The Ultimate Pop-Up Junkyard Playground -Information Session

The Ultimate Pop-Up Junkyard Playground -Information Session

Devonport Regional GalleryDevonport, TAS
Thursday, Jan 15, 2026 from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm AEDT
Overview

Want to learn more about the Ultimate Pop-Up Junkyard Playground coming to Devonport end of January 2026 and the benefits of risky play.

Then come along to our community information session on the 15th January at 4.30pm-5.30pm. Dr Clare Walton (PhD), DRG, Creative Learning and Public Programs Officer will be sharing her knowledge and experience of running the Ultimate Pop-Up Junkyard Playground Project. Clare has 17yrs + experience in using measured risky play as an art tool with children and young people. Her practice is deisgned to support children’s active engagement in their community, build self-confidence and provide them with a safe space to share their voice, knowledge and skills.

This is a free event but bookings are essential as we have limited spaces.


This event is supported by:

Devonport Regional Gallery
paranaple art centre
Devonport City Council
Tasmanian Government
Fairbrothers
Devonport Men's Shed
Nubco

Want to learn more about the Ultimate Pop-Up Junkyard Playground coming to Devonport end of January 2026 and the benefits of risky play.

Then come along to our community information session on the 15th January at 4.30pm-5.30pm. Dr Clare Walton (PhD), DRG, Creative Learning and Public Programs Officer will be sharing her knowledge and experience of running the Ultimate Pop-Up Junkyard Playground Project. Clare has 17yrs + experience in using measured risky play as an art tool with children and young people. Her practice is deisgned to support children’s active engagement in their community, build self-confidence and provide them with a safe space to share their voice, knowledge and skills.

This is a free event but bookings are essential as we have limited spaces.


This event is supported by:

Devonport Regional Gallery
paranaple art centre
Devonport City Council
Tasmanian Government
Fairbrothers
Devonport Men's Shed
Nubco

Lineup

Dr Clare Walton (PhD)

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Highlights

  • 1 hour
  • under 14 with parent or legal guardian
  • In person
  • Doors at 4:15 pm

Location

Devonport Regional Gallery

151 Rooke Street

#145 Devonport, TAS 7310

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