Yarrila Arts and Museum

Take a Moment in July
2025-07-30 12:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Sydney)
Take a Moment in July

7 August – 13 September 2026Exhibition

Take a break. Explore your creativity. Recharge your mind.

Exhibition

Young Archie Coffs Harbour
When

7 August – 13 September 2026

Archibald Prize 2025Plan your visit

Take a Moment in July offers a creative pause in the middle of your busy week on the last Wednesday of June at lunchtime. This creative well-being program invites you to slow down, recharge, and reconnect—through art, nature, or quiet reflection. Experience a blend of guided tours and hands-on creative sessions that are designed to spark inspiration and nurture mindfulness.

Take a break. Explore your creativity. Recharge your mind.

Guided Tour by a YAM Curator – 12:30pm – 1pm Bookings Recommended. Meet at the YAM front desk.

Creative Activities (Drop-in Session anytime from 12 – 2pm) Activities include Art Gardening inspired by Hiromi Tango and a Botanical Drawing Exercise. Bookings are recommended but not essential.

Figure Drawing – Untutored Monthly Studio Sessions
2025-07-20 10:00 - 13:00
Figure Drawing – Untutored Monthly Studio Sessions

7 August – 13 September 2026Exhibition

Join artist Seabastion Toast for a relaxed and inspiring monthly life drawing session

Photo Credit: Artist Seabastion Toast.

Exhibition

Young Archie Coffs Harbour
When

7 August – 13 September 2026

Archibald Prize 2025Plan your visit

Practice. Explore. Refine.

Join artist Seabastion Toast for a relaxed and inspiring monthly life drawing session at Yarrila Arts and Museum. Held one Sunday each month, these three-hour sessions offer artists of all experience levels a chance to slow down, focus deeply, and connect with the figure through longer, sustained poses with a clothed model.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to push your creative boundaries, this is a unique opportunity to:

Sharpen your observation skills

Refine your technique in your chosen medium

Explore more layered, detailed works over time

Work at your own pace in a calm, welcoming space. While there’s no formal instruction, Seabastion will be drawing and painting alongside participants – offering a behind-the-scenes look at her personal process and approach to figurative art.

Each session is gently facilitated to ensure a supportive and respectful environment, making it the perfect setting to experiment, grow, or simply enjoy a few uninterrupted hours of creative flow.

Sessions are ticketed individually and run once a month. Each is a fresh opportunity to connect with your practice and the local arts community. Duration: 3 hours (with regular short breaks)

Refreshments: Hot water and cups available. Participants are welcome to bring their own refreshments. All mediums are welcome, including drawing, painting, and mixed media. Basic materials such as paper, charcoal, graphite, and a small selection of acrylic paints will be provided. If you’d like to work with other materials, feel free to bring your own – just ensure they’re low-irritant and easy to clean up. Model: Clothed and seated in the same position throughout (with lighting) Facilitator: Seabastion Toast Equipment: Easels, stool. Chair. clips and boards provided

Create Your Own Lovable Creature with Flossy- P (8+ year olds)
2025-07-17 14:30 - 16:00
Create Your Own Lovable Creature with Flossy- P (8+ year olds)

7 August – 13 September 2026Exhibition

Imaginative drawing and collage holiday workshop for children

Image credit: Flossy-P. Image courtesy of the artist

Exhibition

Young Archie Coffs Harbour
When

7 August – 13 September 2026

Archibald Prize 2025Plan your visit

Looking for a fun and creative holiday activity for your child these Winter holidays? In this imaginative drawing and collage workshop, children will design their very own chimera, a magical creature made from a mix of animals and features we all love.

Participants will explore Patricia Piccinini’s works in the exhibition, Interconnected Entities, and then using a mix of drawing and collage, children will create their very own unique creature which will be part fantasy, part favourite animal and completely original. This hands-on workshop encourages self-expression, storytelling, and creativity, all in a fun, relaxed environment. Perfect for kids who love to draw, invent, and dream up new worlds!

