Lawrence Loves… a community arts festival

Lawrence Community Fundraising Inc., a dedicated collective of community volunteers committed to fostering positive change and meeting local community needs, is thrilled to unveil the upcoming community arts festival scheduled for Saturday, May 25th.

Jenna Thompson, President of LCF Inc, expressed enthusiasm for the event: “Lawrence Loves… aims to illuminate the facets of village life that defne its unique identity. We’re emphasizing three pillars that unite people: food, performing arts, and ceremonial activities.”

“We extend a warm invitation to Lawrence residents and neighbouring areas to reconnect with our village by engaging in workshops and joining us in May for a picturesque riverside lantern parade.”

Sponsored by the Yulgilbar Foundation, the initiative encompasses a series of complimentary arts and craft workshops, culminating in a vibrant one-day festival. The highlight of the festival will showcase a diverse array of displays highlighting the artistic expressions, craftsmanship, and pastimes intrinsic to the Lawrence community. Attendees can immerse themselves in ‘Sconversations’ hosted by the CWA, relish kangaroo & bush tucker burgers fresh off the BBQ, partake in outdoor kids’ games, witness the enchanting lantern parade, enjoy a mesmerizing fre show, and groove to live music throughout the day.

Master lantern maker,

Phill Relf from Ikara Celebratory Events, known for orchestrating the successful parade at the popular Riverlight Ulmarra event in May 2022, returns to lead lantern-making workshops in preparation for the main event.

Relf mentioned, “For Lawrence Loves..., we will craft a colossal replica of the iconic Lawrence Ferry. This project invites active community involvement and demands no prior experience or skills. Everyone is welcome.”

Additionally, students from Lawrence Public and Pre-schools will engage in workshops at the onset of Term 2, crafting individual lanterns and papiermâché fsh to adorn the festival site.

Robyn Martyn,

the workshops coordinator, shared, “Our public workshops commenced in September and have garnered enthusiastic participation. All workshops are free of charge, offering an opportunity to learn new skills while engaging in friendly conversations.”

“Due to limited capacities, we encourage interested individuals to visit our website for workshop dates and promptly register by contacting the provided phone number.”

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