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Artist-led workshop, Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe 2024. Photo Michael Goh.
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Artist-led workshop, Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe 2024. Photo Michael Goh.
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Sculpture Workshop, Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe 2020. Photo Richard Watson.
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Focus Tours, Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe 2020. Photo Richard Watson.
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Students with Kids' Guide, Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe 2020. Photo Jessica Wyld.
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Workshop with exhibiting artist Akira Kamada, Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe 2019. Photo Jessica Wyld.
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Focus Tour, Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe 2019. Photo Jessica Wyld.
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Workshop with exhibiting artist Nicole Monks, Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe 2019.
The Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe School Education Program offers unique out of classroom learning and fun through artist-led Sculpture Making Workshops and talks with exhibiting artists. Exhibiting artists are accompanied by our experienced team of educators who also deliver interactive exhibition Focus Tours.
For further information regarding access, inclusion and subsidised programs, please contact our education team:
E: [email protected]
P: 02 8399 0233
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Self-Guided Visits
We encourage schools to inform us of their visit. Schools that provide us with details of their visit are invited to collect a free Kids’ Guide and Exhibition Catalogue from the Exhibition Reception Office on their arrival.
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Artist-led Sculpture Making Workshops
A unique opportunity for students to meet and work with a professional exhibiting artist and explore materials and processes involved in creating sculpture through activities based on the artist’s practice. Workshops explore concepts such as relationships with the built environment and the natural world through creative play and risk-taking. Students have been introduced to art making techniques using clay, wire, plaster, salvaged and recycled material, paper, and natural materials.
Location: Education Marquee, Marine Parade, Cottesloe
Dates: Weekdays throughout the exhibition 6 – 20 March 2026
Times: 10am -11.30am AND 12.30-2pm (90mins)
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Focus Tours
Students will explore and engage with a selection of sculptures guided by a Sculpture by the Sea educator. Participants will develop visual literacy skills, an in-depth understanding of the conceptual framework and the relationship between the artist, artwork and audience in an international context. During a 60 minute tour with interactive discussion and activities, the program will serve to link the artworks to STEM and curriculum-related material.
Location: Education Marquee, Marine Parade, Cottesloe
Dates: Weekdays throughout the exhibition 6 – 20 March 2026
Times: 9.30am -10.30am AND 11am-12pm AND 12.30pm-1.30pm
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Artist Spotlight Talks for Secondary Students
Students meet and view the work of two exhibiting artists. The tours comprise of an introduction to the exhibition followed by an interactive presentation by the artists on site with their work. They discuss issues such as concept and processes, their body of work, materials and techniques, site and context, the role of the artist, audiences, and the art world. Go in depth with our artists in uncovering inspiration and relationship to site, an ideal case study for senior classes.
Location: Education Marquee, Marine Parade, Cottesloe
Dates: Weekdays throughout the exhibition
Limited number subject to availability of artists
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For enquiries, please contact:
School Education Access & Inclusion Co-ordinator
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 02 8399 0233
We are very grateful to Alcoa for their continued support of the Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe School Education Program
Founding Sponsor and Significant Partner
Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe
Philanthropic Partner of the Exhibition and School Education Program
