A place for contemporary learning in nature, Bundanon’s Learning team offers a range of day and residential programs for groups of all ages.
Creative arts themes also respond to First Nations, artist, community led and cross-curriculum opportunities. The Learning team includes experienced primary, secondary and tertiary educators as well as practicing artists who have the expertise to tailor the themed programs to the year level and stage of all school participants.
Through a range of activities, all learners are encouraged to explore, consider, develop and share.
Guiding Principles
Explore the theme and stimulate curiosity. Experience spaces and artworks through the senses. Explore observations and connect to knowledge.
Consider the theme. Investigate thoughts and responses. Understand how artists make work that relates to the contemporary world.
Develop new work through experimentation with materials, skills, techniques, actions and processes.
Share responses to convey thoughts, responses and discoveries leading to tolerance and empathy for understanding diverse perspectives.
Testimonies
“The Bundanon experience always remains a rich part of our curriculum. Each student felt proud of the work they made and their learning through both the practical and theoretical side.” Sally, staff member from Blue Mountains Grammar School
“Working in a connected way with the environment and learning new art making skills. Having continuous time to devote to art experience without the interruptions of school bells.” Trish, staff member from Birrong High School
Practical information
Learning programs occur at Bundanon’s two main properties: the Homestead site and the Art Museum site. The theme selected will determine where programs take place. The agenda, sent prior to arrival, indicates the arrival location and movement between properties if relevant.
For residential programs, all accommodation is at the Art Museum site. Bundanon staff book schools into either The Boyd Education Centre (32 beds) or the Bridge for creative learning (64 beds), or both for large groups.
All programs require a minimum of 20 participants.
For further information about availability, terms & conditions, risk assessment, and Bundanon’s COVID safe plan please fill out the enquiry form below.
Select a theme below to see details of day and residential programs. Extra nights are available subject to availability, please request a copy of the term and conditions for cost details.
Learning Programs
Body of Work
‘Starting’ art or any learning process requires inspiration, motivation and drive towards something
body of workMiwatj Yolŋu – Sunrise People
Miwatji Yolngu – Sunrise People
28 October 2023 – 11 February 2024
Miwatj Yolŋu – Sunrise PeopleFANTASTIC FORMS
Imaginative and playful connections to Bundanon as place are explored through the learning experiences
fantastic formsSITEWORKS 2022: FROM A DEEP VALLEY
These learning experiences are connected conceptually to the theme of ‘a weather report’, reflecting on the role of the artist as a type of weather balloon
Siteworks: 2022Biophilia: Relationships to Place
Explore different ways of seeing the natural world, ranging from the historical to the contemporary
Parallel LandscapesBIOPHILIA: ECOLOGIES OF PLACE
Participants will be introduced to Bundanon’s diverse species and plant communities
BIOPHILIA: ECOLOGIES OF PLACEBIOPHILIA: In the Field
Working outside is a creative act, performative, an event. Participants explore the reasons why artists go outside to work
BIOPHILIA: In the FieldLimbic: We are in the world
Image making can be a powerful way to engage with the world and consider one’s place in the world. Still and moving images are created to explore social issues and commentary
Limbic: We are in the worldLIMBIC: Speaking Up
This program develops the concept of artworks as a means of speaking up, inspired by contemporary textile artists from around the world
LIMBIC: Speaking Up