WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
Take in a short course, a term-based program, a regular monthly workshop or a one-off workshop at Tuggeranong Arts Centre. There are workshops for all ages – as well as special activities during school holidays. Scroll down the page to see all your options.
School Holidays
Giant Puppet Workshops | Buckland & Higgs | 22 Sep – 3 Nov
Create a series of large-scale whimsical puppets, with Tom Buckland and Julia Higgs culminating in a parade around Edison Park
MR TIM MS NATH | Make a Mini Musical | 30 SEP – 4 OCT
Co-create and perform an original musical in 5 days! No experience is required – just an enthusiastic attitude to participate in an awesome creation.
KP Hydes | Songwriting | 1 OCT
Presented in conjunction with the ANU Community Music Centre, this workshop aims to empower young people to discover their voice through song writing and performing.
Signor Baffo | 9-10 OCT
There’s chaos in the kitchen when Signor Baffo’s left in charge! This gorgeous children’s comedy is an interactive treat for children and families.
Short Courses
SARAH MURRAY | Brush Up | 31 OCT – 5 DEC
A free-form course where you can expand your skills, develop your own projects and be guided by artist and tutor Sarah Murray.
BARAK ZELIG | DRAW & PRINT | 30 OCT – 4 DEC
Printmaking workshop beginning with drawing to create an image, then transferring it to lino and cutting the design to create a relief print block
VINYL VISTA | 26 SEP – 24 OCT
A five-part collaborative mural making project for youth to create vinyl designs for installation in TAC’s gender-neutral bathroom.
PETER MCLEAN | GO WITH THE GRAIN | 6 AUG – 10 SEP
A six-week introduction to print making using mini presses and your own hand carved wood blocks.
SARAH MURRAY | Fundamentals of colour | 8 AUG – 12 SEP
If you find colour mixing baffling and can’t quite mix the right tone, or want to expand on your understanding of colour theory, this workshop is for you.
GINA CHAPMAN | Bud and Bloom | 10 AUG – 14 SEP
Botanical drawing workshop exploring the magic of a wide variety of angiosperms through observational drawing.
Kambah 50 | Now and Then project with PhotoAccess | 31 Aug – 21 Sep
DATES: Saturday 31 Aug 11am-2pm – Tuggeranong Arts Centre and location scout Saturday 7 Sep 11am-2pm – Tuggeranong Arts Centre and location shoot Saturday 21 Sep 6-9pm – Tuggeranong Arts Centre...
Blaide Lallemand | Art Play for Curious Adults | 10 Aug – 14 Sep
Led by visual artist Blaide Lallemand, be introduced to the work of different artists each week, trying new approaches to art making in every class.
GINA CHAPMAN | ARBORETUM | 2 NOV – 7 DEC
Botanical Drawing workshop exploring the majesty and diversity of tree species.
Blaide Lallemand | Art Play for Curious Adults | 2 Nov – 7 Dec
Led by visual artist Blaide Lallemand, be introduced to the work of different artists each week, trying new approaches to art making in every class.
One-Off
Yuma Yarn | 20 OCT
YUMA YARN is a First Nations multi artform workshop delivered by Wiradjuri artist Rechelle Turner and musician Tahalianna Soward-Māhanga.
Art Lake T | NDIS Funded Art Class | Expressions of Interest
Tuggeranong Arts Centre is calling for expressions of interest from NDIS participants for an art class held weekly on a Friday for six weeks of the Term.
PINAL MANIAR | Birds Painting with Thread | 5 OCT
Learn how to paint with thread from scratch using pictorial embroidery techniques with a simple needle and threads to create a realistic image of a bird.
KAMBAH 50 | ARCHIVE WORKSHOP | 17 AUG
Celebrate and share your Kambah memorabilia and learn how to conserve and look after your precious photos and objects.
TOM BUCKLAND | GREEN SCREEN WORKSHOP | 2 NOV
Artist Tom Buckland invites participants to create a fantastical world in miniature and create a 90 sec video movie
AGUILAR EVANS | STOP MOTION WORKSHOP | 9 NOV
Bring everyday household objects to life in this workshop with award winning animators Eleanor Evans and Giovanni Aguilar.
