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Above the Canopy – online exhibition

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‘Above the Canopy’ is a major exhibition at Town Hall Gallery celebrating the rich and diverse beauty of the Australian natural environment.

Nature has provided an infinite source of inspiration for visual artists across millennia; they have captured its beauty, documented the impacts of changing weather patterns, and commented on unsustainable human practices. This exhibition conveys the unimaginable grandeur of nature while exploring concerns for climate action and the need to protect the planet for future generations.

Through hyperreal images of lush and verdant forests alongside detailed studies of insects, botany, birds and geology, ‘Above the Canopy’ shows a deep appreciation for our majestic and awe-inspiring world. Featuring artists working with installation, photography, painting, animation and textiles, this exhibition creates a theatrical, immersive and regenerative experience that acknowledges the significance of Country and our need to care for it.

Featuring: Sarah Hendy, Janet Laurence, Michael McHugh, Rebecca Mayo, Catherine Nelson, Grant Stevens and Judy Watson.

Image credit: Catherine Nelson, ‘Gully’, 2014, pigment print, edition of 3, 150 x 188cm, image courtesy of the artist and Gallerysmith, Melbourne.

Download the catalogue

  Above the canopy - exhibition catalogue
3.89 MB [PDF] 4 July 2022
Different flower species painted in bright colours over a blue background.
Michael McHugh, detail from ‘SWIMMING IN THE CLOUDS’, 2022, acrylic on canvas, 200 x 600cm, image courtesy of the artist.
A large exhibition space with large hanging pieces of material covered in images of trees and foliage
Janet Laurence, ‘Breath of the Forest’ from the ‘Theatre of Trees’ series, 2020, Silk Voile di-sublimation print, dimensions variable, image courtesy of the artist and Arc ONE Gallery.
A black branch on a piece of material with fire danger warning scales in grey in the background and black marks across the canvas
Judy Watson, ‘fire danger rating’, 2021, acrylic, graphite, pigment on canvas, 267 x 179.5cm, image courtesy of the artist and Milani Gallery, Brisbane.
An exhibition space with 2 wooden stands, one that is backlit and one that is not, both displaying small pieces showing laser etched and worm eaten paper
Rebecca Mayo, ‘At work with worms’, 2020, laser etched and worm-eaten paper, light boxes, 180 x 19.5 x 180cm, image courtesy of the artist. Photography by Brenton McGeachie.
A forest with the foliage in bright reds, whites and purples next to a slow moving river
Sarah Hendy, ‘Tweed River’, 2018, oil on glass, 104 x 137cm, private collection, image courtesy of Mars Gallery.
A forest of young thin trees with green foliage and cliffs in the background
Grant Stevens, still from ‘The Forest’, 2020, procedurally generated computer graphics with sound, three channel, endless duration, image courtesy of the artist and Sullivan + Strumpf.
Looking up at a forest of dense trees and foliage that has a curved perspective around the viewing point, with birds and a cloudy sky in the centre
Catherine Nelson, ‘Gully’, 2014, dimensions variable, image courtesy of Gallerysmith, Melbourne.

Exhibition photography

Browse the exhibition by scrolling through the image carousel below.

The exhibition space for Above the Canopy, showing a large gallery room with some stands with lighting behind paper artworks and artworks along the walls in the background
Installation view of ‘Above the Canopy’ at Town Hall Gallery, July 2022. Photograph by Christian Capurro.
The exhibition space for Above the Canopy, showing a large painting covering most of a wall with bright multicolour flowers on a blue canvas
Installation view of ‘Above the Canopy’ at Town Hall Gallery, July 2022. Artwork featured by Michael McHugh. Photograph by Christian Capurro.
The exhibition space for Above the Canopy, showing a large gallery room with 'Above the Canopy' printed on one wall followed by smaller text, and artworks on the walls
Installation view of ‘Above the Canopy’ at Town Hall Gallery, July 2022. Artwork featured by Sarah Hendy. Photograph by Christian Capurro.
The exhibition space for Above the Canopy, showing a large gallery room that is dark with an artwork of leaves projected onto the walls and floor
Installation view of ‘Above the Canopy’ at Town Hall Gallery, July 2022. Artwork featured by Janet Laurence. Photograph by Christian Capurro.
The exhibition space for Above the Canopy, showing a large painting covering most of a side wall with bright multicolour flowers on a blue canvas, and a screen on the far wall showing another artwork
Installation view of ‘Above the Canopy’ at Town Hall Gallery, July 2022. Artworks featured by Grant Stevens and Michael McHugh. Photograph by Christian Capurro.
The exhibition space for Above the Canopy, showing a large gallery room with two pieces of art on the wall, one showing a large branch with fire danger rating signs behind it, and the other a mottled green canvas with a graph of rising temperatures shown
Installation view of ‘Above the Canopy’ at Town Hall Gallery, July 2022. Artwork featured by Judy Watson. Photograph by Christian Capurro.
The exhibition space for Above the Canopy, showing a large gallery room with some stands with lighting behind paper artworks and a screen with an artwork on the wall in the background
Installation view of ‘Above the Canopy’ at Town Hall Gallery, July 2022. Artworks featured by Catherine Nelson and Rebecca Mayo. Photograph by Christian Capurro.
The exhibition space for Above the Canopy, showing a large gallery room that is dark with an artwork of leaves projected onto the walls, material sheets that are hanging from the ceiling, and floor
Installation view of ‘Above the Canopy’ at Town Hall Gallery, July 2022. Artwork featured by Janet Laurence. Photograph by Christian Capurro.
The exhibition space for Above the Canopy, showing a large gallery room with two pieces of art on the walls, one showing a large branch with fire danger rating signs behind it, and the other a forest looking up from the forest floor to a gimpse of sky above with foliage surrounding
Installation view of ‘Above the Canopy’ at Town Hall Gallery, July 2022. Artwork featured by Catherine Nelson and Judy Warson. Photograph by Christian Capurro.
Above the Canopy - Major exhibition video transcript
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‘Canvas and Paint’ by Eileen van Bavel – online exhibition

