Yarrila Arts and Museum

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

Program, Workshop

Listen to the playlist provided

Image Credit: And the Trees Photography

Program, Workshop

Take a Moment in May – Music & Art Connection
When

14 May 202512:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AdmissionFree entry Find tickets here

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.

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

Program, Workshop

Kits are available to borrow from YAM’s front desk

Image Credit: And the Trees Photography

Program, Workshop

Take a Moment in May – Music & Art Connection
When

14 May 202512:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AdmissionFree entry Find tickets here

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

Program, Workshop

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

Image Credit: And the Trees Photography

Program, Workshop

Take a Moment in May – Music & Art Connection
When

14 May 202512:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AdmissionFree entry Find tickets here

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 - 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

Program, Workshop

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

Image Credit: And the Trees Photography

Program, Workshop

Take a Moment in May – Music & Art Connection
When

14 May 202512:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AdmissionFree entry Find tickets here

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.

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

Program, Workshop

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

Image credit: Image provided by Marc Renshaw

Program, Workshop

Take a Moment in May – Music & Art Connection
When

14 May 202512:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AdmissionFree entry Find tickets here

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

Program, Workshop

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

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

Program, Workshop

Take a Moment in May – Music & Art Connection
When

14 May 202512:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AdmissionFree entry Find tickets here

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.

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

Program, Workshop

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

Program, Workshop

Take a Moment in May – Music & Art Connection
When

14 May 202512:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AdmissionFree entry Find tickets here

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

Shadows Make the Light Shine Brighter
2025-06-14 00:00 - 2025-08-24 23:59
Juz Kitson Shadows Make the Light Shine Brighter

Program, Workshop

An immersive ceramic and video installation that reimagines ancient Roman and Greek funerary urns, amphoras and female figurines.

Juz Kitson in collaboration with Ben Trahair and Craig Anthony Perkins, Shadows Make the Light Shine Brighter, 2024-2025, image courtesy the artists and Jan Murphy Gallery.

Program, Workshop

Take a Moment in May – Music & Art Connection
When

14 May 202512:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AdmissionFree entry Find tickets here

Shadows Make the Light Shine Brighter is an immersive ceramic and video installation that reimagines ancient Roman and Greek funerary urns, amphoras and female figurines. Meticulously hand crafted from porcelain and stoneware in real life and using photogrammetry to bring them to life in animation form, these sculptural objects merge historical reverence with a vision of a post-apocalyptic dystopian future.

Interconnected Entities
2025-06-14 00:00 - 2025-08-24 23:59
Patricia Piccinini and Caroline Rothwell Interconnected Entities

Program, Workshop

This exhibition brings together two of Australia’s most celebrated female artists, Patricia Piccinini and Caroline Rothwell working across the shared themes of hybridity, transmutation, future technologies and biophilia.

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

Program, Workshop

Take a Moment in May – Music & Art Connection
When

14 May 202512:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AdmissionFree entry Find tickets here

This exhibition brings together two of Australia’s most celebrated female artists, Patricia Piccinini and Caroline Rothwell. Working across the shared themes of hybridity, transmutation, future technologies and biophilia, their works speak to humanity’s kindred and complex relationships with the plant and animal worlds, and our inherent connection with these species and each other.This project was made possible by the Australian Government Regional Arts Fund, which supports the arts in regional and remote Australia.

teamLab
2025-06-14 00:00 - 2025-08-24 23:59
teamLab Flowers and People − A Whole Year per Hour

Program, Workshop

In this interactive video installation a year’s worth of seasonal flowers bloom over the course of an hour, continuously scattering and changing.

teamLab, Flowers and People, A Whole Year per Hour, 2020, Interactive Digital Work, 12 channels (6 channels x 2 rows), Endless, Sound: Hideaki Takahashi. Courtesy of the artists and Martin Browne Contemporary

Program, Workshop

Take a Moment in May – Music & Art Connection
When

14 May 202512:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AdmissionFree entry Find tickets here

In this interactive video installation a year’s worth of seasonal flowers bloom over the course of an hour, continuously scattering and changing.

