Gallery public programs

Slow Stitching & Sashiko: A Practice of Presence with Joy Barrett

Sunday 26 April
Glen Eira City Council Gallery
2pm—4pm

Slow down, settle in, and explore the gentle art of slow stitching and Sashiko. This workshop is perfect for beginners — no experience needed. You’ll learn simple, meditative stitches that let you layer cloth using your own rhythm and intuition, transforming small fragments into a piece that is uniquely yours.

Your finished work can become a patch for a beloved garment, an embellishment for a bag, or a tactile keepsake to hold onto. Please bring your own scissors and any fabrics you’d love to incorporate. A curated selection of additional fabrics will also be provided.

Tickets: $7 
Bookings required.

First Nations weaving workshop

Sunday 10 May
Glen Eira City Council Gallery
10am—12pm

Come and learn about First Nations weaving techniques with an artist from The Torch, surrounded by the amazing works on display in the Confined 17 exhibition. Listen to the artist’s family’s stories about the cultural tradition of weaving and learn how to make a woven basket or a piece of jewellery.

Suitable for adults. Tickets: $7
Bookings required.
All materials supplied.

Live Sunday Sessions: Olivia Meg

Sunday 10 May
Glen Eira City Council Gallery
2pm and 3pm (two 45-minute sessions)

Back by popular demand! Get ready to be captivated by the versatile vocals of Olivia Meg, a gifted Arrernte artist currently based in Naarm. Blending elements of indie, folk and rock, Olivia has coined her own genre — ‘sad girl indie folk rock’ — reflecting her refusal to conform to norms, and her commitment to authenticity.

Her music dives deep into human emotion, offering candid, reflective lyrics that strike a chord with listeners. Through her sincerity, the melodies resonate deeply with the audience, creating an immersive and emotionally resonant experience.

Free.
Bookings not required.

First Nations weaving workshop

Sunday 24 May
Glen Eira City Council Gallery
10am—12pm

Come and learn about First Nations weaving techniques with an artist from The Torch, surrounded by the amazing works on display in the Confined 17 exhibition. Listen to the artist’s family’s stories about the cultural tradition of weaving and learn how to make a woven basket or a piece of jewellery.

Bookings required. Suitable for adults. 
Tickets: $7 per person.
All materials supplied.

Confined 17 Floor Talk

Thursday 28 May
Glen Eira City Council Gallery
1pm—2pm

Learn more about The Torch and the themes explored in the exhibition Confined 17 with The Torch Creative Director, Kent Morris, and an artist from the exhibition.

There will be live painting sessions with a Torch artist in the Gallery each weekend during Confined 17.

Free event. Suitable for adults.
Bookings required.

Confined 17 Screening and Q & A with First Peoples artists

Friday 29 May
Glen Eira City Council Theatrette
1pm—2.30pm

Join us for a Screening and Q&A with First Peoples artists with lived experience of incarceration on Friday 29 May, 1pm.

The screening will showcase interviews captured on Country and within the artist’s homes. Each interview shares the personal and creative journeys of artists, told in their own words. Following the screening, join artists featured in the interviews alongside the production team to dive deeper into their stories and learn more about their experiences.

This event is presented as part of Reconciliation Week 2026, an annual event dedicated to inviting all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

Tickets $10. Mob Tix $0 (discount code MOBTIX)
Bookings required.

First Nations weaving workshop

Sunday 14 June
Glen Eira City Council Gallery
10am—12pm

Come and learn about First Nations weaving techniques with an artist from The Torch, surrounded by the amazing works on display in the Confined 17 exhibition. Listen to the artist’s family’s stories about the cultural tradition of weaving and learn how to make a woven basket or a piece of jewellery.

Suitable for adults. Tickets: $7
Bookings required.
All materials supplied.

Live Sunday Sessions: John James

Sunday 14 June
Glen Eira City Council Gallery
2pm and 3pm (two 45-minute sessions)

John James is a dynamic First Nations Wiradjuri singer/songwriter from Sydney whose sound spans alternative rock to R&B. He has already made a name for
himself in the industry, with three hit songs that have appeared on both Apple Music and Spotify Playlists.

His first single, WAKE, was featured on Apple Music’s first playlist and Indigitube’s First Sounds Vol 5, which is a compilation of 12 tracks showcasing First Nations artists from across the country. With his captivating performances and polished sound, he is an artist to watch.

Free.
Bookings not required.