Western Advocate columnist Steven Cavanagh has uncovered some of the exciting artistic activities available to children in Bathurst over the summer holidays.
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Bathurst Library
Choose from yoga, macramé, nature workshops, a Lego legends challenge, a Harry Potter quiz and disco, and more. Workshops will be held from Monday, January 13 to Thursday, January 23.
Some workshops are free and these fill fast so you might need to be quick. Call 6333 6281 to book.
BRAG
- Game of Stones: Tuesday, January 14 for ages eight and up. Arrange natural elements using a game process involving time, space and landscape.
- Terra Potter: Wednesday, January 15, for ages six and up. Create your own ceramic pot using the pinch or coil methods.
- Art Journalling for your Home: Tuesday, January 21 for ages six and up. Create your very own multi-media art journal.
- Fab Photos: Wednesday, January 22 for ages six and up. Use old photographs and fabric to make new meanings and stories.
Workshops cost $10 for BRAG members and $12 for non-members. Call 6333 6555 to book.
Learn lapidary
Lapidary refers to the engraving, cutting or polishing of stones and gems. The first workshop will have sessions on Monday, January 13 and Tuesday, January 14. The second workshop will be held on Thursday, January 23 and Friday, January 24. For more information, contact Paul Martensz on 0427 896 945 or send an email to martensz.paul@gmail.com.
Learn with Evans Arts Council
Shibori is the Japanese art of folding, tying and dyeing fabric using indigo to create patterns. A workshop will be held on Wednesday, January 15 in the Lee Street hall. For more details, email srwalsh2@bigpond.com or call 6331 7027.
The Greens on William
- Face made of folliage: Wednesday, January 15 from 11am to 2pm. Cost is $20.
- Painting: Thursday, January 16 from 11am to 2pm. Cost is $30.
- Giant paper bag masks: Tuesday, January 21 from 11am to 2pm. Cost is $20.
- Paper plate wings: Wednesday, January 22 from 11am to 2pm. Cost is $20
- Paint a pot plant: Thursday, January 23 from 11am to 2pm. Cost is $25.
- Outdoor games: Friday, January 24 from 11am to 2pm. Cost is $20.
To book, call the club on 6331 3187.
BATHURST RSL
Magic Jake will bring his amazing magic routines, breath-taking stage illusions and laugh-out-loud comedy to the RSL Club on Tuesday, January 21. There will be lots of opportunities for audience participation so the kids can become the stars of the show.
The show will cost $5 to attend. Visit www.bathurstrsl.com.au for more information or call 6332 3999.
History Hill at Hill End
History Hill has the largest privately owned gold rush collection on display in Australia, focusing on the land, the time and the people of Australia's gold rush era.
The museum offers a lot of tour options.
History Hill is located at 3458 Hill End Road. For more information visit www.historyhill.com.au or call 6337 8222.
Are you looking for more?
You can find lots more local and regional arts events at artsoutwest.org.au.