Thursday 17 July

The Workshop, Yarrila Arts and Museum

8 +

2.30-4pm

Create Your Own Lovable Creature with Flossy- P (5 to 9 year olds)
2025-07-17 12:30 - 13:30
Create Your Own Lovable Creature with Flossy- P (5 to 9 year olds)

7 August – 13 September 2026Exhibition

Imaginative drawing and collage holiday workshop for children

Image credit: Flossy-P. Image courtesy of the artist

Exhibition

Young Archie Coffs Harbour
When

7 August – 13 September 2026

Archibald Prize 2025Plan your visit

Looking for a fun and creative holiday activity for your child these Winter holidays? In this imaginative drawing and collage workshop, children will design their very own chimera, a magical creature made from a mix of animals and features we all love.

Participants will explore Patricia Piccinini’s works in the exhibition, Interconnected Entities, and then using a mix of drawing and collage, children will create their very own unique creature which will be part fantasy, part favourite animal and completely original. This hands-on workshop encourages self-expression, storytelling, and creativity, all in a fun, relaxed environment. Perfect for kids who love to draw, invent, and dream up new worlds!

Thursday 17 July

The Workshop, Yarrila Arts and Museum

5- to 9-year-olds

12:30 – 1:30pm

CANCELLED: NAIDOC Week Painting with Danielle Burford - Drop-in Session
2025-07-17 10:00 - 12:00
CANCELLED: NAIDOC Week Painting with Danielle Burford – Drop-in Session

7 August – 13 September 2026Exhibition

Celebrate NAIDOC Week with a fun, hands-on painting session led by First Nations artist Danielle Burford.

Exhibition

Young Archie Coffs Harbour
When

7 August – 13 September 2026

Archibald Prize 2025Plan your visit

Drop-in art session for families.

Celebrate NAIDOC Week with a fun, hands-on painting session led by First Nations artist Danielle Burford. Families can drop in any time to create their own artwork inspired by culture, connection, and Country, using colours guided by Danielle’s practice. A relaxed, family-friendly space where children can explore First Nations art.

Thursday July 17

10am – 12pm  (Drop in anytime between this time)

The Workshop, Yarrila Arts and Museum

Cost: Free | All materials provided – come and create!

Children must be accompanied by an adult.  Families welcome.

STEAM Holiday Workshop: Animatronics workshop returns with Emma Davies
2025-07-16 13:30 - 15:30
STEAM Holiday Workshop: Animatronics workshop returns with Emma Davies

7 August – 13 September 2026Exhibition

Children design and build their own moving animal or character using simple mechanics.

Top view closeup of two kids building wooden model together in carpenting workshop for children

Exhibition

Young Archie Coffs Harbour
When

7 August – 13 September 2026

Archibald Prize 2025Plan your visit

Does your child love building, creating, and making things move? In this fun, hands-on STEAM workshop, artist Emma Davies will teach children to design and build their own moving animal or character using simple mechanics.

It’s a playful blend of engineering, art, and imagination, perfect for curious minds who love to tinker. This workshop fosters creativity and problem solving.  Due to overwhelming demand, we’re bringing it back!

Ages 8 +

(children between 8 – 10yrs will need a parent to assist unless accompanied by a paying older sibling)

Wednesday 16 July

1:30 – 3:30pm

The Workshop, Yarrila Arts and Museum

Cost: $30, Bookings essential

2025-07-03 00:00 - 2025-07-19 23:59
School Holiday Programs

7 August – 13 September 2026Exhibition

This program is now closed

Explore theWinter School Holiday 2026program here

Exhibition

Young Archie Coffs Harbour
When

7 August – 13 September 2026

Archibald Prize 2025Plan your visit

Next School Holiday Dates: Monday 7 July to Friday 18 July 2025.

Bookings for the 2025 Winter School Holiday Program are open now. Our programs are super popular, so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Coffs Harbour Libraries, Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM), Jetty Memorial Theatre and North Coast Regional Botanic Garden are your launchpads to adventure, creativity, and fun! Whether you’re into mythical creatures, wild inventions, or epic challenges, there’s something for every curious mind and creative spirit.

