BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.3.7.3//EN TZID:Australia/Melbourne X-WR-TIMEZONE:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:VEVENT UID:17516@home-ed.vic.edu.au DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260715T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260715T144500 DTSTAMP:20260514T134347Z URL:https://home-ed.vic.edu.au/events/free-online-learning-with-ngv-big-id eas-in-contemporary-art-old-forms-new-voices-all-ages-recommended-12yo/ SUMMARY:FREE Online Learning with NGV - Big Ideas in Contemporary Art: Old Forms\, New Voices (all ages - recommended 12yo+) DESCRIPTION:All HEN members are welcome to log in to watch the following on line incursions\, provided free by the NGV.\n\nThese events are all open t o all ages\, &\; the recommended ages are listed below.\n\nThese progra ms will be delivered online via WebEx. Links to these events will be made available in the members only section of the HEN website.\n\n Wednesday 1 5 July\, 2.00PM - 2.45PM live (recording available for the rest of the ter m)\nBig Ideas in Contemporary Art: Old Forms\, New Voices\nLevels 7-12 (a ges 12y+)\n\nDiscover how contemporary artists are reviving traditional cr afts and long-standing techniques to create fresh\, powerful works. These artists draw on materials and methods passed down through generations\, bu t they use them in new ways that reflect today’s culture\, identities\, and ideas. Through discussion of works from the NGV Collection\, we will e xplore how honouring the past in contemporary art practices can open new c reative possibilities\, provide new perspectives on history and give voice to diverse stories in the present.\n\n \;\nFUTURE EVENTS\n\n Tuesday 28th July\, 9.30AM - 10.15AM live (recording available for the rest of th e term)\nExplore the Art Elements: Tactile Texture\nLevels F-2 (ages 5y-8y )\n\nTurn your attention to texture and discover how artists use this art element to add depth\, interest\, and complexity to their works of art. We will investigate ways texture can be created and experienced\, both visua lly and through touch\, and consider how it influences our interpretations and interactions with works of art. Come prepared with plain paper and a glue stick to participate in creative activities during the session.\n\n Tuesday 4th August\, 9.30AM - 10.15AM live (recording available for the re st of the term)\nExplore the Art Elements: Tactile Texture\nLevels 3-6 (8y -12y)\n\nDescription as per 5th May\, but for a slightly more mature audie nce\n\n Monday 24th August\, 9.30AM - 10.30AM live only\nBook Week with F reya Blackwood\nLevels 2–4 (ages 7y-9y)\n\nJoin the multi-award-winning illustrator and writer Freya Blackwood for a fun-filled Book Week online e vent! Dive into the magic behind Freya’s captivating illustrations and f ind out what sparks her creativity. Discover how she brings her characters to life and tells enchanting stories using only pictures. Students can ta ke part in engaging drawing activities that will unleash their own imagina tion! Don’t miss the chance to ask Freya your questions during the Q& \;A session at the end. Kids will:\n\n- Learn about the ways writers and i llustrators tell stories\n- Engage in guided drawing activities\n- Experim ent with using pictures to tell a story\n\n Wednesday 26th August\, 9.30A M - 10.45PM\nBook Week with Jacqueline Harvey\nLevels 5–6  (ages 10y-12 y)\n\nCelebrate Book Week 2026 with bestselling author Jacqueline Harvey a nd 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 child ren’s authors\, students will discover how artworks can spark imaginativ e story ideas and help bring their mysteries to life. Kids participating in this program will need:\n\n- Three sheets of A4 paper\n- Pencil/pen\n\n Wed 7 October\, 2PM–2.45PM live (recording available for the rest of t he term)\nBig Ideas in Contemporary Art: Art Beyond the Walls\nLevels 7-12 (ages 12y+)\n\nWe look at what happens when art is taken out of the galle ry and is placed into the world around us. This session explores how artis ts are creating work in public spaces\, collaborating with communities\, a nd inviting participation in new and unexpected ways. These artists can of ten blur the line between viewer and artwork\, and challenge the idea that art belongs only in galleries or museums. From installations to performan ces and interactive projects at NGV\, we’ll think and talk about where a rt can happen\, who it’s for\, and how it can connect us in powerful and personal ways.\n\n Tuesday 20th October\, 9.30AM - 10.15AM live (recordi ng available for the rest of the term)\nExplore the Art Elements: Fun with Form and Tone\nLevels F-2 (ages 5y-8y)\n\nExplore how artists use these a rt elements and other techniques to create the illusion of three-dimension al 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 w ay we view and interact with them. Come prepared with drawing paper and co loured pencils to participate in creative activities during the session.\n \n Tuesday 27th October\, 9.30AM - 10.15AM live (recording available for the rest of the term)\nExplore the Art Elements: Fun with Form and Tone\nL evels 3-6 (ages 8y-12y)\n\nDescription as per 20th October\, but for a sli ghtly more mature audience ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home-ed.vic.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/20 26/04/ngv.jpg CATEGORIES:Online Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne X-LIC-LOCATION:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20260405T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR