BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Yarrila Arts and Museum - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Yarrila Arts and Museum REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Sydney BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20270403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20271002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260514T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260514T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T235227 CREATED:20260424T034727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T065924Z UID:6963-1778779800-1778787000@www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au SUMMARY:The Rubbish Renaissance: Jewellery\, Jazz & Gin DESCRIPTION:The Rubbish RenaissanceJewellery\, Jazz & Gin \n \n \n\nExhibition\, Program \n \n This evening jewellery‑making workshop invites you to transform everyday waste into wearable relics\, set to a smooth jazz soundtrack and paired with Emerald Island Gin cocktails. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Exhibition\, Program \n \n RELICS FAQs \n When\n \n 28 Mar – 19 Jul 202610:00 am – 2:00 pm \n \n \n \n \n\nStep into the after‑hours world of RELICS: A New World Rises\, where forgotten materials are reimagined and nothing is quite what it was before. \n\n\n\nThis evening jewellery‑making workshop invites you to transform everyday waste into wearable relics\, set to a smooth jazz soundtrack and paired with Emerald Island Gin cocktails. In a relaxed\, social two‑hour Thursday night session\, participants will experiment with plastic bottles\, aluminium cans and repurposed gems – turning discarded materials into bold\, one‑of‑a‑kind pieces. \n\n\n\nInspired by RELICS’ playful take on sustainability and creative reuse\, this workshop celebrates curiosity\, reinvention and the unexpected—because even the smallest off‑cuts can spark the most surprising transformations. \n\n\n\nYour ticket includes: \n\n\n\n– All materials (rescued\, repurposed and ready for reinvention)– Step‑by‑step creative guidance– A crafted Emerald Island Gin cocktail (or two!)– A laid‑back\, after‑hours making experience inspired by the world of RELICSNo prior experience needed – just an open mind and a willingness to see old things differently. URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/the-rubbish-renaissance-jewellery-jazz-gin CATEGORIES:Program,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/content/uploads/2026/04/3-edited-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260517T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260517T133000 DTSTAMP:20260430T235227 CREATED:20260416T055522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T055604Z UID:6939-1779013800-1779024600@www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au SUMMARY:Long Pose Portrait Session DESCRIPTION:Long Pose Portrait Session \n \n \n\nExhibition\, Program \n \n Join artist Seabastion Toast for a relaxed\, inspiring long pose drawing experience at Yarrila Arts and Museum. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Exhibition\, Program \n \n RELICS FAQs \n When\n \n 28 Mar – 19 Jul 202610:00 am – 2:00 pm \n \n \n \n \n\nObserve. Develop\, Perfect.   \n\n\n\nThese untutored sessions\, held one Sunday each month\, offer three hours of uninterrupted creative time\, perfect for artists of all levels to slow down\, focus deeply\, and connect with the clothed figure through longer\, sustained poses.  \n\n\n\nWhether you’re just beginning or looking to push your creative boundaries\, this is your chance to:  \n\n\n\n– Sharpen your observation skills  \n\n\n\n– Refine your technique in your chosen medium  \n\n\n\n– Develop more layered\, detailed works overtime  \n\n\n\nWork at your own pace in a calm\, welcoming environment. While there’s no formal instruction\, Seabastion will draw and paint alongside participants\, providing a unique glimpse into her personal process and approach to figurative art.  \n\n\n\nEach session is gently facilitated to ensure a supportive and respectful atmosphere\, making it the ideal setting to experiment\, grow\, or simply enjoy a few uninterrupted hours of creative flow.  \n\n\n\nSessions are ticketed individually and run monthly. Each one is a fresh opportunity to reconnect with your practice and other artists.  \n\n\n\nDuration: 3 hours (with regular short breaks – tea coffee and biscuits provided)  \n\n\n\nAll 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.  \n\n\n\nModel: Clothed and seated in the same position throughout (with lighting) \n\n\n\nFacilitator: Seabastion Toast \n\n\n\nEquipment: Easels\, stool\, chair\, clips and boards provided URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/long-pose-portrait-sessions CATEGORIES:Program,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/content/uploads/2026/04/marek-long-pose-portraiture-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260528T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260628T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T235227 CREATED:20260429T061952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T075814Z UID:7002-1779962400-1782662400@www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au SUMMARY:Drew Hopper: West of Somewhere East DESCRIPTION:Drew HopperWest of Somewhere East \n \n \n\nExhibition\, Program \n \n West Of Somewhere East is a photographic series tracing a cinematic journey through the interior of New South Wales\, shaped by long drives\, fleeting encounters\, and