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‘Canvas and Paint’ is a community exhibition by local artist Eileen van Bavel. Featuring paintings that explore the art of expression, van Bavel experiments with vivid colours and textural surfaces, layered with compounds, material, and glazes. Shifting fluidly between realism and abstraction, the artist draws inspiration from her experience working with clay, organic material, landscapes, and shapes found in nature.

Eileen van Bavel is the winner of the 2021 Boroondara Arts Encouragement Award, awarded annually to a local exhibitor in the Camberwell Art Show and recognising excellence in contemporary visual art. The award celebrates and promotes local artists by providing a unique opportunity to exhibit works at Hawthorn Arts Centre.

All of the artworks in this exhibition are for sale. Visit the Boroondara Arts shop to purchase an artwork.

Image credit: Eileen van Bavel, ‘Autumn Gum Leaves’, 2021, acrylic on canvas, 70 x 110cm, image courtesy of the artist.
Gum leaves painted on a canvas in varied pink and green colours with a grey background
Eileen van Bavel, ‘Gum Leaves’, 2022, acrylic on canvas, 67 x 62cm, image courtesy of the artist.
Price: $400
Bright abstract shapes in various pinks, yellows and greens painted across a canvas
Eileen van Bavel, ‘Springtime’, 2022, acrylic on canvas, 78 x 80cm, image courtesy of the artist.
Price: $600 framed
Bright abstract shapes in various pinks, yellows, browns and greens painted across a canvas
Eileen van Bavel, ‘Awakening’, 2021, acrylic on canvas, 100 x 100cm, image courtesy of the artist.
Price: $1,100 framed
A forest of trees with white trunks and thick green foliage
Eileen van Bavel, ‘Catching a Glimpse’, 2022, acrylic on canvas, 58 x 80cm, image courtesy of the artist.
Price: $500 framed
Bright abstract shapes in various pinks, greens and blues painted to tesselate across a canvas
Eileen van Bavel, ‘Lost and Found’, 2022, acrylic on canvas, 80 x 60cm, image courtesy of the artist.
Price: $450 framed
A forest of tall trees with white trunks and thick green foliage
Eileen van Bavel, ‘Little Piece of Heaven’, 2022, acrylic on canvas, 96 x 65cm, image courtesy of the artist.
Price: $600 framed
A framed piece of art showing a forest of trees with white trunks and green foliage
Eileen van Bavel, ‘Happy Days’, 2022, acrylic on canvas, 96 x 76cm, image courtesy of the artist.
Price: $800 framed
A forest of tall trees with white trunks and thin green foliage
Eileen van Bavel, ‘The Journey’, 2021, acrylic on canvas, 100 x 100cm, image courtesy of the artist.
Price: $1,100 framed
An abstract painting of a landscape with the greens of the land and foliage blending together
Eileen van Bavel, ‘The Journey Inland’, 2021, acrylic on canvas, 100 x 100cm, image courtesy of the artist.
Price: $1,100 framed
An abstract painting in bright reds and oranges that blend together like a sunset around greens and blues
Eileen van Bavel, ‘Sunrise over Noosa’, 2022, acrylic on canvas, 96 x 96cm, image courtesy of the artist.
Price: $1,100 framed
Gum leaves painted in a pile on a canvas in varied pink and green colours with a dark green background
Eileen van Bavel, ‘Autumn Blush’, 2021, oil on canvas, 105 x 85cm, image courtesy of the artist.
Price: $900 framed
Abstract shapes and lines painted in a variety of pinks, yellows, greens and blues to overlap and look like movement
Eileen van Bavel, ‘Orange Skies’, 2022, acrylic on canvas, 96 x 96cm, image courtesy of the artist.
Price: $950
Abstract shapes and lines painted in a variety of pinks, oranges, yellows, and greensto overlap and look like movement
Eileen van Bavel, ‘You Make Me Sing’, 2021, acrylic on canvas, 100 x 100cm, image courtesy of the artist.
Price: $1,100 framed
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CPR for infants and young children

