YOUTH & KIDS WORKSHOPS & EVENTS

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YOUTH & KIDS WORKSHOPS & EVENTS

WEEKLY YOUTH ART CLASSES CURIOUS CREATURES

Learn to see as an artist and develop your skills to draw in weekly lessons with Artfully Yours. Become proficient in using a variety of media and explore different techniques. You will develop more confidence and have fun exploring all areas of art while creating a variety of artworks. Age 8-18 Creative Kids Provider. WHEN: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 3:45-5:15 WHERE: Grafton Art Club 365 Dobie Street, Grafton COST: Casual lessons $22 /10 lessons @ $17each (includes $2 hall fee)

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BOOKINGS: www.artfullyyours.com.au artfullyyoursdeborah@gmail.com Phone: 0409321226 Facebook: Artfully Yours Curious Creatures Come together for a morning of play and adventure, guided by your own curiosity to connect with beautiful land, waters and all its creatures at Foresthaven rainforest refuge. For young ones aged four and above. WHEN: Saturday 2 April, 9:30-11:30 WHERE: Foresthaven 9 Hoschkes Lane, Maclean COST: $10

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BOOKINGS: www.naturethread.com.au nature.thread1@gmail.com

LIVE ‘N’ LOUD KOKEDAMAS

Get on down to the Grafton Library carpark to our all-ages music gig that features local muso’s and bands. Live ‘n’ Loud is a drug and alcohol free event that celebrates Youth Week and great local talent. There’ll be food and drinks, stalls, music and other entertainment. WHEN: Thursday 7 April, 4pm-8pm WHERE: Grafton Library 126-144 Pound St, Grafton COST: FREE - Bookings Essential

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BOOKINGS: www.crl.nsw.gov.au libraryevents@clarence.nsw.gov.au (02) 6641 0100 Kokedama, (translation moss ball) is a form of bonsai originating from Japan and is the art of creating and displaying potless plants using moss and twine. Ages 13+ WHEN: Monday 11 April, 10:30am - 12:00pm WHERE: Grafton Library 126-144 Pound St, Grafton COST: FREE - Bookings Essential

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BOOKINGS: www.crl.nsw.gov.au libraryevents@clarence.nsw.gov.au (02) 6641 0100

KIDS CREATIVE EXPRESSION WORKSHOP

Students bring their favorite story book to inspire creative expression. Draw, paint and sculpt three artworks inspired by book characters and moments. Creative expression is the focus of the workshop. Facilitated by artist educator Kerrie Speirs. All materials and afternoon tea provided. Ages. 7 - 14yrs Max. 8 spots WHEN: Wednesday 13 and 20 April, 2 - 5:30pm WHERE: Yamba Art Space 44a Wooli Street, Yamba COST: $100 Creative Kids Provider

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BOOKINGS: www.yambaartspace.com 0488 070 069

LIBRARY LEGO LEGENDS CHALLENGE

Calling all kids – grab a grandparent and enter a team in our – Ramps, Slides and Bridges lego challenge! Who will build the best ramp and bridge? Whose car will go the furthest? Test your design skills in this fun lego challenge. Ages 7+ WHEN: Wednesday 13 April, 10:30am - 12:00pm WHERE: Grafton Library 126-144 Pound St, Grafton COST: FREE - Bookings Essential

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BOOKINGS: www.crl.nsw.gov.au libraryevents@clarence.nsw.gov.au (02) 6641 0100

CLIP, SNIP AND ROLL GARDEN SCULPTURE WORKSHOP

Clip, snip and roll paper to craft beads, flowers and animals to make jewellery, mobiles, toys and ornaments.

WHEN: Thursday 14 April, 4-7 years 10:30-11:30am 8+ years 2-3pm WHERE: Iluka Library Cnr Duke and Micalo Sts, Iluka NSW 2466 COST: FREE - Bookings Essential

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BOOKINGS: www.crl.nsw.gov.au libraryevents@clarence.nsw.gov.au (02) 6646 6542 Create garden sculptures inspired by nature with local artist educator Cara Macleod, learn new techniques and experiment with materials gathered from your garden and home. Children and their carers are invited to create together. Bring along something to eat together for a picnic in the garden afterwards. WHEN: Sunday 17 April, 10:30am - 12:30pm WHERE: Woombah Wellness Community Garden Cnr Middle & West St, Woombah COST: Adult $10, Child 5+ $7, Family $25

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BOOKINGS: www.events.humanitix.com/ garden-sculpture-workshop www.facebook.com/groups/ wwcgarden 0412 051 141

