SAM Teens: Thrown CeramicsA wheel throwing workshop for teensWednesday 13 April at 10:30am – 12:30pm Level 2, Shepparton Art Museum$50Friends of SAM receive a 10% discount on programLearn the basics of wheel-based ceramics in this workshop series. Over two messy hours, teens will learn the basics of making ceramics on the pottery wheel. This class […]
SAM Kids: Treasure MapThursday 21 April at 10:30am – 11:30amLevel 2, Shepparton Art MuseumFor primary school kids, aged 6 - 12$10SAM Kids is an adult free zone for kids to explore art in new and exciting ways! Join in on the fun these school holidays. In this workshop, kids will explore the galleries to create […]
SAM Kids: Deep Soulful Sweats An exercise in movement with Melbourne dance duo Deep Soulful SweatsFriday 22 April at 11:30amLevel 2, Shepparton Art MuseumFREEJoin Deep Soulful Sweats on an elemental expedition through art and the zodiac. Open to kids and families, together we will create an absurd theatre, a parade, a moving work of art […]
Morning movement with Jen ScandoleraWednesday 30 March and 27 April from 9:15-10amLevel 4, Shepparton Art Museum$10Friends of SAM receive a 10% discount on programsJoin us for a morning of wellness overlooking the treetops on the Goulburn River. Participants will be led through a yoga flow by Jen Scandolera on the top floor of SAM.This is […]
SAM Kids: Term 2 Tuesday 17 May from 4:00pm – 5:30pm Thursday 19 May from 4:00pm – 5:30pm Tuesday 24 May from 4:00pm – 5:30pm Level 2, Shepparton Art Museum $10 Friends of SAM receive a 10% discount on programs SAM Kids is an adult free zone for kids to explore art in new and exciting ways! Join in on the fun in Term 2. Through […]
Morning movement with Jen Scandolera Wednesday 25 May from 9.15-10am Level 4, Shepparton Art Museum $10 Friends of SAM receive a 10% discount on programs Join us for a morning of wellness and rejuvenation paired with a treetop view of the Goulburn River bushland. Participants will be led by instruction Jen Scandolera on the top […]
A Wander in the Wet: Drop-in kids workshopsSunday 29 May from 11:00am – 3:00pm Monday 27 June from 11:00am – 3:00pm (Term 2 school holidays)Tuesday 19 July from 11:00am – 3:00pm […]
SAM SoundsA whole Museum Music event! From 4pm SAM Sounds, a FREE, all ages community event bringing live music to spaces across SAM. Enjoy performances in the Children's Gallery, hear soundscapes echo through the galleria and be spellbound by First Nations spoken word in the Lin Onus Gallery – this unique event will be sure to add […]
From 7pm on June 3 join us for SAM After Sunset on our rooftop terrace. The finale of our sell out SAM at Sunset series.This 18+ ticketed event will feature live music from local musicians Sam & Sam and Braden Pullen. Tickets include canapés and three drinks to enjoy while you’re serenaded under the stars […]
Meteorites at SAM! Come join us for a free, family friendly event at SAM as you hear about how art and astronomy converge at SAM on Tuesday 14 June at 6.30pm. Learn about the creative process of James Geurts’ Trajectories: Orbiting Bodies Meet, a neon installation inspired by the Murchison Meteorite and displayed on SAM's […]
Bukjeh at SAMIn Arabic, Bukjeh is the name for a small pack of belongings carried by travellers and refugees. These few objects paint an intimate portrait of their carrier, with each item holding memories and histories of places that were once home.Led by artist and creator Aseel Tayah, Bukjeh at SAM will transport its audience […]
A Wander in the Wet: Drop-in kids workshopsMonday 27 June from 11:00am – 3:00pm (Term 2 school holidays)Tuesday 19 July from 11:00am – 3:00pm […]
A Wander in the Wet: Drop-in kids workshopsTuesday 19 July from 11:00am – 3:00pm Thursday 22 September from 11:00am - 3:00pm (Term 3 […]
Venture into the world of punch needling with us at SAM!Tuesday 16 August 2022, 5:30-7:00pmSAM, Level 4$60 (Friends of SAM receive 10% discount on programs)Inspired by the glorious colours and hues featured in Kaleidoscope, our new ceramics showcase, this workshop will teach you the basic punch needling techniques and give you the skills to craft […]
Mask-Making BallTuesday 23 August, 4.00-5:00pmFor ages 5-12 yearsFREEBe inspired by your favourite books and join us for a crafternoon! Kids will have a ball making masks and creating their own characters. All materials provided.This program is free but bookings are essential. Book now via the button below:Book now
Storytime at SAMFriday 26 August, 11.30am-12.30pm Pre-school age but all ages welcome!FREEBring your little ones along for a special live storytelling event, set in the fantastical landscape of Vera Möller’s Liquidarium in our Children’s Gallery. Our storytime hour will be centred around this year’s Book Week theme of Dreaming with Eyes Open.This is a free […]