Hawthorn Maternal and Child Health Centre, upstairs meeting room 3
Level 1, 584 Glenferrie Road
Hawthorn VIC 3122

Learn CPR for infants, children and adults and how to manage a choking.
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$50 per person
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Storytime – Hawthorn

Hawthorn Library

584 Glenferrie Road
Hawthorn VIC 3122

Engage your child in captivating stories and activities at our Hawthorn Library Storytime event.
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Light Gestures: Samara Adamson-Pinczewski – online exhibition

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Geometric abstract shapes using faint pastels in colour dark to light

Image credit: Samara Adamson-Pinczewski, detail from 'Around the Corner 2', 2019, acrylic and iridescent acrylic on ABS resin (SLA), 40 x 15 x 38.5cm, private collection, Melbourne. Image courtesy of the artist and Charles Nodrum Gallery.

Samara Adamson-Pinczewski’s practice focuses on the relationship between geometric abstract art, architecture and urban space. Her boldly coloured paintings, constructions, sculptures, drawings and studio-based installations explore ambiguous spatial readings created through the use of reflective materials, fragmented abstract forms and oblique linear structures.

This exhibition celebrates Adamson-Pinczewski’s sinuous compositions that encourage the viewer to walk in circles around the works, to figure out their geometry and catch their colour shifts. Illustrating the artist’s mastery of paint technology and colour theory, ‘Light Gestures: Samara Adamson-Pinczewski’ features works from her 20-year career alongside new paintings and sculptures commissioned by the Town Hall Gallery.

Download the catalogue

  Samara Adamson-Pinczewski Light Gestures Catalogue
245.94 KB [PDF] 20 April 2021

Works by the artist

Browse the exhibition by scrolling through the image carousel below.

