Yayoi Kusama <em>Dancing Pumpkin</em> 2020. National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne. Loti & Victor Smorgon Fund, 2025<br/> © YAYOI KUSAMA. Photo: Sean Fennessy
Yayoi Kusama Dancing Pumpkin 2020. National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne. Loti & Victor Smorgon Fund, 2025
© YAYOI KUSAMA. Photo: Sean Fennessy

Dancing Disco Pumpkins – Kusama Studio Workshop

Mon–Fri, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm
Levels 3-8
NGV International

Enter the world of Yayoi Kusama! Join an NGV educator in the Learn Studios for a brief introduction to Kusama’s artmaking practice and create your own moveable artwork inspired by the artist’s creative use of line, colour, shape, and pattern. Please note that UV lights will be activated for a brief part of this workshop.

A self-guided viewing of the exhibition is also highly recommended. Please note additional costs apply.

Students will:

  • Identify key elements in the work of Yayoi Kusama including her use of line, colour, shape and pattern
  • Discuss themes and ideas present in select works by Kusama
  • Produce an individual artwork inspired by ideas and themes evident in Kusama’s artwork

Duration: 1 hour
Cost: $12.00

 

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We require four weeks notice for all bookings.

Changes to your booking must be made in writing. Changes can be made up to 14 days prior to your visit. Invoices will be sent prior to the visit. Full program fees will be incurred for late cancellations or amendments.

Please note that this is a booking request only. You will receive a confirmation via email within 5 working days.

School details

Group details

If less than 10 students attend a program, minimum fees may apply
Students must be supervised at all times by a teacher or adult. We request:
• At least one teacher/adult for every 20 students for students in Year 2 or above.
• At least one teacher/adult for every 15 students for K to Year 1 students.
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Terms and Conditions

We do not take tentative bookings. Bookings are considered firm at time of booking. Any amendments, including changes to participant numbers, must be made by email at least 14 days prior to the program. Invoices will be sent prior to the visit. Full program fees will be incurred for late cancellations or amendments. Payment must be paid at least one week prior to the visit.

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