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?
Read a teacher's account. >

Duration one hour 
Free

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.

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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.
• Music of Japan workshop
  Appreciate the rhythm and melody of traditional Japanese Instruments.
• Original Origami workshop
  Experience the seasons and festivals of Japan through paper-folding activities including dolls, animals and containers.
• Taking Tea
  Seated on the tatami floor of a traditional Japanese room, experience being a guest at a Japanese tea ceremony.