The Substation/ Katy B Plummer/ Family Day Workshop/
This event is open to all ages and is family-friendly. This event is wheelchair accessible and gender-neutral accessible toilets are available.
Free for First Nations
$5 Hobsons Bay Local
$10 per child
$30 for 4 children (Kids Bundle)
Parents and carers attend for free
When's the last time you made your own costume? What would you create if you could step into a story?
Join us for a hands-on, imaginative workshop led by award-winning artist Katy B Plummer, designed for children aged 6–12. Katy is a video artist who makes playful films, using costumes, characters, and storytelling to bring big ideas to life.
Children will make costumes out of kraft paper and tape, engaging with themes from the video installation to spark curiosity and encourage collaboration.
No prior experience needed — just bring your imagination!
Inspired by Margaret and the Grey Mare, this one-hour session invites young participants to explore creative expression in a playful and supportive environment. Margaret & The Grey Mare is a magical story told through music and film, where a girl named Margaret meets a mysterious horse from an old folktale.
Parents and carers must attend alongside their child for the full workshop, but at no additional cost.
If cost is a barrier and you would like to attend, please get in touch at info@thesubstation.org.au.
MAKE A DAY OF IT AT THE SUBSTATION
After the workshop, participants and their families are encouraged to stay and experience the full Margaret and the Grey Mare video installation, explore A Residual Pulse, a new family-friendly exhibition by light artist Meagan Streader, and step outside to view textile artist Nicole Chui's Grassroots Never Dies, Worldwide outdoor billboard gallery.
Come along, get creative and enjoy a full day of art, light and storytelling for all ages.
Tickets/
Margaret & The Grey Mare by Katy B Plummer
