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School holiday programs

We host hands-on, low cost and fun activities during the school holidays.

SKATEBOARD ART WORKSHOP

Central Goldfields Art Gallery • 11am to 3:30 pm
WEDNESDAY 8TH APRIL 2026

Get ready to level up your creativity! In this epic hands-on workshop, you’ll design and paint your own custom skateboard deck with Castlemaine street artist Joe Pratt, learn real street art skills, pick up new tricks, and bring your ideas to life using the styles, colours, and energy of skateboarding and graffiti.

WHAT YOU’LL DO !
• Design your own custom maple skateboard deck.
• Experiment with paints, markers, Posca’s, brushes, and collage.
• Master skills such as layering, stencilling, and bold street style lettering.
• Draw inspiration from skate art, graffiti, and urban creative scenes – then yours to keep.

WORKSHOP DETAILS
• Time: 4h + 30 minute lunchbreak
• Cost: FREE – includes all materials and your own mini deck to take home.

WHAT TO BRING
• Wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy.

Bookings required – places limited please click the red button below to register or call 03 5461 6600.
Please note: Participants required to register accompanying carers do not need to register.

All children under 16 must be accompanied by a carer.

Public programs

Andy Ferg beside his portrait of Fay, 2026 (detail). Mixed media on canvas. 110 x 110cm.

Artist Talk: Andy Ferg

2pm Sunday 29 March 2026

Join Andy Ferg for an engaging talk about his artwork and watch him give a painting demonstration.

 To coincide with the exhibition Pretty Much – Portraits and stories from real people by Andy Ferg, Andy Ferg will speak about his art practice, the artwork in his exhibition and the stories behind them and give a painting demonstration that will give you insight into the processes and techniques he uses.

 ALL WELCOME! FREE ENTRY. No bookings required. Refreshments provided.

 Caption: Andy Ferg beside his portrait of Fay, 2026 (detail). Mixed media on canvas. 110 x 110cm.

Art Talks

We regularly host Art Talks in conjunction with U3A Maryborough Inc.

Dr Sophie Couchman giving a guided tour.

LECTURE: Maryborough's Chinese Communities – The gold rushes and beyond by Dr Sophie Couchman

Dr Sophie Couchman is a Professional Historian and Curator who works closely with communities to tell their stories.

Wednesday 22 Apr 2026, 10:30am – 12noon

Guided tours and talks

The Gallery welcome groups for guided tours and talks. These sessions may be offered outside of opening hours if required.

Click here to look at the Collection on Google Arts & Culture.

Education

We offer education programs for early years, primary school, secondary and tertiary students and community groups. The programs are linked to the Victorian Government Early Year’s Development and Education Framework for kindergarten children and our school-based program is linked to school curriculum.