Yarrila Arts and Museum

Interconnected Entities
2025-06-14 00:00 - 2025-08-24 23:59 (Australia/Sydney)
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

YAM Teeny Tours
When

6 Feb – 11 Dec 202610:00 am – 10:00 am

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

YAM Teeny Tours
When

6 Feb – 11 Dec 202610:00 am – 10:00 am

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
YAM Teeny Tours

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

YAM Teeny Tours
When

6 Feb – 11 Dec 202610:00 am – 10:00 am

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
YAM Teeny Tours

Program, Workshop

Program, Workshop

YAM Teeny Tours
When

6 Feb – 11 Dec 202610:00 am – 10:00 am

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

YAM Teeny Tours
When

6 Feb – 11 Dec 202610:00 am – 10:00 am

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
YAM Teeny Tours

Program, Workshop

Program, Workshop

YAM Teeny Tours
When

6 Feb – 11 Dec 202610:00 am – 10:00 am

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

YAM Teeny Tours
When

6 Feb – 11 Dec 202610:00 am – 10:00 am

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

YAM Teeny Tours
When

6 Feb – 11 Dec 202610:00 am – 10:00 am

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.

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

Program, Workshop

This program is now closed

Explore theWinter School Holiday 2026program here

Program, Workshop

YAM Teeny Tours
When

6 Feb – 11 Dec 202610:00 am – 10:00 am

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

YAM Teeny Tours
When

6 Feb – 11 Dec 202610:00 am – 10:00 am

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

YAM Teeny Tours
When

6 Feb – 11 Dec 202610:00 am – 10:00 am

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

YAM Teeny Tours
When

6 Feb – 11 Dec 202610:00 am – 10:00 am

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

YAM Teeny Tours
When

6 Feb – 11 Dec 202610:00 am – 10:00 am

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

YAM Teeny Tours
When

6 Feb – 11 Dec 202610:00 am – 10:00 am

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

YAM Teeny Tours
When

6 Feb – 11 Dec 202610:00 am – 10:00 am

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

YAM Teeny Tours
When

6 Feb – 11 Dec 202610:00 am – 10:00 am

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

YAM Teeny Tours
When

6 Feb – 11 Dec 202610:00 am – 10:00 am

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

YAM Teeny Tours
When

6 Feb – 11 Dec 202610:00 am – 10:00 am

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.

STILL: National Still Life Award 2025
2025-09-06 00:00 - 2025-11-09 23:59
STILL: National Still Life Award in 2025

Program, Workshop

STILL: National Still Life Award is Yarrila Arts and Museum’s national biennial acquisitive art award.

Program, Workshop

YAM Teeny Tours
When

6 Feb – 11 Dec 202610:00 am – 10:00 am

STILL: National Still Life Award is Yarrila Arts and Museum’s biennial acquisitive art award, established in 2017 to support and showcase contemporary still life practice. The award aims to highlight the diversity, innovation and ongoing relevance of this genre across a wide range of media.

Open to artists at all stages of their careers, STILL welcomes work in painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, video, installation and more. In 2025, we are pleased to present the fifth iteration of the exhibition, featuring 70 finalists selected from across Australia.

The judges for STILL 2025 were: Dr Victoria Wareham, Australian Cinémathèque, Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art; Cath Fogarty, Artist and Ceramics Teacher, TAFE NSW Coffs Harbour, and Carrie Kibbler, Service Leader, Gallery and MuseumAWARD WINNERS

STILL: National Still Life Award 2025: $30,000 (acquisitive)

