Get crafty with this free, fun workshop inspired by Once Upon a Doll by Raquel Caballero. Open to all ages to design and create your own hero doll using recycled materials.
Thursday 9 July 2026
10:00am - 3:00pm
46 Burelli St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
Free
Unleash your creativity at this engaging drop-in workshop where you can design and craft your very own hero doll. Inspired by Raquel Caballero's Once Upon a Doll, this event invites participants of all ages to bring their imaginative heroes to life using recycled and everyday materials.
You will have the opportunity to use items like toilet rolls as a base and decorate your doll with fabric, paper, and other found objects. Feel free to bring your own materials to add a personal touch.
Best of all, your finished hero doll might be showcased as part of the Once Upon a Doll exhibition, giving your creation a special place in the gallery.
This free workshop runs on Thursday 9 July 2026 with two sessions: 10:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 15:00. You can drop in at any time during these hours to participate.
The workshop is suitable for children and families, making it a perfect creative outing for parents and their school-aged kids during the school holidays.
No prior experience is needed, just bring your imagination and enthusiasm for crafting.
The workshop takes place at Wollongong Art Gallery, located at 46 Burelli Street, Wollongong NSW.
The gallery is open Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 to 17:00 and weekends from 12:00 to 16:00, closed on Mondays and public holidays.
The venue is accessible and welcoming to all, providing a comfortable environment for families to explore art and creativity together.
This is a drop-in event with no need for prior booking, so you can come at your convenience within the session times.
Materials will be provided, but participants are encouraged to bring their own recycled items to personalize their dolls.
Respect is shown to the Traditional Custodians of Dharawal Country, acknowledging Elders past and present, and extending respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The workshop is completely free of charge.
No booking is required, simply drop in during the scheduled times.
For more information, you can contact Wollongong Art Gallery directly or visit their social media pages.
