when: 29 September 2025 - 10 October 2025 | venue: National Museum of Australia | cost: See event for details | address: Lawson Crescent Acton 2601 | website: https://nma.gov.au
published: 01 Oct 2025, 5 min read
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Explore design, sustainability and problem-solving while transforming recycled materials into something amazing these school holidays! From crafting wacky sock puppets to upcycling and reimagining everyday items, these workshops are perfect for curious minds. Costs apply and bookings are essential. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Sock puppetry
Craft your own colourful puppet friends using a variety of fun, textured materials. Discover the world of hand and glove puppets while decorating your sock, and experience the magic of puppetry with beloved puppeteer Marianne Mettes. Suitable for children aged 5-12 years. Spaces are limited; bookings are recommended.
Hurry Upcycling
Dive into a fun-fuelled workshop exploring sustainable design with creative designers from the Alastair Swayn Foundation. Learn about Norman Hetherington's approach to sustainability in the Mr Squiggle and Friends exhibition, then bring your own wild and whimsical creations to life using a range of recycled materials. Suitable for children aged 8-12 years.
ReUse. ReThink. ReMake
Join designers from the Alastair Swayn Foundation for an engaging introduction into design, sustainability and creative problem solving. Drawing inspiration from the Mr Squiggle and Friends exhibition, participants will transform recycled materials into innovative, functional or fantastical creations. Suitable for children aged 12-17 years.
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Explore design, sustainability and problem-solving while transforming recycled materials into something amazing these school holidays! From crafting wacky sock puppets to upcycling and reimagining everyday items, these workshops are perfect for curious minds. Costs apply and bookings are essential. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Sock puppetry
Craft your own colourful puppet friends using a variety of fun, textured materials. Discover the world of hand and glove puppets while decorating your sock, and experience the magic of puppetry with beloved puppeteer Marianne Mettes. Suitable for children aged 5-12 years. Spaces are limited; bookings are recommended.
Hurry Upcycling
Dive into a fun-fuelled workshop exploring sustainable design with creative designers from the Alastair Swayn Foundation. Learn about Norman Hetherington's approach to sustainability in the Mr Squiggle and Friends exhibition, then bring your own wild and whimsical creations to life using a range of recycled materials. Suitable for children aged 8-12 years.
ReUse. ReThink. ReMake
Join designers from the Alastair Swayn Foundation for an engaging introduction into design, sustainability and creative problem solving. Drawing inspiration from the Mr Squiggle and Friends exhibition, participants will transform recycled materials into innovative, functional or fantastical creations. Suitable for children aged 12-17 years.
Go see Spring School Holiday Program 2025.
Spring School Holiday Program 2025 is on 29 September 2025 - 10 October 2025. The opening hours are: See event website for details. Conveniently located in Acton. Call 1800 026 132 for details. Visit their website at https://nma.gov.au.
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