# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Lunchtime Art Yarn: Explore First Nations art from the Gallery collection
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for an immersive Lunchtime Art Yarn session inspired by the dynamic practice of renowned Ernabella artist Carlene Thompson.

Beginning her journey at the Ernabella Arts Centre in 2007, Carlene quickly developed a distinctive artistic voice, notably through her exceptional stoneware ceramics. Her contemporary approach to form, texture and surface has earned her wide recognition, with her work showcased alongside some of Australia’s leading ceramicists.

This session invites participants to explore the techniques, stories and inspirations behind Carlene’s practice along with other Ceramic artists from Ernabella Arts Centre. In this hands-on creative session, we will respond to her work’s subtle sophistication, rhythmic patterning and strong sense of place.

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Carlene Thompson, 'Kalaya Ngura', 2020. stoneware. Carlene Thompson Kalaya Ngura 2020 (AK22166) Stoneware © The Artist, Ernabella Arts, South Australia and Alcaston Gallery, Melbourne. Bendigo Art Gallery. Photographer: Leon Schoots
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bendigo/lunchtime-art-yarn-explore-first-nations-art-from-the-gallery-collection/200030183220117
- **Event Categories**: art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 16

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Bendigo
- **state**: VI
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Galkangu, Bendigo GovHub, 189-229 Lyttleton Terrace, Yapenya Meeting Room 6, Ground Floor
- **lat**: -36.7592
- **long**: 144.28364
- **full address**: Galkangu, Bendigo GovHub, 189-229 Lyttleton Terrace, Yapenya Meeting Room 6, Ground Floor, 189 Lyttleton Ter, Bendigo VIC 3550, Australia, Bendigo

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Lunchtime Art Yarn: Explore First Nations art from the Gallery collection being held?
  - **A:** Lunchtime Art Yarn: Explore First Nations art from the Gallery collection takes place on Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Galkangu, Bendigo GovHub, 189-229 Lyttleton Terrace, Yapenya Meeting Room 6, Ground Floor, 189 Lyttleton Ter, Bendigo VIC 3550, Australia, Bendigo.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Lunchtime Art Yarn: Explore First Nations art from the Gallery collection?
  - **A:** Lunchtime Art Yarn: Explore First Nations art from the Gallery collection is organized by Bendigo Art Gallery.
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- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Lunchtime Art Yarn: Explore First Nations art from the Gallery collection is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bendigo, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Lunchtime Art Yarn: Explore First Nations art from the Gallery collection sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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