2019 plunge Arts & Cultural Festival

28 March - 30 April 2019 MORE THAN 175 FESTIVAL AND FRINGE EVENTS INSIDE

‘Pink Sunset Water’ by L Rogers. Clarence Valley InFocus winner 2019

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How to use this book The plunge festival is a collection of arts and cultural events right across the Clarence Valley during April. Also included are some fringe events in March, May and even June so you can take advantage of what’s on offer beyond the festival dates. For information on disability access please contact the event organiser listed.

Events are listed in chronological order by category: • Cultural Experiences & Events • Museums in the Clarence Valley • Music Dance &Theatre Performance • Exhibitions, launches and open studios • Youth and Kids workshops and events • Workshops, Education & more...

• Art, Craft & Food Markets Workshops can get booked out so make sure you reserve your spot early to avoid disappointment.

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Take the plunge!

Welcome to the Clarence Valley plunge Art & Culture Festival for 2019.

This guide will help you plan your festival experience and make the most of the events, workshops and exhibitions that are available here in the Clarence.

We have a rich and diverse culture and Clarence Valley Council is proud to support the local businesses and arts practitioners who keep art and culture alive in the Clarence and we are thrilled with how many businesses have chosen to be a part of the festival this year.

The number of workshops has more than doubled in the last three years, so I hope everyone is prepared for a busy month.

There is something for all. Try learning a new craft, take in a show or live performance, pick up something for your walls, and share your experiences on one of our social media pages.

I look forward to joining you out and about for plunge 2019.

Make sure you come and say g’day.

Jim Simmons Mayor

Acknowledgment of Country We acknowledge the people of the Bundjalung, Gumbaynggirr and Yaegl nations, traditional custodians of the lands where these events, exhibitions, workshops and performances will take place, and pay tribute and respect to Elders, past and present of the Bundjalung, Gumbaynggirr and Yaegl nations which lie within the Clarence Valley Council boundary.

Cover: A Bit of Fun in the Sun at Wooli, W Heilers. Plunge winner, InFocus 2019

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CULTURAL EXPERIENCES & EVENTS

MUSEUMS IN THE CLARENCE VALLEY

MUSIC, DANCE & THEATRE PERFORMANCE

EXHIBITIONS, LAUNCHES, OPEN STUDIOS

YOUTH AND KIDS WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS

WORKSHOPS, EDUCATION & MORE

ART, CRAFT AND FOOD MARKETS

All event details supplied by contributors. All events, times, dates, prices are correct at the time of printing and may be subject to change. Be sure to like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/clarencevalleyculture and check regularly for updates on workshops and events.

You’re invited to the official opening of the plunge Arts & Culture Festival

Thursday 28th March 5:30pm Grafton Regional Gallery 158 Fitzroy St Grafton

Opening of exhibitions: HEADwaters Bike Town InFocus photo competition prize presentation Entertainment by local musicians RSVP: plunge@clarence.nsw.gov.au

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‘Cowboy Boots and Boat Rides’ by J Middlebrook. Clarence Valley InFocus winner 2019

CULTURAL EXPERIENCES & EVENTS

WHAP/BAM/BOOM/KAPOW Flickerfest Kapowerful Short Films Flickerfest Australia’s leading AcademyŽ Award accredited and BAFTA-recognised Short Film Festival returns to the Saraton Theatre with the Best Of Australian Shorts & Short Laughs Comedy programs. Flickerfest remains a platform for celebrating the most entertaining and innovative short filmmaking from Australia and around the world. This is a one-off chance to see these amazing short films before they continue their journey around the world; expect to experience the best in short filmmaking Australia & the world has on offer.

WHEN: Australian Shorts

Thu 28 March - 7.30pm

Comedy Shorts

Sun 31 March - 3pm WHERE: Saraton Theatre,

99 Prince St, Grafton COST: Current ticket pricing:

Adults: $17.00

Concession: $15.00

Seniors/Youth: $12.50 BOOKINGS: 02 6642 1633 www.saraton.com WEBSITE: www.flickerfest.com.au

1 APRIL

Gate To Plate: Regional Masters Food Expo

Grafton: History Of Industry

Experience exquisite regional produce, made with passion, presented in person by the makers. Sample artisan food and beverages created in the Northern Rivers region, be inspired by cooking demonstrations and learn how these quality products are made by joining a master class presented by the makers themselves.

Delight your taste buds and imagination at our evening Roman Banquet.

Come view the pop up display of Grafton’s Industrial History. Share your memories and knowledge with the community and your ideas for how we can preserve the memory of these historical sites. Information and input welcome from everyone.

WHEN: Sat 30 March, 9am WHERE: Treelands Drive Community Centre,

Treelands Drive, Yamba COST: $5 entry on the door (U16s free)

Master classes, 9.30-4.30pm, $25

Roman Banquet, 7-11pm, $65 BOOKINGS: Eventbrite - Search ‘Gate To Plate

Regional Masters Expo Yamba WEBSITE: gatetoplate.com.au

Image: Summertime memories, E Davis. InFocus Youth Winner 2019

WHEN: During April WHERE: Grafton Shoppingworld COST: FREE INFO: For more info email culture@clarence.nsw.gov.au

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3 APRIL

ARTIST NETWORKING NIGHT #CLARENCECREATIVES

SHAPING MY SOUL II

Creatives and Artists from across the Clarence Valley are invited to an evening of nibbles and networking. Celebrate the plunge festival with your fellow creatives in the Gallery courtyard. Hear about upcoming opportunities and projects at the Gallery and from Arts Northern Rivers whilst you catch up with your creative counterparts.

Island Collective proudly presents our next Cultural Art Event- Shaping My Soul II. Artists have been invited to respond to the theme using surfboard blanks in any way they wish. Celebrating the ocean and all that she provides us. Join us for an evening of Art, Performance and Music.

WHEN: WHERE:

COST: BOOKINGS:

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Wed 3 April, 5.30-8pm Grafton Regional Gallery 158 Fitzroy Street, Grafton Gold coin donation RSVP to gallery@clarence.nsw.gov.au or VIA Eventbrite. Search ‘Grafton Regional Gallery’

WHEN: Opening night Sat 6 April, 6pm - late

Exhibitions Mon, Tue Wed 9.30-12pm

running until 17 April WHERE: Unit 1/16 Uki Street, Yamba

Industrial Estate, Yamba COST: FREE BOOKINGS: No booking required

20 APRIL

WRITERS ON THE ROAD:

ILUKA EMPORIUM OPEN DAY

Byron Writers Festival comes to you for a fabulous, free festival event. Byron Writers Festival and Create NSW celebrate all things books, with five acclaimed Australian writers in conversation, including a special Slam Poetry Regional Final. This informal and entertaining evening offers book lovers a chance to discuss books and writing with the writers and try their hand at Slam Poetry.

Meet the Emporium members and see demonstrations of some of our skills. Tell us what you want to see more of and listen to local music. Share ideas with members who want to provide quality goods and support other local artists.

A Byron Writers Festival Road Trip

WHEN: Saturday 20 April

9am - 3pm WHERE: 31 Charles Street, Iluka COST: FREE BOOKINGS: Ilukaemporium@gmail.com

WHEN: Mon 8 April, 7pm WHERE: Crown Hotel

1 Prince Street, Grafton COST: FREE RSVP: roadtrip@byronwritersfestival.com 15

19 APRIL

115th MACLEAN HIGHLAND GATHERING The Gathering has been held since 1893 and in 2019 we will celebrated our 115th Maclean Highland Gathering. The Gathering features solo piping and drumming, Highland Dancing, Pipe Band Competitions and displays and Highland Sports. Events are centred at the Maclean Showground but there are a number of events held in the town centre with a Ceilidh in the Park on Friday evening, along with the A Grade Solo Piping Competition at the Civic Hall, a Street March through the centre of the town on Saturday morning and a Recital featuring some of the world’s best solo pipers on Saturday night at the Maclean Services Club.

COST:

Adults $15 Pensioners $10 School Students $5

FRIDAY 19 APRIL Venue: Maclean Showground

12pm- Solo piping & drumming Venue: Council foyer open piping

6pm - Piobaireachd Venue: Civic Centre open piping

6pm - March, Strathspey & Reel,

Air, Hornpipe & Jig Venue: McLachlan Park ‘Ceilidh In The Park’

7:15pm - Bands and dances performing

8:15pm - Massed band display and

civic welcome

8:30pm - Entertainment and special artists

BOOKINGS: macleanhighlandgathering.com.au 16

20 APRIL

Picture courtesy of the Clarence Valley Independent newspaper

SATURDAY 20 APRIL Venue:

Shopping Centre Main Street 8:30am - Bands on Parade - Competition Best Presented Band on Parade

Venue:

Maclean Showground 9am - Highland Dancing starts 9:30am - Pipe Band Contest starts 10am - Highland Sport Registration

12:30pm - Official opening

Afternoon - Drum major solo contest

- Dress inspection

- Pipe band contest

- Drum major solo contest

4:15pm - Massed band display

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8 MAY

FESTIVAL OF THE BIKE Grafton Cycle Club proudly presents the 2019 Festival of the Bike to celebrate 127 years of cycling in Grafton. The festival includes film previews and screenings, bike rides for everyone and ‘The great race’ the 228 km Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic. See the Festival of the Bike Facebook page for times and event details.