We’re offering a mix of free and paid activities, facilitated by a talented team of City specialist staff, artists, industry professionals, and partner organisations. Programs are tailored to suit all ages and interests, with each location offering unique experiences to enjoy.

Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM)

All holiday’s Tues-Fri 10am-12pm: Make your own wearable art or dream up a wonderful creature inspired by Yarrila Arts and Musuem’s current exhibitions (all ages) 16 July 1:30pm: Animatronics workshop with Emma Davies (8+)17 July 10am-12pm: NAIDOC Week Painting with Danielle Burford drop-in session (all ages) – CANCELLED17 July 12:30pm: Create Your Own Lovable Creature with Flossy- P (5-9 yrs)17 July 2:30pm: Create Your Own Lovable Creature with Flossy- P (8+ yrs)

Book tickets here

North Coast Regional Botanic Garden

10 July 9am – 5pm: Nature Discovery Centre Opening with activities for all ages.

Jetty Memorial Theatre

3 July 10am: The Listies 110% Ready (4+ yrs)3 July 5:30pm: The Listies 110% Ready (4+ yrs)9 July 11am: Flow (all ages)15 July 11am: Mr Snotbottom (5+ yrs)15 July 1pm: Mr Snotbottom (5+ yrs)

Book Tickets here

Coffs Harbour Libraries

5 July 10am: AFLW Sydney Swans Storytime (2+) Harry Bailey Memorial Library8 July 1:30pm: Young Marine Biologists Taster (14-18 years) Harry Bailey Memorial Library8 July all day: STEAM in a Snap! Woolgoolga Library9 July 10:30am: Craft & Story Make & Tell (2-8 years) Harry Bailey Memorial Library10 July 10:30am: Whiz Kids Wisdom Wars (7-12 years) Toormina Library10 July all day: Family Games Day- Toormina Library11 July all day: STEAM in a Snap! Harry Bailey Memorial Library12 July all day: STEAM in a Snap! Harry Bailey Memorial Library14 July 10:30am: Whiz Kids Wisdom Wars (7-12 years) Woolgoolga Library14 July all day: Family Games Day – Woolgoolga Library15 July 1:30pm: Young Marine Biologists Taster (14-18 yrs) Harry Bailey Memorial Library16 July all day: STEAM in a Snap! Toormina Library+17 July 10:30am: Whiz Kids Wisdom Wars (7-12 years) Harry Bailey Memorial Library17 July all day: Family Games Day- Harry Bailey Memorial Library17 July 10:30am: Digital Art – Animal Anime Characters (7-10yrs) Toormina Library18 July all day: Family Games Day-Harry Bailey Memorial Library18 July 10:30: Augmented Reality (AR) Animation (7-10yrs), Digital Studio Yarrila Place19 July 10:30am: Create your own 3D Video Holograms – Peppers Ghost (9+ yrs) Digital Studio Yarrila Place

Book tickets here

Take a Moment in June
2025-06-25 12:00 - 14:00
Take a Moment in June

7 August – 13 September 2026Exhibition

Take a break. Explore your creativity. Recharge your mind.

Exhibition

Young Archie Coffs Harbour
When

7 August – 13 September 2026

Archibald Prize 2025Plan your visit

Take a Moment in June offers a creative pause in the middle of your busy week on the last Wednesday of June at lunchtime. This creative well-being program invites you to slow down, recharge, and reconnect—through art, nature, or quiet reflection. Experience a blend of guided tours and hands-on creative sessions that are designed to spark inspiration and nurture mindfulness.

Take a break. Explore your creativity. Recharge your mind.

Guided Tour by a YAM Curator – 12:30pm – 1pm Bookings Recommended. Meet at the YAM front desk.

Creative Activities (Drop-in Session anytime from 12 – 2pm) Activities include Art Gardening inspired by Hiromi Tango and a Botanical Drawing Exercise. Bookings are recommended but not essential.

