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The Paddington Substation is home to Hands on Art. Dedicated to being a supportive space for arts activities and workers. It is a perfect space for any creative activity; including art and photographic exhibitions, workshops, training and more. Hands on Art is committed to sharing the space with groups and creative activities which fit within the Hands on Art mission.

Renovation works have included the addition of a lift and all abilities bathroom, increasing accessibility and allowing even more people to enjoy not only the beautifully restored building but also the programs and activities conducted inside. It has also become a fantastic community space to exhibit arts and crafts.

2024, All Events and Activities, Incubator
Incubator 2024
Incubator 2024

The Incubator provides senior students and young artists the experience of exhibiting their artwork in a public art space.

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All Events and Activities, Festivals and Community Projects
Shine a Light – Qld Child Protection Week 2022
Shine a Light – Qld Child Protection Week 2022

We’re lighting lanterns state-wide during Child Protection Week to raise child protection awareness.

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All Events and Activities
Corporate Takeover
Corporate Takeover

Hands on Art is bringing art making to the CBD. It’s a corporate takeover

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Activities for Adults, Activities for Kids, All Events and Activities
Art On Fences 2020
Art On Fences 2020

Wander through the iconic streets of Paddington and spot some great urban art pieces and notable buildings

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All Artists, Drawing and Illustration, Painting, Sculpture
Matthew Cheyne
All Artists, Costume Design, Environmental Art, Festivals and Community Projects, Mosaics, Public Art
Claudia Williams
Claudia Williams

Pushing the boundaries when it comes to unusual materials is what I love to do.

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All Artists, Jewellery Making
Evanthea Pengelly
Evanthea Pengelly

Evanthea’s dream project is a community jeweller’s studio for and emerging local jewellers

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All Artists, Clay, Collage, Handcrafts, Mixed Media, Public Art
Ana Maria Duque
Ana Maria Duque

I enjoy working with different materials and mediums: paper, cardboard, magazines, acrylics, ink and clay.

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Paddington Substation, Cnr Enoggera & Latrobe Tce, Paddington Qld 4064

Renovation works were completed to the home of Hands on Art, the Paddington Substation in October.

The addition of a lift and all abilities bathroom increases accessibility allowing even more people to enjoy not only the beautifully restored building but also the programs and activities conducted inside. It has also become a fantastic community space to exhibit arts and crafts.

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Paddington Substation Venue for hire

Hands On Art is based in Brisbane, at the old Paddington Substation