Wild for art HPGE program
Stage 2 and 3 Visual arts
New 2026 dates released
Term 1 - Thursday 5 March 2026
Term 2 - Wednesday 21 May 2026
Program
Wild for Art is a one-day immersive Visual Arts program tailored for Stage 2 and 3 high potential and gifted students.
Under the guidance of our specialist art teacher, Tullia Cilia, the program is designed to inspire and challenge HPGE students in a supportive and enriching setting.
The day will involve exploring and immersing in the natural environment surrounding the Bobbin Head area, using it as inspiration to create a range of artworks with various media.
Learning intentions
Students are learning:
- how to to use a range of mixed media to create experimental artworks
Special Notes
- One day workshop (9.15am-2.20pm)
- Maximum 6 students per school (DoE schools only)
- Teachers are NOT required to attend the workshop
- Teachers or parents are required to drop off and pick up students from the venue
- Capacity of 42 students each day
2026 Dates
Term 1 - Thursday 5 March
Term 2 - Wednesday 21 May
Key information
Learning activities
Bush walk and art immersion
During the walk, the students will explore parts of the park and different viewpoints to inspire their artworks. This will also provide them with an opportunity to consider what they value aesthetically in this area.
Cultural sites visit
The students will visit and learn about important cultural and historical sites, including an Aboriginal engraving site to learn about the cultural value of the landscape and landforms to the traditional owners of the area.
Bush Studio activities
The students will return to the studio to use a range of mixed media to create experimental artworks inspired by their immersion in nature. Students will use aspects of the natural world as a source of ideas, concepts and subject matter for their artmaking.
Suggested timetable
| Time | Group A | Group B |
| 9.15am | Arrival | |
| 9.30am | Acknowledgement of Country, Welcome, Overview of the day | |
| 10.00am | Morning Tea | |
| 11.10am | Bushwalk and art immersion | Bush studio |
| 12.00pm | Lunch | |
| 12.30pm | Bush studio | Bushwalk and art immersion |
| 2.10pm | Wrap up | |
| 2.20pm | Conclusion and depart | |
Cost and details
| 2025 Cost |
$40 per student - GST free This will be processed through the student's school NOTE: National Parks entry is included in the cost |
| Transport |
Schools are required to organise transport for students to and from the location. Drop-off is available in the Bobbin Head carpark. |
| Class numbers and size |
Max. 6 students from each school Please contact the centre for more information |
| Risk assessments | A complete risk assessment will be sent to the school upon confirmation. |
| What to bring |
Backpack, medication, low-waste food, water bottle, sunblock, raincoat, hat, sturdy shoes, mask. Students may wear sports uniform. |
| Adverse weather | On days where the weather is unsuitable (see risk assessment), a Gibberagong staff member will contact the organising teacher to discuss alternative arrangements. |
| Medical notifications | Notify Gibberagong EEC by completing and returning the medical form before the day. This form will be sent out upon confirmation of booking. |
| How to book |
Teachers are to complete the booking form for participating students. |
