Emu egg painting with Wajarri artist Kurt McIntosh

Get creative and connect with Country in this free, hands-on art workshop led by Wajarri artist Kurt McIntosh. 

Kids will learn about the significance of the emu in Aboriginal culture before decorating their very own papier mâché emu egg canister using traditional painting techniques and earthy ochre tones.

Kurt will guide young artists through every step so everyone goes home with a beautiful, one-of-a-kind artwork to treasure.

Whether your child is a budding artist or a first-time painter, this free workshop is a wonderful opportunity to learn, create, and celebrate living culture in a fun and welcoming space.

Before or after the workshop, visit the Cosmic Echoes: A Shared Sky Indigenous Art Exhibition at the Museum of Geraldton to see the painted emu eggs by featured Wajarri Yamaji artists from the Mid West of Western Australia, and ostrich eggs by Khoi-San artists from South Africa.

About the artist

Kurt McIntosh is an Aboriginal Liaison Officer at the Wajarri Yamaji Aboriginal Corporation (WYAC). He is driven by connection - to Country, to culture, and to people. He comes from a place where identity isn’t something separate from daily life; it’s woven through everything. So his goal is really about making sure that connection stays strong, and grows stronger, for the next generation.

All children must be supervised by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the workshop.