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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A Little Further Reading > LINDEN POSTCARD SHOW 2026
Tuesday 23 June 2026, 11AM > 12:00PM, FREE, ages 2+
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WISH YOU WERE HERE WITH ZOYA GODOROJA-PRIECKAERTS
Saturday 27 June 2026, 1 > 3PM, FREE, ages 6+
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Our Past Events
Linden Community Day
Sunday 9 September 2018, 10AM to 3PM
Linden New Art is celebrating our return to St Kilda with a special Community Day festival to show off our building
upgrades. We'll have architect-led tours of the building upgrades, curator-led talks of our stunning new exhibitions, art activities for all
ages, face painting, African drumming performances and much more.
Guided Tour > Wholeness and the Implicit Order
Friday, 31 August 2018, 6PM to 7.30PM
Artist Julia deVille is joined by Linden New Art director Melinda Martin for a guided tour and discussion of deVille’s new
exhibition Wholeness and the Implicit Order, an immersive sensory environment that explores consciousness and reality through holography
and VR.
Masterclass > Make Your Own Hologram
Sunday, 26 August 2018 > 11AM to 2.30PM
Make your own hologram in this unique Masterclass led by New York based artist and holographic specialist Dr Martina Mrongovius.
Dr Mrongovius worked in collaboration with artist Julia deVille to develop the holographic artworks in deVille’s upcoming major solo
exhibition Wholeness and the Implicit Order.
Last Ballads
Our favourite songs define us and become the soundtrack of our lives. Which song would you want to be remembered by upon your passing? #LastBallad
Two Voices > Walk & Talk
Friday 3 August 2018, 10AM to 12.30PM
Join Wangka Kutjara, Tjukurpa Kutju curator David Hagger for a special opportunity to learn about the key themes of this
exhibition, as well as the art practices of mother and daughter APY Lands artists Puna Yanima and Linda Puna.
Free Family Activity > Mapping My Home
28 July to 2 September 2018
In this free drop-in activity, mothers and daughters, kids and families, are invited to work together to create a map of their home or
favourite places.
On Holidays at Linden > Tree Branch Ornaments
Wednesday 11 July 2018, 3.30PM to 5PM
Let the natural world inspire your child’s creativity. In this artist-led creative workshop for kids, artist and educator Angela Rossitto will
explore seasonal changes with
children and show them how natural materials can be re-used for creative projects.
Crafternoon for Adults > Needle & Stitch
Saturday 16 June 2018 > 10.30AM to 12.30PM
Learn the nitty-gritty of granny knits! In this art workshop lead by artist Angela Rossitto, you will learn the fundamental
skills of crochet, and how the humble
crocheted 'granny square' can be the basis for many hand-made projects including bedspreads, scarves, ponchos and pot-holders.
Artist Speakeasy > Instagram for Creatives
Saturday 9 June 2018, 11AM to 12.30PM
Calling all creatives; it's time get social media-savvy! Join Marion Piper (The Visual Writer) and Sarah Weston (CRAFT Victoria) as they
share tips about how to use Instagram to build an online community and connect with your followers.
Art Classes > Watercolour Painting
Thursdays 10, 17, 24 & 31 May 2018 > 3PM to 5PM
Learn from one of Melbourne’s foremost botanical artists John Pastoriza-Piñol in this exciting new
workshop series. Open to all skills levels, John takes you step-by-step through the process of botanical watercolour painting.
Offered on four Thursday afternoons in May 2018, John will be sharing his specialised knowledge of composition and drawing techniques,
painting application and colour theory. Classes like this are always more fun with friends and discount prices are available.
Artist Speakeasy > Surviving as an Independent Artist
Saturday 5 May 2018, 11AM to 12.30PM
Hear from unrepresented artists Debbie Symons and Julie Shiels as they share their experiences navigating an independent art career.
The Art of War
Tuesday 1 May 2018, 6PM to 7.30PM
The Art of War is a unique conversation with artists Matthew Sleeth, Wendy Sharpe and Tanja Johnston from Australian National Veterans
Art Museum (ANVAM)
as they discuss the intersections of art and war.
Drawing Masterclass > Ways of Seeing
Saturday 14 April 2018 > 10.30AM to 1.30PM
In this Drawing Masterclass, artist Erika Gofton from The Art Room will lead you
to use the language of drawing as a way to not only see, but to also understand personal objects that are precious to you.
