All HEN members are welcome to log in to watch the following online incursions, provided free by the NGV.
These events are all open to all ages, & the recommended ages are listed below.
These programs will be delivered online via WebEx. Links to these events will be made available in the members only section of the HEN website.
Join the multi-award-winning illustrator and writer Freya Blackwood for a fun-filled Book Week online event! Dive into the magic behind Freya’s captivating illustrations and find out what sparks her creativity. Discover how she brings her characters to life and tells enchanting stories using only pictures. Students can take part in engaging drawing activities that will unleash their own imagination! Don’t miss the chance to ask Freya your questions during the Q&A session at the end. Kids will:
– Learn about the ways writers and illustrators tell stories
– Engage in guided drawing activities
– Experiment with using pictures to tell a story
Celebrate Book Week 2026 with bestselling author Jacqueline Harvey and a new online writing workshop inspired by the NGV Collection. This fun and interactive session invites students to step into the world of mystery writing – learning how to build suspense, create intriguing characters and craft unexpected twists. Led by one of Australia’s most loved children’s authors, students will discover how artworks can spark imaginative story ideas and help bring their mysteries to life. Kids participating in this program will need:
– Three sheets of A4 paper
– Pencil/pen
We look at what happens when art is taken out of the gallery and is placed into the world around us. This session explores how artists are creating work in public spaces, collaborating with communities, and inviting participation in new and unexpected ways. These artists can often blur the line between viewer and artwork, and challenge the idea that art belongs only in galleries or museums. From installations to performances and interactive projects at NGV, we’ll think and talk about where art can happen, who it’s for, and how it can connect us in powerful and personal ways.
Explore how artists use these art elements and other techniques to create the illusion of three-dimensional space and volume in their work. We will also discover sculptural works of art that occupy real space and consider how their form influences the way we view and interact with them. Come prepared with drawing paper and coloured pencils to participate in creative activities during the session.
Description as per 20th October, but for a slightly more mature audience
