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Uncover stories and explore more of The Offbeat Sari through a range of talks, workshops, activities and events.

Workshops & Activities

Sustainable Textiles Tour

Fri 8 May 2026 - Fri 21 Aug 2026
Free, bookings essential
a collection of four fabric flowers
Workshops & Activities

Visible Mending Workshop

Sat 23 May 2026 - Sat 15 Aug 2026
Free, bookings essential
Visible mending of a grey cloth using blue stitching
Workshops & Activities

Drop-by Drawing

Sun 26 Jul 2026
Free and Family Friendly
person sketching in the gallery
Words & Ideas

Talk: Introduction to Sari Weaving, Textiles and Handicrafts Across India

Fri 19 Jun 2026
Free, bookings essential
a purple sari with white embroidery extended to to show its length
Workshops & Activities

Tactile Curtains: Stitching with Senses Workshop for Teens

Fri 3 Jul 2026
multiple images of people working with craft and fabric
Films & Screenings

[Vastra.] Short Film Screening by Radhikal

Sat 11 Jul 2026
Free, bookings essential
a woman in a yello sari sitting next to a display of many colourful saris
Workshops & Activities

Saree Soirée: A Panel on South Asian Fashion & How to Drape a Sari

Sat 18 Jul 2026
Free, bookings essential
a picture of the three speakers for this program.

Header image: The Offbeat Sari installation view Bunjil Place Gallery, 2026. Photo: Christian Capurro. 

Upcoming events & exhibitions

Three people stand in a circle holding hands, shown from the waist down. They wear brightly coloured, patterned garments made from saris and distinct shoes, with a drum kit and blue curtain visible in the background, suggesting a live performance setting.
Art & Exhibitions
The Sari Project
Fri 3 Jul 2026 - Thu 27 Aug 2026
A woman in a bright coloured sari
Art & Exhibitions
The Offbeat Sari
Sun 22 Mar 2026 - Sun 30 Aug 2026
A cartoon image of a witch riding a broomstick
Families
Room on The Broom
Sat 11 Jul 2026
a woman in a yello sari sitting next to a display of many colourful saris
Films & Screenings
[Vastra.] Short Film Screening by Radhikal
Sat 11 Jul 2026
Young person performing theatre on stage
Education
VCE Drama Solo Performance Exam Student Preparation Day
Thu 16 Jul 2026