the reflective rhythm of return. \n \n\n\n\n\nDrew Hopper\, Hills Hoist\, 2020\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Exhibition\, Program \n \n RELICS FAQs \n When\n \n 28 Mar – 19 Jul 202610:00 am – 2:00 pm \n \n \n \n \n\nGrounded in Drew Hopper’s upbringing travelling across Australia\, West Of Somewhere East reflects a way of seeing that is formed through movement\, both observational and deeply personal.Situated within post-documentary practice\, the series resists straightforward description. Rather than documenting the Australian interior\, the photographs act as meditations on perception\, memory\, and atmosphere\, where seeing is inseparable from feeling.Composed through quiet attention to light\, texture\, and form\, the images gather fragments of the in-between: roadside geometries\, weathered surfaces\, and shifting spatial tensions. Together\, they reveal a subdued Australia\, shaped by suggestion rather than spectacle.Within the Great Southern Land\, the landscape emerges as both vast and intimate – marked by distance\, resilience\, and quiet transformation. Human presence lingers only in traces\, set against the enduring scale of the land.Balancing observation and interpretation\, the series blurs the line between document and image. It becomes a space where place and memory converge.Ultimately\, West Of Somewhere East is a study in attentiveness\, a quiet meditation on movement\, perception\, and the enduring resonance of the Australian interior. URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/drew-hopper-west-of-somewhere-east CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/content/uploads/2026/04/hills-hoist-2020_small-1-edited-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260528T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260528T190000 DTSTAMP:20260430T235227 CREATED:20260429T062016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T062018Z UID:7014-1779989400-1779994800@www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au SUMMARY:Drew Hopper: West of Somewhere East Exhibition Opening DESCRIPTION:Drew HopperWest of Somewhere EastExhibition Opening \n \n \n\nExhibition\, Program \n \n Yarrila Arts and Museum invites you and your guests to the opening of Drew Hopper West of Somewhere East\n \n \n\n\n\n\nDrew Hopper\, Hills Hoist\, 2020\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Exhibition\, Program \n \n RELICS FAQs \n When\n \n 28 Mar – 19 Jul 202610:00 am – 2:00 pm \n \n \n \n \n\nYarrila Arts and Museum invites you and your guests to the opening of Drew Hopper I West of Somewhere East Thursday 28 May\, 5:30 – 7:00pmFree entryLight refreshments provided. YAM Bar openYarrila Arts and Museum URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/drew-hopper-west-of-somewhere-east-exhibition-opening CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/content/uploads/2026/04/hills-hoist-2020_small-1-edited-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260530T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260530T133000 DTSTAMP:20260430T235227 CREATED:20260424T065814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T065815Z UID:6975-1780137000-1780147800@www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au SUMMARY:Cardboard Forms: Old School Foundations\, Contemporary Sculpture Workshop DESCRIPTION:Cardboard Forms: Old School FoundationsContemporary Sculpture Workshop \n \n \n\nExhibition\, Program \n \n In this hands‑on sculpture workshop\, artist Nick Warfield invites participants to transform humble cereal‑box cardboard into bold\, contemporary sculptural forms. \n \n\n\n\n\nNick Warfield\, Bee Eater\, metal sculpture. Image courtesy of the artist.\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Exhibition\, Program \n \n RELICS FAQs \n When\n \n 28 Mar – 19 Jul 202610:00 am – 2:00 pm \n \n \n \n \n\nStep into the creative mindset of RELICS: A New World Rises\, where familiar materials are reimagined and nothing is as ordinary as it first appears. \n\n\n\nIn this hands‑on sculpture workshop\, artist Nick Warfield invites participants to transform humble cereal‑box cardboard into bold\, contemporary sculptural forms. Drawing on both classic construction methods and experimental approaches\, the session explores form\, structure and balance – turning everyday waste into dynamic three‑dimensional works. \n\n\n\nDesigned for curious beginners and experienced makers alike\, this workshop is all about testing ideas\, solving problems and seeing overlooked materials in entirely new ways. Expect plenty of cutting\, binding\, shaping and building as you rethink what sculpture can be. \n\n\n\nAbout the artistNick Warfield is a local sculptor whose background in engineering and building design informs his found‑object and assemblage practice. Working primarily with salvaged and recycled materials—including timber\, steel and automotive parts sourced from commercial waste – Nick’s work reflects a deep interest in structure\, material intelligence and sustainable making. URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/cardboard-forms-old-school-foundations-contemporary-sculpture-workshop CATEGORIES:Program,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/content/uploads/2026/04/rainbowbee-eater-1-1-edited.