Programs at Heide include artist talks, studio visits, exhibition and history tours, gardening workshops and kids & family activities. All programs are designed to offer an insight into the art, architecture and landscape of Heide.
For activities where children are left under the care of Heide staff, please download and complete a booking form and bring it with you on the day of the program.
Thursday 23 February 2012 11:00 AM
Heide gardener Danielle Violato speaks about how to attract beneficial fauna to your garden, using the Heide II kitchen garden as an example. Part of the Sustainable Living Festival. BYO sun screen & water.
Venue Assemble Tony & Cathie Hancy Sculpture Plaza
Thursday 23 February 2012 2:00 PM
Join a Volunteer Guide to view some of the works which John and Sunday Reed hung in Heide II when they lived there.
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Heide II
Friday 24 February 2012 2:00 PM
Join a Volunteer Guide for a tour of some of the key works by artists of the Heide circle of the 1940s.
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Heide III: Tucker & Project Galleries
Saturday 25 February 2012 2:00 PM
Join a Volunteer Guide to view some of the works which John and Sunday Reed hung in Heide II when they lived there.
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Heide II
Sunday 26 February 2012 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Drawing inspiration from Speechless[1998], children will develop and create their own ‘fuzzy-felt’ scene using personal memories as a springboard, under the guidance of artist Kathy Temin.
BYO smock, snack & drink.
Places are limited. Please call 9850 1500 to book.
Venue Sidney Myer Education Centre and Heide III: Central Galleries
Sunday 26 February 2012 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
In celebration of Forever Young: 30 Years of the Heide Collection, Harvest Textiles is offering a special workshop for Heide. Drawing inspiration from Concrete Poetry works in the exhibition such as Sweeney Reed's Flowers(1976), Alex Selenitsch's daisy-train(1976) and Alan Riddell's Radial Plea (1969) create your own visual poetry artwork and screen print on to three 100% linen tea towels using the stencil method. The workshop will be led by a Harvest Textiles artist who will also assist with the development of your idea. (includes exhibition entry, materials & finished art work)
Places are limited. Please call 9850 1500 to book.
Venue Harvest Workroom, 512 Lygon Street, East Brunswick
Sunday 26 February 2012 2:00 PM
Janet Burchil, Jennifer McCamley and Melinda Harper will speak about individual artistic practices, and the process and intention of their collaborative work Combine(2007), as well as their other work in Forever Young.
Venue Heide III: Central Galleries
Tuesday 28 February 2012 2:00 PM
Join a Volunteer Guide for a tour of contemporary art from the Heide Collection, from the 1980s through to today.
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Heide III: Central Galleries
Wednesday 29 February 2012 2:00 PM
Join a Volunteer Guide for a tour of some of the earliest works in the Heide Collection, including an important group from the 1930s.
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Heide I
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