OFFICIAL OPENING & CYCLING FILM Wed 8 May Clocktower Hotel & Saraton Theatre Prince Street, Grafton SHORT FILM PREVIEW: CADENCE & ARTIST TALK Thu 9 May Grafton Regional Gallery, Fitzroy Street G2I RIDER REGISTRATION & FOOD & MUSIC Fri 10 May Toast Espresso, Prince Street CONTACT: Danny Loyden 0407 623 313 WEBSITE: www.graftoncycleclub.com.au 18

RIDES IN BOM BOM STATE FOREST MTB women’s social ride Tuesday 7 May Bom Bom Racing chook race Thursday 9 May RIDES IN GRAFTON Bike Bus to local schools Friday 10 May Midday Rotary Family Fun Ride Saturday 11 May - Prince Street, Grafton 59th Grafton To Inverell Cycle Classic Saturday 11 May - Prince Street, Grafton Mother’s Day History Ride.

Sunday 12 May - Memorial Park, Grafton

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Alumy Creek School Museum Mon 9am –12pm and by appointment Cost $5 adult $2 school age child 465 Lawrence Road Grafton NSW 2463 0427 679 389

Glenreagh Memorial Museum

Maclean Bicentennial Museum

Tues 9am –12pm Wed & Sat 1-4pm By appointment.

62 Coramba Street Glenreagh NSW 2463 02 6649 2001

Tues 9–12pm Wed & Sat 1-4pm Entry Fee: Cost: $3 Adults, $1 Children 41 Wharf St, MacLean NSW 2463 02 6645 3416

Iluka Museum

Schaeffer House

Wed & Fri 9-1pm. (Sat. during hols) Cost $2 Entry Soldiers Memorial Hall, Charles St Iluka 02 6646 6673

Tues Wed Thurs Sun, 1-4pm Cost: $5 190 Fitzroy Street Grafton 2460 02 6642 5212

Lawrence Museum

Yamba Museum

Tue 9 –1pm Sat & Sun 1-4pm Cost: $5 Adults Children 50c 2 Merton Street Lawrence NSW 2463 02 6647 7588

Tues - Thurs 10-4:30pm Sat & Sun 2-4:30pm Cost: $5 River Street Yamba 2464 Phone: 6646 1399 21

‘Dip In The Clarence’ by K Wade Clarence Valley InFocus winner 2018

MUSIC, DANCE & THEATRE PERFORMANCE

For more information visit www.thelongwayhomecv.wordpress.com

23 MARCH

BANJO An exhilarating ride of Contemporary Dance, the music of COLDPLAY and the spoken word of A.B ‘Banjo’ Paterson. This production is like no other. Banjo brilliantly intertwines the life of Banjo Paterson through arrangements of Coldplay’s greatest hits. Performed live by some of Australia’s leading talent.

Paterson’s beautiful verse – Clancy of the Overflow, As Long As Your Eyes Are Blue, The Man From Snowy River, Waltzing Matilda will blend with Clocks, Yellow, Fix You, Paradise, Viva La Vida and more.

Directed and written by Tim Maddren Choreographed by Stephanie Maddren and Darren McIntyre New and Original Musical Arrangements by Mat Brooker

‘The entire performance is poetry’

– Joanna Silver

‘World class. The fusion of contemporary dance, Australian iconic poetry and modern music is truly a unique experience.’

– Dale Carr

‘A brilliant collaboration of talent’

– FOCUS Magazine

WHEN: Sat 23 March, 7.30pm WHERE: Saraton Theatre

99 Prince Street Grafton COST: $43 Adults, $40 Concession

and $38 Children BOOKINGS: www.saraton.com

02 6642 1633

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30 MARCH

THE NINTH CHAPTER AT EATONSVILLE HALL The Ninth Chapter possess a powerful ability to groove. Layering elements of funk, blues and folk, the Australian six-piece revel in exciting song writing that takes listeners on a diverse musical journey. With over a decade of touring and three EPs to their name, the band will be unveiling their first full-length record in their home town on March 30th 2019. To celebrate its release the band will be launching their album live at Eatonsville Hall as part of the plunge Art & Culture Festival.

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WHERE: COST:

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Sat 30 March. Music from 7pm Ninth Chapter from 8pm Eatonsville Hall $20 Eventbrite $25 on the door Pay bar, sausage sizzle and dessert bar available Tickets available from Eventbrite or on the door

5 APRIL

OPEN MIC NIGHTS AT THE BEAN

THE IDEA OF THE NORTH

Come and check out local musicians on Wednesday nights at the Naked Bean. Enjoy wood fired pizza, a chilled out atmosphere and great live music.

Bookings welcome but not necessary.

‘Hearing is believing’. The Idea of North take songs people know and songs they don’t and tell the stories through their arresting vocal arrangements all without touching an instrument.

‘Ballads by Candlelight’ explores songs of love lost and found, reconciliation and breakdown, heartache and joy. Come and hear these five exceptional singers pour their hearts out in song. This moving performance is both amusing, heartbreaking and beautifully uplifting all at once.

A wonderfully emotional, musical journey.

WHEN:

Wednesday nights, 7pm 3, 10, 17 and 24 April

WHERE:

The Naked Bean 34 Skinner Street, South Grafton

COST: FREE BOOKINGS: (02) 6642 3440 FACEBOOK: @thebeansouthgrafton

WHEN:

Fri 5 April, 7pm

WHERE: Christ Church Cathedral

Duke Street, Grafton COST: Adults - $25

Concession - $15

Child - $5 BOOKINGS: cvcon.com.au/buy-tickets 27

5 APRIL

Nia YAMBA COMMUNITY DANCE JAM

CELTIC & CONTEMPORARY FOLK SESSIONS

Leave your shoes and worries at the door, quiet your mind and be guided into the sensations of your body with Nia. Move in fun ways, sharing the joy of movement to global music and leave sweaty and smiling!

Nia teachers will help get your groove on.

Everybody is welcome including those with 2 left feet! Bring your water, dress comfortably and prepare to have fun.

These folk sessions are the only local regular events where you can sing play and discover traditional folk music. We encourage and support sessioners - including nervous newcomers - in singing and playing acoustic instruments. And we have a ball doing it!

Come and check it out.

WHEN: WHERE:

COST:

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Fri 5 April - 6-7.30pm Yamba Community Hall 45 Wooli Street, Yamba Donation of $15 at door with proceeds going to a local charity.

No bookings required. For more info call Carol 0412255306 or go to niaaustralia.com.au

WHEN: WHERE:

COST:

Sat 6 April, 1pm Good Intent Hotel 65 Armidale Street, South Grafton FREE

13 APRIL

YAMBA UKES JAM SESSION

GRAFTON DANCE EISTEDDFOD

Yamba Ukes have a fortnightly Jam Session at Latitude 20 CafĂŠ where we play ukulele, laugh, learn and sing our hearts out.

Playing music in a group is wonderful therapy for everyone.

All levels are welcome from beginners to advanced players.

A dance competition for all ages, individuals and groups in a variety of dance styles. Competitors have the opportunity to win prizes including trophies, medals, prize money, scholarships and encouragement awards.

Spectators can enjoy a vast selection of dancers from the Clarence, surrounding regions and southern Queensland. From beginners through to professionally presented performances.

WHEN:

WHERE:

COST:

Wed 10 April, 10-12pm Wed 24 April, 10-12pm Latitude 29 Cafe Cnr Yamba & Coldstream Sts $5 per session

WHEN: 13-21 April

Sessions start at 8.30am,

1pm and 6.30pm.

WHERE: South Grafton High School

Tyson Street, South Grafton COST: $5 BOOKINGS: Diana Welch - 02 6643 3384 WEBSITE: www.graftoneisteddfod.org.au 29

26 APRIL

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL

JOIN THE CIRCUS DAY

Four women at a lingerie sale have nothing in common but a black lace bra, memory loss, hot flushes, night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex and more. Inspired by a hot flush and a bottle of wine, Menopause The Musical® is a celebration for women who are on the brink of, in the middle of, or have survived ‘The Change’. This sidesplitting musical parody set to classic tunes from the 60s, 70s and 80s will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles! See what 11+ million women (and brave men) have been laughing about for 17 years.

Roll up, roll up. Join Ringmaster Rosie as she presents the most incredible circus in the world and you are the stars.