Justin Enrico Legaspi, Bahay (house), 2025

Coffs Coast Artist Award: $5,000

Phil Greed, calx_what goes around, 2025Judges Commendations

Svetlana Bailey, Still lives, 2024

Janine Brody, Redundancy, 2025

Brittany Jones, The Feast: Morning’s Harvest & Formal Attire, 2025

Michael Langley, Be Careful What You Do With Love, 2025

Vote Here for your favourite work in the People’s Choice Award. The winning artist receives $1,000.STILL 2025 FINALISTSS.A.Adair | Summer Aldis | Miguel Aquilizan | Svetlana Bailey | Katie Barron | Jason Barwick | Monika Behrens | Lee Bethel | Brenda Blackman | Janine Brody | Jeremy Brook | Terri Butterworth | Fran Callen | Julie Cane | Regi Cherini | Jason Clark | Kirsten Coelho | Olivia Cotovich | Lucinda Crimson | Simone Darcy | Penelope Davis | Marian Drew | Christine Druitt-Preston | Blair Garland | Guy Gilmour | Phil Greed | Melissa Grisancich | Raelean Hall | Nazila Jahangir | Freya Jobbins | Alun Rhys Jones | Brittany Jones | Nicole Kelly | Suzanne Knight | Isaac Kozlovskis | Michael Langley | Justin Legaspi | Susan Lemke | Rosalind Lemoh | Donna Marcus | Kiata Mason | Sarah McGrath | Tully Moore | Kendal Murray | Adam Oste | Denise Pepper | Tamasin Pepper | Jasmine Poole & Chris Sewell | Sherry Quiambao | Matthew Quick | Victoria Reichelt | Bruce Reynolds | Elvis Richardson | Elizabeth Ryan | Cass Samms | Joshua Shrubb | Anne Smerdon | Ken Smith | Filthy the Bear | Emma Thorp | John Van Der Kolk | Emma Varga | LeAnne Vincent | Liz Walker | Gerry Wedd | Cleo Wilkinson | Cat Wilson |Paul Yore | Christopher Zanko | Peggy Zephyr

STILL 2025 SponsorsMoving Art, Bryant McKinnon Lawyers, Peace Wines

In the Booth: A song recording workshop series
2025-09-06 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-20 10:00 - 14:00
In the Booth: A song recording workshop series

Program, Workshop

Learn to record a song over 2 Saturdays with experienced audio engineer, Ahva Dub

Program, Workshop

YAM Teeny Tours
When

6 Feb – 11 Dec 202610:00 am – 10:00 am

Do you have a song that is ready to record, or just curious about the process. Join our 2-day song recording workshop with experienced audio engineer, Ahva Dub.

In this two-day workshop participants will learn to record instruments using microphones and layer them using music software, then, how to capture and layer vocal tracks over your recorded music.

Song Recording Workshop 1 – Introduction to Recording Instruments

Saturday, Sep 6, 10am-2pm

Learn to record instruments using microphones and an audio interface to create the best results for your music. Learn how to get the best recorded sound from your instruments and how to layer them using music software.

In this interactive workshop you will learn:

How to record using audio interfaces and microphones available for loan at the library.

How to use music software to capture and enhance your recorded tracks.

How to record, compose and layer tracks using different types of instruments.

How to add instruments to samples and beats effectively.

Song Recording Workshop 2 – Introduction to Recording Vocals

Saturday, Sep 20, 10am-2pm

Learn the tricks of getting great vocal tracks with microphones and recording software in different environments. This workshop will show you how to create, capture and layer vocal tracks over your recorded music.

In this interactive workshop you will learn:

How to choose the right microphone for your vocal performance.

How to place microphones for optimal recording of vocals.

How to layer and arrange vocal tracks.

How to perform vocals in different settings to capture the best performance.

How to use digital software to enhance vocal tracks.

How to create vocal performances that compleiment your recorded music.

Age: 14+

Equipment: All materials and equipment will be provided.

About the Facilitator

Ahva Dub, UMBL music

Experienced album producer and engineer in the studio and in the live field. Ahva is keen to work with producers and engineers from all levels and backgrounds. Has worked with many Indigenous artists including Yirrnga (now King Stingray) and Larry Gurruwiwi from NE Arnhem Land. Currently working with Garrangali band and Jumbaal Dreamin’ , Ahva has a passion for world music as well and a good understanding of harmony and melody (one meaning for Ahva is ‘good melody’).

He will share his focus on natural flow and the core principles of crafting sound. On top of recording and production the different topics will include when and how to mix your track and how to harness your software and DAW FX, such as in Ableton Live.