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260620T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260620T133000 DTSTAMP:20260430T235227 CREATED:20260424T065859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T065900Z UID:6988-1781951400-1781962200@www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au SUMMARY:Stamp It: Upcycled T-Shirt Print Lab DESCRIPTION:Stamp ItUpcycled T-Shirt Print Lab \n \n \n\nExhibition\, Program \n \n Led by artist Marc Renshaw\, this creative printmaking workshop invites participants to transform a plain or pre‑loved cotton T‑shirt or fabric bag into a one‑of‑a‑kind wearable artwork. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Exhibition\, Program \n \n RELICS FAQs \n When\n \n 28 Mar – 19 Jul 202610:00 am – 2:00 pm \n \n \n \n \n\nStep into the playful\, hands‑on world of RELICS: A New World Rises\, where everyday materials are reimagined and given bold new purpose. \n\n\n\nLed by artist Marc Renshaw\, this creative printmaking workshop invites participants to transform a plain or pre‑loved cotton T‑shirt or fabric bag into a one‑of‑a‑kind wearable artwork. Using blocks\, lino stamps and experimental print textures\, you’ll explore pattern\, repetition and layout – turning familiar materials into something fresh\, graphic and expressive. \n\n\n\nPart upcycling\, part experimentation\, this session is all about creative reuse\, curiosity and happy accidents. Bring something old\, leave with something entirely new – and uniquely yours. \n\n\n\nParticipants are asked to bring a plain cotton T‑shirt or cotton/canvas bag for printing. \n\n\n\nAbout the artistMarc Renshaw is a contemporary local artist whose practice champions accessibility\, experimentation and sustainable creative processes. Working across drawing\, printmaking\, street art and painting\, he is the founder of Big Fig Arts and The Bellinger Print Social\, an open‑access printmaking studio. URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/stamp-it-upcycled-t-shirt-print-lab CATEGORIES:Program,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/content/uploads/2026/04/tshirt-printmaking-edited.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260628T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260628T133000 DTSTAMP:20260430T235227 CREATED:20260416T055910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T060052Z UID:6956-1782642600-1782653400@www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au SUMMARY:Long Pose Portrait Session DESCRIPTION:Long Pose Portrait Session \n \n \n\nExhibition\, Program \n \n Join artist Seabastion Toast for a relaxed\, inspiring long pose drawing experience at Yarrila Arts and Museum. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Exhibition\, Program \n \n RELICS FAQs \n When\n \n 28 Mar – 19 Jul 202610:00 am – 2:00 pm \n \n \n \n \n\nObserve. Develop\, Perfect.   \n\n\n\nThese untutored sessions\, held one Sunday each month\, offer three hours of uninterrupted creative time\, perfect for artists of all levels to slow down\, focus deeply\, and connect with the clothed figure through longer\, sustained poses.  \n\n\n\nWhether you’re just beginning or looking to push your creative boundaries\, this is your chance to:  \n\n\n\n– Sharpen your observation skills  \n\n\n\n– Refine your technique in your chosen medium  \n\n\n\n– Develop more layered\, detailed works overtime  \n\n\n\nWork at your own pace in a calm\, welcoming environment. While there’s no formal instruction\, Seabastion will draw and paint alongside participants\, providing a unique glimpse into her personal process and approach to figurative art.  \n\n\n\nEach session is gently facilitated to ensure a supportive and respectful atmosphere\, making it the ideal setting to experiment\, grow\, or simply enjoy a few uninterrupted hours of creative flow.  \n\n\n\nSessions are ticketed individually and run monthly. Each one is a fresh opportunity to reconnect with your practice and other artists.  \n\n\n\nDuration: 3 hours (with regular short breaks – tea coffee and biscuits provided)  \n\n\n\nAll 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.  \n\n\n\nModel: Clothed and seated in the same position throughout (with lighting) \n\n\n\nFacilitator: Seabastion Toast \n\n\n\nEquipment: Easels\, stool\, chair\, clips and boards provided URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/long-pose-portrait-session CATEGORIES:Program,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/content/uploads/2026/04/marek-long-pose-portraiture-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261231T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261231T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T235227 CREATED:20250227T050924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T023409Z UID:4732-1798711200-1798732800@www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au SUMMARY:Self-Guided Artmaking DESCRIPTION:Self-Guided Artmaking \n \n \n\nExhibition\, Program \n \n Get creative at YAM with free self-guided artmaking activities available in The Workshop! \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Exhibition\, Program \n \n RELICS FAQs \n When\n \n 28 Mar – 19 Jul 202610:00 am – 2:00 pm \n \n \n \n \n\nGet creative with art making activities inspired by YAM’s exhibitions at The Workshop. Activities range from designing and creating your own textiles\, constructing contemporary collages and drawing.  Activities are suitable for adults\, children\, and families so come in\, relax\, and enjoy making art. URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/free-self-guided-art-making CATEGORIES:Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/content/uploads/2025/02/material-world-making-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR