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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.

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.

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.

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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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 Picket

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.