Use wax and ink to create unique and colourful silk scarves!

NOW SOLD OUT
CLICK HERE FOR OCTOBER SESSION

Learn about painting on silk, playing with colour and experimenting with different techniques, with a focus on creating designs using a wax resist. This is a very forgiving painting medium, as the colours move and blend… there are no mistakes!

Under the tuteledge of experienced silk painter, Helen Moon, you will get to create two beautiful silk scarves to wear, or give as gifts. Over the years, Helen has explored many techniques of surface design, developing a sense for the language of colour and discovering endless possibilities in this painting medium.

This workshop is perfect for both beginners and those who've tried silk painting before but want to upgrade their skills with a new technique.

Duration: 2 hours
Age Range: 18+
Cost: $70 per person | $66 concession
Fee includes 2 silk scarves. Additional scarves available for purchase on the day for $10 each (CASH ONLY).
Afternoon tea provided.

Bookings essential. CLICK HERE for tickets, or use the ticket checkout below.

Learn the art of drypoint etching with artist and printmaker Sally Caston

Adelaide Hills based artist Sally Caston regularly teaches small group printmaking workshops, empowering students with her relaxed and fun sessions. Sally loves to see people’s confidence bloom as the realisation takes hold that they, too, can be creative.  The joy that participants get from taking home their own print at the end of the day is a great motivator for her.

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to design and etch into a plastic matrix before safely inking up and printing your artwork. Working solvent-free, you will develop a small body of work plus a collection of 10x10cm prints.

Please note that students will be required to stand for short periods of time.

Duration: 3 hours
Age Range: 18+
Cost: $95 per person | $89 concession
All tools + materials provided (including etching press)
Tea & coffee provided

Bookings essential. CLICK HERE for tickets, or use the ticket checkout below.

POSTPONED - MORE DETAILS COMING SOON

Life on Land's Edge | A musical odyssey to the ends of the earth and back
The Bowerbird Collective | Simone Slattery, violin & Anthony Albrecht, cello
Presented in partnership with the Murray Bridge Regional Gallery

From the creators of Where Song Began (***** Limelight Magazine) & Songs of Disappearance (#2 on the ARIA Charts), this performance will take you on an epic journey alongside migratory birds as they connect continents and cultures. A cinematic concert experience, Life on Land’s Edge draws on art, science, and music from across the ages. Spectacular footage and soundscapes set the scene for two of Australia's most adventurous musicians. Be immersed in one of nature's greatest stories.
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“Spectacular... There isn’t enough space to provide adequate praise” - Limelight Magazine
“It moved me to tears... I left feeling I had been sung to by the country” - Audience member
“...a work of art... a transfixing soundscape” - Sounds Like Sydney
Winner: 2022 Independent Arts Foundation Award for Innovation
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About the performers: Simone Slattery (violin/vocals, PhD, Churchill Fellow) and Anthony Albrecht (cello, The Juilliard School) are internationally renowned musicians, specializing on both period and modern instruments, and founded the Bowerbird Collective in 2017 to make art for nature.

The 60-minute performance is followed by a Q&A.
For more information visit www.bowerbirdcollective.org

For full concert program and to book your tickets, CLICK HERE.

Murray Bridge Regional Gallery
warmly invites you to join us for the launch of

REFUGEE WEEK YOUTH POSTER AWARDS 2024

2pm-4pm Sunday 11 August 2024

Guest Speaker: Andrew Hill AM, Project Director and Exhibition Curator

The Australian Migrant Resource Centre invites young people to participate in the SA Refugee Week Youth Poster Awards Exhibition, which celebrates the courage, resilience, strength and contributions of people of refugee backgrounds.

Presenting handmade posters from primary, secondary and tertiary students from across South Australia, these annual exhibitions are powerful, poignant and heart-warming. The posters encourage deep reflection on empathy, kindness and how we can make a difference.

Exhibitions dates: 3 August – 1 September

To reserve your FREE ticket, use the ticket checkout below or CLICK HERE.

This awards exhibition is a joint project of the Australian Migrant Resource Centre and Adelaide Festival Centre. It is supported and assisted by the SA Ministers for Education and Multicultural Affairs and both the South Australian and federal governments. 

