Convent Kids – Your Story Garden

Children are invited to let their imaginations run wild at the Convent this summer, as our stunning gardens are brought to life with art and book making workshops with some of your favourite picture book artists.

Published writers and illustrators will be inspired by our gardens and share their storytelling secrets—children will then create artwork to create their very own book to take home. Renowned workshop leaders, Bern Emmerichs, Beci Orpin, Tai Snaith and Maxine Beneba Clarke are multi-talented storytellers and artists who can’t wait to celebrate the creation of books by kids for kids at the Convent.

Taking inspiration from a magical meander through the gardens, children will create their very own book inside ‘The Grand Imaginarium’—a bamboo pavilion on our c3 gallery forecourt. 'The Grand Imaginarium: Your Story Garden' sessions are recommended for children aged 5–10 years old. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults can attend for free.