Abstact dark and light shapes. Like a thin 3d block or building int the distance.
Samara Adamson-Pinczewski, ‘Red Stripe’, (2012), acrylic on canvas, 183 x 183cm, collection of the Honourable Paul Guest OAM QC, image courtesy of the artist and Charles Nodrum Gallery. Photograph by Viki Petherbridge.
Abstract red and blue acrylic, iridescent, fluorescent
Samara Adamson-Pinczewski, ‘Kink’, (2020), acrylic, iridescent acrylic, fluorescent acrylic and Topcoat with UVLS, 183 x 137cm, collection of Gideon Kline, image courtesy of the artist and Charles Nodrum Gallery. Photograph by Gavin Hansford.
Abstract fluorescent acrylic orange and iridescent white acrylic shapes. Like snow capped mountains in the distance.
Samara Adamson-Pinczewski, ‘Around the Corner 6’, (2020), acrylic, iridescent acrylic and fluorescent acrylic and UV Topcoat on ABS resin (SLA), 40 x 75 x 40cm, private collection, image courtesy of the artist and Charles Nodrum Gallery. Photograph by Gavin Hansford.
Abstract in traditional colours like a coat of arms unconstructed. Acrylic and oil on cardboard
Samara Adamson-Pinczewski, ‘Two Female Forms 2’, (1998), acrylic and oil on cardboard, 120 x 150cm, private collection, image courtesy of the artist and Charles Nodrum Gallery. Photograph by Viki Petherbridge.
Abstract blues tones a circle with wavy geometric shapes within
Samara Adamson-Pinczewski, ‘Curved Gravity 2’, (2020), acrylic, iridescent acrylic, fluorescent acrylic and Topcoat with UVLS on wood Diameter 90cm, collection of Tim Millar, image courtesy of the artist and Charles Nodrum Gallery. Photograph by Gavin Hansford.
Square frame with blue black background and pale yellow shape inside. Looks like three layers of origami.
Samara Adamson-Pinczewski, ‘Unanchored’, (2015), acrylic and iridescent acrylic on canvas, 102 x 102cm, collection of the artist, image courtesy of the artist and Charles Nodrum Gallery. Photograph by Gavin Hansford.
Abstact dark and light shapes. Thick 3d triangle blocks balancing together.
Samara Adamson-Pinczewski, ‘Around the Corner 2’, (2019), acrylic and iridescent acrylic on ABS resin (SLA), 40 x 15 x 38.5cm, private collection, image courtesy of the artist and Charles Nodrum Gallery. Photograph by Gavin Hansford.
Abstract triangles in blue, white and purple in a rectangular frame
Samara Adamson-Pinczewski, ‘Mercurial’, (2018), acrylic, iridescent acrylic, fluorescent acrylic, phosphorescent acrylic and Topcoat with UVLS on wood, 113.6 x 155.9 x 5.6cm, unfixed orientation, collection of the artist, image courtesy of the artist and Charles Nodrum Gallery. Photograph by Gavin Hansford.
Abstract square white background with diamond shape with geometric blue pink and navy shapes.
Samara Adamson-Pinczewski, ‘Pivot’, (2016), acrylic and iridescent acrylic on canvas, diagonal 259 x 259cm, collection of the artist, image courtesy of the artist and Charles Nodrum Gallery. Photograph by Gavin Hansford.
Abstract rectangle portrait view. Blue background with geometric black white and grey. Looks almost like a close up modern building.
Samara Adamson-Pinczewski, ‘Surface Slope’, (2014), acrylic on canvas, 183 x 137cm, collection of Patrick Barry, image courtesy of the artist and Charles Nodrum Gallery. Photograph by Viki Petherbridge.
Abstract rectangle portrait view. Dark grey blue geometric ladder or crisscross.
Samara Adamson-Pinczewski, ‘Blue Corner 2’, (2014), acrylic on wood panel, 30 x 25cm, collection of the artist, image courtesy of the artist and Charles Nodrum Gallery. Photograph by Viki Petherbridge.
Abstract white rectangle landscape view with 5 diamond shapes with geometric colours inside
Samara Adamson-Pinczewski, ‘Torque 6-10 (Black Diamonds)’, (2017), acrylic and iridescent acrylic on wood panel, installation 112 x 280cm, 56 x 56cm each panel, collection of the artist, image courtesy of the artist and Charles Nodrum Gallery. Photograph by Gavin Hansford.
Abstract large triangle shapes with contracting colours inside. Chequered blue white squares and white and red. Also rust and black.
Samara Adamson-Pinczewski, ‘Metallic Reflective 3’, (2009), oil, impasto and acrylic on aluminium sheeting, 46 x 32.5cm (10 panels), unfixed orientation, collection of the artist, image courtesy of the artist and Charles Nodrum Gallery. Photograph by Viki Petherbridge.
Abstract square black corners red grey black geometric shapes. Almost like looking up at a giant 3d letter T in the sky
Samara Adamson-Pinczewski, ‘Topsy-Turvy’, (2012), acrylic on canvas, 183 x 183cm, collection of Bendigo Art Gallery, promised gift of the Honourable Paul Guest OAM QC, image courtesy of the artist and Charles Nodrum Gallery. Photograph by Viki Petherbridge.
Abstract 6 thin panels separated by thin white lines. Within multicoloured shapes and tones in geometric random styles.
Samara Adamson-Pinczewski, ‘New Order’, (2003), oil on canvas, 130 x 270cm (6 panels), collection of the artist, image courtesy of the artist and Charles Nodrum Gallery. Photograph by Viki Petherbridge.
Abstract rectangle landscape view. With mirror image geometric pattern in white navy and blue. This forms a central cross in the middle.
Samara Adamson-Pinczewski, ‘Sway’, (2019), acrylic and iridescent acrylic on canvas, 183 x 137cm, collection of the artist, image courtesy of the artist and Charles Nodrum Gallery. Photograph by Gavin Hansford.
Abstract rectangle in white. With yellow centre. And blue, white and red outline. Looks like origami.
Samara Adamson-Pinczewski, ‘Tenterhooks’, (2018), acrylic, iridescent acrylic, fluorescent acrylic and Topcoat with UVLS on wood, 198 x 116.7 x 4.5cm, collection of the artist, image courtesy of the artist and Charles Nodrum Gallery. Photograph by Gavin Hansford.
Abstract square. Big bold colours and shapes. Hot pink top. Dark bottom Orange, green sloped triangles. Almost like an extreme close up of diamond pattern.
Samara Adamson-Pinczewski, ‘Lucent’, (2020), acrylic, iridescent acrylic, fluorescent acrylic and Topcoat with UVLS on canvas, 183 x 183cm, collection of the artist, image courtesy of the artist and Charles Nodrum Gallery. Photograph by Gavin Hansford.

