In this vastly different time, Shellharbour Council is looking for ways to continue to support and showcase our local creative community.
UPCOMING EVENTS
OCTOBER 2020
Kantha Embroidery
22 Oct, 10am - 1pm
Imaginarium, Shellharbour NSW
Explore Kantha stitch, embroidery and applique to embellish your own calico bag. Michele Elliot will guide you through these simple techniques, which can be used for mending as well as making beautiful decorative pieces like cushions or quilts. Suitable for all levels.
Elemental by Kyle Coffee Photography
23-25 Oct
Imaginarium, Shellharbour NSW
An exhibition of Kyle's photography which showcases landscape photographs from the local region, in formats such as framed prints, canvases, greeting cards and jigsaw puzzles. All artwork is available for purchase or custom orders.
LIVE N LOCAL at Green Poppy
24 Oct, 10.30am - 2.30pm
6 Addison St, Shellharbour NSW
Belinda Harkness 10.30am - 11.30am
Charlotte Park 12pm - 1pm
Cameron Little 1.30pm - 2.30pm
Table bookings will be taken due to limited numbers available. Please call Green Poppy on 4295 1234.
LIVE N LOCAL at The Whitehouse Cafe
24 Oct, 11am - 3pm
29 Addison St, Shellharbour NSW
Joe Mungovan 11am - 12pm
Jack Willis 12.30pm - 1.30pm
Michael Bond 2pm - 3pm
No table bookings needed, but come early to make sure you get a table! There will be limited numbers available due to COVID-19.
Introduction to Landscape Photography with Kyle Coffee
24 Oct, 5pm - 7.30pm
Imaginarium, Shellharbour
Join renowned landscape photographers Kyle Coffee and Reid Formosa as they teach you the fundamentals of landscape photography.
This workshop includes both a practical and theoretical component and is suitable for beginners. BYO camera.
LIVE N LOCAL at The Tavern
25 Oct, 2.30pm - 5pm
Ruth Lee 2.30pm - 3.30pm
Emma Jones 4pm - 5pm
We would highly recommend booking a table so you don't miss out! Call 4237 5955. Please remember to remain seated if you are drinking alcohol.
Block Printed Totems
30 Oct, 2pm - 5pm,
The Imaginarium, Shellharbour
Create a beautiful block printed totem that you could use as a wall hanging or table runner. Explore carving and other block printing techniques onto textiles.
No art experience necessary.
Memoir Writing Weekend Intensive
31 Oct & 1 Nov, 9.30am-4pm,
Imaginarium, Shellharbour NSW
Across this weekend intensive, under the tutelage of Penny Bell participants will complete writing exercises, analysis of effective published memoir extracts, and reflection on their own writing, sharing with other participants if they are comfortable doing so. Topics covered will include the reasons for writing memoir, finding your voice, and how to bring writing to life using vivid detail, narrative structure, and focused editing.
LIVE N LOCAL at Country Kitchen
31 Oct, 10am-2pm
10 Addison St, Shellharbour NSW
Polly Hazelton 10am - 11am
Glenn Whitehall 11.30am - 12.30pm
Kayla Shae 1pm - 2pm
No table bookings needed, but come early to make sure you get a table! There will be limited numbers available due to COVID-19.
UPCOMING EVENTS
NOVEMBER 2020
Memoir Writing Weekend Intensive
31 Oct & 1 Nov, 9.30am-4pm,
Imaginarium, Shellharbour NSW
Across this weekend intensive, under the tutelage of Penny Bell participants will complete writing exercises, analysis of effective published memoir extracts, and reflection on their own writing, sharing with other participants if they are comfortable doing so. Topics covered will include the reasons for writing memoir, finding your voice, and how to bring writing to life using vivid detail, narrative structure, and focused editing.
LIVE N LOCAL at The Tavern
1 Nov, 2.30pm - 5pm
Golf Drive, Shell Cove NSW
Pocket Duo 2.30pm - 3.30pm
Jodie O'Shea 4pm - 5pm
We would highly recommend booking a table so you don't miss out! Call 4237 5955.
LIVE N LOCAL at the Civic Square Cafe
6 Nov, 12pm-2pm
Shellharbour Civic Centre
Kora Naughton 12pm - 2pm
No table bookings needed, but come early to make sure you get a table! There will be limited numbers available due to COVID-19.
Oceanic Still Life in Watercolours
6 Nov, 5.30pm - 8pm
Imaginarium, Shellharbour NSW
Learn a range of watercolour pencil, pencil and ink techniques to create a beautiful still life inspired by the ocean. All materials supplied, but you are also welcome to bring your own. No art or drawing experience required.
LIVE N LOCAL at The Bayside Pantry
7 Nov, 9am - 1pm
26 Mary St, Shellharbour NSW
Based on the hugely successful Live n Local one-day event, this COVID-safe series will see local musicians pop up across the City - in cafes, restaurants, shops and bars.
Playing at Bayside Pantry on 7 November:
Emma Jones 9am - 10am
Cameron Little 10.30am - 11.30am
Kay Proudlove 12pm - 1pm
LIVE N LOCAL at The Tavern
8 Nov, 2.30pm - 5pm
Golf Drive, Shell Cove NSW
A-Wyre 2.30pm - 3.30pm
Polly Hazelton 4pm - 5pm
We would highly recommend booking a table so you don't miss out! Call 4237 5955.
