Elizabeth Rix- weaving the welcome arch
16 October- 13 November 12pm -2pm in village green
Come and help weave & create the funky creatures to decorate the Ukitopia festival welcome arch using natural fibre and wire. No experience necessary, just enthusiasm.
For more info: 6679 7052
Cost: Free sponsored by Festivals Australia
Katrina Gudgeon – Costume making workshops for opening ceremony
16 October- 13 November 1pm – 4.30 pm Ryans Road, Uki
From basic sewing to prosthetics made with latex. All aspects of costume construction will be covered. The costumes we will be making in this series of workshops are animal beings from the local area, echidna, bats, goanna, sugar glider, water dragon and more. Make them and see them come alive at the opening on festival weekend.
Bookings and enquiries6679 5797
Cost: Free sponsored by Festivals Australia
Debby Cook – Tea Meditations
16 October- 13 November 12pm -2pm in village green
1000 tea bag wishes!
Draw,write or collage your wish onto a tea bag for the opening ceremony wishing flags.All welcome!
For more info: 6679 4135 debbycook7@gmail.com
Cost: Free sponsored by Festivals Australia
Hamilton Barnett- XTreme Teens
Every Wednesday -5-6:30 Murwillumbah
XTreme Teen is a forum for high school age boys of all skill levels to learn, practice and demonstrate acrobatic and parkour skills. At the opening ceremony the XTreme Teen crew will be flying through the air, doing their hard core, high energy demo, accompanied by live youth music. XTreme Teen trains and is open to all skill levels.
Bookings and enquiries: : 0439 021233hamilton@originarts.com.au
Cost: $15 per session
Marie France- Creative sculpture
Saturday & Sunday (23 Oct& 24 Oct 2010) 10 am – 3 pm. Malabar Ave
Make a sculpture for Images of Uki.! In this workshop you will learn to work with clay to create your own magical sculpture. You will learn new techniques and enjoy the process of completing your own pieces. Discover endless possibilities of sculptural form.
Bookings and enquiries: 0266 794225 mariefrance@byrononline.net
Vibrant Imaging – Love Digital Photography Workshop A
2 x 4 hours 3rd and 10th of October 1.30 to 5.30pm (incl afternoon tea) Smiths Creek Rd
Learn the camera techniques and artistic skills to capture your vision of the world around you! In this 2 session workshop we will do our best to answer your specific needs and interests. We will help you take your photography to the next level and find how to get the best out of your camera. The workshops will culminate in a display of your photographs as part of the Images of Uki exhibition.
Bookings and enquiries: 6679 5141 info@vibrantimaging.com.au
Cost: $120 Student Concession $90
Digital Photo Fun for Teens: Workshop B
4 hours 6th November 1.30 to 5.30pm (incl afternoon tea) Smiths Creek Rd
Enjoy using your camera creatively while learning how to take control and bend it to your will. The workshop will include creating a print of your work that will be displayed at the Images of Uki exhibition.
Bookings and enquiries: 6679 5141 info@vibrantimaging.com.au
Cost: $50
Lana Tyacke – Whimsical Ferro cement bowls
6x 3hrs commencing 4th October Monday 10-1pm Pretty Gully Studios.
Create your own water feature or planter bowl. Ferro cement has endless sculptural potential. You will explore shaping wire and building the armature. Your creativity will be stimulated by the entire process.
Bookings and enquiries: 66797280 lanatyacke@hotmail.com
Material cost :$35 class $25
Sue Mckenna- spontaneous community choir
3 x 2hr sessions Nov 4,11,18 Holy Trinity Church, Uki
To practice the art of co created, harmonious, of the moment, vocal expression with the view to create a vocal installation as part of the opening ceremony @ Ukitopia fest this year… or any other inspired performance that may arise!
Bookings and enquiries: 6679 5645 channelfree@hotmail.com
Cost: $55


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