RELICS Activities and Workshops

Drawing on the exhibition’s themes of reinvention, sustainability and storytelling, the programs encourage participants to look closely at the world around them and to see everyday materials as sites of possibility, transformation and wonder.

Blending art, science, technology, engineering and design, the program series creates accessible entry points into creative learning that are playful, future‑focused and grounded in curiosity. Participants are encouraged to experiment, test ideas, take creative risks and work together—whether they are building LEGO® worlds, reimagining discarded objects, exploring printmaking and painting, or discovering new ways of thinking through STEAM challenges. Each experience is designed to build confidence, spark imagination and support different learning styles through making and doing.

From free drop‑in activities for families to facilitated workshops and youth‑led experiences, these programs extend the world of RELICS beyond the gallery walls. They transform the exhibition from something to be viewed into something to be activated—inviting audiences to become makers, thinkers and storytellers in their own right. Together, the programs create a welcoming, inclusive space where creativity is shared across generations and where art and STEAM intersect to inspire new ideas about the future at Yarrila Arts and Museum.

Drop‑in RELICS Play Space

Build, imagine and create in the RELICS Play Space, a free, drop‑in LEGO® building zone where you become part of the exhibition! Inspired by the worlds of RELICS, this hands‑on space invites children, families and curious minds of all ages to design, build and display their own creations. Whether you’re constructing a tiny civilisation or experimenting with bold ideas, the RELICS Play Space offers a relaxed, playful environment to explore creativity together.

Time: Gallery hours
Cost: FREE – drop in, no bookings required
Ages: Families

Drop‑in RELICS Family Challenges  

Looking for a creative activity the whole family can enjoy? Dive into the RELICS Family Challenges, a free drop‑in experience where imagination takes centre stage. Working together, kids and adults are invited to repurpose an everyday object into something entirely new for a LEGO® minifigure community. This self‑paced, hands‑on activity is perfect for tinkerers, dreamers and builders of all ages. Simply collect a challenge card and object, then let your ideas lead the way.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Time: Gallery hours
Cost: FREE – drop in, no bookings required
Ages: Families

STEAM Challenge: Future Makers Lab 

Young innovators are invited to roll up their sleeves and imagine a greener tomorrow in this hands‑on STEAM sustainability challenge! 

In this dynamic workshop, kids will explore real‑world environmental problems and dream-up creative solutions using science, technology, engineering, art and maths. 
When: Wednesday 8 April
Cost: $10 
Ages: 8 – 14 year olds 

Print Your Own LEGO® Minifigure Tote Bag!  

Get ready for a hands‑on creative adventure! In this playful printmaking workshop, led by artist Marc Renshaw, young makers will design their very own LEGO® minifigure character – from superheroes to funky fashionistas. 
When: Thursday 16 April
Cost: $30
Ages: 10 – 16 year olds

Youth Week Special Event! Youth Run Tour Of RELICS: A New World Rises

To celebrate Youth Week, the YAM Young Creatives will be leading special Youth Tours designed by young people, for young people through RELICS: A New World Rises. Get behind‑the‑scenes insights hear what inspired the RELICS creators and take part in a scavenger hunt. 
When: Friday 17 April 
Cost: FREE
Ages: 12 – 25 year olds