In this combined workshop and performance, participants learn a wide variety of circus skills. At the end of the day, they perform alongside a professional performer for family and friends. Spinning plates, hula hoop, balances, tumbling, devil sticks, magic and more... This workshop is suitable for participants aged 6 and above.

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COST:

BOOKINGS: 30

Fri 26 April, 7.30pm Saraton Theatre 99 Prince Street, Grafton Adults - $59.90, Conc. - $54.90 Groups (8 or more) - $54.90 www.saraton.com

WHEN: Sun 28 April, 9-5pm

Performance at 4.30pm WHERE: Raymond Laurie Sports Centre

78 Angourie Road, Yamba COST: $30pp BOOKINGS: circusineducation.com.au

11 MAY

THE POPULAR MECHANICALS

SOUNDSCAPE ART PRIZE

By Keith Robinson & Tony Taylor, a ‘rollickingly entertaining’ Australian comedy classic, The Popular Mechanicals tells the story of six hard working Aussie tradies as they prepare to perform a play at the royal wedding of the century; a hilarious mix of song, silliness, dancing rubber chickens, flatulence and Shakespeare.

In this event a host of artists live paint a live band over four hours. The winner is chosen by the band for use in their future promotions. The remaining artworks are auctioned to the public in the afternoon with 20% of sales donated to the Clarence Environment Centre. Held on Saturday of the Mother’s Day weekend, this is a family friendly event with plenty of local food and market stalls. Delight in the picturesque surroundings while you enjoy the music and creativity.

WHEN: 10-12, 17-19 May

Fri-Sat - 7.30pm

Sun - 2pm WHERE: The Pelican Playhouse

81 Through Street,

South Grafton COST: $20pp BOOKINGS: South Grafton News

and Gifts 02 6642 3027

WHEN: WHERE:

COST: BOOKINGS:

Sat 11 May TANAMON Gallery 1125 Firth Heinz Road Pillar Valley $25 at the gate tanamongallery@gmail.com

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‘Making a Splash at Lilydale’ by S Rediger, InFocus winner 2019

JOIN US AT THE PLUNGE ART MARKET YAMBA RIVER MARKETS SUN 28 APRIL 2019 9AM - 2PM

For more information on the plunge Art Market and participating artists follow @clarencevalleyculture on Facebook and Instagram

More info at: www.clarence.nsw.gov.au/marketsquare

‘Grey blue textures early morning’ by G Young Clarence Valley InFocus winner 2018

EXHIBITIONS, LAUNCHES & OPEN STUDIOS

28 MARCH

SILENT SPEECH 2

SURREALISM GROUP EXHIBITION: ‘OUTRE’

This is a survey exhibition of works produced over the last two years by Lismore based artist Raimond de Weerdt. Raimond subverts the notion that photography captures reality and is therefore a measure of truth. Combining images from many contexts ordinary subjects become beautiful and beguiling as the viewer tries to make sense of them.

A group show of work by different artists from near and far. Exhibiting work classified in the realm of ‘surrealism’ with live music

by Many bands and artists of various genres and styles.

WHEN: 23 Feb - 4 Apr, 10am-4pm WHERE: Cowper Art Gallery and Studio

90 Clarence Street, Cowper FACEBOOK: @cowperartgallery

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WHEN: 17 March-14 April, 6-10pm

Opening: Sun 17 Mar, 5-10pm WHERE: Flow Space Gallery and Studios

6/36 Through Street,

South Grafton COST: FREE BOOKINGS: flowspaceinfo@gmail.com

28 MARCH

The Journey 2019 8x8 SMALL WORKS

COMPETITIVE EXHIBITION LCACA - 8X8 EXHIBITION

FERRY PARK GALLERY

Lower Clarence Arts & Crafts Association’s Annual 8 x 8 Small Works Exhibition.

With the theme ‘The Journey’, artists and creators have been invited to create works in any medium within the confines of the supplied canvas.

Ferry Park Gallery features ever-changing exhibits of over 60 creatives and junior artists from the Clarence Valley. Each month the work of one artist is showcased at the front of the gallery. Small exhibitions are held throughout the year displaying the works of local groups.

WHEN: 22 March – 26 April

Opening night 22 March 6pm WHERE: Ferry Park Gallery

Pacific Hwy Maclean COST: FREE BOOKINGS: 02 6645 3700

info@ferrypark.net

WHEN: 9-5pm daily WHERE: Ferry Park Gallery

Pacific Hwy Maclean COST: FREE BOOKINGS: 02 6645 3700 info@ferrypark.net

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28 MARCH

BEST OF DEX

BIKE TOWN

Each year The Daily Examiner uses thousands of photographs to represent the many stories they report on. They document and capture the life and events across the Clarence. View the best images from 2018 taken by local journalists.

This exciting exhibition by Cast Net Productions maps the history of cycling in Grafton. Memories are shared through a multimedia display that includes vintage bicycles, photos and local stories.

This project was assisted by the NSW Government through the Heritage Near Me program. Special Event Film Preview: Cadence screening 9 May 6pm.

WHEN: WHERE:

COST: WEBSITE:

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28 Mar - 19 May, 10-4pm daily Grafton Regional Gallery 158 Fitzroy Street, Grafton Gold coin donation graftongallery.nsw.gov.au

WHEN: 28 Mar - 19 May, 10-4pm daily WHERE: Grafton Regional Gallery

158 Fitzroy Street, Grafton COST: Gold coin donation BOOKINGS: Film preview via Eventbrite.

Search ‘Grafton Regional Gallery’ WEBSITE: graftongallery.nsw.gov.au

28 MARCH

INFOCUS

HEADWATERS

View the winners of the annual ‘InFocus’ photography competition. There are 5 categories open to the Clarence Valley community to enter photographs representing ‘Postcards of the Clarence’.

All entries may be viewed in a slide show at the Gallery.

Explore the natural beauty of the Clarence River and its surrounding environment through painting, works on paper, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture and performance. A group exhibition from Fiona Nicholls, Annie Roberts, Theresa Edwina Brook, Margo Grant, Jade Dewi Tyas Tunggal, Malcolm King and Julie McKenzie.

WHEN:

WHERE:

COST: WEBSITE:

28 Mar - 19 May, 10-4pm daily Grafton Regional Gallery 158 Fitzroy Street, Grafton Gold coin donation graftongallery.nsw.gov.au

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WHERE:

COST: WEBSITE:

28 Mar - 19 May, 10-4pm daily Grafton Regional Gallery 158 Fitzroy Street, Grafton Gold coin donation graftongallery.nsw.gov.au

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28 MARCH

WHITEMAN CREEK POTTERY

CLARENCE VALLEY WOODWORKERS

Geoff Crispin’s wood fired stoneware and porcelain pots. These are created from a mix of local and commercially available materials.

Come and view the magnificent display of diverse handcrafted items in the workshop of the CVWA. The exhibition will include selected pieces of woodcraft including wood turning, carving, box making techniques and small pieces of furniture.

Come and chat with woodworkers or just watch the demonstrations in the workshop.

WHEN: 28 Mar - 30 April

By appointment during plunge WHERE: Whiteman Creek Pottery

40 Whiteman Creek Road

23km northwest of Grafton BOOKINGS: Geoff on 02 6644 9685 or

0437 279 436 EMAIL: geoff.crispin@gmail.com

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WHEN: Thursdays during plunge 9-3pm WHERE: NRWA Shed (off Hoof Street),

Follow the track adjacent to

149 Hoof St COST: FREE

29 MARCH

DIVA NIX

CLARENCE VALLEY INFOCUS - LOOKING BACK

DiVaNix Wearable Art is a boutique and gallery in Ulmarra featuring the works of local artist Diane Valerie Nixon. Diane creates unique and eclectic wearable art fashion and jewellery pieces. Vintage and contemporary clothing and textiles are up cycled with stitching and botanical dyes. Her unique jewellery is handcrafted using gem, glass and pearl. The quirky shop is open 6 days a week.

A selection of past winners of the Clarence Valley In Focus competition will be on display in Grafton Shoppingworld throughout the 2019 plunge festival. Take the time to relive past highlights of the In Focus photographic competition whilst shopping in air conditioned comfort at Grafton Shoppingworld.

WHEN: 28 Mar - 30 April,

9.30-3.30pm (closed Tuesdays) WHERE: 8 Coldstream Street, Ulmarra INSTAGRAM: @divanixdesign FACEBOOK: @divanix

WHEN: WHERE: COST: WEBSITE:

29 March - 30 April, daily Grafton Shoppingworld FREE graftonshoppingworld.com.au

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29 MARCH

CEDAR AND STEAM Official Opening Friday 29th March from 6pm. After the wanton destruction of Glenreagh’s Catholic Church our special section this year is significant historical structures. This will encourage the recognition recording and respect for our irreplaceable history. Art entries in any medium including photography, painting, drawing, fibre arts, sculpture.