Crafternoon for Kids > Tricky Critters
Saturday 3 March 2018, 10.30AM to 12PM
Inspired by Nicole Newman's exhibition Geniavisheh Shtiklech (Tricky Pieces),
this drawing workshop led by artist Justin Hinder gets kids to slow down and focus on the intricate forms of small bugs & animals that
they will draw & colour.
Meet the Artist > Nicole Newman
Thursday 1 March & Tuesday 6 March 2018
Join artist Nicole Newman to find out more about her exhibition Geniavisheh Shtiklech (Tricky Pieces). Hear Nicole reflect on her cultural
background, and how it has influenced her work.
Crafternoon for Kids > Sculpting Plasticine People
Saturday 3 February 2018, 10AM to 12PM
Learn how to mold & create your own little plasticine person to keep! Join award-winning artist Leonie Rhodes for a fun art workshop
for kids.
Meet the Curator > The Linden Postcard Show 2017-18
Thursday 11 January 2018, 2.30PM to 3.30PM
Join Linden New Art Curator Juliette Hanson as she discusses the inspiration behind the striking exhibition design for the Linden
Postcard Show 2017-18.
On Holidays at Linden: NGV Kids on Tour
Wednesday 3 January, Friday 12 January 2018
Wiggle your toes, stick out your tongue and wave your arms – everybody get involved with NGV Kids on Tour at Linden New Art.
Crafternoon for Adults: Origami Christmas Decorations
Saturday 16 December 2017 > 1PM to 2.30PM
Add a touch of handmade love to Christmas this year with Origami and Kirigami decorations.
Lead by paper artist Ai Kneebone from Paperazzi Design Studio,
you will learn the ancient art of Origami and Kirigami.
Artist Speakeasy: Promoting Your Art
Saturday 21 October 2017, 11AM to 12PM
Promoting yourself as an artist is a hard task. Who are you as an artist? What does you artwork communicate? And who are you communicating
to? This artist development workshop will break down these difficult questions providing writing, imaging and promotional advice.
Artist Speakeasy: Do Artists Need Gallery Representation?
Saturday 23 September 2017, 2.30PM to 3.30PM
The roles and responsibilities of art galleries today are increasingly varied and flexible. Galleries can provide stability, advocacy and
support for artists, but there are also many opportunities that do not rely on gallery representation.
Border Lines: Walk & Talk
Sunday 17 September 2017, 10.30AM to 12.30PM
Learn about the art-making practices of the Indigenous communities from the Central Desert region of Australia and discover more about local
Aboriginal heritage.
Crafternoon for Kids: Bush Toys
Saturday 9 Sep 2017, 12.30PM to 2PM
Inspired by the Border Lines exhibition at Linden New Art, create fun bush toys with fibre-design artist Adrienne Kneebone. Using soft
grass, colourful wool and some big buttons, create anything from a small grass lizard to a mighty pair of buffalo horns.
Meet the Curator: Border Lines
24 August 2017, 2.30PM to 3.30PM
In a guided tour of the Border Lines exhibition, Curator Juliette Hanson will discuss the development and importance of the three exhibited
art centres of the tri-state borders of Western Australia, South Australia and the Northern Territory.
Meet the Artist: Sam Leach
Thursday 27 July 2017, 6.30 to 7.30PM
Hear artist Sam Leach discuss his practice and works from his solo exhibition Avian Interplanetary.
Find out about Sam's incredible photo-realsitic painting texhnique, as well as the fascinating concept that underpins his current work.
On Holidays at Linden > Recycle, Recreate, Repurpose
Friday 7 July 2017, 10.30AM to 12PM
In this book-art workshop, children will be given a series of different paper cut-out illustrations that they can colour and decorate to
create their own book-art story. Michelle Lackenby, Creative Director and paper artist, Paperazzi Design Studio will teach techniques of
glueing, folding and cutting.
Meet the Artist: Kylie Stillman
Sunday 18 June 2017, 2 to 3PM
Kylie Stillman will discuss her practice and work exhibited in The Opposite of Wild. Hear
first hand about the techniques used to create one of her largest ‘book sculptures’ to date.
Meet the Artist: James Voller
Wednesday 8 March 2017, 6.30PM to 7.30PM
Join artist James Voller at Linden for a discussion of his practice which explores the essence of place.
Meet the Artist: Penny Byrne
Sunday 26 February 2017, 2PM to 3PM
Known for her contemporary ceramic work with a social conscience, sculptural artist Penny Byrne will talk about her practice, background in
ceramics conservation and new works exhibited in Brutal that pack a hard, uncompromising political punch.