Our events
TEEN PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT 2026
Every Thursday 4:30 > 6:30 PM, 21 May > 1st September 2026, FREE, Booking Essential
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IN CONVERSATION > LEONIE LEIVENZON & BEA RUBIO-GABRIEL
Saturday 28 January, 1PM > 2PM, FREE, at Linden Projects Space
Meet the Artist > Michael Kluge
Saturday 21 January, 2PM > 3PM, FREE, at Linden New Art
Meet the Artists > Labour Lexica
Sunday 4 December 2022, 1 PM > 2 PM, FREE, at Linden Projects Space
Meet the artists & curators of Labour Lexica to discuss further
about the theme of labour, precarity and language.
Masterclass > Natural Dyeing with Heather Thomas
~SOLD OUT~
Sunday 13 November, 10AM > 4PM, Limited Spots, Booking Essential, at Linden Workshop
Join natural dyer, designer and maker of textiles, Heather Thomas, for a special skills-based Masterclass. This class will introduce
you to the world of natural dyeing with plants.
OPEN STUDIOS DAY
Saturday 5 November, 11AM > 4PM, at Linden New Art and the Veg Out Community Gardens
Don't know how to spend a weekend? We have a plan for you! Bring your friends and family, explore St Kilda and see how art is made.
CRAFTERNOON FOR KIDS > BOTANICAL PRINTING
Saturday 5 November, 2PM > 3PM, FREE, Limited Spots, Booking Essential, at Linden Workshop
Join us in this hands-on crafternoon and learn how to monoprint using leaves and foliage.
SPOOKY CRAFTERNOON FOR KIDS & HALLOWEEN PARTY
Saturday 29 October, 1PM > 4PM, FREE, at Linden New Art
Go ghost hunting in the gallery, join a workshop with Nick Ashwood, let’s get spooky & crafty on Halloween!
Strange Bedfellows > First Nations Fashion vs Inclusive Architecture
Sunday 23 October, 4PM > 5:30PM, FREE, at Victorian Pride Centre, 79/81 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda
Gather your friends! Prepare to learn some weird and wonderful facts, and see if you can come up with the winning question that unites these
two topics. This might be your chance to win a prize for the best question on the night!
Meet the Artist > Jeremy Blincoe
Saturday 22 October, 12PM to 1PM, FREE, at Linden Projects Space
Opening of Jeremy Blincoe > The Fragile Skin of the World
Join us for the opening of
Jeremy Blincoe > The Fragile Skin of the World
ON Thursday
13 October 2022, 6PM > 8PM
AT LINDEN PROJECTS SPACE, Rear 26 Acland Street, St Kilda
KEYNOTE TALK & INDUSTRY NETWORKING NIGHT
Friday 7 October, 6PM > 8PM, FREE, at Victorian Pride Centre.
This event includes a panel discussion and is followed by an industry networking night.
MEET THE DESIGNER > LINDEN NEW ART
Thursday 29 September 2022, 6PM > 7PM, FREE, at Linden New Art
Meet the winning designers from this year’s Design Fringe exhibition at Linden New Art.
MEET THE DESIGNER > CARLISLE STREET ART SPACE
Wednesday 28 September 2022, 1PM > 2PM, FREE, at Carlisle Street Art Space, St Kilda Town Hall
Meet the winning designers from this year’s Design Fringe exhibition at Carlisle Street Art Space.
Crafternoon for Adults > Visible Mending with Tamara Russell
Saturday 24 September 2022, 1PM > 4PM, FREE, at Linden Workshop
Do you have a favourite pair of jeans that are looking a little worse for wear? Make the clothes you love last in this exciting
workshop inspired by this year's Design Fringe theme of sustainability and waste. Join Textile Artist Tamara Russell in this hands-on
crafternoon and learn how to fix your clothes, making them a delight to wear again.
On Holidays At Linden > Upcycled Wall Hangings
Inspired by this year’s Design Fringe theme of sustainability and waste, this activity will teach us how to weave using a cardboard loom.