Paint your own watercolour masterpiece!

Join Watercolourist Katie Sandison for an afternoon painting using techniques developed over many years of teaching in schools and exhibiting.

In this workshop you will learn how to draw and paint Australian birds and flora, as Katie shares her experimental and fun painting and drawing techniques developed over many years. You will create a vibrant and beautiful watercolour on stretched canvas to take home and hang.

Duration: 3 hours
Cost: $59 per person | $54 concession
Afternoon tea provided.

Bookings essential. CLICK HERE for tickets, or use the ticket checkout below.

SOLD OUT

Spend the day learning from exhibition artist, Rose Walker!

In this workshop, Rose Walker will talk about her current solo exhibition, COASTAL LAYERS, and demonstrate how she created her artworks from the process of colouring clay, to how she laminates patterns on slabs of clay and wheel-thrown pieces, using the Japanese Nerikomi technque.

Participants will then learn how to use the Nerikomi to create and apply their own designs onto their own small plates or simple forms.

Your works will be taken back to Rose's studio to dry, bisque fire and glaze, and will be returned to the gallery for you to collect about 3 to 4 weeks after the workshop.

Duration: 5 hours including a 1-hour lunch break
Age Range: 18+
Cost: per person | concession
Includes all materials and use of equipment
Tea & coffee provided, please bring your own lunch.

“Stitch by stitch, circle by circle, weaving is like the Creation of life. All things are connected.” – Aunty Ellen Trevorrow

Join us for a full day of Ngarrindjeri culture, storytelling and weaving with world-renowned Master Cultural Weaver Aunty Ellen Trevorrow.

This workshop is suitable for beginners to advanced participants and is a wonderful opportunity to learn the art of Ngarrindjeri weaving from an experienced and skilled Ngarrindjeri Elder. Learn about the reeds Cyperus gymnacaulos and Cyperus vaginatus and where to find them, or how to grow them in your own backyard for future weaving projects.

Come along and weave your own treasure!

Duration: 6 hours

Cost:
$136 per person
$129 concession
Includes all materials
Tea & coffee provided, please bring your own lunch

To view workshops and book, click here.

Murray Bridge Regional Gallery warmly invites you to join us in celebrating two powerful exhibitions.

Use wax and ink to create unique and colourful silk scarves!

Learn about painting on silk, playing with colour and experimenting with different techniques, with a focus on creating designs using a wax resist. This is a very forgiving painting medium, as the colours move and blend… there are no mistakes!

Under the tuteledge of experienced silk painter, Helen Moon, you will get to create two beautiful silk scarves to wear, or give as gifts. Over the years, Helen has explored many techniques of surface design, developing a sense for the language of colour and discovering endless possibilities in this painting medium.

This workshop is perfect for both beginners and those who've tried silk painting before but want to upgrade their skills with a new technique.

Duration: 2 hours
Age Range: 18+
Cost: $70 per person | $66 concession
Fee includes 2 silk scarves. Additional scarves available for purchase on the day for $10 each (CASH ONLY).
Afternoon tea provided.

Our annual family-friendly event is on again in the heart of the Murray Bridge arts precinct!

Market goers can meet and buy directly from local and South Australian makers, with a diverse range of market stalls brimming with art, craft, homewares and other bespoke products.

Come along and support local and South Australian artisans and creative small businesses. It’s a great day for the community to reconnect in a friendly and fun environment.

Live music in full swing throughout the day and activities for all ages will keep families entertained.

If you’re after a fun and creative day out, a unique shopping spree, or a one-stop-spot for Festive Season gifts, we’ve got you covered this November!

Spirit of Woman, Murray Bridge Regional Collaboration on Violence Against Women and Children and the Rural City of Murray Bridge are excited to launch the Place of Courage ‘Ripple’ site in Murray Bridge.

A public art space designed to acknowledge the impact of domestic and family violence in our community, providing a safe space to reflect, grieve, connect, and heal.

PLEASE JOIN US, along with other community changemakers, as we officially launch our ‘Ripple’ site at Sturt Reserve, Murray Bridge. The event will be held at the far end of Murray Cods Drive, between the Bunyip and Narooma wetlands, Murray Bridge.