Flowers are born, bloom, then in the course of time, they wither and die. The flowers are eternally repeating the process of life and death. When people move in front of the artwork, the flowers scatter all at once. But when people stand still, flowers bloom and grow more abundantly.The artwork is not a pre-recorded image that is played back: it is created by a computer program that continuously renders the work in real time. The interaction between people and the installation causes continuous change in the artwork: previous visual states can never be replicated, and will never reoccur. The picture at this moment can never be seen again.In spring in the Kunisaki Peninsula, there are many cherry blossoms in the mountains and canola blossoms at their base. This experience of nature caused teamLab to wonder how many of these flowers were planted by people and how many were native to the environment. It is a place of great serenity and contentment, but the expansive body of flowers is an ecosystem influenced by human intervention, and the boundary between the work of nature and the work of humans is unclear. Rather than nature and humans being in conflict, a healthy ecosystem is one that includes people. In the past, people understood that they could not grasp nature in its entirety, and that it is not possible to control nature. People lived more closely aligned to the rules of nature that created a comfortable natural environment. teamLab believe that these valleys hold faint traces of this premodern relationship with nature that once existed, and we hope to explore a form of human intervention based on the premise that nature cannot be controlled.

Official Opening of June Exhibitions at Yarrila Arts and Museum
2025-06-14 17:00 - 19:00
Take a Moment in May – Music & Art Connection

Program, Workshop

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

Program, Workshop

Take a Moment in May – Music & Art Connection
When

14 May 202512:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AdmissionFree entry Find tickets here

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

Artist Talk: In conversation with Patricia Piccinini and Caroline Rothwell
2025-06-15 11:00 - 12:00
Take a Moment in May – Music & Art Connection

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Program, Workshop

Take a Moment in May – Music & Art Connection
When

14 May 202512:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AdmissionFree entry Find tickets here

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

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

Program, Workshop

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.

Program, Workshop

Take a Moment in May – Music & Art Connection
When

14 May 202512:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AdmissionFree entry Find tickets here

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

Teacher’s Preview with Patricia Piccinini and Caroline Rothwell
2025-06-17 16:30 - 18:00
Take a Moment in May – Music & Art Connection

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Program, Workshop

Take a Moment in May – Music & Art Connection
When

14 May 202512:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AdmissionFree entry Find tickets here

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

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

Program, Workshop

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

Program, Workshop

Take a Moment in May – Music & Art Connection
When

14 May 202512:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AdmissionFree entry Find tickets here

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.

Airborne
2025-06-28 00:00 - 2025-09-14 23:59
Airborne Sara Bowen, Christine Courcier-Jones, Penelope Lawry

Program, Workshop

Airborne brings together Sara Bowen, Christine Courcier-Jones, and Penelope Lawry in an exploration of airborne elements in our atmosphere.

L-R: Penelope Lawry, Lichen 1, 2023 (detail), Sara Bowen, Infiltration (my breath/your breath), 2025 (detail), Christine Courcier-Jones, Falling, 2024 (detail). Images courtesy of the artists.

Program, Workshop

Take a Moment in May – Music & Art Connection
When

14 May 202512:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AdmissionFree entry Find tickets here

Airborne brings together Sara Bowen, Christine Courcier-Jones, and Penelope Lawry in an exploration of airborne elements in our atmosphere. Drawing from observation, microscopic life, and multiple environmental perspectives, the artists make the invisible visible through printmaking, papermaking, and suspended forms.

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

Program, Workshop

Where will your imagination take you these school holidays?

Program, Workshop

Take a Moment in May – Music & Art Connection
When

14 May 202512:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AdmissionFree entry Find tickets here

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

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

Program, Workshop

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

Program, Workshop

Take a Moment in May – Music & Art Connection
When

14 May 202512:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AdmissionFree entry Find tickets here

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

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

Program, Workshop

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

Program, Workshop

Take a Moment in May – Music & Art Connection
When

14 May 202512:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AdmissionFree entry Find tickets here

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.