Teacher’s Preview with Patricia Piccinini and Caroline Rothwell
2025-06-17 16:30 - 18:00
Young Archie Coffs Harbour

7 August – 13 September 2026Exhibition

Exhibition

Young Archie Coffs Harbour
When

7 August – 13 September 2026

Archibald Prize 2025Plan your visit

Learn about the creative practices of celebrated Australian contemporary artists Patricia Piccinini and Caroline Rothwell.Designed especially for educators, this inspiring session offers a rare opportunity to hear from the artists as they delve into the artistic processes and the conceptual ideas that drive their work.Patricia Piccinini and Caroline Rothwell are renowned for their innovative approaches and thought-provoking explorations of science, nature, and humanity. This is an invaluable chance for teachers to gain firsthand insights from two of the country’s leading contemporary artists.

Tuesday 17 June

4:30 – 6:00pm

This is a FREE event, but bookings are RSVP to Education@chcc.nsw.gov.au

Artist Talk: In conversation with Juz Kitson
2025-06-15 12:30 - 13:00
Artist Talk: In conversation with Juz Kitson

7 August – 13 September 2026Exhibition

Join acclaimed ceramic artist Juz Kitson for an exclusive artist talk in conjunction with her ceramic and video exhibition at Yarrila Arts and Museum, Shadows Make the Light Shine Brighter.

Exhibition

Young Archie Coffs Harbour
When

7 August – 13 September 2026

Archibald Prize 2025Plan your visit

Join acclaimed ceramic artist Juz Kitson for an exclusive artist talk in conjunction with her ceramic and video exhibition at Yarrila Arts and Museum, Shadows Make the Light Shine Brighter. In this intimate conversation, Juz will share rare insights into her recent video works developed by Ben Trahair, her creative process, artistic influences, and the dynamic interplay between the digital realm and the tactile, sensual nature of her sculptural practice.

YAM workshop, Yarrila Place Ground Floor

Sunday 15 June

12.30pm – 1pm

This is a FREE event, but bookings are essential

Artist Talk: In conversation with Patricia Piccinini and Caroline Rothwell
2025-06-15 11:00 - 12:00
Young Archie Coffs Harbour

7 August – 13 September 2026Exhibition

Exhibition

Young Archie Coffs Harbour
When

7 August – 13 September 2026

Archibald Prize 2025Plan your visit

Join renowned artists Patricia Piccinini and Caroline Rothwell to learn about their perspectives on contemporary art practice, while gaining firsthand insights into the processes and concepts that inform their work. Known for their boundary-pushing approaches and compelling investigations into science, nature, and the human condition this is an unmissable opportunity.

Sunday 15 June

11.00am – 12pm

This is a FREE event, but bookings are essential

Official Opening of June Exhibitions at Yarrila Arts and Museum
2025-06-14 17:00 - 19:00
Young Archie Coffs Harbour

7 August – 13 September 2026Exhibition

Patricia Piccinini, Safely Together, 2022 (detail), image courtesy of the artist, Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery and Tolarno Galleries; Caroline Rothwell, Red Picasso, 2021 (detail), image courtesy of the artist, Tolarno Galleries and Ames Yavuz

Exhibition

Young Archie Coffs Harbour
When

7 August – 13 September 2026

Archibald Prize 2025Plan your visit

Yarrila Arts and Museum invites you to the opening of:

teamLab | Flowers and People − A Whole Year per HourPatricia Piccinini and Caroline Rothwell | Interconnected EntitiesJuz Kitson | Shadows Make the Light Shine Brighter

Special guest speaker: Dr Elizabeth Ann Macgregor AM OBE, Former Director Museum of Contemporary Art Australia

Saturday 14 June 2025 5 -7pm (exhibition opening)Artist talks in the galleries from 4 – 5pm [Sold Out]Official proceedings from 5:30pm

Free entryLight refreshments provided. YAM Bar open.Music by DJ JemkaYarrila Arts and Museum and The Atrium, Yarrila Place

This is a FREE event, but bookings are essential

Intro to DSLR Camera Photography
2025-05-28 16:00 - 18:00
Intro to DSLR Camera Photography

7 August – 13 September 2026Exhibition

Join us in the Digital Studio for a two-hour photography workshop and develop your digital camera skills.

