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Family Sunday: Learn to draw with Jade Goodwin

Where
State Library of NSW
State Library of NSW
Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000
John B Fairfax Learning Centre
When

Sunday 18 May from 10:30am to 11:30am

This event is held alongside other Family Sunday workshops on the same day!

Cost

Adult: $0Child: $10

Explore a fun and unexpected way to design characters — using nature!

By making texture rubbings with leaves, bark and other natural elements, kids of all skill levels will discover how to transform these patterns into imaginative characters full of life and personality. A perfect mix of art, nature and creativity!

Recommended for ages 7 –12.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

This event is presented in partnership with Sydney Writers’ Festival.

This event is held alongside other Family Sunday workshops on the same day! Families are also invited to join:

Please register to join each workshop separately. 

About Jade Goodwin

Jade Goodwin is an illustrator and Gamilaroi woman from the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales. Her artistic adventures began in her grandparents’ screen-printing studio, where she immersed herself in creativity. Jade’s passion for illustration grew over time, leading to a successful career in the children’s publishing industry. In November 2021, Jade signed her first picture book contract with Penguin Random House, which paved the way for her to work with leading publishers such as Magabala, HarperCollins, Hachette, Allen & Unwin, Hardie Grant (Bright Light) and Affirm Press. She is the illustrator of the Little Ash, Tennis Camp Diaries and Yarn Quest series, as well as picture books My Dream For You, Let’s Try Again Another Day, Aslan & Benny and

Jade loves bringing imagination to life through her sweet and bright illustrations and hopes to inspire children and adults alike.

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