Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art in the Classroom

This workshop will provide all educators with insight into the way relationships between people, culture and country for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples can be conveyed through works of art. The Education Team will also introduce teachers to a range of resources as well as our publication, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art in the Classroom.

Full day

• Gallery tour with either Curator of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art or Assistant Director, Artistic Programs
• Strategies based session with AGSA's Education Team
• Artist talk and workshop (pending artist availability)
• Materials
• Lunch and morning tea.
• A copy Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art in the Classroom Volume 2

Duration: 5 hours
Cost: $80 per person (minimum 20 teachers), and $60 per person there after up to 40 people. Smaller numbers subject to enquiry.

Half day

• Gallery tour with a curator
• Strategies based session with AGSA's Education Team
• Materials
• A copy Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art in the Classroom Volume 2

Duration: 2.5 hours
Cost: $600 flatrate (minimum 10 teachers - maximum of 40 teachers)

Online Option

Strategies based session delivered online by our Education Team and includes a hands-on activity, ideal for interstate and regional sites. Please note this session does not include a First Nations artist, rather steps you through how to respond to any artist in a meaningful and culturally appropriate way.

Duration: 90min
Cost: $200 flaterate
Materials are not included, however the online activity is designed to be low-tech and easy to source items.

These workshops are suitable for teachers of all ages and disciplines.

To book email us three preferred dates and times for your private session education@artgallery.sa.gov.au