Is it a bird? A flock of words? Or a poem?!
Find out in this free school holiday drop-in workshop for infants and primary school-aged children and their parents.
In this fun-filled workshop, be inspired by the exhibition ‘Fly Fly!: Sidney Nolan’s Birds’ to play with rhyme and words, and create a bird. Then add your bird to the flock - and your words to the poem!
Local artist and poet Akka Ballenger Constantin will lead a creative process of crafting rhymes and using age-appropriate drawing and collage activities to create paper birds.
Making rhymes is a great way to bond and build vocabulary. Through word play, children learn how to express themselves, and use language in an imaginative and playful way, enhancing their overall communication skills.
Come along, enjoy the flight and let your child’s imagination soar with Nolan’s birds!
Sidney Nolan, Moor-hen, 1982, Canberra Museum and Gallery Collection
Supported by Canberra Museum and Gallery.
Free - drop in. No registration required.
Akka Ballenger Constantin is a multi-disciplinary artist and poet who is committed to helping others discover their own creative potential. Akka is passionate about providing equal learning opportunities for all and has a background in journalism, teaching, writing, and art-making.
As an Art and STEM educator, Akka brings her passion for creativity and learning to the classroom. Her STEAM Hive workshops bring together words, colours, and sparks to create unique and memorable experiences for her students.
She uses art as a vehicle to support literacy and STEM learning, helping students to develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Her workshops are known for their fun and engaging approach, and her students leave feeling inspired and empowered.