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SYDNEY CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL 2010
SYDNEY CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL 2010
FESTIVAL INFORMATION
FESTIVAL DATES 27 September - 9 October
OPENING TIMES 10am - 4pm, Monday - Saturday. Closed Sundays.
ENTRY Entry is free. Most events are free, some are ticketed.
SYDNEY CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL 2010
Ticketmaster 1300 723 038
MAIN FESTIVAL SITE
Carriageworks, 245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh, NSW, 2015
Nearest Train: Redfern or Macdonaldtown
MORE INFO: Official Website
PHONE: 02 8571 9099
Sydney Children's Festival is jam packed with art, with a visual arts program so wide-ranging it verges on a junior degree (but way funner) the Festival could literally explode in a ball of craft and art-stuffs.
Fun 'n' Furry storybook making, cartoon character design studio, claymazing pottery and digital photography workshops have the kids using their minds, hands and creativity in ways they never have before.
And loads of free activities such as Make It! art space; Lil' Art Space, for children 5 and under; and beautiful collaborative arts projects Wishing Well and Picture Us mean the school holidays doesn't have to be a major drain on the finances.
The creative folk at CarriageWorks always had kid's (and their adult friend's) artistic individuality and imagination top of mind when creating this festival. Provide training, and experimentation in all aspects of visual art. The Festival opens to the public on Monday 27 September and runs throughout the school holidays until 09 October.
Festival Director Jamie Dawson says, "kids accompanied by their parents and carers can come to CarriageWorks throughout the school holidays and find a million ways to explore and develop their talent, learning about aesthetics and developing new skills to explore creativity. Providing children with an outlet to express themselves is one of the most important things for the development of individuality and self-esteem in young minds, and the main goal of the Festival is to do just this."
"The group environment of the festival encourages a fun and sharing place where children create their own unique pieces in a range of mediums whilst appreciating the works of those around them. Creating and appreciating visual arts is enjoyed and appreciated by all ages. This aspect of the Festival is really core to CarriageWorks role in the arts community, with a deep history in helping develop and nurture emerging artists. The programs at the Festival are really about ensuring that talent is encouraged, nurtured and developed at an early age," he says.
CarriageWorks visual art programs are also sustainably minded, using loads of recycled and reused art instruments and materials.
The Festival activities let kids run wild with their imaginations while creating sustainably and learning how to do this collaboratively with one another to create large pieces of work, animals, creatures and to record their day in digital pictures.
The Festival officially kicks off Monday 27 September with an action packed twelve days of performances, workshops and free activities. There is something for all kids to get stuck into no matter what their favourite things are - film, music, art, circus, live performance, a literary program and a bunch of totally loony entertainers are amongst the hundreds of events and activities on offer. Best of all - it's free entry AND over 75 percent of Sydney Children's Festival events and activities are FREE - so there's no doubt parents and carers will fall in love with Sydney Children's Festival as well.
As the program changes daily, the festival is perfect for multiple visits. A full festival program is available HERE on the Festival website or sign up for regular alerts to keep ahead of program of activities and special events.
ACTIVITIES:
Cartoon Character Design Studio
with Chris Tamm
For everyone who likes to draw monsters, cartoon characters and strange critters - here's a chance to make your scribbles live! Begin by drawing a colourful favourite character that you've invented. Then transfer your design onto stickers, make cardboard cut-outs of your toon, and collaborate with other workshop participants to create a zine booklet featuring everyone's designs, for all to take home.
Maximum of 20 participants per session.
DETAILS: Dates: Mon 2 & 9 Oct / Times: 2.00pm - 3.30pm / Ages: 5 - 12 years / Cost: $15
Claymazing Pottery Workshop
with Liz Carter
There's nothing better than getting your fingers right into some squishy cold clay! Push it, poke it, build it, pinch it, and make it into whatever shape you like. In this hands-on workshop you'll learn to make pinch pots or coil pots, create your own monster or animal - it's all up to you! Perfect for beginners as well as kids who already have sculpting skills up their sleeves.
