Upcoming Events
Umbrella Decoration Competition
Enter Now – closes 2 Feb 2025
The Duldig Studio is hosting a Brilliant Brolly Umbrella Decoration competition to celebrate the invention of the modern folding umbrella by Slawa Horowitz-Duldig in 1929.
$900 Prices to be won – supported by Clifton Umbrellas
Enter now and decorate your umbrella at home or join our Workshop.
Entries will be displayed and Winners announced at our World Umbrella Day Celebration on February 9th
Participants are invited to donate their umbrella for sale via silent auction.
All proceeds go to the Duldig Studio. Read more about how your donation is used.
Make a Mask School Holiday Program
Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd of January
These school holidays bring your kids to play with clay and sculpt their own mask!
Karl Duldig’s ceramic masks are on display at the studio and will inspire students to unleash their creativity by crafting their very own clay mask.
Guided by our sculptor-in-residence, Stefan Damschke, they’ll learn the art of shaping and moulding clay to bring their unique mask to life.
Please note, firing is not included. Sculptures can be taken home on the day and will dry over night.
Spaces for these workshops are strictly limited to 12 children.
So book now for some holiday fun!
Umbrella Decorating Workshop
Sunday the 2nd of February 1:30pm-3pm
Come and decorate your own umbrella to enter in our Brilliant Brolly competition and show off at our World Umbrella Day event!
Join us for a fun and colourful workshop where you can transform a plain umbrella into a unique piece of art!
Your decorated umbrella will be entered in our Brilliant Brolly competition, which will be showcased and judged at our annual Umbrella Day event and exhibition on the 9th of February.
This workshop is suitable for all ages and skill levels. All you need is your imagination and creativity!
Blank umbrella by Clifton Umbrellas, materials and Brilliant Brolly entry fee included.
World Umbrella Day
Sunday the 9th of February 2pm-4:30pm
Celebrate the wonderful foldable umbrella invention of Slawa Horowitz-Duldig at our annual World Umbrella Day event and exhibition!
Be wowed by the incredibly creative Brilliant Brolly competition entries.
All decorated umbrellas will be on display on World Umbrella Day and you can vote on your favourite design! You can also participate in a silent auction for those donating their umbrellas to help our studio raise funds.
There are 4 prizes to be won on the day.
Prizes generously sponsored by Clifton Umbrellas
Primary Students $50
Secondary Students $100
Open/Tertiary Students $500
Peoples’ Choice $250 Art Materials
The winners will be announced at 4pm.
There’s something for everyone on World Umbrella Day including art activities, refreshments and more!
To enter the Brilliant Brolly competition, click HERE.
Valentine’s Day DRAWING WORKSHOP
Friday the February 14th 6:30pm-9pm
For Lovers of Art!
Come solo, with a friend, family or date!
The workshop will be facilitated by local drawing artist Tanis Douglas who brings a wealth of art workshop and drawing technique experience.
Paper, Charcoal, Pastels, Pencils provided or BYO materials.
A fun night of wine, cheese, art history and trying a range of techniques to draw one of Karl Duldig’s Lover Sculptures.
The evening will be held in the sculpture garden and lit with festoon lighting for a lovely atmosphere! What a great way to spend Valentine’s Day.
Unleash your creativity and spend the evening surrounded by beautiful art and sculptures. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this workshop is perfect for anyone looking to learn and improve their drawing skills. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to create something special with or for your loved ones this Valentine’s Day!
Participants will have the opportunity to exhibit their best works at Fonda Framing on Thursday 27th of March from 6.30pm-8.30pm to show show friends and family their favourite drawings from the workshop.
Sculpture Workshop with Stefan Damschke
Sunday 9 March, Sunday 13 April 1pm-4pm
Facilitated by Duldig’s sculptor-in-residence, Stefan Damschke, this class lets you roll up your sleeves and engage with Duldig Studio in a new way, by getting hands-on experience while learning about sculpture from a creative practitioner.
Let your creativity flow as you master how to mould and shape your clay into unique pieces to take home. Learn techniques in this hand-building sculpture workshop designed for adults and feel inspired by the surrounding work of the Duldig Studio Ceramic collection.
This is a flexible workshop suitable for beginners looking to build a foundation as well as more experienced sculptors wishing to develop their techniques. Learn about key concepts including balance and structure which will be indispensable for your further sculptural journey.
Stefan Damschke worked with Karl Duldig, as student and then as his assistant from 1976-86, and has been curator and sculpture teacher at Duldig Studio since 1999. He studied a Bachelor of Arts (Ceramic Design) at Monash University, and Bachelor of Arts (Literary Studies & Philosophy/History of Ideas) Deakin University.
COST: $90
INCLUDES: Tuition, materials, and afternoon tea
Firing not included
Drawing Workshop with Helene Oberman
Tuesday 18 March 10am – 1pm
Portraiture and figure drawing, exploring techniques using pencil, charcoal and pastel
Join Melbourne artist Helene Oberman who will be returning to Duldig Studio to facilitate stand alone drawing workshops, designed for beginners and those who would like to revisit their skills.
At this session she will be focusing on the genre of portraiture and figure drawing, exploring techniques using pencil, charcoal and pastel.
Tuition will be provided as well as opportunities for participants to work independently with their preferred medium.
At Duldig Studio surrounded by the many portraits and sculptures by Karl and Slawa Duldig will provide a wealth of inspiration for participants as well as drawing from live models.
Participants will enjoy a Viennese morning tea with tea, coffee, and plum cake, with tutelage in our beautiful gallery space.
Please bring to the session: Hard back A4 or A3 sketch pad or sheets of paper suitable for pencil work, charcoal, pastel; kneadable eraser; 2B, 4B and 6B pencil; charcoal sticks or pencils
In addition, feel free to bring whatever materials you would like to explore further.
We trust you will receive an excellent drawing workshop with Helene.
Book now as space is limited to 10 participants.
COST: $59
Guided Tours and Opening Hours
The museum is open Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1pm – 4pm each week.
We also open on the second Sunday of each month, 1pm – 4pm.
Our volunteers lead a guided tour at 1.30pm on these days. Tours visit the heritage rooms, exhibition space, artist studio and sculpture garden. Price is $15 per person.
We also provide customised group tours with a lovely Viennese morning or afternoon tea. These group tours require a minimum of 6 people and can be arranged by appointment at a time convenient for you. Price is $25 per person. To book a group tour with coffee, tea and Viennese plum cake, click HERE.