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Fri 29 Mar, 6pm Sat 30 Mar 9-3pm Glenreagh Hall Coramba Street, Glenreagh

CHAMPAGNE SUNDAY MEET THE ARTIST Between Grafton and Maclean in the historic river port of Ulmarra sits the Coldstream Gallery. Come and enjoy the beautiful local art works and get the opportunity to talk with some of our amazing artists. Bookings preferred but not essential.

WHEN: 31 Mar, 7, 14, 21 and 28 April 2-4pm WHERE: Coldstream Gallery

5 Coldstream Street, Ulmarra COST: FREE. BOOKINGS: coldstreamgallery.com.au/ exhibitions/

8 APRIL

ALL ABOUT ART PRINT PRIZE

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

An exhibition of contemporary printmaking from the Valley and beyond with a $500 prize. Entries close 2nd April see website for conditions and entry form or phone 0415836194 or 0432719402. Exhibition will be open from Wednesday to Sunday in April, 10am to 4pm.

During plunge the Grafton Regional Gallery will host an Artist in Residence. The gallery aims to provide a supportive environment for artists and curators to pursue their practice and the residency fosters research, new work and collaborations. Come and meet our resident artist, join the conversation or perhaps attend a workshop. More information can be found on the Gallery Facebook page and Website.

WHEN: Opening: 6 April, 4pm WHERE: King Studio

105 River Street, Maclean BOOKINGS: Gold coin donation WEBSITE: kingstudio.com.au

WHEN: 8-28 April, 10-4pm, daily WHERE: Grafton Regional Gallery

158 Fitzroy Street, Grafton COST: Gold coin donation WEBSITE: graftongallery.nsw.gov.au

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12 APRIL

COLOURS OF THE CLARENCE with Harry Westera

YAMBA ART SPACE GALLERY & WORKSHOP

This new show of watercolour paintings combines scenes throughout the Clarence River Valley. Watercolour is the perfect medium for capturing the ever-changing light of this landscape: passing clouds, glaring sunshine, summer storms and the changing surface and colour of the river itself. The show also includes several stilllife oil paintings.

Come view exhibitions and purchase local art at this contemporary gallery and workshop space. Yamba Art Space offers Creative Education, Exhibitions and Events.

WHEN: Exhibition opening 12 April 5:30pm WHEN: Exhibition 13 April to 26 May WHERE: Cowper Gallery

90 Clarence Street, Cowper COST: FREE WEBSITE: cowperartgallery.com

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WHEN: Sat 13 April, 4.30-6.30pm WHERE: 2/6 Uki St.

Yamba Industrial Estate CONTACT: info@yambaartspace.com WEBSITE www.yambaartspace.com INSTAGRAM: @yambaartspace FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/ yambaartspacegallery

13 APRIL

THREADED CONNECTIONS AT YAMBA MUSEUM Celebrate the expressive power of creative needle arts, by viewing this embroidered textile, almost 5 metres long with 5 separate panels, on loan from Lismore Regional Gallery. A short film documents its two years of making by 40 members of the Lismore Embroiderers Guild. A display of embroidery from local stitchers will complement this major artwork and visitors will be able to observe Clarence Valley stitchers-at-work during the exhibition.

WHAT:

WHEN:

WHAT: WHEN:

Opening and curators talk with world renowned embroidery designer Susan Porter 13 April - 4pm Exhibition from 13 April to 17 May Stitchers at work 17 April, 23 April, 4 May at 11am

WHERE: Yamba Museum

River Street, Yamba COST: $5 entry to Museum

and exhibition CONTACT: Lesley Pickering 0417 698 262 WEBSITE: pyhsmuseum.org.au

Image: Threaded Connections (detail) 2007 Lucille Martin in collaboration with The Lismore and District Embroiderers’ Guild Permanent Collection Lismore Regional Gallery

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19 APRIL

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CLARENCE VALLEY INDIGENOUS ART AWARD (CVIAA)

WILD ABOUT WOOLI ART SHOW

2019 is the 7th exhibition for this biennial acquisitive award. The award is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists who reside in the Clarence Valley. Entry forms are available on the Grafton Regional Gallery website. Artists can enter a range of chosen media from painting, drawing, sculpture, photography and more.

This will be the ninth year the art show been staged. The six categories: Paintings, Works on Paper, Sculptures, Textile Art, Mixed media and Photography and a successful children’s section from the local Wooli Public School. The aim of the event continues to be a fundraiser for the CCPA.

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WHERE:

ENTRIES:

WEBSITE:

WHEN: Opening night - 19 April, 6:30pm

Exhibition - 20 April, 11-6pm

Exhibition - 21 April, 11-3pm WHERE: Wooli Hotel Motel, Wooli COST: Opening night - $10 adults, $5 child.

Exhibitions - $2 adults/children WEBSITE: protectwooli.com.au

Entries close 10 May Exhibition opens 23 May Grafton Regional Gallery 158 Fitzroy Street, Grafton Entry forms available online or at the Gallery graftongallery.nsw.gov.au

Join us for a tour of some of the Clarence Valley’s best galleries and exhibitions. From Grafton to Yamba and back again this Art Crawl is presented by the Clarence Valley Cultural Committee (CVCC) and hosted by Marea Buist, president of the Port of Yamba Historical Society and member of the CVCC. Get ready for a day packed with laughs, art and adventure.

The bus departs 9am from Grafton Regional Gallery and returns in time for a special event at the Gallery with the artists from the HEADwaters exhibition.

The event concludes at 5pm.

TICKETS $30

Ticket price includes all admission fees BYO lunch or purchase from Olivers CafĂŠ at Maclean.

The Final Colour. Photo by Freya McGrath. Clarence Valley Infocus Winner 2017

YOUTH AND KIDS WORKSHOPS & EVENTS

29 MARCH

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CVAS STORYTIME

LITTLE SMARTIES

Join Clarence Valley Anglican School at Grafton Shoppingworld on Fridays during plunge 2019 for free storytime and craft celebrating Clarence Valley Authors and their stories.

Bring your children along to enjoy a storybook reading followed by a Craft activity with early childhood specialists from CVAS. Enjoy a coffee while your Children listen, learn and create something special.

The Little SmARTies program is jammed packed with fun interactive activities for young children. There are sing-alongs and dancing with Melissa, a musician from the Clarence Valley Conservatorium, lots of craft activities a lively tour through an exhibition with a local educator who has stacks of childhood and art experience. All art materials and equipment are included.

WHEN: 29 March, 5 and 12 April

from 10am WHERE: Next to Gym Beans Espresso

Grafton Shoppingworld COST: FREE BOOKINGS: No booking required WEBSITE: graftonshoppingworld.com.au

WHEN: Tue 2 April, 10.30-12pm WHERE: Grafton Regional Gallery

158 Fitzroy Street Grafton COST: $5 per child. Babies free. Family

ticket $8 for 2 or more children.

BOOKINGS: RSVP via Eventbite, search

Grafton Regional Gallery or gallery@clarence.nsw.gov.au

16 APRIL

LIVE ‘N’ LOUD Here’s your chance to perform to a live audience. Bring your friends, your instrument or your singing voice and perform and hear some live music by young local musicians. Special guest this year, with ‘Monica and the Explosion’ being the headline act. Live ‘n’ Loud is a drug and alcohol free event.

WHEN: Thu 11 April 6-9pm WHERE: Grafton Library

126-144 Pound Street, Grafton COST: FREE. Bookings essential BOOKINGS: Grafton Library 02 6641 0100 WEBSITE: www.crl.nsw.gov.au

POETRY ILLUSTRATION WORKSHOP Learn how to write, illustrate and decorate your own poem, with children’s and young adults author, Sophie Masson.

WHEN: Tue 16 April, 2-3.30pm WHERE: Yamba Library

Wooli Street, Yamba COST: FREE BOOKINGS: Yamba Library

02 6646 2811 WEBSITE: crl.nsw.gov.au

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15 APRIL

TELSTRA KIDS TECH PARTY

KIDS HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS

Join Telstra Grafton Shoppingworld for their free Kids Tech Party, daily these School Holidays. Want to give your child the opportunity to create and explore with the power of emerging digital technologies! We are looking for 10 -12 kids to join us for some Digital making fun, we will be playing with robots, coding, making digital banana pianos and having a crazy time with circuits! What to bring? Raid your recycling, we need cardboard tubes, small boxes and plastic containers.

Why? All will be revealed at Tech Party!

Brighten up the school holidays with creativity. The Grafton Regional Gallery presents a series of fun and creative workshops to inspire budding artists.

Check out the website, Eventbrite or Facebook for details.

