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Boodja – A Goreng Woman’s Journey by Jennifer Woods

An Artist in Residence exhibition by Goreng artist, Jennifer Woods, whose paintings are grounded in Boodja (Country) not just as landscape, but as living presence - 3 to 29 November 2026.

Graphite Drawing Workshop with Erin Coates

Join Erin Coates for a hands-on graphite drawing workshop suitable for all skill levels - Sunday 30 August.

Paws at Sea: Miniature Felt Workshop

Inspired by our Cats & Dogs exhibition, create a miniature felt cat or dog at sea in this hands-on workshop with artist Serena McLauchlan - Tuesday 14 & Thursday 16 July 2026.

Sea Song & Shanty

Join us for an afternoon of maritime melodies, lively shanties, and seafaring spirit, filled with singalongs, toe-tapping performances, and plenty of nautical charm - 11 & 12 July 2026.

Ocean Builders: 3D Marine Craft Activity

Dive into a hands-on craft experience where the ocean comes to life. Decorate and build your own marine creature, transforming flat pieces into a sculptural form - 6 July to 10 July 2026.

Anatomical Collage and Graphite Workshop

Explore collage and graphite drawing with artist Erin Coates using vintage nature imagery to create layered, imaginative artworks inspired by human and animal biology - Sunday 5 July 2026.

Stowaway Hide and Seek Activity

These July school holidays, turn your visit into a treasure hunt with Stowaway Hide and Seek, a playful adventure throughout the site - 4 to 19 July 2026.

Erin Coates – The Boneyard

Discover Erin Coates - The Boneyard, an Artist in Residence exhibition. Whale bones, memory, and the tides of history surface in a haunting new body of work - 4 July to 30 August 2026.

Graphite Drawing Masterclass

Develop your graphite drawing skills with exhibiting artist Erin Coates through hands-on exercises exploring shading, composition, observation, and drawing from objects and reference imagery - Friday 3 July 2026.

Cats & Dogs: All at Sea Exhibition

Discover Cats & Dogs: All at Sea, a captivating free photographic exhibition exploring the often-overlooked role of animals aboard seafaring vessels - 1 July to 30 September 2026.

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