Learning Studios

Discover how the Potter Museum's new learning studios can enhance your academic journey

New Studio Spaces at the Potter

The revitalised Potter features new and improved spaces for the Museum’s leading exhibition and collection-based learning programs.

Located at the heart of the Museum, these state-of-the-art spaces are supporting deeper academic partnerships, new approaches to museum-based education and interdisciplinary connections. We specialise in enriching the educational experience of students across the University of Melbourne.

Our Studios are spaces where students can learn alongside the University’s art collection, conduct collection research visits, experience museum-based cohort sessions, and enjoy dedicated exhibition tours.

The Studios are situated on level 1, next to our new Project Gallery, a responsive and collaborative space established to showcase interdisciplinary research, art-led student projects, and outcomes from creative residencies and academic fellowships.

Our Academic Engagement team welcomes enquiries from academics across all faculties at the University of Melbourne. We are experts in bringing exhibition and collection-based learning to teaching and research across a range of disciplines, from single visits to semester-long collaborations.

The Primrose Potter Studio and Peter Jopling Studio are both on Level 1 of the Museum. Both Studios are updated to University audio-visual teaching standards. 

Peter Jopling Studio 

Focus on collection-based learning, with custom technology, flexible furniture, and infrastructure to suit.

A white room with 6 round white tables and chairs and a lectern with a computer in the front

A long white room with lines of chairs facing a lectern at the front

Supports in-room and hybrid teaching presentation
BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) plug and play connectivity (HDMI, USB-C)
Zoom/Teams enabled (by ways of user BYOD device)
Wireless Content Share
Lecture Capture enabled – NB: this needs to be independently booked in the University of Melbourne system
Dual Projection System
In-room adjustable camera for presenter lectern, room coverage
Lapel, Hand-Held and Lectern Microphones
Hearing Assistance (Infra-Red/IR)
Adjustable lighting system, incorporating exhibition lighting
Wall painting rack and shelving system for display of art, materials, and objects

The Primrose Potter Studio 

A light filled, theatrette-style of learning or event space, suitable for teaching, panel forums and symposia.

Supports in-room and hybrid teaching presentation
BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) plug and play connectivity (HDMI, USB-C)
Zoom/Teams enabled (by ways of user BYOD device)
Wireless Content Share
Lecture Capture enabled
Single Projection System
Height adjustable lectern
In-room adjustable camera for presenter lectern, room coverage
In-room adjustable camera for OBL, works on paper
Lapel, Hand-Held and Lectern Microphones
Hearing Assistance (Infra-Red/IR)
Adjustable lighting system, incorporating exhibition lighting

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Whether you are looking to integrate hands-on museum learning in your curriculum or explore possibilities for your research, we invite academics from all faculties to explore how the Potter can enhance your programs.

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A group of people stand around a display table, listening to a person speaking in front of a large, brightly lit screen showing a leafy outdoor scene. The group is seen from behind.