Tell me, have you ever dreamt of riding a flying shark? Have you ever been a human-fish living in an underwater castle? Have you had magical powers that can unlock secret doors?

In connection to the exhibition Moondance, we extend an invitation to kids aged 7-12 to join artist Andrea Meacham and make a vessel from air dry clay. Andrea invites you to share the weirdest dreams you’ve ever had. We will use these dreams to shape and decorate your vessel.

You don’t need any experience. Materials will be supplied. We will play soft, dreamy music during the workshop. One hour duration.

Bookings essential

Vote to celebrate local women in public art

For too long the stories of the founding women of our thriving local arts scene have been absent from the history books. Together, we can change that.

We are a leading partner in Mount Alexander Shire Council’s proposal to commemorate seven trailblazing local women in a new public artwork.

Known as the first women of Castlemaine Art Museum, the group stood in solidarity for better representation of women in art. They were instrumental in establishing Castlemaine Art Gallery and Museum (now known as our very own Castlemaine Art Museum).

Their story has been shortlisted in the Victorian Women’s Public Art Program. With your vote, funding from the program can help us create a new public artwork to acknowledge their place in history, forever. Voting closes Sunday 8 December. Please share this with your networks!

Follow the link for further information and to vote:
https://engage.vic.gov.au/womens-public-art-program

To vote, click the 'participate' button, click on 'start survey' and follow the prompts.

Voting is open now until Sunday 8 December.

A very particular party for a very particular group of craftspeople!

Join us to learn about glazes, swap recipes, and meet your local clay crew. We’ll provide the expertise, you bring your favourite glaze recipe, a handy tip to share, and your tricky glaze questions.

Facilitated by local glaze enthusiast Ella Hughes (President, Castlemaine Clay) with guest potter Prue Venables (represented by Gallery Sally Dan-Cuthbert).

We’ll start the afternoon with a look at Moondance, an exhibition of over 20 ceramic artists who were prominent in the 70s. Prue will then offer some steps and resources for your glaze journey. Then it’s your turn: ask a question, receive some advice, share a recipe. Together we will unpack your glaze questions (as best we can!). Bring a glaze recipe to share with the group (if you have one, not compulsory!).

We’re really looking forward to the party - a wonderful opportunity to connect with local potters, share skills, and explore some great ceramics.