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Bad Art - Archibald edition

2025-07-18 11:00:00 2025-07-18 12:00:00 Australia/Melbourne Bad Art - Archibald edition The Archibald prize is on its way. Don't have any artistic talent? Who cares, lets do it anyway and celebrate by letting your creative side run wild. Boronggook Drysdale Library - Multipurpose Room

Friday, July 18
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-18 11:00:00 2025-07-18 12:00:00 Australia/Melbourne Bad Art - Archibald edition The Archibald prize is on its way. Don't have any artistic talent? Who cares, lets do it anyway and celebrate by letting your creative side run wild. Boronggook Drysdale Library - Multipurpose Room

Boronggook Drysdale Library

Multipurpose Room

The Archibald prize is on its way. Don't have any artistic talent? Who cares, lets do it anyway and celebrate by letting your creative side run wild.

If you have absolutely no artistic talent at all, then this is for you!

To celebrate the Archibald prize this year you can join the fun by doing your own version bad art style at the library. 

All levels are welcome in this no pressure, judgement free session of art making where you are encouraged to create the worst kind of art you can come up with. Come to one or come to all to continue your masterpiece. No skill necessary and everyone will leave with a truly original piece of art. 

So, leave your artistic flare at home, bring along your enthusiasm and let's get making!

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Make & Create |

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Boronggook Drysdale Library

Phone: (03) 4201 0656

Hours

Boronggook Drysdale Library

Mon, Jul 07 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Jul 08 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Jul 09 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 10 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Jul 11 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jul 12 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 13 2:00PM to 5:00PM

Tel: (03) 4201 0656

About the Library

The Boronggook Drysdale Library building, opened in April 2023, features communal spaces, quiet study areas, an adult changing places facility, a green roof, an internal courtyard garden, a City of Greater Geelong customer service point and resource-efficient systems. The sustainable building is a welcoming and safe space open to all.

Upcoming events

Wed, Jul 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Multipurpose Room
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Thu, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Celebrate NAIDOC Week and learn more about Australian First Nations Art! Listen to stories and then create your own... more
Celebrate NAIDOC Week and learn more about Australian First Nations Art! Listen to stories and then create your own story using First Nations symbols and modern elements. Recommended age: 5-12.

Fri, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Discover the world of food through stories, songs and craft. Recommended age: Preschool.

Sat, Jul 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Complete challenges using Blue Bots. Missions include underwater clean-up, food harvest, The Very Hungry Caterpillar... more
Complete challenges using Blue Bots. Missions include underwater clean-up, food harvest, The Very Hungry Caterpillar and a healthy ways maze. Recommended age: 8-12.
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Mon, Jul 14, 11:30am - 11:50am
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Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Multipurpose Room
Play, move and create in this gentle sensory experience - perfect for calming curious minds and active bodies!... more
Play, move and create in this gentle sensory experience - perfect for calming curious minds and active bodies! Recommended age: 5-8.

Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Multipurpose Room
Enjoy some low-cost screen-free fun! From old-school games to learning something new. Together we'll discover how to... more
Enjoy some low-cost screen-free fun! From old-school games to learning something new. Together we'll discover how to use common household items to create epic family games. Recommended age: 5-8

Thu, Jul 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Join us for this hands-on workshop. Make your very own foodie fridge magnets, from recycled materials or polymer... more
Join us for this hands-on workshop. Make your very own foodie fridge magnets, from recycled materials or polymer clay. Recommended age: 8-12.
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Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area
Discover the magic of growing food sustainably! Learn how plants grow through singing, stories, dancing and rhyming.... more
Discover the magic of growing food sustainably! Learn how plants grow through singing, stories, dancing and rhyming. For budding gardeners and nature lovers. Recommended age: Preschool

Fri, Jul 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Multipurpose Room
The Archibald prize is on its way. Don't have any artistic talent? Who cares, lets do it anyway and celebrate by... more
The Archibald prize is on its way. Don't have any artistic talent? Who cares, lets do it anyway and celebrate by letting your creative side run wild.

Sat, Jul 19, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Multipurpose Room
Join us for some family movie fun. BYO popcorn! Recommended age: 5+

Mon, Jul 21, 11:30am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Area
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Fri, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Mon, Jul 28, 11:30am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Area
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Tue, Jul 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Multipurpose Room
Mix it up with after-school activities including art, craft, games, tech activities, LEGO and more. Ages 5 - 12 

Fri, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Sat, Aug 02, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Multipurpose Room
Join us for some family movie fun. BYO popcorn! Recommended age: 5+

Mon, Aug 04, 11:30am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Area
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Tue, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Multipurpose Room
Join us to learn a new craft or perfect an old one. Each month we will try a different crafting skill. Meet fellow... more
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Tue, Aug 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Multipurpose Room
Mix it up with after-school activities including art, craft, games, tech activities, LEGO and more. Ages 5 - 12 

Thu, Aug 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Fri, Aug 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
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