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)

Program, Workshop

Imaginative drawing and collage holiday workshop for children

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

Program, Workshop

Take a Moment in May – Music & Art Connection
When

14 May 202512:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AdmissionFree entry Find tickets here

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

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)

Program, Workshop

Imaginative drawing and collage holiday workshop for children

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

Program, Workshop

Take a Moment in May – Music & Art Connection
When

14 May 202512:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AdmissionFree entry Find tickets here

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

Figure Drawing – Untutored Monthly Studio Sessions
2025-07-20 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-17 10:00 - 13:00
Figure Drawing – Untutored Monthly Studio Sessions

Program, Workshop

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

Photo Credit: Artist Seabastion Toast.

Program, Workshop

Take a Moment in May – Music & Art Connection
When

14 May 202512:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AdmissionFree entry Find tickets here

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

Take a Moment in July
2025-07-30 12:00 - 14:00
Take a Moment in July

Program, Workshop

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

Program, Workshop

Take a Moment in May – Music & Art Connection
When

14 May 202512:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AdmissionFree entry Find tickets here

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.

Printmaking in Action: Artist Talk and Demo with Penelope Lawry and Christine Courcier-Jones
2025-08-14 10:30 - 11:30
Printmaking in Action: Artist Talk and Demo with Penelope Lawry and Christine Courcier-Jones

Program, Workshop

An inside look at Printmaking and Process

Program, Workshop

Take a Moment in May – Music & Art Connection
When

14 May 202512:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AdmissionFree entry Find tickets here

Join artists Christine Courcier-Jones and Penelope Lawry as they share their creative journey and delve into the world of printmaking. Learn about techniques such as linocuts, collagraphs, dry point engraving and bookmaking, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the tools and processes that shape their work.

10.30am – 11.30amThursday 14 AugustThe Workshop, YAM Bookings required, free event

Celebrate Science Week and Create Crazy Contraptions in the Workshop at YAM
2025-08-16 10:00 - 14:00
Celebrate Science Week and Create Crazy Contraptions in the Workshop at YAM

Program, Workshop

Celebrate Science Week at Yarrila Arts and Museum at this creative drop in session

Program, Workshop

Take a Moment in May – Music & Art Connection
When

14 May 202512:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AdmissionFree entry Find tickets here

Take on the challenge! Families are invited to design, build, and set off their very own wild and wonderful chain-reaction machine all inspired by the iconic Coffs Harbour Jetty. From tumbling marbles to tipping levers, anything goes in this hands-on, STEAM-powered self-guided activity.

Team up to dream up your crazy contraption, then bring it to life using our treasure trove of materials. Will your machine make it all the way down the mock jetty? There’s only one way to find out!

All materials supplied.

Perfect for families – kids and grown-ups to build together!

Drop in at any time between 10am and 2pm

Saturday 16 August.

Hosted by our YAM Young Creatives.

This is a free event for families.

Experimental Botanical Drawing: Inspired by Nature & Technology
2025-08-23 10:30 - 14:00
Experimental Botanical Drawing: Inspired by Nature & Technology

Program, Workshop

A unique drawing experience with Artist Marc Renshaw at both Yarrila Arts and Museum and the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden

Image credit: Drawing by Marc Renshaw

Program, Workshop

Take a Moment in May – Music & Art Connection
When

14 May 202512:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AdmissionFree entry Find tickets here

This workshop begins at Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM), where participants will explore teamLab’s immersive exhibition Flower’s and People a Whole Year per Hour and reflect on its themes of interconnectedness, fragility, and the essential role of flowers in our ecosystem.

The workshop then moves outdoors to the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden (weather permitting), where participants will gather natural materials and take inspiration from the garden’s natural surroundings. Using a mix of found organic materials, inks, and selected man-made tools, participants will experiment with mark-making and intuitive drawing techniques that respond to the textures, patterns, and life forms found in the gardens.

This workshop encourages playful experimentation, close observation, and a deeper connection with the natural world. Flowers, a central motif in both teamLab’s work and the future of our planet, will be a key focus for the expressive drawing.

Location: Starts at YAM and continues at the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden, Coffs Harbour

Date: Saturday 23 August

Time: 10:30am – 2pm

Cost: $65 per participant – all materials provided (Lunch not supplied)

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

Bookings are essential. Limited spaces available.

Participants need to bring their own lunch, snacks, and water.

Wet weather option: Make Space Level 1, Yarrila Arts and Museum with supplied botanicals instead of a visit to the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden.
