SEPTEMBER SCHOOL HOLIDAY 24/09/22 - 9/10/22
SEPTEMBER HOLIDAY PROGRAM
GET YOUR CREATIVE ON THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS!
Join the Creative Challenge
In the Creative Challenge, AWESOME Arts brings together two artists, Natalie Zuchetti from Perth and Lauren Greatorex, a local Hedland artist to undertake a two-week residency, developing an exciting program for the youth in Port Hedland.
The workshops designed by Natalie and Lauren will culminate in the creation of an artwork which celebrates their unique identity and the community they live. These works will be included in the upcoming Youth Exhibition, Open Borders – The 26th Parallel and Beyond, opening Saturday, 26th November 2022.
If you would like to find out more about the Youth Exhibition Open Borders – The 26th Parallel and Beyond, click the button below.
DETAILS
This is a FREE event, no bookings required.
Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Time: 10AM – 12PM
Venue: Courthouse Gallery+Studio 16 Edgar Street, Port Hedland
Who can join: Absolutely anyone! Small children will need the assistance and supervision of a parent. We encourage parents to get creative with us! *Please note recommended ages for each workshop below.
What to wear: Something comfy that you can move in and do some painting in!
What to bring: Water bottle, hat.
ARE YOU READY TO GET YOUR CREATIVE ON
FULL HOLIDAY PROGRAM HERE
TEXTILES ART
Tuesday, 27 Sep + 4 Oct
10AM – 12PM
[Age 3+]
Painting and dyeing on fabric, using stencils and mark making.
WEARABLE ART
Wednesday, 28 Sep + 5 Oct
10AM – 12PM
[Age 10+, parent/guardian optional]
Design and decorate bodices and masks, using all different types of mediums.
Cultural Weaving
Thursday, 29 Sep + 6 Oct
10AM – 12PM
[Age 8+]
Learn how to weave organic structures and dreaming looms.
Story Telling with Mixed media
Friday, 30 Sep + 7 Oct
10AM – 12PM
[All ages]
Story telling through painting, drawing and sculpture: Use your imagination to tell us your story!
THE CREATIVES
MEET THE ARTISTS
Natalie Zuchetti
As a professional, practicing artist and art educator, Natalie is passionate about painting, drawing, sculpture, textiles, mosaics and pursuing just about anything that challenges her aesthetics and inventive spirit, to create a wondrous world of exploration, creativity and discovery of all that is artistic.
In recent years Natalie has connected her work within the community and cultural development. Following her passion, Natalie has been fortunate to receive community art projects with Shires, Artist in Residences that can take Natalie throughout Western Australia and a facilitator for Teachers – Professional Developments where she can continue to share her arts practice that will engage the community.
You will find Natalie’s workshops at her home studio located in Gwelup, Perth Western Australia.
Lauren Greatorex
Lauren Shiarna-Rae Greatorex paints under the name Gathaaguda. Western Australian-born Lauren Greatorex is a proud Malgana, Nyikina and Jabirr Jabirr woman. Lauren is a young creative and currently resides in Kariyarra Country, Port Hedland. Lauren’s cultural connection to country and family is a significant influence on her art. Lauren draws her passion from her salt water and fresh water connections through Country and has a focus on storytelling, education and creating a cultural learning experience through her art.
