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  • A group of people sit on chairs in rows within the ornate, high-ceilinged interior of the Royal Exhibition Building taking part in a drawing workshop.
  • Two people review a sketch on a clipboard inside the ornate, mural-filled interior of the Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne.
  • A drawing class sketch on paper with a pencil resting on the drawing, focused on classical architecture, and a gothic rose window design.
  • A group of people sit on chairs in rows within the ornate, high-ceilinged interior of the Royal Exhibition Building taking part in a drawing workshop.
Until 19 May

Drawing Under the Dome

  • Workshop
  • Activity

Note: this event is sold out.

Experience the opulent dome and rich murals of this UNESCO World Heritage-listed site with a 90-minute facilitated drawing class presented in partnership with the Italian Australia Foundation.

Led by an expert drawing facilitator, this workshop invites participants to explore light, form and detail beneath the timeless classical architecture and intricate decorative elements of the Royal Exhibition Building.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own preferred drawing materials; however, a limited selection of supplies will be available on the day for those who need them.

This program has been made possible thanks to the generous support of the Italian Australian Foundation.

Hours

Date Times
Tue 19 May
  • 5.30pm - 7pm 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Location

Royal Exhibition Building
9 Nicholson St
Carlton 3053

Open in maps location for Royal Exhibition Building

Price and bookings

Adult / general $10
Student / concession $8
Book online for Drawing Under the Dome

Contact details

  • telephone number: 13 11 02
  • email address: mvbookings@museum.vic.gov.au
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  • Workshop
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  • Workshop
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  • Workshop
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