Summer Sensory Garden

3 Jan - 2 Feb
10am-5pm
1 month

Summer Sensory Garden
3 Jan-2 Feb 2020

Transport yourself into our Summer Sensory Garden – a bright and colourful world beyond your imagination. Dress up as an insect and creep and crawl your way through fluffball flowers and glowing rainbow furry delights.
Created by local artist Bliss Cavanagh

Family friendly, parental supervision required, Free

Accessibility:
Sensory Garden is wheelchair accessible.
There will be no flashing lights, only slow changing colours at a calming speed in dim lighting.
The Sensory Garden in an inclusive and accessible experience for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy.


About the artist:
Bliss Cavanagh is a sensory artist & designer, PhD researcher, 2016 Young Social Pioneer, and founder of Happy Senses.

A passionate advocate for mental health, Bliss' personal experience of living with Tourette syndrome has provided her with a purpose to bring sensory wellness to the world through her signature sensory-art designs, creations and luxurious sensory products.

​Bliss has exhibited her work at galleries, such as Maitland Regional Art Gallery, Noosa Regional Gallery, as well as pop-up events, including the 'Jurassic Lounge' at the Australian Museum, Sydney.

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Prices

  • Admission FREE

Venue

Newcastle Museum
6 Workshop Way
Newcastle
2300