Workshops, openings and events

From official openings and talks, to hands-on workshops for adults, there is something for everyone.

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Image credit: Kate Holmes.

Autumn Opening Celebrations
FREE

  • Friday 14 February 2025 | 6:00 PM

Join us for opening celebrations of Life is Art by Zion Levy-Stewart, Porcelain Places by Dawn Walker, and Finding Harmony in Hope by Minghua Xiang. Light refreshments provided.

6 pm for a 6:15 pm start

Bookings essential.

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Image from Bulaan Buruugaa Ngali … we weave together publication by Arts Northern Rivers. Photo Kate Holmes.

Exhibition Opening and Curator's Floortalk
FREE

  • Saturday 22 February 2025 | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Join us for opening celebrations for Bulaan Buruugaa Ngali Exhibition, followed by a Curator’s Floortalk with Kylie Caldwell. Light refreshments provided.

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Keith Burt painting palette in the Nancy Fairfax Artist in Residence studio, 2024. Photo: Aaron Chapman.

Keith Burt Oil Painting Masterclass

  • Saturday 1 March 2025 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Sunday 2 March 2025 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Join Keith Burt for a 2-day oil painting masterclass. Complete a small painting inspired by objects from Margaret Olley’s studio re-creation. Some experience required.

Fully booked

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Image courtesy the artist.

Senior’s Festival Artmaking at the Gallery
FREE

  • Friday 7 March 2025 | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Celebrate Seniors Week at Tweed Regional Gallery with guest artist Melissa Spratt. Learn the finger knitting technique used by the artist and enjoy the exhibitions on display.  

Everyone welcome.

All materials included.

Bookings essential.

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Image from Bulaan Buruugaa Ngali … we weave together publication by Arts Northern Rivers. Photo Kate Holmes.

Weaving workshop and bushfood tasting

  • Sunday 30 March 2025 | 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Join Bulaan Buruugaa Ngali weavers and Delta Kay for a workshop that celebrates the long history, beauty and connective experience of weaving with natural fibres as well as local bushfoods. All materials included.

Subsidised workshop places available for First Nations people wishing to attend – please contact tweedart@tweed.nsw.gov.au to reserve your spot.

General admission $70 | Friends & Foundation members $65

Bookings essential.