Maximum 25 participants per session
DETAILS: Dates: Tues 28 Sept & Tues 5 Oct / Times: 2.00 - 3.30pm / Ages: 5 - 12 years / Cost: $15
Fun 'n' Furry Storybook Making Workshop
with twospoonfulsofsugar
It's a storybook dream come true! You'll be the author of your own self made book. This is a workshop where you learn how to make a funny and furry animal book using original designs and environmentally friendly card embellished with faux fur fabrics. Write your own unique story inspired by friendly farmyard animal characters - will you make a cow or a dog; a frog or a horse? Cut, paste, glue and illustrate your pages, and at the end of the workshop you'll have a handmade storybook to take home and cherish. All materials are provided.
Maximum 15 participants per session.
DETAILS: Dates: Thurs 30 Sept &Thurs 7 Oct / Times: 2.00pm - 3.30pm / Ages: 5 - 12 years / Cost: $15
Digital Photography Workshop
with Benedict Brink
Look at the world around you. There are scurrying bugs; seasons with changing colours; people running and jumping, crying and smiling. With your camera, you can capture life's fleeting moments and keep memories alive forever. Bring your digital camera and join photographer Benedict Brink in this workshop designed to teach budding snappers the basics of creating the perfect photographic image. Learn how to use perspective, colour and natural light. Take a stunning portrait of your friend, capture a landscape masterpiece, or create abstract art out of everyday objects - things aren't always what they appear!
Maximum 12 places per session.
DETAILS: Dates and Times: Monday 27 Sept & 4 Oct, 10.30am - 12.30pm - Saturday 2 & 9 Oct, 1.30pm - 3.30pm / Ages: 8 - 12 years / Cost: $15
MAKE IT! Art Space
With Edgar and Ray
Here's a space where you can cause a commotion with crafty activities to stir up the senses! There are no rules in the Make It! Art Space - your art can be as outrageous as you like! We have tables full of tools to cut, colour, paste and paint, so let your creativity run riot. Conjure up a concoction straight from your imagination. What will you be inspired by? Stuck for ideas? Say hello to Edgar and Ray, our crafty helpers here to get your brain back on the right track (geddit?).
You can take your creation home to show off to your friends and family, and hopefully inspire them to join you and create crazy and crafty fun every day.
DETAILS: Dates: Everyday of the festivals / Times: 10.00am - 4.00pm / Ages: all ages / Cost: Free
PLUS MORE
FESTIVAL INFORMATION
FESTIVAL DATES 27 September - 9 October
OPENING TIMES 10am - 4pm, Monday - Saturday. Closed Sundays.
ENTRY Entry is free. Most events are free, some are ticketed.
SYDNEY CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL 2010
Ticketmaster 1300 723 038
MAIN FESTIVAL SITE
Carriageworks, 245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh, NSW, 2015
Nearest Train: Redfern or Macdonaldtown
PHONE: 02 8571 9099
Sydney Children's Festival is jam packed with art, with a visual arts program so wide-ranging it verges on a junior degree (but way funner) the Festival could literally explode in a ball of craft and art-stuffs.
Fun 'n' Furry storybook making, cartoon character design studio, claymazing pottery and digital photography workshops have the kids using their minds, hands and creativity in ways they never have before.
And loads of free activities such as Make It! art space; Lil' Art Space, for children 5 and under; and beautiful collaborative arts projects Wishing Well and Picture Us mean the school holidays doesn't have to be a major drain on the finances.
The creative folk at CarriageWorks always had kid's (and their adult friend's) artistic individuality and imagination top of mind when creating this festival. Provide training, and experimentation in all aspects of visual art. The Festival opens to the public on Monday 27 September and runs throughout the school holidays until 09 October.
"The group environment of the festival encourages a fun and sharing place where children create their own unique pieces in a range of mediums whilst appreciating the works of those around them. Creating and appreciating visual arts is enjoyed and appreciated by all ages. This aspect of the Festival is really core to CarriageWorks role in the arts community, with a deep history in helping develop and nurture emerging artists. The programs at the Festival are really about ensuring that talent is encouraged, nurtured and developed at an early age," he says.
CarriageWorks visual art programs are also sustainably minded, using loads of recycled and reused art instruments and materials.