Exhibition

Young Archie Coffs Harbour
When

7 August – 13 September 2026

Archibald Prize 2025Plan your visit

Learn the basics of using a digital camera and various photography equipment with this introduction to DSLRs.

Have you picked up a camera before but have been confused about what the different settings mean and how to use them? Have you ever wondered what it means to shoot RAW?

Join us in the Digital Studio for a two-hour photography workshop and develop your digital camera skills. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to adjust the manual settings of a DSLR camera the achieve the results you are after and apply basic photo-editing techniques using Adobe Lightroom to give your images a professional look.

In this two-hour workshop you will learn:· How to change the manual camera settings on your DSLR camera· How to achieve sharp and correctly exposed image· How to achieve equivalent exposures by adjusting aperture, shutter speed and ISO· Composition and lighting for portraits· Basic photo-editing techniques using Adobe Lightroom.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to take your photography to the next level. Sign up now to reserve your spot in the workshop!

Cost: $10Age: 16+

Equipment: Please bring your DLSR camera, otherwise there will be some available at the workshop for you to use.

Experience: This workshop is suitable for all, from beginners who are just starting out, to more experienced photographers looking to take their skills to the next level.

Accessibility Information:Coffs Harbour Libraries is committed to providing inclusive library services and programs. Please email culturaldevelopment@chcc.nsw.gov.au or note down your requirements or support needs in your event registration.

Date: Wednesday 28 MayTime : 4pm-6pmLocation : Digital Studio, Level 1, Yarrila Place

Take a Moment in May at Yarrila Arts and Museum
2025-05-28 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-21 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-14 12:00 - 14:00
Take a Moment in May at Yarrila Arts and Museum

7 August – 13 September 2026Exhibition

Take a break. Explore your creativity. Recharge your mind.

Image Credit: And the Trees Photography

Exhibition

Young Archie Coffs Harbour
When

7 August – 13 September 2026

Archibald Prize 2025Plan your visit

Take a Moment in May offers a creative pause in the middle of your busy week. Every Wednesday at lunchtime, this May well-being program invites you to slow down, recharge, and reconnect—whether through art, nature, or quiet reflection. Experience a blend of guided tours, hands-on creative sessions, and a curated playlist of chilled beats, all designed to spark inspiration and nurture mindfulness.

Take a break. Explore your creativity. Recharge your mind.

Program Highlights: Creative Sessions (Drop-in & engage at your own pace)

Art Gardening inspired by Hiromi Tango – A restorative experience exploring nature and art. This project highlights art’s therapeutic power, promoting mindfulness through hands-on techniques such as wrapping, binding, and knotting. Participants can use the provided materials to create their own Hiromi Tango inspired seedlings known as Art Gardening. Workshop facilitators will be available to guide participants.

Session 1: Wednesday 7 May 12pm – 2pm. (Drop-in within this time) Bookings available but not essential. The Workshop, Yarrila Arts and Musuem.

Session 2: Wednesday 21 May 12pm – 2pm. (Drop-in within this time) Bookings available but not essential. The Workshop, Yarrila Arts and Museum.

Botanic Drawing Exercise – A simple self-guided meditative sketching activity inspired by Eco-symbiosis. Participants are welcome to drop in, follow the instructions, and explore their creativity in their own unique way. No previous drawing experience or skills required.

Wednesday 14 May 12pm – 2pm. (Drop-in session within this time) Bookings available but not essential. The Workshop, Yarrila Arts and Museum.

Wednesday 28 May 12pm – 2pm. (Drop-in session within this time) Bookings available but not essential. The Workshop, Yarrila Arts and Museum.

Music & Art Connection – Bring your own phone and headphones then scan the QR code at YAM front desk to listen to the playlist featuring exhibiting artists’ music suggestions while you view the exhibitions or get creative in The Workshop.

Tours – Exhibition explorations to engage the senses. Discover the hidden stories, materials and inspirations behind selected works in the galleries.

Guided Tour by a YAM Curator – Wednesday 7 May 12:30pm – 1pm. Bookings available but not essential. Meet at the YAM front desk.