Mindful Doodling with Venerable Youji
7 Nov, 11am - 12.30pm
Imaginarium, Shellharbour NSW
Ever found yourself doodling when talking on the phone, or while daydreaming during class? You have the start of a beautiful work of art!
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Join Curator of the Nan Tien Art Gallery and artist, Venerable Youji, to explore your doodling potential.
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Tea Meditation
7 Nov, 2pm - 3.30pm
Imaginarium, Shellharbour NSW
Tea drinking can be a form of moving meditation. In this experience
enjoy an afternoon of mindfully exploring Chinese traditional tea serving.
Presented by Nan Tien Creative Workshops.
Tools for survival: Songwriting skills in a time of Chaos, with Elana Stone
8 Nov, 10am - 1pm
Centanary Hall, Albion Park NSW
Be inspired & learn from Australian singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and bandleader, Elana Stone!
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Topics covered include:
- Creative writing (lyrics)
- Writing chords for piano/guitar/ukulele (bring your weapon of choice)
- Melodies - making them from scratch
- Aleatoric - chance music; from the Latin word alea, meaning "dice"
- Song analysis- looking at great songs and talking about what makes them great.
Script Art with Beth Crawford
8 Nov, 11am - 12.30pm
Imaginarium, Shellharbour NSW
Have fun creating your own Script Art.
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Create your own artwork that you can use to decorate your home. You could use your favourite quotes as an inspiration, or go for a more mysterious abstract image. It’s a great way to express yourself. Be bold or be subtle... be you!
Ceramic/Clay with Beth Crawford
8 Nov, 2pm - 3.30pm
Imaginarium
Roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty! Local artist Beth Crawford will teach you how to work with clay using hand-building techniques.
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Presented by Nan Tien Creative Workshops.
Chinese Calligraphy with Venerable YungWei
14 Nov, 11am - 12.30pm
Imaginarium, Shellharbour NSW
Enjoy the creative and expressive art form of Chinese Calligraphy. Calligraphy in any any language can be very relaxing and meditative. In this workshop, you'll be introduced to creative writing techniques with the use of any brush.
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LIVE N LOCAL at The Whitehouse Cafe
14 Nov, 12.30pm - 3pm
29 Addison St, Shellharbour NSW
Charlotte Park 12.30pm - 1.30pm
Emma Jones 2pm - 3pm
No table bookings needed, but come early to make sure you get a table! There will be limited numbers available due to COVID-19.
Tea Meditation
14 Nov, 2pm - 3.30pm
Imaginarium, Shellharbour NSW
Tea drinking can be a form of moving meditation. In this experience
enjoy an afternoon of mindfully exploring Chinese traditional tea serving.
Presented by Nan Tien Creative Workshops.
Making an Act with Corey Pickett
14 Nov, 2pm - 4pm
Blackbutt Youth Centre, Shellharbour City Centre
In this 2 hour workshop, Corey Pickett will help you find your hidden talent! Whether it be a skill, trick, joke, theatrical moment, song, or just some silliness, Corey will facilitate to take this hidden talent and turn it into an act. Find your confidence through a series of exercises and games that may end up with you becoming the next cabaret superstar. Corey will also perform an exclusive short act, definitely not to be missed!
Watercolour with Linda Brown
15 Nov, 11am - 12.30pm
Imaginarium, Shellharbour NSW
Ever wanted to learn the art of watercolour painting?
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Be guided step-by-step through the techniques of watercolour painting by local artist Linda Brown. Enjoy learning how to balance the mix of colour and water to produce gentle and soft images associated with this style.
Watercolour with Linda Brown
15 Nov, 2pm - 3.30pm
Imaginarium, Shellharbour NSW
Ever wanted to learn the art of watercolour painting?
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Be guided step-by-step through the techniques of watercolour painting by local artist Linda Brown. Enjoy learning how to balance the mix of colour and water to produce gentle and soft images associated with this style.
Art Exhibition by Iryna White
20-29 Nov
Imaginarium, Shellharbour NSW
Iryna White Art Exhibition is a collection of paintings using different mediums and techniques. As a local artist of Shellharbour, Iryna has a constant source of inspiration from her surroundings which translates into artworks that radiate joy, happiness, warmth, and love. Explore landscapes, seascapes, still life, and contemporary compositions by the artist.
All paintings are available for purchase and new commissions are welcome.
LIVE N LOCAL at Pacino's Cafe
21 Nov, 10.30am - 2.30pm
20-26 Addison St, Shellharbour NSW
Nick Rheinberger 10.30am - 11.30am
Pockets Duo 12pm - 1pm
Jodie O'Shea 1.30pm - 2.30pm
No table bookings needed, but come early to make sure you get a table! There will be limited numbers available due to COVID-19.
LIVE N LOCAL at The Tavern
29 Nov, 2.30pm - 5pm
Golf Drive, Shell Cove NSW
Nick Rheinberger 2.30pm - 3.30pm
Kay Proudlove 4pm - 5pm
We would highly recommend booking a table so you don't miss out! Call 4237 5955. Please remember to remain seated if you are drinking alcohol.
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Get in Touch
Shellharbour NSW 2529, Australia
4221 6111