Exhibition photography

Browse the exhibition by scrolling through the image carousel below.

Visitors to 'Light Gestures' looking at an artwork made up of long skinny panels, covered in abstract geometric shapes.
Visitors at the official opening of ‘Light Gestures: Samara Adamson-Pinczewski’, Town Hall Gallery, 2021. Artwork by Samara Adamson-Pinczewski is pictured. Photography by ImagePlay.
Visitors to 'Light Gestures' looking at paintings on the walls. In the foreground is a table with abstract sculptures.
Visitors at the official opening of ‘Light Gestures: Samara Adamson-Pinczewski’, Town Hall Gallery, 2021. Artwork by Samara Adamson-Pinczewski is pictured. Photography by ImagePlay.
Visitors to 'Light Gestures' looking at sculptures on a table.
Visitors at the official opening of ‘Light Gestures: Samara Adamson-Pinczewski’, Town Hall Gallery, 2021. Artwork by Samara Adamson-Pinczewski is pictured. Photography by ImagePlay.
Abstract geometric sculpture with lots of angles and broad flat surfaces.
Installation view, ‘Light Gestures: Samara Adamson-Pinczewski’, Town Hall Gallery, 2021. Artwork by Samara Adamson-Pinczewski is pictured. Photography by ImagePlay.
Visitors to 'Light Gestures' looking at paintings on the walls and sculptures on a table.
Visitors at the official opening of ‘Light Gestures: Samara Adamson-Pinczewski’, Town Hall Gallery, 2021. Artwork by Samara Adamson-Pinczewski is pictured. Photography by ImagePlay.
Portrait of artist Samara Adamson-Pinczewski in front of one of her abstract geometric paintings.
Portrait of artist Samara Adamson-Pinczewski at the official opening of ‘Light Gestures: Samara Adamson-Pinczewski’, Town Hall Gallery, 2021. Artwork by Samara Adamson-Pinczewski is pictured. Photography by ImagePlay.
Visitors to 'Light Gestures' listing to a speech by Councillor Jane Addis.
Visitors at the official opening of ‘Light Gestures: Samara Adamson-Pinczewski’, Town Hall Gallery, 2021. Photography by ImagePlay.
Visitors to 'Light Gestures' looking at a painting covered in abstract geometric shapes.
Visitors at the official opening of ‘Light Gestures: Samara Adamson-Pinczewski’, Town Hall Gallery, 2021. Photography by ImagePlay.
Visitor to 'Light Gestures' looking at painting on the wall.
Visitor at the official opening of ‘Light Gestures: Samara Adamson-Pinczewski’, Town Hall Gallery, 2021. Photography by ImagePlay.
Visitor to 'Light Gestures' looking at painting on the wall.
Visitor at the official opening of ‘Light Gestures: Samara Adamson-Pinczewski’, Town Hall Gallery, 2021. Photography by ImagePlay.
Visitors to 'Light Gestures' looking at a mixed media artwork made up of abstract geometric shapes.
Visitors at the official opening of ‘Light Gestures: Samara Adamson-Pinczewski’, Town Hall Gallery, 2021. Photography by ImagePlay.
Visitor to 'Light Gestures' looking at a sculpture on a table.
Visitor at the official opening of ‘Light Gestures: Samara Adamson-Pinczewski’, Town Hall Gallery, 2021. Photography by ImagePlay.
Visitor to 'Light Gestures' looking at painting on the wall.
Visitor at the official opening of ‘Light Gestures: Samara Adamson-Pinczewski’, Town Hall Gallery, 2021. Photography by ImagePlay.
Installation view of 'Light Gestures' at Town Hall Gallery. Abstract geometric painting on the wall. Square canvas with pillar-like shapes.
Installation view, ‘Light Gestures: Samara Adamson-Pinczewski’, Town Hall Gallery, 2021. Photography by Christian Capurro.
Installation view of 'Light Gestures' at Town Hall Gallery. Abstract geometric painting on the wall that are reminiscent of buildings or structures. Abstract sculptures on a table, made up of large flat surfaces and lots of angles.
Installation view, ‘Light Gestures: Samara Adamson-Pinczewski’, Town Hall Gallery, 2021. Photography by Christian Capurro.
Installation view of 'Light Gestures' at Town Hall Gallery. Abstract geometric painting on the wall that are reminiscent of buildings or structures. Abstract sculptures on a table, made up of large flat surfaces and lots of angles.
Installation view, ‘Light Gestures: Samara Adamson-Pinczewski’, Town Hall Gallery, 2021. Photography by Christian Capurro.
Installation view of 'Light Gestures' at Town Hall Gallery. Abstract geometric painting on the wall that are reminiscent of buildings or structures. Abstract sculptures on a table, made up of large flat surfaces and lots of angles.
Installation view, ‘Light Gestures: Samara Adamson-Pinczewski’, Town Hall Gallery, 2021. Photography by Christian Capurro.
