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ARTS:LIVE lets you explore the world of visual arts! There’s a huge range of in-depth courses exploring portraiture, mask making, sculpture, Indigenous art, and sustainability. The site also has a heap of quick crafternoon activities to engage the whole family in the practise of art-making.

The resources have been created in partnership with some of Australia’s finest artists and galleries, including Callum Morton, Ash Keating, Esme Timbery, and Heide Museum of Modern Art, the National Gallery of Victoria and the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia.

We’ve previewed all the courses and activities on ARTS:LIVE so you can take a look at what’s on offer. Get exploring today and register for free to access everything you need to unlock the world of visual arts!

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Yarning on Wiilmen Boodjar and Traditional Doll Making 3-4

Collection:

Deadly Arts
Years 1-6
Discover the art of yarning, eco-dyeing and traditional dollmaking with Noongar artists Marcelle Riley and Yolande Yarran-Ward, who share how textiles and storytelling connect people to Country and community. Across six curriculum-aligned lessons, students experiment with natural plant dyes, create their own story dolls and gather in yarning circles to share ideas and listen to one another. Through these experiences, they build empathy, deepen their sense of belonging and develop skills in visual arts and respectful communication.

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Artists in our Community 5-6

Collection:

Deadly Arts
Years 3-8, Secondary
Discover the work of multidisciplinary artist Tyrown Waigana and explore how First Nations culture and the Noongar six seasons can inspire visual art-making in your classroom. Through six curriculum-aligned lesson plans, students think like artists as they reflect, experiment with materials and processes, and express their ideas using nature as their guide. You will also find culturally responsive teaching tips and community insights to help you engage meaningfully with First Nations perspectives in your arts program.

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Artists in our Community 3-4

Collection:

Deadly Arts
Years 1-6
Discover the work of multidisciplinary artist Tyrown Waigana and explore how First Nations culture and the Noongar six seasons can inspire visual art-making in your classroom. Through six curriculum-aligned lesson plans, students think like artists as they reflect, experiment with materials and processes, and express their ideas using nature as their guide. You will also find culturally responsive teaching tips and community insights to help you engage meaningfully with First Nations perspectives in your arts program.

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3 x 60 Minutes

Welcome to Whadjuk Country 5-6

Collection:

Deadly Arts
Years 3-8, Secondary
Begin with a warm welcome to Whadjuk Country as traditional custodian Olman Walley shares a traditional Noongar song and introduces the Deadly Arts collection. Through three curriculum-aligned lessons, you and your students connect with Country through visual art experiences and collaborate to create a welcome sign that acknowledges the First Nations languages and people of your community. This resource helps build curiosity and respect for the land, culture and people where you are located.

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6 x 60 Minutes

Yarning on Wiilmen Boodjar and Traditional Doll Making 5-6

Collection:

Deadly Arts
Years 3-8, Secondary
Discover the art of yarning, eco-dyeing and traditional dollmaking with Noongar artists Marcelle Riley and Yolande Yarran-Ward, who share how textiles and storytelling connect people to Country and community. Across six curriculum-aligned lessons, students experiment with natural plant dyes, create their own story dolls and gather in yarning circles to share ideas and listen to one another. Through these experiences, they build empathy, deepen their sense of belonging and develop skills in visual arts and respectful communication.

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3 x 60 Minutes

Welcome to Whadjuk Country F-2

Collection:

Deadly Arts
3-5 Year Olds, Years 1-4
Begin with a warm welcome to Whadjuk Country as traditional custodian Olman Walley shares a traditional Noongar song and introduces the Deadly Arts collection. Through three curriculum-aligned lessons, you and your students connect with Country through visual art experiences and collaborate to create a welcome sign that acknowledges the First Nations languages and people of your community. This resource helps build curiosity and respect for the land, culture and people where you are located.

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6 x 60 Minutes

Yarning on Wiilmen Boodjar and Traditional Doll Making F-2

Collection:

Deadly Arts
3-5 Year Olds, Years 1-4
Discover the art of yarning, eco-dyeing and traditional dollmaking with Noongar artists Marcelle Riley and Yolande Yarran-Ward, who share how textiles and storytelling connect people to Country and community. Across six curriculum-aligned lessons, students experiment with natural plant dyes, create their own story dolls and gather in yarning circles to share ideas and listen to one another. Through these experiences, they build empathy, deepen their sense of belonging and develop skills in visual arts and respectful communication.

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6 x 60 Minutes

Artists in our Community F-2

Collection:

Deadly Arts
3-5 Year Olds, Years 1-4
Discover the work of multidisciplinary artist Tyrown Waigana and explore how First Nations culture and the Noongar six seasons can inspire visual art-making in your classroom. Through six curriculum-aligned lesson plans, students think like artists as they reflect, experiment with materials and processes, and express their ideas using nature as their guide. You will also find culturally responsive teaching tips and community insights to help you engage meaningfully with First Nations perspectives in your arts program.

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