Art in the Afternoon: Drawing Through Symbol & Observation

Sun Apr 12 2026 at 02:30 pm to 04:30 pm UTC+10:00

Hurstville Museum & Gallery | Hurstville

Hurstville Museum & Gallery
Publisher/HostHurstville Museum & Gallery
Art in the Afternoon: Drawing Through Symbol & Observation
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Beginner-friendly adult drawing workshop.
About this Event

Inspired by the sense of magical realism and quiet intensity in Petrina Hicks’ work in our current main gallery exhibition, this beginner-friendly drawing workshop invites participants to slow down and work intuitively with symbol and visual metaphor.

Beginning with gentle observational sketching in the gallery, participants will notice recurring motifs such as animals, stillness, reflection, and proximity, using these as points of curiosity rather than fixed meanings. In the studio, participants will create a finished drawing using pencil and soft pastel, focusing on tonal values, layering, and drawing from reference, while being encouraged to develop a personal and imaginative response to the exhibition.

A Museum of Australian Photography (MAPh) touring exhibition

City of Monash, Creative Victoria, MAPh Foundation.


Date

Sunday 12 April

Time

2.30pm - 4.30pm

Location

Hurstville Museum & Gallery
14 MacMahon Street, Hurstville NSW 2220


Terms & Conditions

  • Bookings are essential for all activities.
  • No refunds for cancellations or missed bookings.
  • Program swapping is not permitted.
  • Programs are fully supervised by qualified staff.
  • While all reasonable precautions are taken, participation in the program is at the participants', parent/guardian’s own risk.
  • The museum and its staff are not liable for any injury, loss, or damage sustained during the program unless caused by gross negligence.


More Information:

Attendance at our events may be digitally recorded through photographs and/or videos. These images may be used by Georges River Council and Hurstville Museum & Gallery in their publications, social media, council’s website or newspaper. Please notify staff if you do not wish to be filmed.
For more information, please contact Hurstville Museum & Gallery on (02) 9330 6444 or [email protected].
Accessibility Information:


Hurstville Museum & Gallery is committed to providing inclusive services and programs. If you require additional assistance please contact us via phone (02) 9330 6444 and [email protected] or note down your requirements or support needs in your event registration.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Hurstville Museum & Gallery, 14 Macmahon Street, Hurstville, Australia

Tickets

AUD 12.50

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