DESERT MOB 2026 | Yarrenyty Arltere Artists Soft Sculpture Workshop
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Back by popular demand, Yarrenyty Arltere Artists return to Desert Mob 2026 with their free soft sculpture workshop! ✨
Inspired by the much-loved soft sculptures created at the art centre, participants are invited to get creative using recycled and hand-stitched materials to make their own special artworks.
This hands-on experience offers a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the vibrant artistic practice of Yarrenyty Arltere Artists and celebrate the creativity, storytelling and humour at the heart of the art centre’s work.
Saturday 12th September
Location: Araluen Art Centre foyer
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
This is a free workshop but places are limited. Be sure to arrive early to secure your spot. Materials are provided but are limited.
For more information about Desert Mob, head to https://desertmob.com/workshops/
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Desert Mob is proudly presented by Desart in Mparntwe, on Arrernte Country.
This event is one of many events that makes up Desert Mob, one of the nation’s most significant Aboriginal art events. Desert Mob is an unmissable celebration of the art, stories, cultural connection and vitality of hundreds of artists from 35 Art Centres across central desert Country.
Desart acknowledges and sincerely thanks Yarrenyty Arltere Artists artists and staff for their support in the development and delivery of this event in the 2026 Desert Mob program.
Image: Louise Robertson of Yarrenyty Arltere Artists at their Soft Sculpture Workshop at Desert Mob Art Market, 2025. Photo by Sara Maiorino, courtesy Desart.
Inspired by the much-loved soft sculptures created at the art centre, participants are invited to get creative using recycled and hand-stitched materials to make their own special artworks.
This hands-on experience offers a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the vibrant artistic practice of Yarrenyty Arltere Artists and celebrate the creativity, storytelling and humour at the heart of the art centre’s work.
Saturday 12th September
Location: Araluen Art Centre foyer
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
This is a free workshop but places are limited. Be sure to arrive early to secure your spot. Materials are provided but are limited.
For more information about Desert Mob, head to https://desertmob.com/workshops/
✨✨
Desert Mob is proudly presented by Desart in Mparntwe, on Arrernte Country.
This event is one of many events that makes up Desert Mob, one of the nation’s most significant Aboriginal art events. Desert Mob is an unmissable celebration of the art, stories, cultural connection and vitality of hundreds of artists from 35 Art Centres across central desert Country.
Desart acknowledges and sincerely thanks Yarrenyty Arltere Artists artists and staff for their support in the development and delivery of this event in the 2026 Desert Mob program.
Image: Louise Robertson of Yarrenyty Arltere Artists at their Soft Sculpture Workshop at Desert Mob Art Market, 2025. Photo by Sara Maiorino, courtesy Desart.
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Araluen Arts Centre, 61 Larapinta Drive,Alice Springs,NT,Australia
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