WHEN:

WHERE: COST: BOOKINGS:

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15 and 18 April, 11 & 1pm daily (2 sessions available) Grafton Shoppingworld FREE for ages 5+ years Limited numbers and bookings essential call 02 6642 8488 graftonshoppingworld.com.au

WHEN: Mon 15 April

Tue 16 April

Wed 17 April WHEN: 9.30-11.30am WHERE: Grafton Regional Gallery 178 Fitzroy Street, Grafton COST: $25 BOOKINGS: clarence.nsw.gov.au/gallery

15 16 APRIL

AUTHOR VISIT: SOPHIE MASSON Sophie has had more than 50 novels published in Australia and internationally, mostly for young adults and children, but also for adults, including the internationally-selling Forest of Dreams, an adult fantasy trilogy based on the life and work of the medieval French writer Marie de France. Her children’s/young adult books include, Emilio, My Father’s War, Two Trickster Tales, Hunter’s Moon, Ned Kelly’s Secret.

WHEN: Tue 16 April, 11-12pm WHERE: Maclean Library

7-9 Stanley Street, Maclean COST: FREE BOOKINGS: Maclean Library

02 6645 3611 WEBSITE: crl.nsw.gov.au

OCEANIC TALES POTTERY Join ceramicist Amanda Brightwell from The Clay Circle for a pottery workshop for children 7 years and older. You will make clay treasures inspired by the ocean and its inhabitants.

WHEN: Tue 16 April 9.30-11.30am WHERE: The Clay Circle

3/4 Moongi Place,

Yamba Industrial Estate COST: $30 BOOKINGS: 0432 033 413

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18 APRIL

KIDS IN THE STUDIO Preschoolers Creative Play

KIDS IN THE STUDIO Primary Ages Sculpture

Kids In The Studio at Yamba Art Space.

Preschoolers hands on Creative Play. Theme ‘The chicken and the egg’ Mixed media materials Facilitator Kerrie Howland

This is a workshop in collaboration with ‘The Overwintering Project’ and Iluka Emporium. Designed for primary aged children, come along and create mixed media sculptures with the theme ‘Shore Birds of the Clarence Valley’. Your workshop facilitator will be Kerrie Howland.

WHEN: 18 & 24 April, 10.30am-12pm

WHERE: Yamba Art Space

2/6 Uki Street. Yamba COST: $10 BOOKINGS: Visit website, purchase tix from

events page or pay on the day

0488 070 069 WEBSITE: yambaartspace.com

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WHEN: 18 and 24 April, 2.30-5.30pm WHERE: Yamba Art Space

2/6 Uki Street. Yamba COST: $25 BOOKINGS: Visit website, purchase tix from

events page or pay on the day

0488 070 069 WEBSITE: yambaartspace.com

25 APRIL

PJ MASKS: Show + Meet & Greet Come along and meet Catboy, Owlette and Gekko to embark on superhero adventures that are filled with action in our live PJ MASKS Shows! Along the way solve mysteries and learn valuable lessons, presented by the Smileys at Grafton Shoppingworld these Schools Holidays!

WHEN: 23-24, 26 April

(closed ANZAC Day)

Show - 11 & 2pm, daily

Meet and Greet - 2pm WHERE: Grafton Shoppingworld COST: FREE BOOKINGS: No bookings required WEBSITE: graftonshoppingworld.com.au

For information on Anzac Day services and events happening in the Clarence Valley see council advertising in local papers.

The Daily Examiner Saturday edition Coastal Views On Fridays or visit www.clarencevalleycouncil.com.au

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26 APRIL

CUT COPY PASTE ZINE What is a ZINE? Think of it as a magazine but without the “Maga” out front. ˜Maga” isn’t the only thing missing from a zine. Zines aren’t glossy and found in newsagents. Zines are made by people like you, who have something to say or share on any topic imaginable.

Zines are the perfect tool to build and support community, as well as a great voice for the voiceless. Poets and visual artists have also taken a liking to zines as a cheap and unique way to showcase their work.

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WHEN:

Fri 26 April (Iluka Library) 10.30am-12.30am (ages 6-12yrs) Fri 26 April (Maclean Library) 2.30pm-4.30pm (ages 13+) Sat 27 April (Grafton Library) 10am-12pm (ages 13+)

WHERE:

Iluka Library - 02 6646 6542 cnr Duke & Micalo Streets, Iluka Maclean Library - 02 6645 3622 7-9 Stanley Street, Maclean Grafton Library - 02 6641 0100 126-144 Pound Street, Grafton

COST: FREE BOOKINGS: Your local library

Iluka - 02 6646 6542

Maclean - 02 6645 3622

Grafton - 02 6641 0100

By using the Clarence Valley Cultural Strategic Plan as a guide, the Clarence Valley Cultural Committee support and promote the arts and cultural activity within the Clarence Valley.

Join the conversation at: clarenceconversations.com.au, search ‘clarence culture’ For meeting and membership information contact the cultural committee at culture@clarence.nsw.gov.au

CLARENCE VALLEY

YOUTH W EEK 10.04.19

18.04.19

WED 10 APRIL

- YOUTH FORUM

10-12pm The New School of Arts Hall FREE. Lunch provided. Bookings required

THU 11 APRIL

- YOUTH FORUM

11-1pm Civic Hall Maclean FREE. Lunch provided. Bookings required

THU 11 APRIL

- LIVE AND LOUD

6-9pm Grafton Library FREE. No booking required

FRI 12 APRIL

- LEAGUE TAG GALA DAY

9.30-2.30pm Wherrett Park Maclean FREE. Bookings required

SAT 13 APRIL

- SUNSET SHINDIG

5-9pm Market Square, Grafton FREE. No booking required

SUN 14 APRIL

- OPEN AIR CINEMA

4-9pm Yamba Oval FREE. No booking required

MON 15 APRIL

- CONDOM COUTURE (14 PLUS EVENT)

2-5pm Boxes Market Square, Grafton FREE. Bookings required

TUE 16 APRIL

- CONDOM COUTURE (14 PLUS EVENT)

3-6pm Treelands Drive Community centre, YaMB A FREE. Bookings required

WED 17 APRIL

- BREKKY & BALLS

8-11am McKittrick Park, South Grafton FREE BBQ. For more info, please call Gian ne on 0439 219 047

16-18 APRIL

- SKATE, SCOOTER & BMX CLINICS

4-6pm Grafton Skate Park FREE. No booking required. Sausage sizz le

se For more information and bookings plea contact Allira 0428 420 908

/clarencevalleyyouth

‘Summertime Memories’ by E Davis. Clarence Valley InFocus winner 2019

WORKSHOPS, TALKS AND MORE...

30 MARCH

CRAFTERNOON AT YAMBA

MECO MACRAMÉ LEARN THE ROPES

Drop into the Our Healthy Clarence hub at Treelands Drive Community Centre for a crafternoon session for all ages. Get your creative crafty inspiration flowing with all materials provided. Children under 10 years much be accompanied by an adult. This event is presented by New School of Arts and no bookings are required.

Grafton Shoppingworld are excited to present Macramé workshops as part of the plunge festival with our newest workshop facilitator Mel - the maker behind the valley’s own MeCo Macramé! Mel offers macramé supplies; bespoke & commission projects; reproductions of her original designs; and regular workshops

WHEN: 28 March, 4, 11, 18 & 25 April WHERE: Treelands Drive Community

Centre, Treelands Drive Yamba COST: Free BOOKINGS: Call Giane 0439 219 047

or just turn up

WHEN: Sat 30 March

(2 sessions available)

9-12pm & 1-4pm WHERE: Workshop Hub, The Link

Grafton Shoppingworld COST: $75 per person (includes all

supplies and refreshments) BOOKINGS: Bookings essential and limited

to 14 participants per workshop WEBSITE: graftonshoppingworld.com.au

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30 MARCH

WEAVING ON A SIMPLE FRAME

FORGET ME NOT CHOIR

Learn how to use a simple frame to create a small weaving using yarns, threads, fabrics, wool roving and found bibs and bobs to create something that is as individual as you are.

Learn skills to take you from start to finish of this relaxing and meditative craft. You will be provided with a small loom, which is yours to take home to complete your weaving.

If you love to sing and are dealing with memory impairment issues or would like some company, this is the place to be.

It costs nothing and you are guaranteed to leave with a smile on your face and a spring in your step. See you there for some great singing, welcoming faces and lots of laughs. Held every Tuesday at the Clarence Valley Conservatorium. Free homemade morning tea provided.

WHEN:

Sat 30 March - 9.30am-4.30pm

WHERE:

Cowper Art Gallery & Studio 90 Clarence Street, Cowper

COST: $140 BOOKINGS: Kerrie Bowles 0429 357 388 cowpergallery@iinet.net.au WEBSITE: www.cowperartgallery.com

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WHEN: 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 April 10-11:30am WHERE: Clarence Valley Conservatorium

8 Villiers Street Grafton COST: FREE WEBSITE: www.cvcon.com.au

4 APRIL

HEADTALKS Blanc Space Agency is proud to present the first event in its new quarterly speaker series HeadTalks. Inspired by the globally renowned TED Talks, HeadTalks features 4 authoritative speakers from the fields of humanity, environment, adventure and design. Be inspired, moved, shifted and motivated by these fresh and thoughtprovoking perspectives.

