All the childrens workshops are free. Bookings are recommended. Times vary according to workshop.
River sculpture- Claudia Borbas
This workshop is aimed at inspiring children to use their imagination by focusing on the senses of sight, sound, touch and smell, stimulated by the outdoors in a bush setting by a creek. The children will be encouraged to construct sculptures that they can enjoy designing and building together from natural and man-made materials in a fun, friendly and relaxed way while appreciating the natural environment.
Children will get a feel of the environment through discussion with a focus on the senses – sight, sound, smell and touch. Some man-made materials and natural materials will be provided to help stimulate ideas for children to design sculptures that incorporate a collage of materials. They will also be able to collect some rocks, pebbles, sticks and leaves within a defined boundary of the creek. The sculptures will be of a non-permanent nature. There will also be suggestion of bringing their sculptures to life in some way, ie. by designing animals, or putting faces on their creations. They will need a hat, sunscreen, footwear, and a water bottle. There will be 4 one-hour workshops to choose from.
Claudia Borbas has been a Primary School Teacher for many years. She specializes in Music, Dance and Art. She has participated in numerous workshops and courses in these areas in different parts of Australia throughout her life. At every opportunity, she likes to immerse herself in musical and artistic adventures, often in a cross-cultural context. Claudia is very passionate about the arts and recognizes the importance of nurturing our creativity in our daily lives.
Session Times
9.00-10.00am; 10.00-11.00am;
12.30-1.30pm;1.30-2.30pm
Maximum participants
15 children per workshop, Parents are to stay and supervise any child 6 or
under. They are not to be left without a parent.
Participants to bring:
a hat, sunscreen, footwear and a water bottle
Junk Orchestra- Rob and Jo Davies
On the day write your name on the black board for different sessions. You will want to stop and listen and watch for a while anyway. Adults are also welcome to participate.
Peg People and Pets – Indiana and Lynette
Using wooden pegs to make peg dolls children will have the chance to get creative with a number of different artistic mediums including paint and textiles. By the end of the workshop children will have at least one peg doll to take home with them.
9.00- 10.00; 10.15- 11.15; 12.00- 1.00; 1.15- 2.15; 2.30-3.30
Kite Making- with Tony Rice
Learn to build and decorate traditional style kites ready for flying. Enoy flying the kites.
Session Times – Drop in from 9.00am
Participants Should Bring – Imagination for decorating
Energy for Flying
Cost for Materials- $2.00
Tony with a magnificent kite
Kids Fingerknit Sculpture and Felted Pom Poms
This workshop is a spin off from the Yarnbombing Doughty Project that will be installed at Doughty Park in North Tamborine on the first weekend in May. I begin my workshop with movement and stretching and maybe even a run around the olive grove with the kids to burn off any frenetic energy.
Then we will get our hands wet nd soapy making felted balls and while they are drying we will fingerknit using a song to learn the steps. This ca be quite meditative and nice, once they get the hang of it some kids are really hooked. Cheap holiday entertainment.
When we have a nice long length a 3D sculpture is created using hooking methods or sewing. A bit of everything in this one!
Any age but under 5 needs supervision.
Session Time – Half Day – Morning
Max number – 10
-Participants should bring – A chair to sit on
Materials Cost — $5
A Sample of Bec's Work
Clay Sculpture for Children
Children will make a clay box as the base of their sculpture and add features to create a house or birdhouse or something special.
Boxes, boards, tools supplied. Firing prices to depend on size.
Session Time – Full Day
Max Number – 10
Participants should bring – Apron or old clothes, towel, bucket and any designs you may have.
Materials Cost – Clay – $20 per bag
Circus Skills with Valkyrie
Learn how to balance with the best and juggle like a clown. Toss a baton with panache.
Valkyrie will share her circus skills and fire eater’s sense of the dramatic in this session.
Sessions start at 9.00 am
Max number: 10
Materials Cost: TBA
