Join our free family-favourite Make it Place craft session at the Art Gallery at Royal Park.
Be inspired by the Year of the Snake to work on your own solo craft creation or build something with the help of old or new friends.
With all materials supplied at each session, simply bring your budding craft and imagination and let the fun begin.
The QVMAG Make it Place is a free family activity. No bookings are required, simply join in on the day to enjoy.
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QVMAG x Lunar New Year 2025 Celebrations
Saturday, 8 February | 11am to 2:30pm
Queen Victoria Art Gallery at Royal Park, 2 Wellington Street, Launceston
FREE EVENT | All ages welcome*
*Children must be supervised by an adult.
Program of events:
Guided tours of the Guan Di Temple
Explore historical relics and the history of Chinese religious practice in Tasmania during the 1880s in these 20 minute tours.
Times: 11:00 am,12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, 2:00pm
Limited spaces available - bookings required.
Tai Chi for All
Experience a calming tai chi session led by Grant Scurr of Iron Lotus Tai Chi.
Times: 11:30am;12:30pm; 1:30pm
Limited spaces available - bookings required.
Community performances
Enjoy traditional dance performances and songs by children and friends of the Launceston Chinese Association.
Times: 12:00pm; 1:00pm
No bookings required.
Make it Place: Snakes and Lanterns
Get ready to get crafty and create a Lunar New Year masterpiece.
Times: From 11am to 2:30pm
No bookings required - drop in anytime.
Chinese Calligraphy Station
Try your hand at the ancient art of Chinese calligraphy.
Times: From 11am to 2:30pm
No bookings required - drop in anytime.
Lunar New Year - Objects from the QVMAG collection
Examine objects from QVMAG's collection on display and online in our 3D collection.
No bookings required - drop in anytime.
This celebration is delivered by QVMAG in partnership with the Launceston Chinese Association.
