Collection Programs: Asian Art

Adventures in Asia Tour

In this core activity for years K-6 in the Asian Gallery Volunteer Guides engage small groups of up to ten students through looking, story-telling, role-playing and practical activities.
During their Adventures students will:

• Imaginatively explore destinations from the realms of the Hindu gods to a Buddhist temple, from an ancient Chinese tomb to the emperor’s palace, from a small Japanese tea room to a samurai's castle
   
• Recognise a variety of materials and techniques including ceramics, ink painting, stone sculpture, lacquer and metal work, textiles and prints
   
• Hear stories and myths which bring to life religious beliefs and traditions
   
• Identify symbols and discover their meanings

• Explore links between customs and traditions in Australian and Asian families and communities
   
  
• Recognise and respect Asia's contribution to world culture
   

What is it like to take a group for an Adventures in Asia tour?
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Asian Artist Workshops

Surrounded by artworks in the Asian Gallery, students are tutored by Asian artists. Half-hour workshop combined with half-hour Adventures in Asia tour. Workshops subject to availability of artists.

Meet our artists... 

Choose from:

Animals in Art
Learn the tools and techniques of brush-and-ink painting to create fish, birds and even a koala.

Creative Calligraphy
Practice the brushstrokes used to form Chinese characters.

Dance to India
Count out Indian rhythms and move to musical modes.

Taking Tea
Seated on the tatami floor of a traditional Japanese room, experience being a guest at a Japanese tea ceremony.

Music of Japan
Appreciate the rhythm and melody of traditional Japanese Instruments.
 
Original Origami
Experience the seasons and festivals of Japan through paper-folding activities including dolls, animals and containers.