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Digital Art Class

Tuesday 17 February

Unleash your creativity in Melbourne Museum's Digital Art Class! Each month offers a fresh theme, from ancient fossils and dazzling minerals to delicate feathers, vibrant insects, and even fashion inspired by the museum’s extraordinary collection.

Set in an innovative immersive digital space, this workshop blends art and science, teaching you to create stunning digital artworks using the Procreate app on iPad Pro. You won’t believe what you’re capable of with these new drawing skills!

Perfect for beginners, experts, and everyone in between, this relaxed, inspiring class will have you exploring textures, colours, and forms in an entirely new way.

Tickets

Adult $35

Concession $30

Member $30

Date & Time

Tuesday 17 February

4pm & 6:30pm

Key information

90 minutes

Ages 16+

Up to 18 participants per class

All equipment provided

Located in the Learning Lab

PROGRAM & SCHEDULE

A person uses an iPad to photograph shoes in the Learning Lab at Melbourne Museum during a Digital Art Class.
Source: Museums Victoria

Sketch standout shoes, garments and accessories from the Museum’s Victorian Fashion Collection in this month’s Digital Art Class: Iconic Threads.

From exquisite tailoring to bold silhouettes, the history of fashion reveals stories of identity, innovation, and cultural expression. Museum Victoria’s  Fashion Collection showcases garments and accessories that reflect changing tastes, technologies, and everyday lives, each piece carrying its own charm, craftsmanship, and design legacy. 

Join us for a guided digital drawing workshop inspired by standout items from this remarkable collection. At its centre are iconic garments, shoes, and accessories from finely detailed dresses and playful millinery to beautifully crafted footwear and jewellery. These objects offer a window into the evolution of style and the creativity of makers across time. 

Using iPad Pros in the Learning Lab, you’ll explore the interplay of art, history, and technology while capturing the personality and flair of fashion across eras. 

Designed for all skill levels, this digital art class provides a relaxed and creative space to experiment, learn, and be inspired. Whether you’re drawn to couture craftsmanship or the charm of everyday wear, Iconic Threads invites you to rediscover the Museum’s fashion treasures and bring them to life in your own unique style.

SPEAKERS

Michael Reason is a curator in Museums Victoria’s History & Technology team, specialising in leisure, social spaces, and post-1900 material culture. His work spans fashion, film and television, events, toys, and jewellery design. He also oversees the museum’s iconic Phar Lap collection, bringing rich context and storytelling to its public interpretation.

Marita Dyson is a Collections Manager in Museums Victoria’s History & Technology team, overseeing social history, fashion, and design holdings through conservation, documentation, and acquisitions. With over two decades’ experience, she also brings a multidisciplinary artistic practice spanning music, performance, film, and exhibition-making, enriching her approach to material culture and storytelling.

ACCESSIBILITY

Please view our accessibility page for general information. Contact our team on 13 11 02 or email us at [email protected] to discuss how we can support your visit.