Workshops
Practice crafts, learn new skills and socialize in a relaxed atmosphere.
Try something new.
Then showcase your work or share your skills with another local at Lawrence Loves… on Saturday 25th May.
Every workshop is free of charge!
To register your attendance, ring Robyn on 0492 889 903.
Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 May
Lantern making with master lantern maker Phill Relf of Ikara Celebratory Events.
10.00am to 4.00pm both days, at the Lawrence Hall.
Your opportunity to make a pyramid or boat lantern for the parade.
As well as making individual lanterns, this is your chance to contribute to a large lantern, in the form of the iconic Lawrence Ferry, that head up the parade on Sat 25th May at Lawrence Loves…
Spend as many hours as you have available to contribute to this project - you can dip in and out of the workshop over the course of the weekend.
No experience necessary - just turn up and get stuck in!
On the day - Saturday 25 May
‘Sconversations’ with Maclean CWA.
10.00am - 12.00pm at Lawrence Public Hall.
It's no secret that CWA members are keepers of the best recipes for baked goods. Better still, there are no secrets when it comes to sharing those recipes!
Join members of Maclean CWA for 'Sconversations' covering a range of topics including scone recipes handed down through families, the pros and cons of different scone recipes and baking techniques.
Have a go at making a batch of scones yourself and then partake in your creations with a cuppa.
To register your attendance, ring Robyn on 0492 889 903.
On the day - Saturday 25 May
Weaving Wattle Balls with Pamela Denise.
2.00pm - 6.00pm (4 x 1 hour sessions) at Lawrence Memorial Park.
Join artist Pamela Denise to construct a hollow wattle ball to take home.
10 places/workshop. Sign up on the day.
On the day - Saturday 25 May
Lantern making with master lantern maker Phill Relf of Ikara Celebratory Events.
2.00pm - 6.00pm (4 x 1 hour sessions) at Lawrence Memorial Park.
Your last opportunity to make a lantern for the parade.
Sign up on the day.
Past Workshops…
Tuesday 30 April
Papier Maché fish and hearts workshop with Zenzi Grace.
9.00am - 3.00pm at Lawrence Public School.
This workshop is open to parents and families of public and pre-school school students. Come along to assist with the kids’ creations and make one yourself.
At this workshop we will be making papier maché fish and hearts out of balloons and cardboard. Glueing paper over the balloons to form a hard casing. For fun we can add big fish lips and colourful paint to give it a festival vibe.
Each papier maché fish or heart will be included in the festival decor. (We need helpers to assist with decorating the festival site, in front of Lawrence Hall, on Friday 24th May - please register as a volunteer below.)
Wednesday 24 April
Pop Art Self-Portraits with Pamela Denise.
10.00am to 1.00pm at the Lawrence Hall.
Upon your arrival, leading artist Pamela Denise will take and print out an A4 black and white head shot. Using tracing paper, you’ll plot the shapes of your face and then transfer them to heavy artist quality paper. Deciding on the colour scheme can be intuitive or apply classic colour theory. Some principles will be explained.
Study the face you know so well and use colour to tell the story. Suitable for all ages and abilities. Rewarding for beginners and plenty of scope for the experienced artist. If you have coloured pencils or aquarelles (watercolour pencils), please bring them for your personal use. All papers supplied.
Saturday 6 April
Concertina Book Making with Belinda Curry.
9.30am to 11.30am at the Lawrence Hall.
Simple bookmaking techniques can be used to combine images and materials using basic stitching and folding.
Bookmaking is a way to gather, preserve and present images. It is also used to produce functional items such as diaries, note books and scrapbooks. Bookmaking can be a very personal and tactical, a method to compose thoughts and feelings visually.
Local artist Belinda Curry will assist participants to construct a simple concertina book. Participants can bring their own decorative papers and/or use mixed media and materials supplied to individualise their book.
Open to all skill levels.
Saturday 9 March
Exploring Mixed Media with Belinda Curry.
9.30am to 11.30am at the Lawrence Hall.
Mixed media is an art form which allows for creative freedom and experimentation without prior experience or expectations, for all ages. It can be fun, liberating and meditative at the same time.
Using the concept of wellbeing and resilience, local artist Belinda Curry will guide participants to produce artwork which may reflect an individuals perception on life.
A range of materials will be provided including paint, oil pastels, marker pens, string, paper and printed images. Exploration and play will be strongly encouraged.
Saturday 2 March
Paint ‘n’ Sip with Bec Brown.
10.00am to 12.00pm at the Lawrence Hall.
BYO your favourite drinks and nibbles for our 2hr step-by-step tutorial to create a masterpiece. No artist skills are required.
Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 February
Build a mosaic bird bath with Pamela Denise.
Saturday 10.00am to 3.00pm; Sunday 10.00am to 12.00pm.
Attendance at both sessions is required to complete your bird bath.
A mosaic weekend workshop where participants create something lovely for themselves and connect with others from the Lawrence community in a dynamic creative setting. In this workshop, you’ll make a 36cm diameter terracotta saucer, suitable for external installation.
Limited to 10 participants. Bring a packed lunch. All materials and equipment supplied.
Pamela Denise is an established artist based in the Clarence Valley. After 20 years of experimentation she is still besotted with mosaics. Keen to push the boundaries and take this durable artform to the next level. You will find Pamela’s mosaics as major works executed as solo commissions or as ambitious community art projects across NSW and QLD.
