Shadow Puppetry PD Workshops – In-Person & Online!

Access Art Academy is offering two upcoming shadow puppetry workshops just for educators! Learn how to create expressive puppets and bring storytelling to life using simple materials—perfect for literacy, drama, and visual arts.

✨ Online: Saturday 10 May, 10am–12pm
🏫 In-Person (Canberra): Wednesday 26 June, 4:00–6:00pm
📚 ACT teachers receive 2 hours of TQI hours
👉 Book now: accessartacademy.com/puppetry-classes

We’re excited to announce new Dutch language courses now available at Access Art Academy! Taught by native Dutch speaker Marion Verbruggen, these online classes are designed for adult learners for a range of levels—from complete beginners to intermediate speakers.

All sessions are live via Google Meet, with small class sizes, personalised support. Courses begin in May—don’t miss out!

👉 Explore and enrol here: accessartacademy.com/dutch-classes

Looking for a creative escape with a side of cake? Join award-winning artist and puppeteer Marianne Mettes for a relaxed, beginner-friendly art workshop at The Front Gallery & Cafe, Lyneham.

Make Art – Eat Cake is all about creativity, connection, and cake (of course!). No experience needed—just come along, enjoy some mindful art-making, and treat yourself to coffee and cake in a welcoming space.

📅 Monday 28 April | ⏰ 10am–12pm
📍 The Front Gallery & Cafe, Lyneham
🎟 Includes art materials, coffee & cake
Book now: https://www.accessartacademy.com/artclasses/p/make-art-eat-cake

What an incredible weekend it’s been! I was honoured to take part in this year’s Arts Up Front Conference, a vibrant gathering of educators, artists, and creatives from across primary and secondary schools in Canberra, all passionate about the transformative power of the arts in education.