Workshops Schedule and Content
Most workshops have limited spaces - see below for full details on availability, age limits and participation requirements. All workshops require a payment of $5 at the service desk in the exhibition hall on the day. A receipt for entry to the workshop will then be issued.
Please register your interest via the link below.
Friday 21 June - Community Fun Day |
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Workshop |
Places available |
Ages/requirements |
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9-10.30am |
Church Green |
Mindful Movement Workshop - Tara Ahern |
15 |
12+ years |
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Includes Mindful Breathing, Mindful Chair Movement and Mindful Relaxation and Intention Setting. Join Tara, an internationally qualified teacher with over 20 years of experience, for a rejuvenating Mindful Movement Practice that promises to leave you energized, calm, and crystal clear. Tara provides caring, professional guidance and individually tailored suggestions, offering encouragement and making personal adjustments to fit your needs. |
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Bring your own seat cushions, towel, and water. |
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11-12.30pm |
Church Hall |
Paint and Plant - Billie Baxter |
15 |
Open age |
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Join Billie, painting fun and brightly coloured terracotta painter pots. On the day of the workshop there will be some potting mix & cuttings to complete your painted pot. Billie Baxter is a local artist & was our 2023 Graceville Arts Festival featured artist. Billie enjoys helping with community based art projects & and her latest project has been a mural for the local community centre. |
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Young children need adult supervision |
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1-2.30pm |
Church Hall |
Basket Weaving - Emma Randall |
10 |
14+ years |
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Join Emma as she shares her knowledge and expertise to create beautiful weaved baskets. Emma is a young Yaegl artist with ancestry from Northern NSW, and has been living locally on the Sunshine Coast most of her life. She is also a participant in one of Graceville’s mental health programs and a peer worker. Emma weaves a cultural practice and a form of mindfulness. |
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Moderate skills, fine motor skills needed |
Saturday 22 June - Family Fun Day |
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Time |
Location |
Workshop |
Spots available |
Ages/requirements |
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9-10.30am |
Church Hall |
Macrame Leaf Making - Annette Legosz |
10 |
Open Age |
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Join Annette, a local artist and Graceville team member in creating beautiful hanging macrame leaves. Macrame is the art of using a range of textiles such as cotton, rope and yarn and knotting techniques to make decorative art pieces and objects. Leave with a unique, handmade decoration perfect for any room or space!! |
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Some dexterity required |
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10-11.30am |
Church Green |
Rhythm Culture – Drum, Sing & Dance!! |
No limit |
Open age |
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A joyful performance by Rhythm Culture followed by a fun workshop that gives the whole family an opportunity to learn West African drumming, singing and dance. |
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11-12.30pm |
Church Hall |
Pinch Pot Therapy - Tara Ahern/ Billie Baxter |
10 |
Open age |
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Join Tara and Billie for a transformative 90-minute Pinch Pot Therapy workshop. This hands-on session is perfect for anyone looking to explore the therapeutic benefits of clay, enhance their creativity, and enjoy a meaningful, communal artistic experience that supports mental and physical relaxation. Prepare for a fun-filled session of play and creativity that will leave you energized and inspired. |
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Children under 12 need adult supervision. Disposable aprons provided - recommend wearing old clothes/shoes. |
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12.30-2pm |
Church Green |
Circus Skills - Clare Ogden |
No limit |
Open age |
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Come and try a range of circus skills with circus artist Claire Ogden from Maleny. The workshop is an informal "drop in” style, anyone is welcome to join at any point during the workshop!! |
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1-2.30pm |
Church Hall |
Puppet making - Catherine Steer |
10 |
Open age |
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Catherine Steer-O'Neill of Little Big World Puppet Company is a local professional puppeteer ready to guide you through a workshop to make a flying bird puppet. Look out for Catherine roving during Saturday afternoon with marionettes and a large structure! |
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Young children need adult supervision. |
