ArtPlay
Events at this venue
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Groovy Tunes
ArtPlay Birrarung Marr (behind Federation Square), Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaJoin master drummer and multi-instrumentalist Kofi Kunkpe in a joyful music and movement workshop. Originally from Cape Coast, Ghana, Kofi is a keeper of his culture who is passionate about sharing the songs, dances, and rhythms of West Africa. You and your child will groove together, try out some pint-sized percussion, and learn songs you ... Read more
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The Black Lullaby Experience
ArtPlay Birrarung Marr (behind Federation Square), Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaRest, listen, and settle into a collective tapestry of sound. Artists: Dianne Morris, NIASHA and Kwamena Brace This is a space for families from all backgrounds to join us in a special public sharing of African and Caribbean culture. Within this gentle environment, you might hear the heritage of familiar songs alongside new melodies that ... Read more
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Seen and Heard: Stage 3
ArtPlay Birrarung Marr (behind Federation Square), Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaWhat happens when the world's most orderly island meets its first child? Seen and Heard is an interactive theatrical experience created by Julie Ritchey and Jodie Rottle, inviting young people and their adults to explore a mythical island populated only by adults, until one night, everything changes. Through live music, sound design, and imaginative play, ... Read more
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Tingle Tangle
ArtPlay Birrarung Marr (behind Federation Square), Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaJoin artist Emma Salzano for Big Tangle, a playful movement workshop designed for toddlers and their grown-ups at ArtPlay. Toddlers are invited to stretch, wind, wobble, sing, and play through a fun-filled play space, meeting other children, listening to music and sounds, and exploring textured objects and fabrics in a welcoming environment built for adventure. ... Read more
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The Black Lullaby Experience: Stage 2
ArtPlay Birrarung Marr (behind Federation Square), Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaA soothing, celebratory workshop at ArtPlay created for babies and toddlers of the African and Caribbean diaspora. Led by artists Dianne Morris, NIASHA, Kwamena Brace, and Louis Majiwa, families craft unique lullabies woven from their own stories, rhythms, and sounds. All vocalisations and rhythms are recorded and transformed into original lullabies made for and by ... Read more
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Wearable Art
ArtPlay Birrarung Marr (behind Federation Square), Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaWearable Art at ArtPlay is a sustainability-focused workshop for children aged 9 to 13, led by jeweller Emma Grace. Using colourful recycled plastics, vintage jewellery and found objects, participants design and make their own wearable pieces including accessories, jewellery or even a jet pack. You can even bring along a pair of pre-loved shoes to ... Read more
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Collage Nouveau
ArtPlay Birrarung Marr (behind Federation Square), Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaCollage Nouveau at ArtPlay is a sustainable craft workshop for children aged 5 to 8, led by artist Emma Grace. Kids and their parent or carer dig through old books and magazines to find inspiring images, then combine recycled materials to create their own collage to take home. Sessions run Thursday 16, Friday 17 and ... Read more
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Seen and Heard: Stage 2 (8 to 12 years)
ArtPlay Birrarung Marr (behind Federation Square), Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaSeen and Heard at ArtPlay is an interactive workshop for children aged 8 to 12 where kids take charge and give grown-ups parenting advice. Led by artists Julie Ritchey and Jodie Rottle, participants make music, create characters and share their wisdom on everything from bedtimes to screen time. Sessions run Friday 10, Saturday 11 and ... Read more
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Exhibition: Sonic Labyrinth
ArtPlay Birrarung Marr (behind Federation Square), Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaSonic Labyrinth is a playful sound installation where curious objects turn into instruments waiting to be discovered. Put on headphones and listen to underwater gurgles, shimmering wind currents and deep vibrating tones. Step inside giant instruments, hear your own voice bounce through mirrors and explore sounds in surprising ways. Created by Aviva Endean and Justin ... Read more
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