry, 1979

Details

Start:
July 13, 2022 @ 9:00 am
End:
July 14, 2022 @ 3:30 pm
Cost:
$63 – $69
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