Guided Tour by a YAM Curator – Wednesday 21 May 1pm – 1:30pm. Bookings available but not essential. Meet at the YAM front desk.

Self-guided Tactile Tour Kits available to borrow from YAM’s front desk. No bookings required.

Whether you’re looking for a moment of mindful creativity, a cultural escape, or a relaxed way to catch up with friends, Take a Moment in May offers a welcoming space to pause and reset.

Take a Moment in May - Botanic Drawing Exercise - Session 2
2025-05-28 12:00 - 14:00
Take a Moment in May – Botanic Drawing Exercise – Session 2

7 August – 13 September 2026Exhibition

A simple self-guided meditative sketching activity inspired by Eco-symbiosis

Image: Emma Louise Davies, Connection AFD, 2023. charcoal and pastel on paper

Exhibition

Young Archie Coffs Harbour
When

7 August – 13 September 2026

Archibald Prize 2025Plan your visit

A simple self-guided meditative sketching activity inspired by Eco-symbiosis. Participants are welcome to drop in, follow the instructions, and explore their creativity in their own unique way. No previous drawing experience or skills required.

Session 2: Wednesday 28 May 12pm – 2pm. (Drop-in anytime within this time)

Where: The Workshop, Yarrila Arts and Museum.

Take a Moment in May offers a creative pause in the middle of your busy week. Every Wednesday at lunchtime, this May well-being program invites you to slow down, recharge, and reconnect—whether through art, nature, or quiet reflection. Experience a blend of guided tours, hands-on creative sessions, and a curated playlist of chilled beats, all designed to spark inspiration and nurture mindfulness.

Take a break. Explore your creativity. Recharge your mind.

Take a Moment in May - Self-guided Tactile Tour
2025-05-28 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-21 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-14 12:00 - 14:00
Take a Moment in May – Self-guided Tactile Tour

7 August – 13 September 2026Exhibition

Kits are available to borrow from YAM’s front desk

Image Credit: And the Trees Photography

Exhibition

Young Archie Coffs Harbour
When

7 August – 13 September 2026

Archibald Prize 2025Plan your visit

Tactile Tour kits are available to borrow FREE from YAM’s front desk.

Session 1: Wednesday, 7 May 12 -2 pm. (Drop in anytime within this time frame)

Session 2: Wednesday, 14 May 12 -2 pm. (Drop in anytime within this time frame)

Session 3: Wednesday, 21 May 12 -2 pm. (Drop in anytime within this time frame)

Session 4: Wednesday, 28 May 12 -2 pm. (Drop in anytime within this time frame)

Where: YAM, Ground Floor, Yarrila Arts and Museum.

Take a Moment in May offers a creative pause in the middle of your busy week. Every Wednesday at lunchtime, this May well-being program invites you to slow down, recharge, and reconnect—whether through art, nature, or quiet reflection. Experience a blend of guided tours, hands-on creative sessions, and a curated playlist of chilled beats, all designed to spark inspiration and nurture mindfulness.

Take a break. Explore your creativity. Recharge your mind.

Take a Moment in May - Music & Art Connection
2025-05-28 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-21 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-14 12:00 - 14:00
Take a Moment in May – Music & Art Connection

7 August – 13 September 2026Exhibition

Listen to the playlist provided

Image Credit: And the Trees Photography

Exhibition

Young Archie Coffs Harbour
When

7 August – 13 September 2026

Archibald Prize 2025Plan your visit

Music & Art Connection – Bring your own phone and headphones then scan the QR code at YAM front desk to listen to the playlist featuring exhibiting artists’ music suggestions while you view the exhibitions or get creative in The Workshop.

Session 1: Wednesday 7 May 12 – 2pm. (drop-in and scan the QR code at any time in this period)

Session 2: Wednesday 14 May 12 – 2pm. (drop-in and scan the QR code at any time in this period)

Session 3: Wednesday 21 May 12 – 2pm. (drop-in and scan the QR code at any time in this period)

Session 4: Wednesday 28 May 12 – 2pm. (drop-in and scan the QR code at any time in this period)

YAM, Ground Floor, Yarrila Arts and Museum.

