Partitioned room
Distressed walls
Single track lighting
Ceiling truss system
Northern zone: 22.5m x 5.5m
Southern zone: 22.8m x 7.6m
Total area: 299.8m²
Partitioned room
Distressed walls
Single track lighting
Ceiling truss system
Northern zone: 22.5m x 5.5m
Southern zone: 22.8m x 7.6m
Total area: 299.8m²
The Industrial School is a versatile and unique venue. Its long, rectangular shape allows this venue to spilt into two distinct spaces that both connect and divide when required, with a series of openings along the length of the building. The Industrial School features a rich patina of age from multiple uses over time.
The Industrial School connects to the Magdalen Laundry via an internal door, allowing for seamless transition between spaces for large-scale events.
Designed by JB Denny and built in 1868, the Industrial School is the oldest surviving building within the Convent grounds. Originally a two-storey building comprising workrooms and dormitories, it is the oldest known privately built school of industry in Victoria. Girls here learnt literacy and trade skills (sewing, mattress making, shoe making).
The foundations of the heavy-duty equipment it once housed can still be seen on the floor.
The space includes 3-phase power, single-track lighting and aceiling truss system spanning the length of the Southern zone.
Additional facilities including tables, chairs, whiteboards, heaters and fans are available to hirers. Basic AV equipment is available to hirers.
The Industrial School is wheelchair accessible, but flooring is mildly uneven in some areas.
Baby change facilities are available in the connecting Sacred Heart Courtyard.
By hiring a space at the Convent you are supporting the long-term sustainability of our not-for-profit arts, cultural and learning precinct for everyone to enjoy.
To hire this space, enquire here.
