Museum Season | Wilder Times
WILDER TIMES: Arthur Boyd and the mid-1980s landscape
6 July – 13 October 2024
Wilder TimesA 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.
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.
“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
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.
WILDER TIMES: Arthur Boyd and the mid-1980s landscape
6 July – 13 October 2024
Wilder Times‘Starting’ art or any learning process requires inspiration, motivation and drive towards something
body of workParticipants will be introduced to Bundanon’s diverse species and plant communities
BIOPHILIA: ECOLOGIES OF PLACEWorking outside is a creative act, performative, an event. Participants explore the reasons why artists go outside to work
BIOPHILIA: In the FieldImage 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 worldThis program develops the concept of artworks as a means of speaking up, inspired by contemporary textile artists from around the world
LIMBIC: Speaking Up