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Nocturnal Creatures: Craft Drop-in at State Library of Victoria


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Wander into the wilderness and discover the creatures that roam through the night.

Inspired by Jess Racklyeft’s book, Bush, join us at this drop-in craft workshop and imagine your own nocturnal creature with a range of collage materials to help your imagination run wild.

Then, add your creation to a nighttime forest scene in the Pauline Gandel Children’s Quarter for all to see.

 About Jess Racklyeft

Jess Racklyeft is a Melbourne based author and illustrator, and creator of over 30 picture books. Working in watercolours, mixed media and on her computer, her work has won several awards including the CBCA Picture Book of the Year award in 2022 for her book Iceberg (written by Claire Saxby). She loves to celebrate nature, conservation and the environment, with many animals and plants sprinkled across the pages of her books!   

Event details:

  • Dates:

Saturday 11 May 2024, 1:00pm–3:00pm

Sunday 12 May 2024, 1:00pm–3:00pm

Saturday 18 May 2024, 1:00pm–3:00pm

Sunday 19 May 2024, 1:00pm–3:00pm

  • Note: Available on Saturdays and Sundays between 20 April and 23 June from 1-3pm.

  • Location: Pauline Gandel Children's Quarter - The Quad

  • Ages: Perfect for kids aged 5-12. 

  • Cost: FREE. No Bookings required.

More info here.