School Holidays at Museum of the Great Southern Fri 18 Dec 2020 – Wed 3 Feb 2021 Activity times vary Museum of the Great Southern Through the Lens Bring tiny objects into focus under our microscope and observe how different materials react under ultraviolet light. Put our Camera Lucida optical device to the test and see if you can draw like masters from the past. Explore the way the human eye sees and records the world around us through a series of interactives and displays that examine light, colour, art and science. Discovery Centre Explore our displays of cameras, optical devices and amazing insect photography before collecting your Nature Bingo trail and putting your observational skills to the test. Dates: Daily Times: 10am - 4pm Cost: Free Age: All ages Insect Photography Learn how to turn everyday objects into a micro-eye and use it to take fascinating close-up photographs and videos of insects from the Museum’s collection. Dates: 4 - 8 January Times: 10.30am - 12.30pm Bookings: Not required (duration of ~10mins, drop in and out) Cost: Free Age: 6 - 14 years old Let’s have fun with monoprinting workshop Learn how to create Styrofoam block prints using fun and easy techniques. Produce multiple prints that can be used to create homemade greeting cards or art that can be framed. Dates: Monday 11 January & Wednesday 13 January Times: 10:30am – 12:30pm Cost: $7, places limited Age: Ages 8 – 12 To book please call 98414844 Messy Monotype A fun introduction to mixing colour, using paints and mark-making to create your own artwork to take home. Dates: 25, 27-29 January Times: 10am Duration: 40min Cost: Free Age: Ages 4 – 7 To book please call 98414844 Solar Silhouettes Harness the power of the sun and found objects to create beautiful silhouetted artworks. Dates: 14 & 15 January Times: 10:30am & 11:30am Duration: 40 mins Cost: $3, places limited Age: Ages 6-14 To book please call 98414844 Pinhole Photography In this fun, hands-on workshop, our experts will guide you step by step as you build and use your own working pinhole camera. Dates: Tuesday 19 January & Thursday 21 January Times: 10am – 1pm Cost: $25, places limited Age: Ages 12+ To book please call 98414844 Programs are subject to availability. All children 12 years and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. In line with WA Government requirements and medical advice, the Museum has a COVID-19 Safety Plan in place. We are also offering contact-free activity packages and have removed shared materials from programs and some displays. Caption: A girl holding a camera Credit: Photo by Sandeep Singh