Salt Water Country

Kay Andonopoulos presents Salt Water Country, Aboriginal Contemporary Art and Design with special guest Maria Lewis
Date: 5 - 8 June 2026
Time: 10am - 5pm
Free exhibition, bookings not required.

Learn to Paint Like Monet

Artist: Cheryl Cattarin
Date: 21 June 2026
Time: 10am–1pm
Enjoy a relaxed and creative three‑hour Monet’s Garden workshop where beginners are guided to create their own impressionist‑style painting inspired by soft light, blooming flowers, and gentle reflections. Bookings essential.
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Native Bats Weaving Project

Artist: Corinne Payne – Artist in Residence
Date: 22–28 June 2026
Drop‑in Times:

• Mon, Thu, Fri & Sat: 1:30pm–4:30pm
• Wed: 9:30am–12:30pm

Workshop Times:

• Monday & Saturday: 10am–12pm

Cost: Free
Corinne Payne, a Bundjalung, Gumbaynggirr, Ngarrabul and Walbanja Yuin woman, will create a series of large‑scale suspended flying‑bat sculptures during her residency at the Imaginarium. Each sculpture features a hand‑woven body and wings made from semi‑transparent materials.
Visitors are invited to drop in, observe the creative process, and contribute their own designs to the transparent wing materials, making the final installation a shared community artwork.
Corinne will also run two hands‑on weaving workshops on Monday and Saturday. Council Environmental Educators will join the Monday workshop (22 June) to share insights into local flying‑fox habitat restoration and the ecological importance of these species.
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Pilates for Beginners with One Elevate Wellness

Date: Tuesdays from 26 May 2026
Time: 8.15am–9.15am
Cost: $22 per session
Join weekly Pilates sessions designed to promote strength, mobility, and overall wellbeing in a safe and inclusive group setting.

Participants can expect to:

• Gently build strength and flexibility

• Improve movement, balance, and posture

• Support both physical wellbeing and mental focus

• Enjoy a welcoming and supportive class environment

Bring a mat and come as you are. Bookings available online for classes starting Tue 25 May.

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Clay @ The Village

Artist: Black Duck Clay Studios
Date: Various

Browse an updated list of clay workshops presented by Black Duck Studios at The Imaginarium.

Country Speaks - Art Exhibition

Artist: Richard George Campbell, Gumaraa Aboriginal Experience
Date: 11–17 July
Time: 9am–4pm
Free exhibition, bookings not required.

Richard George Campbell, co‑founder of Gumaraa and proud Yuin artist, shares powerful cultural stories through symbolic works blending traditional motifs with contemporary practice. His art explores identity, resilience, and community, inviting audiences to reflect, learn, and connect with the strength and beauty of Yuin culture.

Shellharbour Art Retreat: Acrylics for Beginners

Artist: Fran Connolley
Date: 31 July – 2 August 2026

A practical two‑and‑a‑half‑day beginner‑friendly acrylic course that builds foundational painting skills through clear, step‑by‑step demonstrations. Taught by South Coast artist Fran Connelley, this retreat offers a warm and supportive introduction for new or returning painters.
This event is now SOLD OUT.