HAHNDORF ACADEMY
WELCOME TO HAHNDORF ACADEMY
Open daily 10am - 5pm
bUkatila - Peramangk & Kaurna shared country
Located in a beautiful heritage building on the Main Street of Hahndorf with a stunning shop showcasing SA artists and creative makers. We are the second most visited gallery in South Australia and we have a contemporary exhibition program with regular rotating exhibitions. Our museum displays artefacts and stories about the First Nations people, German settlers and early 19thC village life. We run regular creative workshops and events and love supporting artists.
We are in the Mount Barker District of the Adelaide Hills - only 30mins south east of the city!
We are open 364 days of the year 10am-5pm.
68 Main Street, Hahndorf SA 5245 - 08 8388 7250
Hahndorf was originally named Bukatila or Barkatilla, meaning deep pool. Hahndorf Academy acknowledges that we work and walk upon the ancient lands of the First Nation People and pay our respect to Peramangk and Kaurna Elders past and living today as the traditional custodians of this ancient land.
CURRENT EXHIBITIONS
Iwiri Arts: Piriyakutu - Tarnanthi 2025 - October 4 - November 30, 2025
asher milgate: the sun…is my religion October 11 - November 30, 2025
UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS
JOHN FOUBISTER: MOMENT TO MOMENT - DECEMBER 4, 2025 - FEBRUARY 1, 2026
CARRIE RADZEVICIUS: DELICIOUS PARADOX - DECEMBER 4, 2025 - FEBRUARY 1, 2026
DEBBY PRIOR: TRACES - DECEMBER 4, 2025 - FEBRUARY 1, 2026
Iwiri Arts: Piriyakutu - Tarnanthi
Hahndorf Academy
October 4 - November 30, 2025
Artists: Tjutjuna Paul Andy, Kanytjupai Baker, Audrey Brumby, Nurina Burton, Amanda Daegar, Carolyn Dunn, Mahalia Levai, Mona Lewis, Renae Nelson, Ruth Nelson, Janice Stanley, Marilyn Stanley, Renita Stanley, Janet Tjitayi, Katrina Tjitayi, Tjimpuna Williams
Become a Donor
You can support Hahndorf Academy by becoming an annual donor. Your support goes towards our exhibition, museum and educational programs.
Enjoy benefits like a discount in-store and online, plus access to exclusive events.
WORKSHOPS
Mobile Phone Photography Workshop
Seeing Through Light with Asher Milgate
Saturday 29 November 2025 3:00 pm 5:00 pm
This workshop offers a fundamental and inclusive entry point into photography—designed for both children and adults focusing on seeing, light, and composition. It is a practical, hands-on session using iPhones (or any phone camera), aimed at shifting perception, not just improving technique.
The goal is simple: To awaken participants to the magic of light, and empower them to make compelling images—regardless of their equipment.
Contemporary Ceramics with Guy Ringwood
Wednesday 22nd October - 9th December
Saturdays 25th October - 13th December
$385 for 8 week course
Learn some fantastic skills, materials provided, suitable for everyone, whether you’re just starting or want to extend your skills. Beginners can learn the fundamentals of throwing on the pottery wheel, whilst those with experience will have the opportunity to practise and refine their skills with encouragement and guidance.
Our instructors will share their approach to throwing forms for tableware or sculpture, with the focus on altering thrown forms and adding hand built features to your pots.
Bookings opening soon
SHOP ONLINE
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