Take a Moment in May offers a creative pause in the middle of your busy week. Every Wednesday at lunchtime, this May well-being program invites you to slow down, recharge, and reconnect—whether through art, nature, or quiet reflection. Experience a blend of guided tours, hands-on creative sessions, and a curated playlist of chilled beats, all designed to spark inspiration and nurture mindfulness.

Take a break. Explore your creativity. Recharge your mind.

Whether you’re looking for a moment of mindful creativity, a cultural escape, or a relaxed way to catch up with friends, Take a Moment in May offers a welcoming space to pause and reset.

Experimental Botanical Drawing and Printmaking workshop with Marc Renshaw
2025-05-25 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-18 11:00 - 13:00
Experimental Botanical Drawing and Printmaking workshop with Marc Renshaw

7 August – 13 September 2026Exhibition

2-day workshop explores the beauty of nature through experimental botanical drawing and lino printing

Image credit: Image provided by Marc Renshaw

Exhibition

Young Archie Coffs Harbour
When

7 August – 13 September 2026

Archibald Prize 2025Plan your visit

Join artist Marc Renshaw for a 2-day workshop exploring the beauty of nature through experimental botanical drawing and lino printing. Designed for adults of all skill levels, this inspiring workshop series invites you to discover new ways of seeing and expressing the natural world.

Participants will learn how to create layered, one-of-a-kind prints that blend drawing and mark-making techniques with the immediacy of lino printing. Marc will guide you through his own intuitive process, encouraging you to experiment with composition, texture, and colour while developing your own visual language.

Participants will:

Explore botanical forms through observational drawing

Experiment with lino printing techniques using a press and hand tools

Create unique prints on paper and a good-quality, eco-friendly tote bag

Learn tips on layering, inking, and working expressively

Take home a collection of your own original prints and tote

This workshop series is perfect for artists, printmakers, and curious beginners alike. All materials are provided—just bring your curiosity and a willingness to play!

Date: Sunday 18 and 25 May. Time: 11am – 1pm Location: The Workshop, Yarrila Arts and Museum. Cost: $80 per participant for 2 sessions, includes all materials.

Age: Adults (16+) or younger teens accompanied by a paying adult.

Bookings essential. Limited spaces available.

Take a Moment in May - Guided Tour by a YAM Curator - Tour 2
2025-05-21 13:00 - 13:30
Take a Moment in May – Guided Tour by a YAM Curator – Tour 2

7 August – 13 September 2026Exhibition

Join a YAM Curator for a 30 min tour of the current YAM exhibitions

Image Credit: And the Trees Photography

Exhibition

Young Archie Coffs Harbour
When

7 August – 13 September 2026

Archibald Prize 2025Plan your visit

Session 1: Wednesday, 21 May 1-1:30 pm. (Meet at the YAM front desk)

Exhibition explorations to engage the senses. Discover the hidden stories, materials and inspirations behind selected works in the galleries.

Where: YAM, Ground Floor, Yarrila Arts and Museum.

Take a Moment in May offers a creative pause in the middle of your busy week. Every Wednesday at lunchtime, this May well-being program invites you to slow down, recharge, and reconnect—whether through art, nature, or quiet reflection. Experience a blend of guided tours, hands-on creative sessions, and a curated playlist of chilled beats, all designed to spark inspiration and nurture mindfulness.

Take a break. Explore your creativity. Recharge your mind.

Take a Moment in May - Art Gardening inspired by Hiromi Tango - Session 2
2025-05-21 12:00 - 14:00
Take a Moment in May – Art Gardening inspired by Hiromi Tango – Session 2

7 August – 13 September 2026Exhibition

A restorative experience exploring nature and art

Exhibition

Young Archie Coffs Harbour
When

7 August – 13 September 2026

Archibald Prize 2025Plan your visit

A restorative experience exploring nature and art. This project highlights art’s therapeutic power, promoting mindfulness through hands-on techniques such as wrapping, binding, and knotting. Participants can use the provided materials to create their own Hiromi Tango inspired seedlings known as Art Gardening. Workshop facilitators will be available to guide participants.