Installation view of 'Light Gestures' at Town Hall Gallery. Abstract geometric painting on the wall. Abstract sculptures on a table, made up of large flat surfaces and lots of angles.
Installation view, ‘Light Gestures: Samara Adamson-Pinczewski’, Town Hall Gallery, 2021. Photography by Christian Capurro.
Installation view of 'Light Gestures' at Town Hall Gallery. Abstract geometric painting on the wall that are reminiscent of buildings or structures.
Installation view, ‘Light Gestures: Samara Adamson-Pinczewski’, Town Hall Gallery, 2021. Photography by Christian Capurro.
Installation view of 'Light Gestures' at Town Hall Gallery. Abstract geometric painting on the wall that are reminiscent of buildings or structures. Abstract sculptures on a table, made up of large flat surfaces and lots of angles.
Installation view, ‘Light Gestures: Samara Adamson-Pinczewski’, Town Hall Gallery, 2021. Photography by Christian Capurro.
Installation view of 'Light Gestures' at Town Hall Gallery. Abstract geometric painting on the wall that are reminiscent of buildings or structures. Abstract sculptures on a table, made up of large flat surfaces and lots of angles.
Installation view, ‘Light Gestures: Samara Adamson-Pinczewski’, Town Hall Gallery, 2021. Photography by Christian Capurro.
Installation view of 'Light Gestures' at Town Hall Gallery. Abstract geometric painting on the walls.
Installation view, ‘Light Gestures: Samara Adamson-Pinczewski’, Town Hall Gallery, 2021. Photography by Christian Capurro.
Installation view of 'Light Gestures' at Town Hall Gallery. Abstract geometric painting on the walls.
Installation view, ‘Light Gestures: Samara Adamson-Pinczewski’, Town Hall Gallery, 2021. Photography by Christian Capurro.
Installation view of 'Light Gestures' at Town Hall Gallery. Abstract geometric painting on the wall.
Installation view, ‘Light Gestures: Samara Adamson-Pinczewski’, Town Hall Gallery, 2021. Photography by Christian Capurro.
Installation view of 'Light Gestures' at Town Hall Gallery. Abstract geometric paintings on the walls.
Installation view, ‘Light Gestures: Samara Adamson-Pinczewski’, Town Hall Gallery, 2021. Photography by Christian Capurro.
Installation view of 'Light Gestures' at Town Hall Gallery. Abstract geometric paintings on the walls.
Installation view, ‘Light Gestures: Samara Adamson-Pinczewski’, Town Hall Gallery, 2021. Photography by Christian Capurro.
Detail of painting in 'Light Gestures: Samara Adamson- Pinczewski'. Painting has sharp lines and angles.
Installation view, ‘Light Gestures: Samara Adamson-Pinczewski’, Town Hall Gallery, 2021. Photography by Christian Capurro.
Detail of painting in 'Light Gestures: Samara Adamson- Pinczewski'. Made up of multiple small square canvas' turned to stand on their points. Painting has sharp lines and angles zig-zagging across the canvas's.
Installation view, ‘Light Gestures: Samara Adamson-Pinczewski’, Town Hall Gallery, 2021. Photography by Christian Capurro.
Installation view of 'Light Gestures' at Town Hall Gallery. Abstract geometric painting on the wall that are reminiscent of scrunched paper. Abstract sculptures on a table, made up of large flat surfaces and lots of angles.
Installation view, ‘Light Gestures: Samara Adamson-Pinczewski’, Town Hall Gallery, 2021. Photography by Christian Capurro.
Installation view of 'Light Gestures' at Town Hall Gallery. Abstract geometric paintings on the wall made from cut out shapes. Abstract sculptures on a table, made up of large flat surfaces and lots of angles.
Installation view, ‘Light Gestures: Samara Adamson-Pinczewski’, Town Hall Gallery, 2021. Photography by Christian Capurro.
Installation view of 'Light Gestures' at Town Hall Gallery. Abstract geometric paintings on the wall. Abstract sculpture on a table, made up of large flat surfaces and lots of angles.
Installation view, ‘Light Gestures: Samara Adamson-Pinczewski’, Town Hall Gallery, 2021. Photography by Christian Capurro.
Detail of painting in 'Light Gestures: Samara Adamson- Pinczewski'. Painting has sharp lines and angles.
Installation view, ‘Light Gestures: Samara Adamson-Pinczewski’, Town Hall Gallery, 2021. Photography by Christian Capurro.
'Light Gestures: Samara Adamson Pinczewski' Video video transcript

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West Hawthorn Preschool

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A kindergarten that celebrates each child for who they are.

