Make your own sand art

A hands-on session where children and families draw, layer and sift coloured sand into patterns and symbols, making a textured picture to take home.

A free kids' show at State Library of Queensland in South Brisbane.

The short version

14 dates between 14 Oct and 27 Nov, all at 1pm. The next one is tomorrow, Wed 14 Oct. Each session runs for an hour. It's free and there's no need to book.

When: 14 dates to 27 Nov
Cost: Free
Booking: Just turn up
Suits: Not stated
Setting: At the venue
Type: Kids, Art

14 upcoming dates

Wed 14 Oct1pm
Fri 16 Oct1pm
Wed 21 Oct1pm
Fri 23 Oct1pm
Wed 28 Oct1pm
Fri 30 Oct1pm
Wed 4 Nov1pm
Fri 6 Nov1pm
Wed 11 Nov1pm
Fri 13 Nov1pm

+ 4 more

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On nowto 18 Oct

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