After a well-received series of lantern workshops last month, the creative team behind Fast Cars and Dirty Beats is inviting members of the community back to Tremain's Mill this weekend for further contribute.
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Last month's workshops saw members of the community, individuals and families, contribute to car and bird-shaped lanterns to be used in Fast Cars and Dirty Beats.
Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre [BMEC] Local Stages creative producer Kylie Shead said this weekend's workshops will aim to build on the positive momentum generated from last month's sessions.
"We're hoping to make a flock of birds this weekend, and we're in the process of starting to plan for the next stage of the project," Ms Shead said.
"It will be an opportunity for people to return and finish their lanterns from last time, as well as new visitors curious to see what this project is all about."
Fast Cars and Dirty Beats, written and directed by Kate Smith, is a creative project using large-scale puppetry, physical theatre and cabaret to tell the story of Wahluu- Mount Panorama and its many dimensions of significance to the Bathurst community.
The project is being prepared with input from a multi-disciplinary team of professional artists, including First Nations curator Aleshia Lonsdale, sculptor Harrie Fasher, digital media artist Nicole Welch, physical theatre practitioner Adam Deusien, composer Tim Hansen and musician Rob Shannon.
Michelle Graves, who has recently joined the project as community engagement officer, said the production is looking to engage with people from all walks of life.
"This weekend's workshops are free and inclusive for all; we welcome anyone to drop in, whether it be for a moment, an hour or all day," Ms Graves said.
"We took these lantern workshops to Perthville Public School recently, and the students responded with plenty of enthusiasm, so they're enjoyable for young and old, and we encourage other community groups to get in touch."
Ms Shead said the lanterns will contribute to a processional element within the production, where it is expected members of the community will be invited to parade their creations.
"We're planning a public showing in August to serve as a teaser of what to expect," she said.
This weekend's workshops will again be lead by Phil Relf of Ikara Celebratory Events.
The workshops will take place at Tremain's Mill from 11am to 3pm on Saturday and Sunday. For more information, email Ms Shead at kylie.shead@bathurst.nsw.gov.au or call 63336144.
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