Vietnam, Chu Dau, Ewer, in the shape of a phoenix, late 15th century, Chu Dau, Hai Duong, stoneware, moulded with underglaze blue decoration, 26.5 cm (height); Gift of Alastair Hunter OAM through the Art Gallery of South Australia Foundation 2019 in recognition of the friendship of his parents Elizabeth and Tom Hunter and Dick Richards, Curator of Asian Art (1968-2000), and his long and meritorious contribution to the Gallery, Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide.
Asian art workshop - Spiritual Creatures - Outreach
Explore spiritual creatures used in Asian art such as the phoenix, dragon and unicorn in this hands-on workshop with artist Truc Truong. Students will also learn about different types of vessels and the history of the colour blue in ceramics and textiles. Students will design their own mystical creature which they will draw onto their own recycled vessel.
Year 3 - 6
90 minutes + 15min break
All materials provided
Class groups of 30
$650 full day (2 class groups), $550 per equity or country
$325 half day (1 class group), $225 per equity or country
What schools need to provide:
- Paintbrushes
- Waterpots
- Smocks for students
- Access to Smartboard or projector, laptop with USB port
We encourage teachers to participate in the workshop however the teacher is responsible for duty of care and behaviour management of the class and must be present for the duration of the session.
Available to schools within 50km radius of CBD, if your school is located outside of this limit please request a booking to discuss.
Please send through a booking request with your preferred dates and times.
Image of Truc Truong’s solo exhibition at 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art (NSW)
Hai Con Lan Viet Kieu 2021, Photo by Dylan Goh
Artist bio
Truc Truong is an artist and designer working on Peramangk and Kaurna Land. As a multidisciplinary creative, Truc is currently engaged with post-colonial theories adapted into her own experience of being a second-generation Vietnamese Australian. Truc’s work often uses humour and uncommon materials to construct new ways of understanding and contributing to the world of art, health and well-being.
