Discover Aboriginal Art: Culture Through Creativity
Hands-on workshops for Schools, Community Groups and organisations
Workshops are led by a local Aboriginal artist/s, these workshop offer a meaningful introduction to Aboriginal art, symbols, and storytelling in a safe, respectful, and inspiring environment.
* Please note these workshops are only available within the Mornington Peninsula area. Any areas outside this can be arranged by contacting me at kyliearmstrongart@gmail.com
👣 What Participants Will Experience:
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Acknowledgment of Country
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Cultural Storytelling & Symbolism
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Art Techniques demonstration
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Create Your Own Aboriginal-Inspired Artwork
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Reflection & Sharing
🎯 Learning Outcomes (Aligned with Australian Curriculum):
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Increased awareness of Aboriginal history and culture.
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Understanding of traditional art as a form of communication and storytelling.
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Development of visual arts skills and creative expression.
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Respectful engagement with cultural diversity.
Necklace design
Details: each participant will be guided to create their own design on a wooden rounds (2 per participant), hemp cord will be used to create a necklace that tells a story.
Cost: $600.00 (no GST)
Duration: Up to 2 hours
Group Size: 25 participants per session (custom quotes for smaller or larger groups)
Location: At your school or community venue
Materials: All provided
Acrylic on canvas
Details: each participant will be guided to create their own design based around a local area theme .
Cost: $600.00 (no GST)
Duration: Up to 2 hours
Group Size: 25 participants per session (custom quotes for smaller or larger groups)
Location: At your school or community venue
Materials: All provided , canvas size varies and is no larger than 20cmx20cm
Healing stone creation
Details: each participant will create their own design on a glass stone (2 per participant), these can be used for healing, storytelling or personal reminders.
Cost: $600.00 (no GST)
Duration: Up to 2 hours
Group Size: 25 participants per session (custom quotes for smaller or larger groups)
Location: At your school or community venue
Materials: All provided
Mural design workshop
Details: the group will work together to create a mural on hardwood marine grade plywood (1220x610mm) and coated with anti-graffiti coating (off site)
*please note installation and framing is not included.
Cost: $850.00 (no GST)
Duration: Up to 2 hours
Group Size: 25 participants per session (custom quotes for smaller or larger groups)
Location: At your school or community venue
Materials: All provided
DIY necklace kit
Details: DIY kits are available for groups to use, an electronic facilitator guide will be provided to support delivery. Please note that these kits are not a substitute for the depth of learning and cultural knowledge shared in a full workshop led by an Aboriginal facilitator.
Cost: $15 per kit, each participant will receive a small selection of acrylic paint, dotting tool, brush, 2 wooden rounds and hemp cord to create their own necklaces.
*please note, a clear sealer is recommended and not supplied with this kit.
Delivery fee: available on request