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SAM Summer Camp 2024
10 January - 22 January
Free – $30
SAM Summer Camp 2024
School holidays at SAM are back for the summer! For artists aged 4 - 17, our range of free and low-cost hands-on programs and tours are perfect for keeping kids and teens creating, thinking, and playing while school's out. These holidays, our packed program includes upcycled crafts, Picasso-inspired pottery, zine-making and more!
Friends of SAM members receive 10% off programs.
Please note that children under 12 years must be accompanied at all times by an adult.
Can’t make it to a scheduled program?
Our selection of free, self-guided activities for kids are on hand for when you’re just dropping in for a casual visit with the kids.
Our brand-new SAM Art Passport is a handy guide that leads kids on a journey through the museum and encourages them to explore the museum – collect a free pack at the SAM front desk at your next visit to join the fun!
Making Mushrooms
Inspired by Beci Orpin’s fantastic fungi in MUSH/ROOM, kids will create their own marvellous mushrooms using upcycled household materials.
Price: $5p.p
Date: Wednesday 10 January
Time:
Morning session: 11:00am - 12:30pm
Afternoon session: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Location: Level 4
All ages (best suited to ages 5-15 years)
Image: Beci Orpin: MUSH/ROOM, Shepparton Art Museum, 2023. ©Shepparton Art Museum.
Kids Guided Tour of The ARNDT Collection: From One World to Another
Kids are invited to tag along with SAM Public Programs Coordinator Olivia Trenorden for an assisted Travel Guide tour of our exhibition The ARNDT Collection: From One World to Another. On the tour, kids will discover works by Australian and international artists, including Pablo Picasso, Gilbert & George, and more.
Free
Session 1:
Date: Thursday 11 January
Time: 10:30am - 11:15am
Session 2:
Date: Friday 12 January
Time: 3:00 - 3:45pm
Location: The People's Gallery, Level 2
All ages (best suited to ages 5-10 years)
Image: The ARNDT Collection: From One World to Another, installation view, Shepparton Art Museum, 2023. ©Shepparton Art Museum.
Pottery like Picasso
Inspired by the peculiar pottery of Picasso, kids and teens will learn to create their own ceramics in this intensive hand-on workshop. Over two hours, kids will grow their pottery skills to create their own pots, vases, or dishes.
An optional underglazing session will run in the following week for kids to return to decorate their ceramic creations with their own designs.
Price: $30p.p
Date: Thursday 11 January
Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Workshop, Level 2
Ages 10-17 years
Optional follow-up session: Underglazing and Decorating Session
Price: $10p.p
Date: Thursday 18 January
Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Location: Workshop, Level 2
Image: SAM public program. ©Shepparton Art Museum.
Friday Family Yoga Flow with Anita Brisbane
Find your family flow with Anita Brisbane in this hour of mindful movement in our Community Gallery, inspired by the ambient landscapes of Ellen Lee. Suitable for all levels of skill, this session is a great opportunity to relax, move and connect as a family.
BYO yoga mats.
Price: 1 adult and 1 child: $15 ($5 per additional child)
Session 1:
Date: Friday 12 January
Time: 9:00am - 10:00am
Session 2:
Date: Friday 19 January
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Hugh D.T Williamson Community Gallery, Level 2
Image: Canva.
Painting African Masks with Nickel Mundabi
Join artist Nickel Mundabi for a painting workshop inspired by traditional African masks.
The workshop will also feature a brief tour of exhibition The ARNDT Collection: From One World to Another, offered in both English and Swahili.
Free
Date: Saturday 13 January
Time: 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Location: The People's Gallery, Level 2 and Level 4
All ages (best suited to ages 5-12 years)
Image courtesy of the artist.
SAM Club: School Holiday Edition - Grades 1-3
Join us for a special school holiday edition of SAM Club! In this full day art-making program for primary school students in grades 1-3, kids will enjoy an introduction to ceramics, art theory, and art history through a series of hands-on clay workshops in a relaxed, fun environment.
Please note: This program includes two 30 min breaks at 11.30am-12pm and 1.30pm-2pm. Attendance by guardians during the workshop is strongly encouraged.
Free
Date: Monday 15 January
Time: 10:00am – 3:30pm
Location: Workshop, Level 2
Image: SAM public program. ©Shepparton Art Museum.
Making Zines with Nicky Tsekouras
Join artist Nicky Tsekouras for a hands-on afternoon of zine-making and discover the endless possibilities of paper collage!
Zines are the ultimate means of DIY self-expression. In this workshop, teens will start with some creative warm-ups to explore ideas, inspiration, and concepts for their collages, then will bring their ideas to life through a step-by-step collaging exercise.
Price: $5p.p
Date: Wednesday 17 January
Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Level 4
Ages 12-18 years
Image courtesy of the artist.
SAM Club: School Holiday Edition - Grades 4-6
Join us for a special school holiday edition of SAM Club! In this full day art-making program for primary school students in grades 4-6, kids will enjoy an introduction to ceramics, art theory, and art history through a series of hands-on clay workshops in a relaxed, fun environment.
Please note: This program includes two 30 min breaks at 11.30am-12pm and 1.30pm-2pm. Attendance by guardians during the workshop is strongly encouraged.
Free
Date: Monday 22 January
Time: 10:00am – 3:30pm
Location: Workshop, Level 2
Image: SAM public program. ©Shepparton Art Museum.
