Aboriginal Art Workshop

Schedule

Sat Aug 01 2026 at 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

UTC+08:00
Location

Joondalup Contemporary Art Gallery, 102 Boas Ave Joondalup, Joondalup, WA, Australia, Western Australia 6027 | Joondalup, WA

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Explore creativity, storytelling and contemporary Aboriginal art techniques in this hands-on workshop led by artist Deborah Bonar.
Date: Saturday 1 August 2026
Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm
Location: Joondalup Contemporary Art Gallery, 102 Boas Avenue, Joondalup
Topic: Arts and culture
Suitable for: All ages (recommended for ages 8 and over)
Cost: $15 per person
Join Gija and Yamaji artist Deborah Bonar for a creative and culturally engaging Aboriginal art workshop exploring storytelling through contemporary painting practices.
Participants will learn about Aboriginal art techniques, symbolism and creative expression while creating their own individual canvas artwork to take home. Guided by Deborah’s experience as an artist and facilitator, the session combines hands-on painting with storytelling and cultural learning in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Suitable for all skill levels, the workshop encourages creativity, connection and cultural awareness through art-making and shared experience.
Presented as part of the City of Joondalup’s 2026 NAIDOC Week program.
Book tickets now at https://events.leapevents.com/event/aboriginal-art-workshop-naidoc-26/listing
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This workshop is suitable for all ages and recommended for participants aged 8 years and over.
All materials are provided.
Tickets are $15 per person and bookings are essential.
Places are limited.
Tickets are managed by the City of Joondalup via Ticketbooth.
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You’ll find Joondalup Contemporary Art Gallery between the Joondalup Library and City of Joondalup Administration Building, next to the Council Chambers.
Free public parking is available in the Library Car Park. Alternatively, the gallery is a 13-minute walk from Joondalup Train Station, or you can catch the Blue CAT bus, which departs every 15 minutes from the station.
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Joondalup Contemporary Art Gallery features a flat, level floor surface and wide doorways.
Accessible toilets are available in the gallery.
The Joondalup Library Car Park includes accessible parking bays, with lift access to the main walkway from the underground car park.
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Joondalup Contemporary Art Gallery, 102 Boas Ave Joondalup, Joondalup, WA, Australia, Western Australia 6027

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