Drawing inspiration from the local plants and wildlife of Lloyd Park, at this Family Day we’ll be imagining the land of the park as a living body and wondering about the superpowers that the park’s organisms could harness.

Join Zaiba Jabbar of HERVISIONS to make a collaged creature magnet using natural materials and flora and fauna images. Take it home and bring the outside world in.

The activity is suitable for children aged 5+ years. All materials will be provided.

These activities will take place in the Learning Centre on the top floor of  the Gallery.

We’re also excited to be celebrating Tamil Awareness Month on Saturday 27 at the Gallery, which means even more things to do for the family. On the first floor landing you’ll find a diorama model of a Pongal ceremony made by students from the local Tamil school. Pongal — meaning ‘to overflow’ — refers to a ritual in which sweet rice is made in an earthen pot, and brought to boil over as offering to the Gods. The Tamil Temple will lead a Pongal ceremony in the Bedford Road car park, next to the Gallery at 11am.

There will also be a colouring activity with pictures depicting the main elements of a typical Pongal ceremony.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Image: HERVISIONS