Hope Garden Workshops
Experience the transformative power of art and community with Hope garden.
Join us for a series of drop-in facilitated workshops that will see participants create intricate, nature-inspired blooms from upcycled textiles and other materials that will be added to an evolving, immersive garden installation.
Fostering mindfulness through wrapping, knotting and binding fabric, these workshops are a unique opportunity to slow down, nurture creativity, share stories and learn more about the history of the Hyde Park Barracks.
The workshops on Saturday 12 April, Sunday 13 April and Monday 14 April will be run by artist, Hiromi Tango.
Please bring some washed and clean pieces of fabric or old clothing remnants that have a memory or personal story for you and that can be shared and used for creative upcycling. We will also have materials available for you to use.
No experience is required, and our friendly facilitators will guide you through the flower-making process.
Suitable for all ages; adult supervision is required for participating children.
About the artist
Hiromi Tango (born 1976) is a Japanese-Australian artist who immigrated to Australia in 1998 from Shikoku island, Japan. She has been a resident of Bundjalung Country, Tweed Heads, in northern NSW, since 2014.
Exhibition

Opening April
Exhibition
Hope by Hiromi Tango
Museums of History NSW is delighted to announce a dramatic new art installation by renowned multidisciplinary artist Hiromi Tango, on display at the Hyde Park Barracks from 12 April 2025
Saturday 12 April
Hyde Park Barracks
Queens Square, Macquarie Street Sydney NSW 2000- Wheelchair accessible
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Special event
Self-guided walking meditation
A bustling, city location might not seem like an obvious place to meditate, but did you know you can practice mindfulness anywhere?
Queens Square, Macquarie Street Sydney NSW 2000
Saturday 12 April

Talk
In Conversation with Hiromi Tango
Join multidisciplinary artist Hiromi Tango and Museums of History NSW Curator Kim Tao for an in-depth discussion
Queens Square, Macquarie Street Sydney NSW 2000
Sunday 13 April 2pm–3pm

Various dates
Workshop
Sound Bath with Peta Morris
Sound bathing is a practice that harnesses the power of sound vibrations to promote wellbeing and relaxation
Queens Square, Macquarie Street Sydney NSW 2000
Thursday 1 May 6.30pm–7.30pm

Various dates
Workshop
Meditation with Rachael Coopes
Meditation is a practice that involves focusing the mind to achieve a state of calm and clarity
Queens Square, Macquarie Street Sydney NSW 2000
Thursday 8 May 6.30pm–7.30pm

Workshop
Yoga with Rachael Coopes
Looking for a way to integrate stretching, movement and mindfulness into your busy daily life?
Queens Square, Macquarie Street Sydney NSW 2000
Sunday 25 May 10.30am–11.30am

Workshop
The Welcome Choir
The Welcome Choir is a friendly, all-ages, all-abilities choir focused on the uplifting experience of singing together
Queens Square, Macquarie Street Sydney NSW 2000
Sunday 15 June 10.30am–12.45pm
Hope is proudly supported by the NSW Government through the Blockbusters Funding initiative.