Get the Shot: Studio photography & promo design workshop for music artists
2025-09-17 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-24 16:00 - 18:00
Get the Shot: Studio photography & promo design workshop for music artists

Program, Workshop

Learn how to take great studio photos for your press shots and take them into Canva to make EPKs, posters and other promo material.

Program, Workshop

YAM Teeny Tours
When

6 Feb – 11 Dec 202610:00 am – 10:00 am

Learn how to take great studio photos for your press shots and make them pop using Adobe Lightroom in this hands-on workshop that runs over two weeks.

Learn also to use your photographs to create professional looking gig posters, EPKs and other promotional material that you may need, using free online design software, Canva.

Suitable for music artists who do a lot of their own promotions.

Access professional facilities and learn how to use the equipment.

How to use digital software to enhance images

How to create vocal performances that compliment your recorded music.

Age: 16+

Equipment: All materials and equipment will be provided.

Time and Date: This workshop runs over 2 weeks in September

Wednesday 17 September 4pm – 6pm Wednesday 24 September 4pm – 6pm

Location: Digital Studio – Level 1 Yarrila Place

Cost: $33

Alexandra Byrne | Natural Capital: Carbon Webs, Energy and Me (us)
2025-09-18 00:00 - 2025-11-09 23:59
Alexandra Byrne | Natural Capital: Carbon Webs, Energy and Me (us)

Program, Workshop

Alexandra Byrne | Natural Capital: Carbon Webs, Energy and Me (us) explores the connections between human behaviour, industrial systems, and nature through the invisible networks that shape our world. Drawing on personal experience, her work traces carbon’s presence in daily life, reframing familiar energy and industry symbols into reflections on consequence and connection.

Alexandra Byrne, Carbon Webs: Pin Mould – Mucorales No1568, 2025 (detail), photograph on Hahnemuhle paper.Image courtesy of the artist.

Program, Workshop

YAM Teeny Tours
When

6 Feb – 11 Dec 202610:00 am – 10:00 am

Alexandra Byrne | Natural Capital: Carbon Webs, Energy and Me (us) explores the connections between human behaviour, industrial systems, and nature through the invisible networks that shape our world. Drawing on personal experience, her work traces carbon’s presence in daily life, reframing familiar energy and industry symbols into reflections on consequence and connection.

History Week: Tea and Tales at Yarrila Arts and Museum
2025-09-24 10:30 - 14:00
History Week: Tea and Tales at Yarrila Arts and Museum

Program, Workshop

Step into Coffs Harbour’s past this September at Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM) as we celebrate History Week with a special day of connection, reflection and creativity.

Program, Workshop

YAM Teeny Tours
When

6 Feb – 11 Dec 202610:00 am – 10:00 am

Step into Coffs Harbour’s past this September at Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM) as we celebrate History Week with a special day of connection, reflection and creativity.

Begin the morning with a guided tour of Yaamanga (around here), YAM’s permanent social history exhibition and uncover fascinating stories from the past.

Then relax with tea, scones and shared tales in The Workshop and celebrate the stories that shaped our region. Stay on for our Creative Wellbeing Session: Take a Moment in September, where you’ll be guided to draw historical objects from our collection accompanied by gentle music. It’s a unique opportunity to honour local history, share conversation, and find inspiration in the past through art.

Location: Yarrila Arts and Museum, Yarrila Place

Date: Wednesday 24 September

Time:

10.30am – Join our guided tour (meet at the YAM front desk) and uncover fascinating stories and objects from our collection in Yaamanga (around here). 11.00am – 12.00pm – Relax with tea and scones, and shared tales in The Workshop, celebrating history through community storytelling.

12.00 – 2.00pm – Take an Historical Moment in September: a creative wellbeing session drawing inspiration from historical objects in our collection, accompanied by gentle music.

Come for one or all sessions.

Bookings encouraged for catering

Take a Moment in September- History Week
2025-09-24 12:00 - 14:00
Take a Moment in September- History Week

Program, Workshop

Simple self-guided meditative creativity based on history

Program, Workshop

YAM Teeny Tours
When

6 Feb – 11 Dec 202610:00 am – 10:00 am

Take a Moment in September offers a creative pause in the middle of your busy week where you’ll be guided to draw historical objects from our collection accompanied by gentle music. It’s a unique opportunity to honour local history, share conversation, and find inspiration in the past through art.

