Access Tools
Cost
$15 (includes support worker/carer)
Booking required
When
22 May 2026
10am - 12pm
Where
135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia
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The Sunroom program provides a safe creative space for artmaking, creative play and exploration for adults with a disability.
A number of artists in Beneath the Surface explore the unique physical and metaphorical qualities of water. In this workshop, participants will create artworks that express the magical, mysterious character of lakes, rivers and oceans - using the sgraffito technique to create patterns of light, dark and movement.
Sgraffito is the process of scratching into a surface to reveal contrasting underlayers.
No prior art making experience is necessary, only a willingness to engage your imagination, curiosity and sense of play.
Recommended for ages 16+
Accessibility
Program and Opportunity Access
We intend to provide a safe creative space for all participants.
No prior training or knowledge of art making is necessary.
Please notify us of any access needs you may require ahead of the workshop. This way our team can do our best to provide this on the day.
Carers and/or support workers are encouraged to attend and engage in the workshops.
We ask that everyone participating is respectful of the space, people and equipment provided.
We have experienced artist/ facilliators with blue cards.
We have an outdoor space attached to the making space, this can be used as a breakout space and/or quiet space.
Accessible toilets are in the same room as the workshop, The Studio. You can also find them on Level 3 and Lower Ground.
Changing Places facilities can be located on the Lower Ground floor to the right of the Lower Ground entrance.
If you need support, please ask! While we will do our best to pre-empt any challenges, this is an open space, and we encourage asking questions and asking for support.
HOTA Social Story:
https://hota.com.au/uploads/HOTA-ACCESSIBILITY-SOCIAL-STORY-Going-to-the-Gallery.pdf
Venue Access
Accessible Parking
There are accessible parking spaces close to the front of HOTA Central and HOTA Gallery.
For more information about parking click the link below. https://hota.com.au/visit-and-explore/plan-your-visit/getting-here
HOTA Gallery drop off/pick-up area is in front of the HOTA Gallery lower ground entrance.
HOTA Gallery has a Changing Places toilet. Located on the Ground Floor, the bathroom has an adult-size change table, hoist, and privacy screen.
For the safety and comfort of all our patrons, animals are not permitted inside HOTA Venues, including the HOTA Outdoor Stage when it is activated for an event, except for:
Guide, hearing and assistance dogs that are trained and certified in accordance with the Guide, Hearing and Assistance Dogs Act 2009 (Qld) with an identity card issued in accordance with that Act. This includes a guide, hearing and assistance dog under training.
Or:
Animals that meet the assistance animal requirements as outlined in the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) (“assistance animal”), being animals that assist a person with a disability to alleviate the effect of the disability and meets standards of hygiene and behaviour that are appropriate for an animal in a public place, with an approved assistance animal pass.
Assistive listening carrier devices (FM system) are available in the gallery. The HOTA Gallery foyer, Children’s Gallery and Studio spaces are all fitted with an Audio Frequency Induction Loop system.
HOTA is a proud member of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative.
You can look for HOTA staff wearing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower pins.
Focus
For bookings and information on specific access and transport.
Meg Stoios
Public Program Coordinator
Phone0414281164
Emailmeg.stoios@experiencegoldcoast.com
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