The end of school term is fast approaching which means its school holiday time and there’s lots to do around our city!
The uneARTh Hub will come alive with the pop-up Make Space arts activation. Previously postponed as part of the uneARTh Festival this two-day pop-up activity will be fun for all ages.
The Whyalla Public Library have a jammed packed program of events for children and families, including the opportunity to engage in the digital world with workshops in programming robots and digital design and printing!
The Whyalla Maritime Museum will be open everyday, excluding Good Friday, with daily ship tours and a special Trains on the Track challenge. This fun activity is based around the model railway display in the Maritime Museum and is fun for the whole family!
Read more about it all below:-
uneARTh HQ- The Make Space
The Make Space will see the doors of the uneARTh HQ Art Hub open with the setup of a pop-up arts activation space. Located at the Old Civic Library, 3 Patterson Street, Whyalla.
On Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd April between 10am – 5pm you’re invited to pop in and try your hand at a selection of free craft activities suited to all ages and browse the pop-up shop. Or if you prefer something a little more structured you can book into one of the daily workshops and enjoy a guided activity for just $5 a session (bookings are required).
For more details head to the following Facebook pages @michalisabellahughes and @unearthfestival
Workshop Facilitator, Michal Hughes, working on a previous project
The Whyalla Public Library April School Holiday Program
The Whyalla Public Library has a jam-packed program of workshops and activities that children and families can enjoy. Just some of the workshops on offer include:
Deadly Dinosaurs - Richard from the Childrens University will be visiting the library to talk all things Deadly Dinosaurs with an interactive presentation, 65 million years in the making! You will learn about some of the deadliest animals to ever walk the earth and have the opportunity to hold a replica velociraptor skull!
Comic Heroes - Richard will also be running a Comic Heroes workshop, participants will learn some comic book history and design and create your very own superhero!
Roboting - During the Roboting sessions you will learn to program the library’s resident Robots using the ARC Program and then watch them perform your programming.
3D Design and Print - At the 3D Design and Print you’ll design either a key ring or bag tag then print your design to take home.
Sassy Science – A hands on science experiment where you will look at different biological and chemical processes. Presented by Jacqueline Barsby PhD Candidate – Waite Institute Adelaide University. This workshop is targeting at ages 7+ years.
Beach-Nesting Birds – Learn all about the local beach-nesting birds and create your own healthy habitat. Supported by the Eyre Peninsula Landscape Board and funded by the Australia Government Landcare Program each participant will also take home a free Birdlife activity book.
Go Potty with Planting- First you will decorate your own pot and then its time to get your gardening gloves and Kane and Nikky will help you plant your shrub! They will teach you all you need to know about looking after your plant for when you take it home.
That is just to name a few!! With limited capacity for these workshops’ bookings are essential and if you can’t attend, please cancel your booking via Eventbrite or contact the staff on (08) 8645 7891.
To keep up to date with what’s happening and to book into a session head to the Whyalla Public Library Facebook Page and follow the Eventbrite booking links as they become available.
Full program of events and workshops
The Whyalla Maritime Museum
‘Toot Toot, All Aboard!’ Calling all train enthusiasts!
This April school holiday activity, ‘Trains on the Track’ will be running 10am – 4pm every day of the school holidays, including weekends, with FREE entry for children in family groups. Pick up your information sheet from the friendly staff at the Visitor Centre and let the adventure begin.
You will immerse yourself in the miniature world of the model railway located in the Whyalla Maritime Museum. This challenge will put all your observation skills to the test. Pay attention to the intricate details of the model railway and the surrounding tiny landscape to discover the answers to complete the challenge.
A fun, captivating activity that will engage the whole family. On completion of the activity sheet each child will come away with their own certificate and an activity pack to take home.
Entry to the Maritime Museum: Adults $15, Concession $12 per person. KIDS FREE in family groups. Museum is open 10-4pm every day. Access and Tours of the HMAS Whyalla are at 11.30am & 1.30pm daily. Bookings are essential. Contact the Whyalla Visitor Centre: Phone 1800 088 589 or email visitor.centre@whyalla.sa.gov.au for more information.
Reminder you MUST book for all workshops above using the different contact and booking processes and remember at all times to be COVID Safe and follow SA Health advice and guidelines:-
- Stay home if you are unwell
- Wear a mask
- Use hand sanitiser and practice good hand hygiene
- QR code check in where required
- Practice social distancing
For more information on COVID-19 please visit the SA Health website