Forest at ArtPlay (Creative Development)

ArtPlay

• Birrarung Marr
  Melbourne, 3000
  Google Maps HERE

Saturday 4 November

• 11am-12pm: 3-5 years. Book here
• 2pm-3pm: 6-9 years. Book here

$15 per child. Bookings essential. Accompanying adults are free.

Please arrive 10 minutes before your session to check in. ArtPlay is unable to admit latecomers.

• Forest sessions will take place both indoors and outside. Please check the weather, dress appropriately, and bring sunscreen, hats and water.
• The ArtPlay building is wheelchair accessible, with wheelchair accessible entrances and bathrooms. These are open at all times while the building is open.
• All bathrooms in the ArtPlay building are all-gender with individual cubicles.
• There is no ATM at ArtPlay.
• Forest will not include any bright or flashing lights. There may be some amplified sound.
• Outdoor seating is not generally provided, but please contact ArtPlay beforehand or see staff on the day if you have specific access requirements.
• A Visual Story to help your family prepare for the experience is available to view/download HERE.

Forest

• Participants will experiment with natural materials to create and play.
• Forest is the first part of Polyglot’s creative process to create a brand-new show for children and families. Here, children are experts and we follow their lead. Adult family members support their children to participate in the experience.

How to prepare

• When you come to a Polyglot workshop, we recommend you wear comfortable clothing that allows you to enjoy moving. Remember that you have come for an adventure and there are many ways to begin finding your play. You are curious and this space is yours. Just as you might at the beach, do you take your time and dip your toe in to warm up, or do you run and jump right in? The worlds we set up welcome you to take your time and find your own way to your imaginative play; and our performers are there to join you, or play alongside you, and look after these worlds and their inhabitants. See you soon!

Staff

• Polyglot Theatre and ArtPlay staff are trained in disability and cultural awareness. If you have any questions about Forest, please contact Polyglot on 03 9826 3301 or info@polyglot.org.au.
• To help ArtPlay prepare for your participation, please get in touch if you have a medical condition or allergies that they should be made aware of in advance, or if you have any access requirements, on 03 9658 7880 or artplay@melbourne.vic.gov.au

• Baby change facilities are available at ArtPlay. These are wheelchair accessible and accessible by parents of any gender.
• Water, infants’ bottles and breastfeeding/chestfeeding are welcome, however we do ask that there is no eating (where possible) in the Forest workshop space.
• ArtPlay has a water fountain available for refilling bottles.
• The closest place to purchase food and drink is Fed Square.
• An outdoor public play area can be found next door to ArtPlay.

Public Transport

• The nearest train station is Flinders Street Station, which is approximately 650m from ArtPlay. Facilities include: pay phone, sheltered waiting area, Passenger Information Display, Traveller’s Aid, accessible toilets, taxi rank, CCTV, lighting, escalator, Hearing Loop, lift, stairs, Tactile Ground Surface Indicator, accessible telephone.
• The nearest tram stop is Federation Square/Swanston St #13, Stop ID 19499. It is a level access stop, but not all routes that use this stop are currently serviced by low-floor trams. Facilities include: payphone, lighting, Tactile Ground Surface Indicator, accessible ramp.
• To get to ArtPlay from the train station or tram stop, cross over Swanston Street towards Fed Square and follow the river along Princes Walk until you see the playground on the left-hand side. ArtPlay is the red brick building next to the playground.

Parking

• The closest parking is in the Federation Square Car Park. This can be booked ahead.
• Weekend parking rates are $15.00-$18.00 (flat day rate). Parking is available all day.
• To get to ArtPlay from the car park, take the lift or stairs down to the ground level and exit through the door facing out to the playground. Cross over the playground; ArtPlay is the red brick building next to it.

ArtPlay

ArtPlay brings together children (from babies to 13 years of age) and artists to explore and create innovative arts experiences that encourage self-expression and playful exchange. ArtPlay offers creative encounters that are by, for and with children and can be experienced at ArtPlay or in your own home.