JOHN HART | PLEIN AIR IN WODEN | 23 & 30 NOV
Experience Plein Air painting with painter John Hart at two Woden locations over two weekends!
JO HOLLIER | PRINTING FESTIVE CARDS | 14 DEC
Try your hand at printing with Jo Hollier and create beautiful greeting cards to delight friends and family
Lynn Petersen | Words on the Wind
WHERE: Little Garran Cafe, Garran Shops COST: FreeDetails Residents and visitors are invited to join Lynn Petersen in a celebration of Garran and the famous authors for whom Garran streets are...
Monthly
Every Body | Life Drawing | Monthly
A monthly life drawing class with a gorgeous casual vibe. Offering a low pressure, stress free environment, and a culture of relaxation and creative expression rather than a focus on technical ability.
Come Write with MARION | Monthly
Come Write With MARION is a casual gathering of creative thinkers who meet monthly, to write and share ideas.
Term-Based
MAKE A MESS: ART 6-8 YEARS | TERM-BASED
Make a Mess aims to get children excited about art! Under the guidance of a professional artist, participants will be encouraged to experiment, play, and have fun in the art room
MAKE IT MATTER: ART 9-13 YEARS | TERM-BASED
Make it Matter introduces children aged 9-13 to art history as they learn about an artist each week and make their own artistic interpretation.
MAKING TIME: ART SENIORS | TERM-BASED
The Making Time art class for seniors, is an opportunity to make art in a fun and carefree environment.
CHAT AND MAKE ART | MIGRANT WOMEN | TERM-BASED
CHAT AND MAKE ART for multi-cultural women from south Canberra meets weekly in Woden
Sing with Toby | Community Choir | TERM-BASED
Sing with Toby is a community choir for Tuggeranong led by opera singer and choir conductor extraordinaire, Tobias Cole.
Funky Fairytales | Drama 9-12 years | TERM-BASED
A weekly drama class for ages 9-12 years. Explore the elements of acting in this fun term-based course!
ZEST | Dance for Wellbeing | TERM-BASED
ZEST: Dance for Wellbeing classes are designed for adults who want to experience the joy of dancing and keep their body and brain active and healthy, regardless of their mobility, skill or age.
For Kids
Giant Puppet Workshops | Buckland & Higgs | 22 Sep – 3 Nov
Create a series of large-scale whimsical puppets, with Tom Buckland and Julia Higgs culminating in a parade around Edison Park
Messengers | GROUP SHOW | 18 OCT – 13 DEC
A showcase of work from TAC’s Messengers Program
MR TIM MS NATH | Make a Mini Musical | 30 SEP – 4 OCT
Co-create and perform an original musical in 5 days! No experience is required – just an enthusiastic attitude to participate in an awesome creation.
Signor Baffo | 9-10 OCT
There’s chaos in the kitchen when Signor Baffo’s left in charge! This gorgeous children’s comedy is an interactive treat for children and families.
TAC GRAND DAY OUT | 16 NOV
Come along and participate in intergenerational community arts activities as part of SouthFest.
Fresh Funk 18m – 6 | Littlies Program
Mini Funk, Funk Stars and Funky Monkeys. Classes from 18 months to 8 years.
Fresh Funk Juniors 9-14 | Performance Program
Fresh Funk offers 5 classes for the 9-14 year old bracket. Participants are sorted into classes on the basis of age, dance experience, and the number of students involved.
MAKE A MESS: ART 6-8 YEARS | TERM-BASED
Make a Mess aims to get children excited about art! Under the guidance of a professional artist, participants will be encouraged to experiment, play, and have fun in the art room
MAKE IT MATTER: ART 9-13 YEARS | TERM-BASED
Make it Matter introduces children aged 9-13 to art history as they learn about an artist each week and make their own artistic interpretation.
Funky Fairytales | Drama 9-12 years | TERM-BASED
A weekly drama class for ages 9-12 years. Explore the elements of acting in this fun term-based course!