WHEN: Thu 4 April, 6-9pm WHERE: Blanc Space

7-11/18 Coldstream St, Yamba COST: $10 BOOKINGS: Tickets available from website, in

person in the lead up, or on the door if not sold out

WEBSITE:

www.blancspaceagency.com.au

LADIES ART EVENING BOTANICALS Unleash your creative identity and join artist Liselle Powell from Just Add White for an evening of painting botanicals. You will leave with an original, still life artwork to take home.

Materials, bubbles and snacks provided.

WHEN: Thu 4 April 6-9:30pm WHERE: Workshop Hub, The Link,

Grafton Shoppingworld COST: $80. $40 payable upon booking

and balance on the night BOOKINGS: info@justaddwhite.com to confirm

your booking. Spaces are limited WEBSITE: graftonshoppingworld.com.au

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4 APRIL

RAG RUG MAKING

HOW TO TAKE A GREAT PHOTO

Learn how to utilise waste fabric to create beautiful, functional pieces. We strip, plait then coil the strands or strip sew the strands into rugs. All fabric and sewing machines provided. Some sewing experience helpful but guidance is provided to complete your rug. A circular rug of 40cm in diameter can be completed in a day.

Join Daily Examiner Photographer and Moran Prize finalist Adam Hourigan for an intimate chat about what makes a great photo. Bring your own photo sand join the conversation.

WHEN: 4, 7 and 11 April 10am-2pm WHERE: Iluka Emporium

61 Charles Street, Iluka COST: $60 per person BOOKINGS: Call Michelle 0452 459 634 geckosnewtail@yahoo.com.au

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WHEN: Thu 4 April, 6pm WHERE: Grafton Regional Gallery

158 Fitzroy Street, Grafton COST: $10 BOOKING: gallery@clarence.nsw.gov.au

or VIA Eventbrite. Search

‘Grafton Regional Gallery’

5 APRIL

GRAFTON ART CLUB LIFE DRAWING SESSIONS

LIFE DRAWING WITH A THEATRICAL TWIST

Weekly Life Drawing classes hosted by local artist Julie Hutchings will be held in the courtyard at the Grafton Regional Gallery as part of the plunge festival. Watch local artists at work or contact Grafton Art club to join the class. Grafton Art Club is a community club that has been a part of Grafton since 1967. Members enjoy daily classes and social events year round.

Let’s draw the Lucky Dip is a creative life drawing event with and improvised theatrical twist. Come along and join the team at Yamba Art space for a fun life drawing event. This event is for over 18 years only and includes complimentary drink and nibbles on arrival.

WHEN: 5, 12 and 26 April 10-1pm WHERE: Grafton Regional Gallery

158 Fitzroy Street Grafton COST: $15. Includes shared model BOOKINGS: 02 6642 1394

WHEN: Fri 5 April, 6-9pm WHERE: 2/6 Uki Street Yamba

Yamba Industrial Estate COST: $40 presale or $45 on the door BOOKINGS: Essential, only 18 tickets

available. Tickets online at

below facebook address

0488 070 069 FACEBOOK: yambaartspacegallery/events

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6 APRIL

JIMMY WAGS & POSCA PENS Jimmy Wags has been focusing on unique custom Posca art work on surfboards, skateboards, guitars and anything you can throw at him. Join Jimmy for a 2 Hour Posca Painting workshop for all with all materials provided to make and take home your very own painting with these vibrant paint pens!

WHEN: Sat 6 April, 2-4pm WHERE: Flow Space Gallery and Studios

6/36 Through Street,

South Grafton COST: $12 BOOKINGS: flowspaceinfo@gmail.com

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CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPS Join the Long Way home team for their annual creative writing workshops. Whether you’re working towards submitting a story in the annual short story competition or searching for motivation to put pen to paper, these workshops will have you writing, telling stories, developing characters and imagining plots in the short space of a morning. You’ll leave with a story or two, plus tools to inspire you to keep writing.

WHEN: Sat 6 April, 9-12pm - Yamba

Sun 14 April, 9-12pm - Grafton WHERE: Yamba Community Hall

45 Wooli Street Gurehlgam,

Clarence Valley Healing Centre

18-26 Victoria Street, Grafton COST: $10 BOOKINGS: Call 0423 747 468 or cvshortstories@gmail.com

6 APRIL

COLOURFUL BASKETRY BASICS

GUM BICHROMATE PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINTING

Join this fun workshop: Basketry basics with Deb Keyes from Kingfisher Basketry.

Learn to make your own cordage using natural fibres. Create a colourful bowl to take home on the day.

This process works in many ways like the Cyanotype, exposed in the sun and developed in tap water. Unlike the Cyanotype, the gum print is not restricted to one colour and prints can be manipulated whilst developing. The gum print has a beautiful painterly quality unique to this process.

WHEN: Sat 6 April - 10am-3pm

(break 12-1pm) WHERE: Yamba Art Space

2/6 Uki Street Yamba COST: $65 BOOKINGS: Visit yambaartspace.com

to purchase tickets from our

events page or on

0488 070 069

WHEN:

Sat 6 April, 9.30am-4.30pm

WHERE:

Cowper Art Gallery & Studio 90 Clarence Street, Cowper

COST: $145 BOOKINGS: Kerrie Bowles 0429 357 388 cowpergallery@iinet.net.au WEBSITE: www.cowperartgallery.com

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7 APRIL

STICKY BOLD BITS Ignite your creativity with this 3 hour collage and mixed media workshop. This is an opportunity to get a hands-on, creative experience with Rochelle’s professional guidance in her studio and take home something special. Rochelle works with new and mixed media and is highly skilled in drawing, painting, printmaking, collage and photo media. She is a practicing artist with 18 years’ art educator experience to help you unlock this tactile, flexible and expansive creative process. Light refreshments and materials included.

WHEN:

7 April, 11-2pm

WHERE:

20 Drummer Place, Seelands

COST: $25 BOOKINGS: stickyboldbits.eventbrite.com.au

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COCKTAILS & CANDLES Join the team from Just Enough Beach for a fun afternoon of cocktails and candles.

Make your own hand poured candles in the beautiful outdoor setting at Irons and Craig and try the cocktail that inspired the scent.

Bookings are essential. Limited to 10.

All materials are included in the price as well as cocktails and yummy food.

WHEN: Sun 7 April, 4pm-7pm WHERE: Irons and Craig

29 Coldstream St, Yamba COST: $135 BOOKINGS: Lisa Wright - 0410 553 434

10 APRIL

FoGG MORNING TEA AND ARTIST TALK

ARTISTS UNPACKED – ARTS GRANTS

Join the Friends of Grafton Gallery (FoGG) at their bi-monthly morning tea and talk with local artist, actor and film maker Sammy Lovejoy. Meet the friends and find out how you can support your local gallery. Annual Membership is valid 7/2019 to 6/2020. A bonus 3 months membership offer will be available on the day with the 2019/2020 membership extended to include April, May and June 2019.

The Grafton Regional Gallery presents a series of practical workshops designed to develop your art and business skills to support your creative success. Peter Wood is the Executive Director for Arts Northern Rivers. In this workshop he will guide you through the challenging landscape of arts grants. The workshop will include examples of successful applications as well as an outline of relevant arts grants for regional creatives.

WHEN: 9 April, 10am WHERE: Grafton Regional Gallery

158 Fitzroy Street Grafton COST: $5 for non-FoGG members BOOKINGS: Grafton Regional Gallery on

02 6642 3177

WHEN: Wed 10 April, 5.30pm WHERE: Blanc Space

7-11/18 Coldstream St, Yamba COST: $10 BOOKINGS: via Eventbrite

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11 APRIL

SONGWRITING

LADIES ART EVENING PORTRAITS

Have you ever dreamed about writing a hit song? Or are you curious about how music and words are put together to a song? In Monica’s songwriting workshop you will learn about how to write a song from scratch.

You will get all the tools, tips and inspiration you need to create your own songs, and we will also try it in reality. Songwriting is fun, exciting and can be done by anyone.

‘Discover your own muse’ Frida Kahlo.

Come and delve into the intrinsic world of self-portraiture with artist Liselle Powell from Just Add White. You will leave with your own self portrait to take home.

Materials, bubbles and snacks provided.

WHEN: Thu 11 April 2-4pm WHERE: Grafton Library

126-144 Pound Street, Grafton COST: FREE BOOKINGS: Grafton Library 02 6641 0100 WEBSITE: www.crl.nsw.gov.au

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WHEN: Thu 11 April 6-9.30pm WHERE: Workshop Hub, The Link,

Grafton Shoppingworld COST: $80. $40 payable upon booking

and balance on the night BOOKINGS: info@justaddwhite.com to

confirm your booking.

