Join our public art project and help build a giant whale sculpture out of recycled materials, celebrating Sydney's coastal and river wildlife, at the Coal Loader Artisans Market.
Be part of a community art project with artists Susie Rugg and George Buchanan.
Play, experiment, and explore old materials in new ways, letting curiosity and imagination guide you in a relaxed, hands-on experience. You will also learn about ways to help keep our local beaches and rivers healthy.
All ages welcome and materials are supplied.
Check out the Coal Loader Artisans Market while you're there.
This activity is part of the Ocean Lovers Festival, Australia’s largest cultural and science celebration for the ocean, running from 1 to 31 March 2026.
About the artists
Susie Rugg is an artist, educator and producer who as Handy with Scissors transforms everyday and discarded materials into immersive and playful installations and hands-on workshops for all ages and abilities. She was also the Kids & Families Coordinator at the Museum of Creative Art for nearly 10 years, developing inclusive, playful learning experiences for children and families.
George Buchanan is an artist and maker whose practice centres on sustainability, regularly working with recycled and repurposed materials. In 2021 she won Channel 10's Making it Australia, as the series 'Master Maker'.