The Festival activities let kids run wild with their imaginations while creating sustainably and learning how to do this collaboratively with one another to create large pieces of work, animals, creatures and to record their day in digital pictures.
The Festival officially kicks off Monday 27 September with an action packed twelve days of performances, workshops and free activities. There is something for all kids to get stuck into no matter what their favourite things are - film, music, art, circus, live performance, a literary program and a bunch of totally loony entertainers are amongst the hundreds of events and activities on offer. Best of all - it's free entry AND over 75 percent of Sydney Children's Festival events and activities are FREE - so there's no doubt parents and carers will fall in love with Sydney Children's Festival as well.
As the program changes daily, the festival is perfect for multiple visits. A full festival program is available HERE on the Festival website or sign up for regular alerts to keep ahead of program of activities and special events.
ACTIVITIES:
Cartoon Character Design Studio
with Chris Tamm
For everyone who likes to draw monsters, cartoon characters and strange critters - here's a chance to make your scribbles live! Begin by drawing a colourful favourite character that you've invented. Then transfer your design onto stickers, make cardboard cut-outs of your toon, and collaborate with other workshop participants to create a zine booklet featuring everyone's designs, for all to take home.
Maximum of 20 participants per session.
DETAILS: Dates: Mon 2 & 9 Oct / Times: 2.00pm - 3.30pm / Ages: 5 - 12 years / Cost: $15
Claymazing Pottery Workshop
with Liz Carter
There's nothing better than getting your fingers right into some squishy cold clay! Push it, poke it, build it, pinch it, and make it into whatever shape you like. In this hands-on workshop you'll learn to make pinch pots or coil pots, create your own monster or animal - it's all up to you! Perfect for beginners as well as kids who already have sculpting skills up their sleeves.
Maximum 25 participants per session
DETAILS: Dates: Tues 28 Sept & Tues 5 Oct / Times: 2.00 - 3.30pm / Ages: 5 - 12 years / Cost: $15
Fun 'n' Furry Storybook Making Workshop
with twospoonfulsofsugar
It's a storybook dream come true! You'll be the author of your own self made book. This is a workshop where you learn how to make a funny and furry animal book using original designs and environmentally friendly card embellished with faux fur fabrics. Write your own unique story inspired by friendly farmyard animal characters - will you make a cow or a dog; a frog or a horse? Cut, paste, glue and illustrate your pages, and at the end of the workshop you'll have a handmade storybook to take home and cherish. All materials are provided.
Maximum 15 participants per session.
DETAILS: Dates: Thurs 30 Sept &Thurs 7 Oct / Times: 2.00pm - 3.30pm / Ages: 5 - 12 years / Cost: $15
Digital Photography Workshop
with Benedict Brink
Look at the world around you. There are scurrying bugs; seasons with changing colours; people running and jumping, crying and smiling. With your camera, you can capture life's fleeting moments and keep memories alive forever. Bring your digital camera and join photographer Benedict Brink in this workshop designed to teach budding snappers the basics of creating the perfect photographic image. Learn how to use perspective, colour and natural light. Take a stunning portrait of your friend, capture a landscape masterpiece, or create abstract art out of everyday objects - things aren't always what they appear!
Maximum 12 places per session.
DETAILS: Dates and Times: Monday 27 Sept & 4 Oct, 10.30am - 12.30pm - Saturday 2 & 9 Oct, 1.30pm - 3.30pm / Ages: 8 - 12 years / Cost: $15
MAKE IT! Art Space
With Edgar and Ray
Here's a space where you can cause a commotion with crafty activities to stir up the senses! There are no rules in the Make It! Art Space - your art can be as outrageous as you like! We have tables full of tools to cut, colour, paste and paint, so let your creativity run riot. Conjure up a concoction straight from your imagination. What will you be inspired by? Stuck for ideas? Say hello to Edgar and Ray, our crafty helpers here to get your brain back on the right track (geddit?).
You can take your creation home to show off to your friends and family, and hopefully inspire them to join you and create crazy and crafty fun every day.
DETAILS: Dates: Everyday of the festivals / Times: 10.00am - 4.00pm / Ages: all ages / Cost: Free
PLUS MORE
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