Teacher professional development: New areas of study in VCE Studio Arts with Dr. Kathryn Hendy-Ekers21 September 2022, 1.00-3.00pmSAM, Level 4FREEJoin Dr. Kathryn Hendy-Ekers (Curriculum Manager - Visual Arts, Communication, Design & Media, VCAA) for an afternoon session exploring the new subjects being introduced in the VCE Visual Art curriculum and an examination of case studies. […]
Make your first foray into the art of ceramics and learn the fundamentals of the pottery wheel. Guided by an expert ceramicist and teacher, this workshop is perfect for beginners, or those looking for a refresher. Clay School will open the door to the wide world of wheel throwing and will equip you with the […]
SAM Studios, our FREE art extension workshop for high school students in Years 9-12 studying Art, Studio Art or VisComm, returns on Tuesday 4 October, and will run weekly until 8 November.This term, local artist Rachel Doller (whose funky murals can be seen across Shepparton and Mooroopna) will be running There Are No Rules, a 6-week […]
This workshop has been postponed and will be rescheduled. Keep up to date on our socials and our website for a new date coming soon!Join Christine Lee from Celestial Closet in creating detailed wearables from laser cut acrylic, inspired by fantasy, nature and adventure, to make everyday life just a bit more magical.The cost of […]
SAM ToddlersA sensory play experience for pre-schoolersEvery first Tuesday of the month 10:00 – 11:00amLevel 2 in the SAM Workshop Room$5Friends of SAM receive a 10% discount on programsEnjoy creative playtime with SAM Toddler program.Toddlers experience sensory play and artmaking in this dynamic workshop. Each session will be a hands-on experience of sensory play, exploration […]
The gentle art of fibre weaving has been practised by First Nations females for many generations. Join local Indigenous fibre weavers for a coil weaving workshop using an approach specific to the lands of the Yorta Yorta people. Suitable for women of all ages. 26 November 11.30am-12.30pm Kaiela Arts Workshop Bookings are essential for this […]
Inspired by 500 Strong, the bold and playful exhibition by renowned photographer Ponch Hawkes currently on display in the Community Gallery, SAM presents a unique series of Life Drawing workshops in celebration of the maturing female form. Local artist Kristen Retallick will guide the workshop, teaching you the fundamentals of life drawing in an exclusive […]
Contemporary Art on the Road with Lisa Waup2 December 2022, 9.30am-3.30pmFREE (bookings essential)Presented by Gertrude Contemporary, Contemporary Art on the Road is a teacher professional development program founded to bring artists, art educators and teachers together to exchange ideas, share creative experiences and explore contemporary art and culture. The program has been designed to introduce […]
Ever looked up and wished on a shooting star?Inspired by James Geurts' work, Trajectories Orbiting Bodies Meet (situated on the SAM level 4 terrace) young artists will create their own celestial-inspired craft. Maybe it's a shooting star, maybe it's a planet or a meteorite. It's up to you!All children must be accompanied by an adultMonday […]
In celebration and recognition of International Day of People with a Disability, SAM is excited to partner with Greater Shepparton City Council to present a day of sensory and physical activities in partnership with Kody Bothwell, Activities in the Park and RiverConnect. If you have any access needs or requests please tell us! We are […]
Learn how to make small ceramic sculptures with Aoife Billings in this three-hour class for adults. Ideal for beginners and those interested in trying out ceramics! Aoife will bring you through basic clay techniques specifically for small sculpture making, and help you design and create! You will learn: The clay process How to use clay to make […]
Join SAM art educators in this extra special baby tour of SAM's Children's Gallery.Chock-full of sensory play, colour and pattern, your little one will be enriched by newest Children's Gallery exhibiton All Together featuring the work of Meredith Turnbull and Ross Coulter.Early access to SAM is given to you and your little one in this dedicated […]
Are you a keen, creative high school art student? SAM Studios, our weekly artist-led workshop series, is returning for Term 1 on 22 February!This term, Yorta Yorta ceramic artist Jack Anselmi joins us for six workshops that dive into the art of clay mould-making and hand building pots. These sessions are a chance to learn […]
Calling all accelerated primary school students! A free new program for kids aged 8-12, SAM Club is an after-school workshop series for primary students who love to learn! Term 1 will focus on the art of clay, and introduces kids to art concepts and history in fun, playful ways. By the end of Term 1 […]