This program runs at the end of each month on Wednesdays at lunchtime. This well-being program invites you to slow down, recharge, and reconnect—whether 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.

24 September Creative Activities – Drawing Historical Items (Drop-in Session from 12 – 2pm)

No prior skills required. All materials supplied.

Complementary tea and coffee provided.

You are welcome to bring your own lunch/snack.

Bookings are recommended but not essential.

Lighting of the South Solitary Island Lighthouse Optic
2025-09-26 18:00 - 19:00
Lighting of the South Solitary Island Lighthouse Optic

Program, Workshop

The City of Coffs Harbour is marking World Maritime Day on Friday 26 September by lighting up the South Solitary Island Lighthouse Optic.

Program, Workshop

YAM Teeny Tours
When

6 Feb – 11 Dec 202610:00 am – 10:00 am

The City of Coffs Harbour is marking World Maritime Day on Friday 26 September by lighting up the South Solitary Island Lighthouse Optic.Date: Friday 26 SeptemberTime: 6.00 – 6.30pmLocation: South Solitary Island Lighthouse Optic, Jetty Foreshore

Cost: FreeThe City is marking World Maritime Day by lighting up the South Solitary Island Lighthouse Optic (SSILO) on Friday 26 September at the Jetty Foreshore. World Maritime Safety Day (officially on Thursday 25 September) is dedicated to honouring the entire global maritime industry, with the theme for this year being ‘Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity’. Lighthouses hold a special place in maritime history, warning mariners of dangers and helping guide vessels safely in and out of harbours. Originally installed in 1880, South Solitary Island Lighthouse Optic (SSILO) guided ships safely through the night as they travelled the east coast. Following the automation of the lighthouse in 1975, the optic was bought ashore, and it was installed at the Jetty Foreshores in March 2024 for all to enjoy. The SSILO will be switched on from 6.00 – 6.30pm for the community to enjoy.

Drop-In Creative Fun - Spring School Holidays at YAM
2025-09-27 10:00 - 2025-10-10 17:00
Drop-In Creative Fun – Spring School Holidays at YAM

Program, Workshop

Looking for a fun and creative activity these school holidays? Drop into The Workshop at YAM for self-guided artmaking the whole family can enjoy!

Program, Workshop

YAM Teeny Tours
When

6 Feb – 11 Dec 202610:00 am – 10:00 am

Looking for a fun and creative activity these school holidays? Drop into The Workshop at YAM for self-guided artmaking the whole family can enjoy!

From Tuesday to Friday each week, kids and their grown-ups can get hands-on with a range of engaging activities inspired by the current exhibitions STILL: National Still Life Award 2025 and Natural Capital: Carbon Webs, Energy and Me (us).

Draw or collage your own still life masterpiece

Make a moving still life creation

Design your own creative environmental footprint in 3D

No bookings needed, just come in, get inspired, and make something together!

This is a FREE activity. All children need to be accompanied by an adult. These drop-in sessions are hosted by the YAM Young Creatives.

Still Life Workshop with artist Emma Davies
2025-10-08 13:30 - 15:30
Still Life Workshop with artist Emma Davies

Program, Workshop

To celebrate STILL: National Still Life Award 2025, this fun workshop invites children to explore art and design and use simple engineering techniques to create their very own 3D pop-up still life artwork.

Program, Workshop

YAM Teeny Tours
When

6 Feb – 11 Dec 202610:00 am – 10:00 am

To celebrate STILL: National Still Life Award 2025, this fun workshop invites children to explore art and design and use simple engineering techniques to create their very own 3D pop-up still life artwork. Using bright colours, clever folds and creative cut-outs, participants will create their own still life scene and bring it to life!

All materials provided. No experience needed, just bring your imagination.

Location: The Workshop, Yarrila Arts and Museum

Date: Wednesday 8 October

Time: 1:30 – 3:30pm

Cost: $30

Ages: 8+

Bookings Essential
