Gallery public programs

Chinese paper cutting workshop for children with artist Jenny Zhe Chang

Sunday 15 February
Glen Eira City Council Gallery

Time: 10am-12pm 
Tickets: $7, bookings required 
Ages: Suitable for children aged five to 12

Join contemporary artist Jenny Zhe Chang for a fascinating Chinese paper cutting workshop for children. Unleash your creativity and learn how to fold, cut and create intricate artworks inspired by ancient Chinese traditions to symbolise luck, blessings and happiness.

Live Sunday Sessions: Spirit in the Dark

Rita Satch and Barney McAll

Sunday 15 February
Glen Eira City Council Gallery
2pm and 3pm (two 45-minute sessions)

After electrifying performances at the Melbourne International Jazz Festival, and JazzLab, Rita Satch and Barney McAll reunite for a magical performance.

Featuring reimagined classics from Marvin Gaye, Patti LaBelle and DeBarge alongside their own works, this performance is steeped in mystery andcharged with undeniable chemistry. It’s music that stirs the senses and lingers long after the final note.

Step closer. Let the spirit move you.

Free.
Bookings not required.

Freeform knitting and crochet workshop

Sunday 15 March
Glen Eira City Council Gallery

Time: 9.30am-12pm 
Tickets: $7, bookings required 
Ages: Suitable for adults

Freeform knitting and crochet is a creative way to make all kinds of things — from bags and clothes to blankets and sculptural art. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the basics of freeform by combining knitting, crochet and surface embellishment. You’ll explore how to create without following a pattern, and how to mix techniques to make a piece of fabric that feels whole and connected.

Bring along your own tools — knitting needles, crochet hooks, yarn needle, scissors and some yarn. A small starter kit will be provided. If you have any special yarns you’ve been saving, feel free to bring them along. You’ll leave with a small sample piece (called a ‘scrumble’) and the confidence to start your freeform journey — no pattern required.

Drop-in sit Sit and Stitches sessions

Saturday 14 March
Saturday 21 March
Saturday 28 March
Saturday 11 April
Saturday 18 April
Glen Eira City Council Gallery

Time: 1pm-5pm
Tickets: Bookings not required—just drop by!

Bring your stitching project and enjoy a relaxed Saturday drop-in session, with time to chat with an artist.

Live Sunday Sessions: Katankin

Sunday 15 March
Glen Eira City Council Gallery
2pm and 3pm (two 45-minute sessions)

Melbourne indie-folk artist Katankin writes music that testifies to love, faith, and hope. With her haunting voice, poetic lyrics, and delicate fingerstyle guitar, Katankin unflinchingly explores the human condition.

Relatively new to the Australian folk scene, Katankin has already made her mark. Her debut EP, The quiet shimmer of the world, earned a 2023 Music Victoria
nomination, and her 2024 debut album, Said the starling, was nominated for Contemporary Folk Album of the Year at the 2025 Folk Alliance Australia
Awards.

Free.
Bookings not required.

Live Sunday Sessions: Mukul Jiwnani

Sunday 12 April
Glen Eira City Council Gallery
2pm and 3pm (two 45-minute sessions)

Mukul Jiwnani is a Melbourne-based singer-songwriter, guitarist, and DJ. He began playing music at the age of six and has been performing professionally since 2012. An autodidact, or largely self-taught musician, Mukul also holds a master’s degree in music performance and has an exceptional understanding of his art and instrument.

Over the past decade, he has performed at numerous festivals, weddings, and corporate events, amassing more than 1,500 shows. Mukul incorporates looping techniques into his sets to create rich, layered soundscapes, using percussion and other musical elements to enhance the listening experience.

Free.
Bookings not required.

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.

Live Sunday Sessions: John James

Sunday 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.