Spaces are limited.

WEBSITE: graftonshoppingworld.com.au

13 APRIL

BASIC MOSAICS

INTRODUCTION TO GRAFFITI

Work with Gypsy and Annie on the deck of the Iluka Emporium learning all you need to know to create a mosaic for your home or Garden. Planning your design made easy, or work randomly. All materials are supplied. You will head home with a completed work (plaque or pot) and the skills to do more.

Local artist Kade Valja begin his painting practice early on with aerosol painting his letters in a traditional graffiti style on walls, this full day workshop for ages 12-21 is an introduction to the full process of graffiti lettering from sketch to paint on wall with a brief history of graffiti culture.

WHEN: Fri 12 April 9.30-4pm WHERE: Iluka Emporium Verandah

31 Charles Street, Iluka COST: $60pp. (max 6 people) BOOKINGS: Gypsy - 0422 741 975 or gypsycircus@hotmail.com

WHEN: Sat 13 April 10.30-4pm WHERE: Flow Space Gallery and Studios

6/36 Through Street,

South Grafton COST: $25. Pay at event.

BOOKINGS: flowspaceinfo@gmail.com

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13 APRIL

HEADWATERS ARTIST FORUM

CREATIVES WANTED: WORK IN PROGRESS

Join local Clarence Valley artists for a conversation about the story behind this exhibition which explores the natural beauty of Clarence River and its surrounding environment through painting, works on paper, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture and performance.

Friends of Susan and Elizabeth Island invite artists, photographers, writers and songwriters for a morning on Susan Island. See our bush regeneration work in progress while developing your art project for the upcoming 53 Islands Festival. We promise you subtropical rainforest patterns and textures and a boat there and back.

WHEN: Sat 13 April, 3 – 5pm WHERE: Grafton Regional Gallery

158 Fitzroy Street, Grafton COST: Free BOOKINGS: RSVP via Eventbite, search

Grafton Regional Gallery or gallery@clarence.nsw.gov.au

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WHEN: Sat 13 April 9-1pm WHERE:

Prince Street Wharf for boat to Susan Island

COST: $5 BOOKINGS:

53islands@gmail.com 0423 747 468

13 APRIL

MECO MACRAMÉ BEGINNERS WALL HANGING Grafton Shoppingworld are excited to announce the Macramé workshops this plunge with our newest workshop facilitator Mel - the maker behind the valley’s own MeCo Macramé! Why not grab a friend and join Mel for this creative Beginners Macramé Workshop and create your very own Wall Hanging in your choice of hue!

WHEN:

WHERE:

COST:

BOOKINGS:

WEBSITE:

Sat 13 April (2 sessions available) 8-12pm & 1-5pm Workshop Hub, The Link Grafton Shoppingworld $125 per person (includes all supplies and refreshments) Bookings essential and limited to 10 participants per workshop graftonshoppingworld.com.au

THE ARTIST ISSUE A weekend workshop for artists to collaborate on ‘The Artist’ issue of The Valley Journal.

Participants are not limited to print media artists.

WHEN: 13-14 April, 10-4pm daily WHERE: Ground Floor,

25 Prince St, Grafton COST: FREE BOOKINGS: www.stickytickets.com.au/81476 WEBSITE: valleyjournal.com.au

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13 APRIL

CREATIVE INDUSTRIES EXPO Come along to an information market with arts workers, creatives and artists from many different creative industries. This event will be a showcase of works and an opportunity for people to discuss their journey in their field of creativity and get advice on how you may kick start your creative career. For all ages WHEN:

Sat 13 April, 9-3pm

WHERE:

The Mend and Make Do Crew Sheds 1 and 3, 46 Through Street, Grafton

COST: Free

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FAY BOYD’S FINE ART SCHOOL This small boutique art school has been designed for professional tuition for the beginner through to the advanced artist in visual arts. There will be a number of five-day workshops on offer with tutors who have been selected to provide students with professional expert tuition in their chosen form.

WHEN: Sat 13 - Wed 17 April (inclusive) WHERE: Grafton High School

97 Mary Street, Grafton COST: $655 - Adult, $630 - Seniors Card,

$590 - Pension/concession,

$300 - School student BOOKINGS: Essential, via website or phone WEBSITE: fayboydsfineartschool.com

17 APRIL

INTRODUCTION TO PAPER PLATE ETCHING

ARTISTS UNPACKED – ART BUSINESS BASICS

Etching without the use of acid or other toxic techniques. Annie and Jay, qualified art teachers will guide you through all skills needed to take home several etchings. All materials supplied.

Take your art practice to the next level!

Presented by NAVA, the National Association of Visual Artists. Running your practice as a business means being obliged to deal with a multitude of business administrative tasks.

Get the run down on running a professional art practice.

WHEN: Tue 16 April 9-4pm WHERE: 33 Compton Street, Iluka COST: $90pp BOOKINGS: Annie Roberts 0411 160 599 annielaurie23@gmail.com

WHEN: WHERE:

COST: BOOKING:

Wed 17 April Grafton Regional Gallery 158 Fitzroy Street, Grafton $20/$15 NAVA members gallery@clarence.nsw.gov.au or VIA Eventbrite. Search ‘Grafton Regional Gallery’

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18 APRIL

ARTS IN MIND

DRAWING FROM LIFE SOIREE

A social gathering including guided tours and presentations about artworks for people living with dementia. Morning tea is provided.

This program runs on the third Thursday of every month at the Grafton Regional Gallery.

Draw a beautiful model in costume during a relaxed session to live music with local artist Linda Frylink Anderson. No experience necessary. You will be guided through some warm up drawing exercises and encouraged to draw what you see using different techniques.

Pastels, charcoal, ink and gouache will be available for you to explore with quality drawing paper. Refreshments and nibbles will be provided. You will go home with a drawing framed in a quality mount.

WHEN: WHERE:

COST: BOOKINGS:

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Thu 18 April, 10-12pm Grafton Regional Gallery 158 Fitzroy Street, Grafton $5, carers fee gallery@clarence.nsw.gov.au or via Eventbrite. Search ‘Grafton Regional Gallery’

WHEN: Thu 18 April, 3-6pm WHERE: Iluka Emporium

61 Charles Street, Iluka COST: $50pp (all inclusive) BOOKINGS: Linda Frylink Anderson artistinthebush@gmail.com

or 0402 330 244

19 APRIL

SAILING AROUND THE WORLD IN MY SARONG

BASIC BASKETRY

Meet Linda Frylink Anderson: Author, artist, scribbler, wife, mother, teacher and adventurer. She set sail to circumnavigate the world with her “Captain Underpants� aboard a boat built in their backyard. Enjoy an author talk and colourful presentation of images from sailing around the world.

Drinks and nibbles included.

Lee Ann Hally has been weaving baskets for many years, drawing knowledge from all parts of Australia. She looks forward to showing a variety of techniques so that you take home new skills and a small basket.

MAX 8 persons. All materials supplied but bring interesting weavable materials if you have them.

WHEN: Fri 19 April, 4-6pm WHERE: Iluka Emporium

61 Charles Street, Iluka COST: $10pp BOOKINGS: Linda Frylink Anderson artistinthebush@gmail.com

or 0402 330 244

WHEN: Fri 19 April, 10-3pm WHERE: Iluka Emporium

61 Charles Street, Iluka COST: $60pp (all inclusive) BOOKINGS: Lee Ann Hally lahally1@gmail.com

or 0422 412 415

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20 APRIL

SPOON CARVING with Carol Russell

SPOON CARVING FROM SALVAGED BRANCHES

Create your own unique wooden spoon in this workshop, which is suitable for both beginners and those with a little more experience you’ll learn carving techniques, tool sharpening and timber finishing.

Using foraged fallen branches and sticks, in this class you’ll go wandering and find your own material, bring it back and whittle some small spoons using mainly knives and chisels. We’ll cover tool choice and maintenance as well as design and carving techniques specific to branch material. Great fun!

WHEN: Sat 20 April 9.30am-4.30pm WHERE: Cowper Art Gallery & Studio

90 Clarence Street, Cowper COST: $150 BOOKINGS: Kerrie Bowles 0429 357 388 cowpergallery@iinet.net.au FACEBOOK: @cowperartgallery

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WHEN: Sun 21 April 9.30am-4.30pm WHERE: Cowper Art Gallery & Studio

90 Clarence Street, Cowper COST: $150 BOOKINGS: Kerrie Bowles 0429 357 388 cowpergallery@iinet.net.au FACEBOOK: @cowperartgallery

24 APRIL

THE CLAY CIRCLE-POTTERY

ARTISTS UNPACKED – SHOWCASING YOUR WORK

Design your own platter, dip bowl and spoon using hand building techniques with ceramicist Amanda Brightwell from The Clay Circle. This workshop is for ages 15 & over.