MEET THE ARTIST > LYN POOL
Saturday 17 September 4PM > 5PM, FREE, at Linden Projects Space
Design Fringe > FIRST NATIONS DESIGNER PANEL
Saturday 17 September, 1PM > 2PM, FREE, at Linden New Art
OPENING OF DESIGN FRINGE > LINDEN NEW ART
Join us for the opening of DESIGN FRINGE 2022
ON Saturday 17 September 2022, 2PM > 4PM
AT LINDEN NEW ART, 26 Acland Street, St Kilda
Opening of DESIGN FRINGE > CARLISLE STREET ART SPACE
Join us for the opening of DESIGN FRINGE 2022 at CARLISLE
STREET ART SPACE
ON Friday 16 September 2022, 6PM > 8PM
AT CARLISLE STREET ART SPAC, 99A Carlisle St, St Kilda
MEET THE ARTIST > JANE BURTON
Saturday 20 August 2022, 2PM > 3PM, FREE, at Linden Projects Space
Join Jane Burton in conversation with Linden Projects Space curator Karl Halliday as they discuss the stories behind the artist’s new body
of work Kingdom of Pleasure.
Masterclass > Braided Rag Rugs with Ilka White
> SOLD OUT <
Saturday 3 September 2022, 10AM > 4PM, at Linden Workshop
Join artist Ilka White for a special-skills based Masterclass at Linden New Art. Ilka shares a wonderful way to weave old clothes into
beautiful rugs using an off-loom, spiral braiding technique. Bring your own material to recycle and find out what riches can come from
rags.
Strange Bedfellows > Manga vs Anthropology
Wednesday 24 August 2022, 6PM > 7PM, at Readings St Kilda
What are the connections between Manga and Anthropology? Hear from industry professionals Jason Jones and Associate Professor Djuke Veldhuis to discover all there is to know about these two topics. Come along and join us at Readings in St Kilda to find out
more.
Crafternoon for Kids > String Figures with Louisa Bufardeci
Saturday 20 August 2022, 2PM > 3:30PM, FREE, at Linden New Art
In this fun workshop for kids, artist Louisa Bufardeci will teach a range of string figures inspired by her current exhibition Figuring.
Kids are invited to come along and explore their creativity and learn string figure classics such as Cat’s Whiskers, Jacob’s Ladder and The
Broom.
Meet The Artist > Louisa Bufardeci
Sunday 7 August 2022, 2PM > 3PM, FREE, at Linden New Art
Join artist Louisa Bufardeci to find out about her most recent installation work, titled Figuring.
The work consists of over 100 string figure attempts that the artist deciphered from a book published in 1906 by anthropologist
Caroline Furness Jayne, titled String Figures: A study of cat’s cradle in many lands.
Meet The Artist > Kate Beynon
Wednesday 3 August 2022, 6PM > 7PM, FREE, at Linden New Art
Join Linden New Art curator Juliette Hanson in conversation with multidisciplinary artist Kate Beynon. Find out more about Kate’s new solo exhibition The Shapeshifter’s Hour, and the
diverse interests that have inspired her work, including fashion, surrealism and the supernatural.
Artist Speakeasy > How to Photograph Your Work
Saturday 23 July 2022, 2PM > 3PM, FREE, at Linden New Art
Master your smartphone camera and discover the simple editing apps used to take your photos to the next level. Join photography expert
Chris Bowes in this professional development session and learn how to capture your work using basic photography techniques.
In Conversation > Morganna Magee
Sunday 17 July 2022, 2PM > 3PM, FREE, at Linden Projects Space
Join artist Morganna Magee for an afternoon of relaxed conversation with curator Anna Monea and participants from the local migrant and
refugee community as they share, exchange and discuss their stories behind the exhibition Distant Shores, now showing in the
Linden Projects Space until July 31st.
On Holidays at Linden > Little Bathroom Figures
Look around your bathroom. What do you see? What kind of items are in the room?
Learn how to play, mould and create your very own miniature sculptures with this fun activity for kids. Inspired by Honor Freeman’s
exhibition Ebb, this activity will teach us to slow down
and notice everyday objects we often overlook.
Artist Speakeasy > How to Write About Your Practice
Saturday 2 July 2022, 3PM > 4PM, FREE, at Linden New Art
Join Linden New Art’s Liam James and Karl Halliday for a comprehensive how-to and introduction to the strategies for describing your artwork and writing that perfect artist bio.
