SHOP GALLERY MUSEUM
WELCOME TO HAHNDORF ACADEMY
Open daily 10am - 5pm
bARkatiLla - Peramangk 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 Peramangk people, German settlers and early 19thC village life. We run regular creative workshops and events and love supporting artists.
Visit us on Peramangk land 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 Barkatilla, meaning deep pool. Hahndorf Academy acknowledges that we work and walk upon the ancient lands of the Peramangk Nation and pay our respect to Peramangk Elders past and living today as the traditional custodians of this ancient land.
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.
CURRENT EXHIBITIONS
The Exquisite Familiar
September 21 - November 102024
GALLERY 1
Eleven South Australian disabled artists have collaborated with Access2Arts to create an interactive digital work from their drawings. This project is in partnership with AGSA,MOD and the SALT Festival.
Sheila Whittam
MINDSACPES
September 21 - November 10, 2024
GALLERY 2
Whittam creates mindscapes through perceptions of imagination and consciousness with abstract paintings. Based in Hahndorf with open studios in October and November. Press learn more for dates.
Chris De Rosa: When the Sea Calls Me Home
Chris De Rosa lives on the coast and is acutely aware of the daily changes to the shoreline, the plethora of organisms and detritus that wash up on it. De Rosa reflects upon the fragility of the oceanic environment with printmaking and installation work.
Kids workshop on November 10!!!!!
WORKSHOPS
Contemporary Ceramics with Guy Ringwood
Wednesday at 3pm October 16 - December 4
Wednesday at 6pm October 16 - December 4
Saturday at 9.30am October 19 - December 7
$375 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.
SHOP ONLINE
Visit our online store!