Session 2: Wednesday 21 May 12pm – 2pm. (Drop-in at any time within this time)

Where: The Workshop, Yarrila Arts and Musuem.

Take a Moment in May offers a creative pause in the middle of your busy week. Every Wednesday at lunchtime, this May well-being program invites you to slow down, recharge, and reconnect—whether through art, nature, or quiet reflection. Experience a blend of guided tours, hands-on creative sessions, and a curated playlist of chilled beats, all designed to spark inspiration and nurture mindfulness.

Take a break. Explore your creativity. Recharge your mind.

Creating Music with Nature’s Melodies
2025-05-17 08:30 - 16:30
Creating Music with Nature’s Melodies

7 August – 13 September 2026Exhibition

Create music from nature sounds- the birds, the frogs, the breeze in this 2-day workshop!

Exhibition

Young Archie Coffs Harbour
When

7 August – 13 September 2026

Archibald Prize 2025Plan your visit

Draw inspiration from nature sounds- the birds, the frogs, the breeze in a 2-day workshop with professional wildlife sound recordist and author of ‘Deep Listening to Nature’, Andrew Skeoch and local musician, Memo Beltzer.

Join Andrew and Memo as you make music with nature. The workshop includes field recording at the North Coast Regional Botanical Garden and music creation in the Digital Studio at Yarrila Place.

Day 1: Saturday 17 May – Dawn chorus field recordings at North Coast Regional Botanic Garden.

Day 2: Sunday 18 May – Music creation workshop using field recordings in the Digital Studio Lvl 1 Yarrila Place.

When: 17 and 18 May 2025 8:30am to 4:30pm

Cost: $100 for the 2 days

Places are limited. Bookings essential.

Maximum 10 participants. Ages 16+

If you have any questions please contact Mark on 0405 116 183.

John Bennett and John Laidler: Yurruun.ga wetlands – an album
2025-05-17 00:00 - 2025-06-22 23:59
John Bennett and John Laidler: Yurruun.ga wetlands – an album

7 August – 13 September 2026Exhibition

John Bennett and John Laidler: Yurruun.ga wetlands – an album invites viewers to connect with the beauty and resilience of a remediated wetland in Gumbaynggirr Country.

Exhibition

Young Archie Coffs Harbour
When

7 August – 13 September 2026

Archibald Prize 2025Plan your visit

John Bennett and John Laidler: Yurruun.ga wetlands – an album invites viewers to connect with the beauty and resilience of a remediated wetland in Gumbaynggirr Country. Through photography, poetry and video, visitors are transported to Yurruun.ga (Urunga) Wetlands to reflect upon its ecological restoration journey and our collective responsibility for its ongoing care.

Harnessing the power of natural aesthetics and spoken word, the exhibition fosters a deeper connection and appreciation of this unique ecosystem and awareness of its significance for future generations.

Take a Moment in May - Botanic Drawing Exercise - Session 1
2025-05-14 12:00 - 14:00
Take a Moment in May – Botanic Drawing Exercise – Session 1

7 August – 13 September 2026Exhibition

A simple self-guided meditative sketching activity inspired by Eco-symbiosis

Image: Emma Louise Davies, Connection AFD, 2023. charcoal and pastel on paper.

Exhibition

Young Archie Coffs Harbour
When

7 August – 13 September 2026

Archibald Prize 2025Plan your visit

A simple self-guided meditative sketching activity inspired by Eco-symbiosis. Participants are welcome to drop in, follow the instructions, and explore their creativity in their own unique way. No previous drawing experience or skills required.

Session 1: Wednesday 14 May 12pm – 2pm. (Drop-in anytime within this time)

Where: The Workshop, Yarrila Arts and Museum.

Take a Moment in May offers a creative pause in the middle of your busy week. Every Wednesday at lunchtime, this May well-being program invites you to slow down, recharge, and reconnect—whether through art, nature, or quiet reflection. Experience a blend of guided tours, hands-on creative sessions, and a curated playlist of chilled beats, all designed to spark inspiration and nurture mindfulness.

Take a break. Explore your creativity. Recharge your mind.
