Figurine painting workshop with Eleanor & Giovanni

28 February

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Join award-winning animators and artists Eleanor & Giovanni for a workshop based on their Enlighten Festival 2026 illumination The Page Turner, created for the National Library of Australia.

In this session, participants will paint and keep a limited-edition maquette (model) of the page turner character featured in the beautiful stop motion animation projected on our building during the Enlighten Festival.

Eleanor and Giovanni will guide participants, show some examples, and discuss their creative practice.

This workshop is suitable for children aged between 6 and 12 years. All materials will be provided.

Accessibility information is available on the National Library of Australia website here.


Event Info

When: Saturday 28 February 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where: The National Library of Australia
Tickets: $15 per participant, tickets on sale now


Illuminations at The National Library of Australia

Taking inspiration from the National Library of Australia’s vast collection, The Page Turner is created using a combination of stop motion puppet animation, pop-up and tunnel books, all hand made using paper to give the viewer the experience of being inside a book.

Artist display for National Library Illuminations

Visit The National Library foyer to learn more about the creation of the stop-motion animated work The Page Turner. Figurines and concept art will be on display, giving a behind-the-scenes look at the illuminations that will come to life.


National Library Of Australia

There is construction throughout the CBD and in the Enlighten Festival precinct. Be sure to plan your trip. Head to the Getting to Enlighten Festival page.