Where: Murray Cods Drive, Sturt Reserve, Murray Bridge

When: Friday, 24th November 2023

Time: 11.00am to 1.00pm

For more info and to book, click here.

A Community BBQ will be provided by the Mobilong Rotary Club and a lucky door prize offers the chance to win a number of prizes donated by local businesses.

Artist: CHEB: 2023

Join contemporary textile artist Makeda Duong for a tour of her current exhibition I Am Uncomfortable, followed by a yarning circle to share stories and experiences.

Hear from the artist about her provocative practice, which explores aspects of her lived experience with perceptions of race, gender, sexuality and mental health.

Gain insights into the personal experiences behind the artworks, as well as Makeda’s exquisite textile techniques.

Bring along your own yarn project or start a new one in an afternoon yarning circle.

Times:
1pm Artist Talk
2-4pm Yarning Circle

Age Range: 18+
Cost: FREE
Tea + coffee provided. BYO snacks.

For more information and to book your FREE ticket click here.

Image: Makeda Duong 'Mixed race sweater’ (detail - front view), 2020. Photo: Radhe Osborn

Join Fleurieu mosaic artist, Carol Hill, for an enjoyable and informative introduction to mosaics.

During this workshop, Carol will guide participants through the fundamentals of creating their first mosaic, including materials, tools, cutting techniques, substrates, adhesives, grouts and design. Participants will create a waterproof wall hanging, with a choice of designs and using a variety of mediums.

Please note: due to drying times, the mosaic will not be able to be fully finished on the day, but Carol will provide extensive instruction and send you home with everything you will need to add the final touches and fully complete your mosaic once dry.

Duration: 6 hours
Age Range: 16+

Cost:
$90 per person | $85 concession
Includes all materials and use of equipment
Tea & coffee provided, please bring your own lunch.

For more information and to book, click here.

“Stitch by stitch, circle by circle, weaving is like the Creation of life. All things are connected.” – Aunty Ellen Trevorrow

NEW SESSION ADDED Join us for a full day of Ngarrindjeri culture, storytelling and weaving with world-renowned Master Cultural Weaver Aunty Ellen Trevorrow.

This workshop is suitable for beginners to advanced participants and is a wonderful opportunity to learn the art of Ngarrindjeri weaving from an experienced and skilled Ngarrindjeri Elder. Learn about the reeds Cyperus gymnacaulos and Cyperus vaginatus and where to find them, or how to grow them in your own backyard for future weaving projects.

Come along and weave your own treasure!

Duration: 6 hours

Cost:
$136 per person
$129 concession
Includes all materials
Tea & coffee provided, please bring your own lunch

To view workshops and book, click here.

Embrace spring by creating colourful silk scarves to wear or gift to a friend!

Over the years, Helen has explored many techniques of surface design, developing a sense for the language of colour and discovering endless possibilities in this painting medium.

Learn about painting on silk, playing with colour and experimenting with different techniques. This is a very forgiving painting medium, as the colours move and blend… there are no mistakes!

Duration: 2 hours
Age Range: 18+

Cost:
$61 per person | $56 concession
Fee includes 2 silk scarves. Additional scarves available for purchase on the day for $10 each (CASH ONLY).
Afternoon tea provided.

For more information and to book, click here.

“Stitch by stitch, circle by circle, weaving is like the Creation of life. All things are connected.” – Aunty Ellen Trevorrow

AUGUST SOLD OUT - NEW SESSION ADDED OCTOBER

Join us during SALA Festival 2023 for a full day of Ngarrindjeri culture, storytelling and weaving with world-renowned Master Cultural Weaver Aunty Ellen Trevorrow.

This workshop is suitable for beginners to advanced participants and is a wonderful opportunity to learn the art of Ngarrindjeri weaving from an experienced and skilled Ngarrindjeri Elder. Learn about the reeds Cyperus gymnacaulos and Cyperus vaginatus and where to find them, or how to grow them in your own backyard for future weaving projects.

Come along and weave your own treasure!

Duration: 6 hours

Cost:
$136 per person
$129 concession
Includes all materials
Tea & coffee provided, please bring your own lunch

To view all workshops and book, click here.