Contact details

Address: 39 Brook Street, Hawthorn 3122 

Phone: (03) 9818 5153

Email: [email protected]

Website: West Hawthorn Pre-school

Organise a tour: [email protected] 

Visit our Open days for kindergartens page for further information.

About West Hawthorn Preschool

West Hawthorn is a friendly, caring and respected community preschool with programs based on the philosophy that children's work is play. 

The bush garden at West Hawthorn Preschool
The playground at West Hawthorn Preschool
Cubby house at West Hawthorn Preschool
Classroom at West Hawthorn Preschool

This kindergarten strives to ignite joy, curiosity, persistence and resilience in children. It fosters each child’s self-esteem through group and individual experiences and it provides a welcoming and stimulating environment. 

West Hawthorn Preschool embraces diversity, promotes uniqueness and respects children and families from all cultures. 

Learn more about the centre's staff, programs, facilities and philosophies on the West Hawthorn Pre-school website.

2026 session times

3-year-old kindergarten program

Green Joeys group

This program offers 13 hours and 30 minutes of free kinder per week.

DayFree kinder hours
Tuesday8:15 am to 3 pm
Friday8:15 am to 3 pm

Yellow Joeys group

This program offers 13 hours and 30 minutes of free kinder per week.

DayFree kinder hours
Monday8:15 am to 3 pm
Wednesday8:15 am to 3 pm

4-year-old kindergarten program 

Grey Kangaroos group

This program offers 22.5 hours per week, including 15 hours of free kinder per week plus 7 hours 30 minutes of additional hours. Fees apply for the additional hours.

DayFree kinder hoursAdditional hours
Monday9 am to 2 pm 8:30 to 9 am and 2 to 4 pm
Wednesday9 am to 2 pm 8:30 to 9 am and 2 to 4 pm
Thursday9 am to 2 pm 8:30 to 9 am and 2 to 4 pm

Red Kangaroos group

This program offers 22.5 hours per week, including 15 hours of free kinder per week plus 7 hours 30 minutes of additional hours. Fees apply for the additional hours.

DayFree kinder hoursAdditional hours
Tuesday9 am to 2 pm 8:30 to 9 am and 2 to 4 pm
Thursday9 am to 2 pm 8:30 to 9 am and 2 to 4 pm
Friday9 am to 2 pm 8:30 to 9 am and 2 to 4 pm

2026 fees per term

The Victorian Government Free Kinder initiative is available at this kindergarten. Concession rates are not applicable.

3-year-old kindergarten program:

  • Green and Yellow Joeys free kinder hours (13.5 hours per week): Free

4-year-old kindergarten program:

  • Grey Kangaroos free kinder hours (15 hours per week): Free
  • Red Kangaroos free kinder hours (15 hours per week): Free
  • Red and Grey Kangaroos additional hours (7.5 hours per week): $1425 per term. 

2026 deposits

  • 3-year-old kindergarten program enrolment deposit: $750. This is refundable on commencement.
  • 4-year-old kindergarten program enrolment deposit: $750. This is refundable on commencement.

Rating against the National Quality Standard

Early childhood education and care services are assessed and rated against the Nation Quality Standard (NQS) to:

  • promote continuous improvement in the provision of quality education and care
  • improve knowledge and access to information about the quality of services to help families make informed decisions about their child’s education and care.

See West Hawthorn Preschool's rating against the NQS and learn more about the rating and assessment process on the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority website.   

Note: These details have been provided by West Hawthorn Preschool. For the most up-to-date information, visit the West Hawthorn Preschool website.

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Robert Cochrane Kindergarten

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An independent, community-owned and managed, heritage listed kindergarten set in large grounds.

Contact details

Address: 2A Minona Street, Hawthorn 3122

Phone: (03) 9818 1063

Email: [email protected]

Website: Robert Cochrane Kindergarten website

Visit the kindergarten: Visit our Open days for kindergartens page for information about the annual open day in May or contact the kindergarten to arrange a time to visit.

Robert Cochrane Kindergarten logo with a drawing of three happy kids

About Robert Cochrane Kindergarten 

Robert Cochrane Kindergarten is a community run kindergarten, with over 100 years of history, located in the heart of Hawthorn.

