School Tours: Connecting Through Culture @ The Gallery

First Nations School Experience

Discover Culture. Explore Creativity. Connect Through Art.

Bring your students to The Gallery, Saltwater Freshwater Arts Alliance for an engaging, hands-on First Nations cultural and creative experience.

Connecting Through Culture invites students to explore Aboriginal art, culture, Country and storytelling through meaningful experiences led by First Nations artists and cultural practitioners.
Combining a guided Gallery experience with a creative workshop, students will discover the stories behind contemporary Aboriginal art, learn new skills and connect through creativity, conversation and sharing.

Choose Your Cultural Experience

Weaving Experience

Discover the cultural significance of weaving through a hands-on workshop guided by a First Nations cultural practitioner. Students will:

• Learn introductory weaving techniques.
• Explore connections between weaving, culture and Country.
• Create their own small woven piece to take home.

Collective Painting Experience

Explore creativity, storytelling and collaboration alongside a First Nations artist. Students will:

• Discover how art can share stories and cultural connections.
• Create individual painted pieces.
• Contribute to a shared artwork, bringing their creations together through decoupage.

What to Expect

Each experience includes:

Welcome & Artist Yarn – Meet your First Nations artist or cultural practitioner and hear about culture, Country and creativity.

Gallery Experience – Explore the current exhibition and discover contemporary Aboriginal art and the stories behind the works.

Creative Workshop – Participate in your chosen hands-on Weaving or Collective Painting experience.

Share & Reflect – Celebrate student creations, ask questions and reflect on the experience.

Session Details

• Location: The Gallery, 6 Park Avenue, Coffs Harbour
• Days: Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday
• Times: Between 10:00am and 2:00pm
• Duration: 30 to120 minute sessions
• Group size: Maximum 20 students
• Cost: $400 + GST per session

The session fee includes a First Nations artist or cultural practitioner, all creative materials, session planning and delivery, and access to the current Gallery exhibition.

The Gallery offers an accessible, culturally safe learning environment with accessible toilet facilities.

Off-site experiences may also be arranged, with additional practitioner and travel fees applying.

Limited School Bookings Available

Only five school sessions are available each school term.

Sessions are subject to availability, and advance bookings are essential. Full payment is required to confirm your booking.

Book Your School Experience

Give your students the opportunity to connect with First Nations culture through art, storytelling and creativity.

By booking a Connecting Through Culture experience, your school is supporting Saltwater Freshwater Arts Alliance, an Aboriginal-owned organisation creating opportunities for First Nations artists and cultural practitioners.