ANGOURIE DANCE YOUTH PROJECT

Come and join Angourie Dance Youth Project with award winning dance-artists Janessa Dufty and Jade Dewi Tyas Tunggal. Contemporary dance workshop with masterclasses and performance coaching in dance technique, partnering, improvisation, composition, videography and collaboration. Project suitable for ages 8 to 18 years. WHEN: Wednesday 20 to Friday 22 April WHERE: Raymond Laurie Sports Centre, Angourie Road, Yamba COST: $280 for 3 days, $100 single day

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BOOKINGS: angouriedance@gmail.com Facebook: @angouriedance YouTube: Angourie Dance

PACKAGING PORTRAITS

Turn old cereal boxes, magazines & books into quirky packaging portraits. Another funky upcycling project brought to you by your library. WHEN: Wednesday 20 April, Session 1 (ages 4-7), 10:30 - 11:30am Session 2 (ages 8+), 2-3pm WHERE: Yamba Library 45 Wooli St, Yamba COST: FREE - Bookings Essential

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BOOKINGS: www.crl.nsw.gov.au libraryevents@clarence.nsw.gov.au (02) 6646 2811

LITTLE SMARTIES APRIL SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Little SmARTies is a monthly program for under-fives their parents & carers, consisting of a mixture of three complementary components across the session. A guided tour of the exhibition on show, a creative activity in the studio gallery and a live music session. WHEN: Wednesday 20 April, 10:30am - 12:30pm WHERE: Grafton Regional Gallery 158 Fitzroy St, Grafton COST: $5 per child, carers free INFO : www.aprillittlesmarties eventbrite.com.au www.graftongallery.nsw.gov.au gallery@clarence.nsw.gov.au 02 6642 3177 WHEN: Wednesday 20 April, 1pm to 3pm WHERE: Grafton Regional Gallery 158 Fitzroy St, Grafton COST: $30 INFO : graftonregionalgallery. eventbrite.com.au www.graftongallery.nsw.gov.au gallery@clarence.nsw.gov.au 02 6642 3177

During school term break the Gallery presents a series of fun and creative workshops to inspire our budding artists! Join local creative Jimmy Wags for a posca workshop focused on our beautiful surrounding landscape.

APRIL SCHOOL HOLIDAYS DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS

During school term break the Gallery presents a series of fun and creative workshops to inspire our budding artists! Join local creative Jimmy Wags for Manga Mania and create your own artwork to take home. WHEN: Thursday 21 April, 1pm to 3pm WHERE: Grafton Regional Gallery 158 Fitzroy St, Grafton COST: $30 INFO : graftonregionalgallery. eventbrite.com.au www.graftongallery.nsw.gov.au gallery@clarence.nsw.gov.au 02 6642 3177 Plunge into Dungeons and Dragons these Easter Holidays! Ages 12+.

WHEN: Saturday 23 April, 12pm-5pm WHERE: Grafton Library 126-144 Pound St, Grafton COST: FREE - Bookings Essential

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BOOKINGS: www.crl.nsw.gov.au libraryevents@clarence.nsw.gov.au (02) 6641 0100

GIRAFFES - HOW TALL! GARDEN GNOME PARTY

Learn how to draw giraffes using a variety of mixed media with a focus on acrylic paint and oil pastels. Workshop will include studies on how to draw giraffes and will allow students to draw realistically or explore their imagination to create an artwork that they will enjoy making. The giraffe may even need a friend! WHEN: Saturday 23 April, 5-8 years 9:30 - 12noon 9 years and older 1:30 - 4:30pm WHERE: Grafton Art Club 365 Dobie Street, Grafton COST: $65 INFO : www.artfullyyours.com.au artfullyyoursdeborah@gmail.com Facebook: Artfully Yours 0409 321 226 WHEN: Thursday 28th April, 4pm-6pm WHERE: Grafton Regional Gallery 158 Fitzroy St, Grafton COST: Entry by donation INFO : graftonregionalgallery. eventbrite.com.au www.graftongallery.nsw.gov.au gallery@clarence.nsw.gov.au 02 6642 3177

The Grafton Gallery Gnomes have been delighting visitors since January. Each Gnome has a unique personality created by local Clarence artists. Come meet the new courtyard gnomes and a special Gnomey Guest

SCAN AND PLAN

3 APRIL to 14 APRIL 2022

clarencevalleyyouth clarencevalley_youth All youth week events are drug and alcohol free. Under 12’s must be accompanied by a responsible adult. For more information and bookings please contact Allira 0428 420 908.