MEET THE ARTIST > MORGANNA MAGEE
Saturday 18 June 2022, 2:30 PM > 3:30 PM, FREE, at Linden Projects Space.
Meet artist Morganna Magee to learn more about the exhibition Distant Shores
Meet The Artist > Honor Freeman
Saturday 11 June 2022, 11AM - 12PM, FREE, at Linden New Art.
Join Linden New Art for a lively conversation with Adelaide-based artist, Honor Freeman about her exhibition Ebb. Book now
for an exclusive insight into Honor Freeman's practice and to hear more about the ideas and processes behind the exhibition.
Artist Speakeasy > What's Going on with Curation?
Wednesday 1 June 2022, 6PM - 7PM FREE at Linden New Art
Join Sebastian Henry-Jones, Curator of West Space, and Francis E. Parker, Exhibitions Curator of MUMA, for an insightful discussion about their
approaches, tricks and challenges towards curating.
Meet The Artist > Lucille Martin
Saturday 28 May 2022, 11AM > 12PM, FREE, at Linden Projects Space.
Join artist Lucille Martin for an insightful talk to learn more about her experience of documenting the "good fire"
practice and the making of exhibition RIGHT FIRE.
Crafternoon for Adults > Drawing tour
Experiment and create an unknown artwork inspired by your local area.
Pause, stop, draw, and reflect with this engaging craft activity for adults. Step out into your neighbourhood and draw what you see. This
activity encourages engagement with your local area, drawing on the themes of time, memory, and personal experience present in Cyrus
Tang’s current exhibition Time Fell Asleep in the Evening Rain.
Crafternoon for Kids > Rugby Jerseys
Create a special rugby jersey inspired by your family and friends. This fun activity for kids draws on the themes of family and connection present in Yuriyal Eric Bridgeman’s current exhibition Yal.
MEET THE ARTIST > LUCILLE MARTIN
Saturday 23 April 2022, 11:30 AM-12:30 PM, FREE, at Linden Projects Space.
Meet artist Lucille Martin and special guest Adrian Webster to learn more about the exhibition RIGHT
FIRE.
ON HOLIDAYS AT LINDEN > CREATE YOUR STAINED-GLASS WINDOW
Explore colour and light with this activity for kids inspired by Ilan El’s Colours of Light exhibition.
Play with colour, experiment with light and be creative. Can you make your very own colourful creation? This fun activity will teach us how
to make a stained-glass window from paper and cellophane, adding beautiful colour to your room.
Meet the Artist > Ilan El
Wednesday 11 May 2022, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM, FREE, at Linden New Art. Join artist and designer Ilan El in conversation with Linden New Art curator Juliette Hanson to find out more about El’s multidisciplinary practice. El’s exhibition Colours of Light explores the way that colour effects our emotions and how illumination can change how we feel in a space. El will share his passion for lighting design and what has inspired his new series of luminist artworks.
Meet the Artist > Yuriyal Eric Bridgeman
Sunday 1 May, 2PM-3PM, FREE and Live on Facebook and YouTube.
Join Linden New Art curator Juliette Hanson for an exciting conversation with multidisciplinary artist Yuriyal Eric Bridgeman about his
presentation of selected photographic work created between his home in the Highlands of Papua New Guinea and Australia.
Meet the Artist > Cyrus Tang
Saturday 21 May 2022, 2PM - 3PM, FREE, at Linden New Art. Join Linden New Art in an intimate conversation with Cyrus Tang about her exhibition Time Fell Asleep in the Evening Rain. Book now for this exclusive insight into Cyrus Tang's photographic practice.
St Kilda Festival > Monica Karo & Nina Rose
Sunday 13 February 2021, 2PM to 3PM, FREE Linden New Art front garden
Enjoy the sounds of the St Kilda Festival with Monica Karo and Nina Rose in the front garden at Linden New Art. Bring a picnic blanket and
find yourself a spot in the garden to listen to these very special performers. We know you won't be disappointed!
Artist Speakeasy > Public Art Projects
Thursday 10 February 2022, 6PM - 7PM FREE and live on Facebook and YouTube
Join Linden Director Melinda Martin for an insightful conversation with Melbourne-based artists Ash Keating and Emma Coulter on everything public art projects.