A view of the garden at Robert Cochrane Kindergarten
View of classroom at Robert Cochrane Kindergarten
View of the playground at Robert Cochrane Kindergarten
The classroom at Robert Cochrane Kindergarten
The view of the outdoor area at Robert Cochrane Kindergarten

The kindergarten runs exciting play-based sessions for 3 and 4-year-old groups, within beautifully maintained grounds. Experienced and highly regarded educators run a program with a strong sustainability and community emphasis, where parents and families within the kinder community are actively involved.

Learn more about the centre's staff, programs, facilities and philosophies on the Robert Cochrane Kindergarten website.

2026 and provisional 2027 session times

3-year-old kindergarten program

Koala group

This program offers 13 hours of free kinder per week. Subject to demand, there is also optional extended hours for the Koala children. 

DayFree kinder hoursOptional extended hours
Wednesday8:30 am to 3 pmNone
Friday8:30 am to 3 pm3 to 5 pm

Possum group

This program offers 13 hours of free kinder per week. Subject to demand, there is also optional extended hours for the Possum children. 

DayFree kinder hoursOptional extended hours
Monday8:30 am to 3 pm3 to 5 pm
Wednesday8:30 am to 3 pmNone

4-year-old kindergarten program

Emu group

This program offers 15 hours of free kinder per week and 4 hours and 30 minutes of optional additional hours. 

Subject to demand, a further 6 optional extended hours are available for the Emu group. 

DayFree kinder hoursOptional additional hoursOptional extended hours
Tuesday8:30 am to 1:30 pm1:30 to 3 pm3 to 5 pm
Thursday8:30 am to 1:30 pm1:30 to 3 pm3 to 5 pm
Friday8:30 am to 1:30 pm1:30 to 3 pm3 to 5 pm

Wombat group

This program offers 15 hours of free kinder per week and 4 hours and 30 minutes of optional additional hours. 

Subject to demand, a further 6 optional extended hours are available for the Wombat group.

DayFree kinder hoursOptional additional hoursOptional extended hours
Monday8:30 am to 1:30 pm1:30 to 3 pm3 to 5 pm
Tuesday8:30 am to 1:30 pm1:30 to 3 pm3 to 5 pm
Thursday8:30 am to 1:30 pm1:30 to 3 pm3 to 5 pm

2026 fees per term

The Victorian Government Free Kinder initiative is available at this kindergarten. Concession rates are not applicable.

3-year-old kindergarten program:

  • Koala free kinder hours (13 hours per week): free
  • Possum free kinder hours (13 hours per week): free

4-year-old kindergarten program:

  • Emu free kinder hours (15 hours per week): free
  • Wombat free kinder hours (15 hours per week): free
  • Optional additional hours (4 hours and 30 minutes per week): $630

3- and 4-year-old optional extended hours 

Extended hours are 3 pm to 5 pm all days except Wednesdays.

  • Term 1:
    • 3-year-old (starts week commencing 23 February): $186 per session for the term
    • 4-year-old (starts week commencing 16 February): $217 per session for the term
  • Term 2 (3-and 4-year-old): $310 per session for the term
  • Term 3 (3-and 4-year-old): $310 per session for the term
  • Term 4 (3- and 4-year-old): $341 per session for the term.

Please note: optional extended hours for term 1 commence on the dates listed above. For all other terms, optional extended hours will commence at the beginning of each term.

Voluntary costs

  • 3-year-old: $830 per year
  • 4-year-old: $880 per year

Rating against the National Quality Standard

Early childhood education and care services are assessed and rated against the National Quality Standard (NQS) to:

  • promote continuous improvement in the provision of quality education and care
  • improve knowledge and access to information about the quality of services to help families make informed decisions about their child’s education and care.

See Robert Cochrane Kindergarten's rating against the NQS and learn more about the rating and assessment process on the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority website.   

Note: These details have been provided by Robert Cochrane Kindergarten. For the most up-to-date information, visit the Robert Cochrane Kindergarten website.

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584 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn VIC 3122

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Public transport

Tram 16 (Melbourne University to Kew) stops 130m from the library at the corner of Glenferrie Road and Urquhart Street (stop 71).

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Free, timed parking is available in the Hawthorn Community Precinct carpark: 

  • 2 hours – Monday to Friday 8 am to 6 pm, Saturday 8 am to 12 pm.
  • 15 minutes – Monday to Friday 8 am to 6 pm, Saturday 8 am to 12 pm.
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•   accessible toilets with tactile signage in the Hawthorn Community Precinct
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Engage in stimulating conversations and shared reading experiences at our Book Group at Hawthorn Library on Tuesdays.
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