Online Workshops
Townsville City Galleries has developed a series of online workshops and activities that can be done from the comfort of your own home!
Crafty Kids Workshops
Crafty Kids is a series of fun art workshops designed for families and kids of all ages.
If your kids love to get creative and crafty, then check out the workshops below and dive into some great activities!
Happy crafting!
Camouflaged Creatures
Head to Pinnacles Gallery and pick up your very own free Camouflaged Creatures workshop pack!
Check out this video and use the materials supplied in your pack to make your own Camouflaged Creatures mask:
Secret Gardens Workshop
Create a window to your very own secret garden! Display your creation in a bright location and let the light shine through!
Watch the video tutorial below and download the ‘How to’ guide to get started!
- How-To Guide (PDF, 9.7 MB)
- Tropical Patterns (PDF, 1.4 MB)
Playful Paper Clay Pots
Pinch, roll, squeeze, and mould your very own playful paper clay pot! Watch the video tutorial below and download the ‘How to’ guide to get started!
Click on the links below to get started!
- How-To Guide (PDF, 7.9 MB)
Imagine Animal Portraits
Create a portrait of your pet in the role of their dreams! Would they enjoy a space suit to explore the galaxy? Maybe your pet is magical and grants wishes!
Click on the links below to get started!
- How-To Guide (PDF, 5.8 MB)
- Template for Animals and Outfits (PDF, 5.8 MB)
Modern Masks
Using blocks of bright colour and abstract shapes, puzzle together your very own oversized portrait!
Click on the links below to get started!
- How-To Guide (PDF, 4.1 MB)
Assemble Ephemeral Portraits
Create an ephemeral portrait out of fun objects you can find at home!
Click on the links below to get started!
- How-To Guide (PDF, 4.1 MB)
Mirror Image Self Portraits
Using water and a mirror, follow our step-by-step guide and create your very own mirror image self portrait!
Click on the links below to get started!
- How-To Guide (PDF, 8.6 MB)
Cardboard Box TV
Follow our step-by-step guide to make an old school TV and put on your very own shows!
Click on the links below to get started!
- How-To Guide (PDF, 3.1 MB)
Mother's Day Flowers
Why not make your mum or someone special a beautiful flower arrangement for Mother’s Day this year! Follow our step-by-step guide to find out how!
Click on the links below to get started!
- How-To Guide (PDF, 2.6 MB)
Family Fun Day (3D Colour Contrast)
Follow the simple step-by-step guide to create your very own 3D colour contrast artwork!
Click on the links below to get started!
- How-To Guide (PDF, 3.8 MB)
- Stop Motion Video example
- Poster (PDF, 876.1 KB)
Townsville Time Travel
Go time travelling these school holidays! Start in present day Townsville and use your imagination to travel back or forward in time!
Click on the links below to get started.
- How to Guide (PDF, 3.9 MB)
- Stop Motion video example
- Images of Townsville (PDF, 762.5 KB)
- Past and Future Objects (PDF, 3.8 MB)
Miniature Model Homes
Take inspiration from Queensland architecture and construct your own miniature building. Make a replica of your home or design something new.
Click on the links below to get started.
- How to Guide (PDF, 4.7 MB)
- Stop Motion video example
Creative Crowd Workshops
Looking to learn something new? Want to have a go at a creative art project?
Creative Crowd is designed for teenagers and explores art techniques and technology. Check out the videos below and see what you can create!
Wire Sculptures with Katya Venter
Learn how to make your own wire sculpture with local artist Katya Venter.
Anzac Day Paper Poppies
Make your own paper poppy for Anzac Day to commemorate those that have served their country. Display in your window or place in your front garden.
Click on the links below to get started!
- How-To Guide (PDF, 5.8 MB)
- Stop Motion Video example
- Poppy template (PDF, 1.8 MB)
- Poster (PDF, 1.3 MB)
Art at Home Workshops
Art at Home is an introduction to art for adults, designed with materials commonly found at home.
Learn something new and let Art at Home be your creative outlet.
Take a moment to be creative and explore the range of art techniques from local artists below!
Art at Home with Emily Hill
Join local artist Emily Hill as she demonstrates ways to create your own inks and tools for illustration, painting, and drawing.
Watch the video below, then download the “Ink Recipe” and see what you can create with your homemade inks and tools!
- Art at Home: Ink Recipe (PDF, 1.7 MB)
Pantry Painting with Lisa Ashcroft
Join local artist Lisa Ashcroft as she demonstrates easy ways to get into painting with materials you can find at home, no previous art experience necessary! Check out the video below to get started.
So go ahead and have a play with pantry painting. We’d love to see some of your completed creations; please email to us at ptrg@townsville.qld.gov.au.
Anzac Fabric Poppies
Sit down with local dressmaker Giaan Chow and make your own fabric poppy. Wear your finished poppy and let's commemorate those that have served their country this Anzac Day.
Click on the link below to get started!
- Fabric Poppy template (PDF, 206.1 KB)
- Fabric Poppy Materials List (PDF, 156.2 KB)