Crafternoon for Adults > Curious Covers
Which book made the greatest impression on you, and how did it transport you to another time or place? Design and create your own
book cover with a twist.
Send us your book covers to receive 2 x limited edition Anna Hoyle wrapping papers. Now which book will you choose?!
Crafternoon for Kids > Holiday Postcards
Make your very own holiday postcard!
This fun activity for kids is inspired by the Linden Postcard Show 2021-22 and can be enjoyed from the comfort of home.
On Holidays at Linden > Treasure Hunt
Be an explorer at Linden New Art this school holidays, and get ready to discover fun things about the artworks in the Linden Postcard Show!
Meet the Artist > Anna Hoyle
Thursday 24 February 2022, 6.30PM - 7.30PM at Linden New Art.
Join curator Juliette Hanson for a lively conversation with Melbourne-based artist Anna Hoyle.
On Holidays at Linden > NGV Kids on Tour
ART FOR WHOLE FAMILY!
In partnership with NGV Kids on Tour, Linden is excited to continue our school holiday activities with take-home art packs and
explore online
for all ages.
Meet the Artist > Linden Postcard Show Winning Artists
Sunday 30 January 2022, 11AM - 12PM, FREE Live on YouTube and Facebook
Join this year’s Linden Postcard Show 2021-22 winning artists in conversation with curator, Juliette Hanson.
Artist Speakeasy > Responding to a Design Brief
Tuesday 19 October 2021, 6PM to 7PM, FREE Live on YouTube and Facebook
Join us for a special professional development session in partnership with Design Fringe and Craft Victoria as part of Craft Contemporary,
featuring Ella Saddington from multidisciplinary design studio Us From Space, furniture designer Thomas Lentini, and Elishia Whitchurch,
Design Principle at UAP, facilitated by Director Melinda Martin.
Meet the Artist > Meet the Designers
Sunday 17 October 2021, 2PM to 3PM, FREE Live on YouTube and Facebook
Join Linden’s Curator Juliette Hanson in an intimate conversation with designers from Design Fringe as they share how their work responds to
the exhibition’s theme of Home and how their ideas turned into designer magic.
Design Fringe: Designers On Your Doorstep Launch
Friday 15 October 2021, from 6PM
Designers on your Doorstep will be launched with an online
opening event presented by Linden New Art and the Melbourne Fringe Festival. This event will include interviews with designers, images of
the poster campaign on the streets, and a quiz with prizes.
Artist Speakeasy > Design Solutions
Thursday 14 October 2021, 6PM to 7PM, FREE Live on YouTube and Facebook
Join us for a special professional development session facilitated by Curator Juliette Hanson, and featuring Melbourne Fringe, Monash
University, and team leaders from the Design Solutions task force. We will find out how the Monash student teams tackled your design
problems, and you can vote for the best team!
Strange Bedfellows > Drag Queens and Mid Century Modern
Sunday 10 October 2021, 4PM to 5PM, LIVE on Facebook and YouTube
This special edition of Strange Bedfellows features a lively discussion about Drag Queens and Mid Century Modern. Prepare to learn some
weird and wonderful facts and come up with the winning question that unites these two topics to win a prize on the night.
Meet the Artist > Meet First Nations Designer Nicole Monks
Saturday 09 October 2021, 2PM to 3PM, FREE Live on YouTube and Facebook
Join Curator Juliette Hanson for an exciting conversation with leading First Nations multi-disciplinary creative Nicole Monks
- winner of the 2021 Design Fringe First Nations Commission.
On Holidays with Linden > Design your perfect home
If you could live anywhere, where would that be? What does your perfect home look like? Is your perfect home by the sea or in the mountains? Everything is possible in this activity! Linden New Art have produced this activity inspired by the Design Fringe theme of ‘home’.
Making Aquatic Monsters with Vipoo Srivilasa
Thursday 19 August 2021, 6.30PM to 7.30PM. Online Masterclass available now!
Making Aquatic Monsters is a remote learning workshop in which you will learn the basic skills to produce a ceramic object.
Purchase this Masterclass to receive access to an online Masterclass video for one month and an exclusive Q&A session with Vipoo
Srivilasa on Thursday 19 August 2021, 6.30PM to 7.30PM, via Zoom