Among the gums
When
Location
Cnr of Swanston St and Masson Rd, Parkville
Spend your Saturday among the gum trees.
Drop in anytime between 12pm – 4pm for a free, sensory afternoon of art, making and conversations celebrating Ngarn Wa’ngal: Art of the gum tree.
Explore custom eucalypt scents through a pop-up scent station, create your own pattern drawing on a real gum leaf to take home, and dive deeper into the themes of the exhibition with artist floor talks.
Bookings recommended, but not essential
This is a free event, with open access to most activities. Capacity may be limited for floor talks.
Feeling hungry?
Our on-site café, Residence, is open 8am – 3pm daily.
Schedule
Gum Leaf drawing with Taylah Eid
12pm – 4pmPrimrose Potter Studio, Level 1
Indigenous textile designer and artist, Taylah Eid will guide you through pattern making techniques to design your own gum leaf. This is a drop-in art-making space, where you can spend time sharing in conversation and creativity.
Pop-Up Scent Station with Erin Adams
12pm – 4pmFoyer
Take a moment to explore the gum inspired scents of the exhibition in this pop-up display that allows you to sniff the custom blends created by Smell Art designer Erin Adams.
Floor Talks with Nikki Browne and Erin Adams
2pm – 3.00pmStart: Level 2
Curator Sophie Gerhard will host two floor talks, commencing with artist Nikki Browne, followed by scent artist Erin Adams. These talks with require walking through the gallery, with folding stools available for those who require seating.
About the participants
Event info and access
- Seating is available within the exhibition.
- Floor Talks will require walking through the gallery. A small number of folding stools are available for those who require seating.
- Please visit our accessibility page for additional information about the Potter Museum of Art.
- For further access requests or queries regarding this event contact mc-publicprograms@unimelb.edu.au.
Supporters
Supported by the Russell and Mab Grimwade Miegunyah Fund.
- Banner Image:
Installation view of Ngarn Wa’ngal: Art of the gum tree, Potter Museum of Art, the University of Melbourne, 2026. Featuring megan evans, Gust 2026, courtesy of the artist. Miegunyah Creative Fellowship commission, 2026. Photography by William Hamilton-Coates.