Join Arts Project Australia (APA) soft sculpture specialists Terry Williams and Chris O’Brien to stitch and stuff a fluffy rodent or a silky lightweight barbell. The workshop draws from the current exhibition at the APA gallery, Houses, Spouses, Crises & Chrises, including works such as O’Brien’s rats and Williams’ barbells.

Terry Williams is an established artist with a practice spanning over three decades. Primarily focusing on soft sculpture, his work is known for its use of tactile, pillow-like forms, constructed with bold, exaggerated stitching.

Chris O’Brien’s diverse artistic practice spans painting, printmaking, sculpture, moving image, and zines.
His work often focuses on domestic dwellings, anthropomorphising buildings and introducing characters to bring them to life. Enriched with personal connections, each piece carries a narrative depth.

Presented by: Chris O’Brien, Terry Williams & Joanna Anderson
Location: Arts Project Australia Studio, Booth K10

To attend this workshop, please ensure you’ve purchased your Melbourne Art Fair ticket.

Accessibility Information

Accessible toilets, ramps and lifts are available throughout the venue. Companion cards are accepted.
A quiet space is available inside the venue, please see a Melbourne Art Fair staff member for directions.
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) is on the bank of the Yarra River in South Wharf. It is a short walk from Melbourne’s central business district and a 20-minute drive from Melbourne Airport.
Enter via Exhibition Door 3. The nearest MCEC entrance is on Clarendon Street.
For more visitor and access information, click here.

This project is supported by a City of Melbourne Arts Grant.