Take your art practice to the next level! Join photographer and framer Cher Breeze to learn skills needed to present your work professionally in photos and frames – Essential skills needed for your portfolio, grant and exhibition applications.

WHEN: Tue 23 April 4-7pm WHERE: The Clay Circle

3/4 Moongi Place,

Yamba Industrial Estate COST: $90 BOOKINGS: 0432 033 413

WHEN: Wed 24 April, 5.30pm WHERE: Grafton Regional Gallery

158 Fitzroy Street, Grafton COST: $20 BOOKING: gallery@clarence.nsw.gov.au

or VIA Eventbrite. Search

‘Grafton Regional Gallery’

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26 APRIL

OVERWINTERING PROJECT – MIGRATORY SHOREBIRDS In preparation for a major collaborative exhibition at Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery and local exhibitions at Yamba Art Space and Iluka Emporium, The Overwintering Project will run during December 2019. Find out how you can get involved at these events. ilukaemporium.com | theoverwinteringproject.com | Tony Belton - 0409 599 409

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Information Morning

Resources and Art

Join leading ecologist Dr Greg Clancy and photographer and bird watcher Tony Belton for a migratory shorebird information morning with an informal talk and time for questions.

Collect your art resources and talk to artists about your ideas for the Overwintering Project.

Migratory shorebird information and resources will be available. Young people encouraged.

WHEN: Fri 26 April, 10-12pm WHERE: Iluka Community Health

cnr Duke and Micalo Streets COST: FREE

WHEN: Sat 27 April, 10-12pm WHERE: Iluka Emporium

61 Charles Street, Iluka COST: FREE

27 APRIL

ARTISTS UNPACKED – BUSINESS INTENSIVE

SHIBORI AND DYEING WITH INDIGO

Join us for either a half or full day with Christina Giorgio. Part of the Grafton Regional Gallery Artists Unpacked Series.

Session one: Daily Life Design for Creatives - day to day time management workshop with a twist.

Session two: Marketing 101 Creatives - If you are keen to nail your marketing and make more sales this workshop is for you.

Join Kerrie for a day of learning how to dye with indigo using the art of Shibori. Explore many ways of creating pattern on cloth.

You will leave the workshop with a bundle of patterned fabrics and a beautiful silk or cotton scarf. All materials included

WHEN: WHERE:

COST:

BOOKING:

27 April, 9-12pm and 1-3pm Grafton Regional Gallery 158 Fitzroy Street, Grafton $30 one session $50 two sessions gallery@clarence.nsw.gov.au or VIA Eventbrite. Search ‘Grafton Regional Gallery’

WHEN: Sat 27 April 9.30am-4.30pm WHERE: Cowper Art Gallery and Studio

90 Clarence Street, Cowper COST: $140.00 BOOKINGS: Kerrie Bowles 0429 357 388 cowpergallery@iinet.net.au FACEBOOK: @cowperartgallery

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‘Bustling Jacas’ by J Hayman-Ward. Clarence Valley InFocus winner 2018

WELLNESS

ART THERAPY Art Therapy is an allied health profession, delivered by a professionally trained art therapist who works with clients using a varietyof art mediums within their session.

The therapist supports participants to work toward individual goals in creative ways to enhance physical and emotional wellbeing.

WHEN: 28 March - 30 April, after 4pm WHERE: Clarence Natural Therapies

Suite 2, 39 Prince street Grafton COST: $90. One to one hourly session

NDIA accredited.

BOOKINGS: By phone appointment

0408 975 166

31 MARCH

DAY RETREAT - YOGA AND AYURVEDIC AUTUMN ROUTINES

JOURNEY IN THE SAND

Yoga and Ayurveda are sister sciences that support deeper inner connection to self and the world around us. Enjoy a full day dedicated to you! Sometimes we just need to retreat to rejuvenate.....even for a day. Yoga, meditation, massage, lunch and an information session on how to maintain your health through the Autumn months with Ayurvedic seasonal routines. With Lynne Grieves and Annette Gill

Australia Bush Flower Essences - Discover what insights can be found through fun sand play exercises and the natural and abundant healing powers of our Australian Bush Flowers. Join us for a day of exploration, insight and learn how to make your own Bush Essences. We will finish the day with a balancing meditation using specialised essential oils to calm and destress.

WHEN:

Sat 30 March, 9-5pm

WHERE:

Clarence Natural Therapies 2/39 Prince Street, Grafton

COST: $80 BOOKINGS: Call 02 6642 8432 WEBSITE: clarencenaturaltherapies.com.au

WHEN: 31 March, 9.30am-1pm WHERE: Clarence Natural Therapies

2/39 Fitzroy Street, Grafton COST: $40 BOOKINGS: 02 6642 8432 WEBSITE: clarencenaturaltherapies.com.au

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5 APRIL

STRESS MANAGEMENT & RELAXATION WORKSHOP

YOGA FOR RELAXATION, ANXIETY & STRESS RELIEF

Join Sharon, Go Vita resident Naturopath and learn how you can support your nervous system naturally using herbs, supplementation, teas, homeopathy, aromatherapy and flower essences. Sharon will show you how to use different meditation techniques and to apply conscious breathing to relax your body and mind. You will also learn journaling techniques to help you gain more clarity in your life and connect with your soul for guidance.

Introducing Hatha Traditional Style Yoga practice with Hayley from Go Vita. Hayley will guide you through gentle Yoga poses and breathing techniques to help with stress, anxiety and relaxation. For more information and to find out about upcoming workshops, drop in & see Hayley at Go Vita Grafton Shoppingworld.

WHEN: Fri 5 April WHERE: Workshop Hub, The Link,

Grafton Shoppingworld COST: $20 p/p. Limited spaces avail.

BOOKINGS: Pre-paid instore at Go Vita

Grafton Shoppingworld WEBSITE: graftonshoppingworld.com.au

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WHEN: Fri 5 April WHERE: Workshop Hub, The Link,

Grafton Shoppingworld COST: $15 p/p. Limited spaces avail.

BOOKINGS: Pre-paid instore at Go Vita

Grafton Shoppingworld WEBSITE: graftonshoppingworld.com.au

13 APRIL

GUT HEALTH & FERMENTED FOODS SEMINAR

AYURVEDIC FOOT, HAND AND HEAD MASSAGE

Join Valerie Pearson popular presenter and resident expert at Green Living Australia as she takes you on a journey through fermented foods and why they are so important to your gut health, demonstrating how easily and safely you can make your own ferments at home You will get to taste a variety of ferments on the day.

Ayurvedic Medicine is traditional Indian Medicine. Ayurveda supports the notion that the whole body is reflected in the feet, hands and head. Regular foot, hand and head massage will balance and cleanse the internal organs, soothe and calm an agitated mind, vitalise the whole being, relieve tension through the neck and shoulders and expand consciousness. Gain the ability to nurture and nourish family and friends in a practical way.

WHEN: Sat 6 April WHERE: Workshop Hub, The Link,

Grafton Shoppingworld COST: $15 p/p. Limited spaces avail.

BOOKINGS: Pre-paid instore at Go Vita

Grafton Shoppingworld WEBSITE: graftonshoppingworld.com.au

WHEN:

Sat 13 April, 9-5pm

WHERE:

Clarence Natural Therapies 2/39 Prince Street, Grafton

COST: $120 BOOKINGS: Call 02 6642 8432 WEBSITE: clarencenaturaltherapies.com.au

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Notes

Notes

MARKETS WEEKLY Wednesday mornings

Yamba Farmers & Producers Market 7-11.00am. Whiting Beach Car Park, Yamba

Thursday mornings

Grafton Farmers Market 7-11.00am. Cathedral Car Park, Grafton

MONTHLY 1st Saturday (except January)

Glenreagh Markets 8-12.30am. 62 Coramba St School of Arts Building

1st Sunday

Iluka Market Cnr Owen & Spenser Streets, Iluka

2nd Saturday

Maclean Community Market Centenary Drive Car Park, Maclean

3rd Saturday

Grafton Showground Markets Cnr Prince & Dobie Streets, Grafton

4th Sunday

Yamba River Market Ford Park, River Street, Yamba

SEASONAL 1st Sunday (Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec)

Halfway Creek Local Market Halfway Creek Hall, Kungala Rd, Halfway Creek

ANNUAL 31 October

Jacaranda Thursday Market

1st Saturday November

Grafton TAFE Market

1st Sunday October

National Goanna Pulling Championships Wooli Sports Ground, North Street, Wooli

GRAFTON ART CLUB - TWO-DAY MARKET MADNESS An annual TWO DAY ART & CRAFT MARKET’ with local art & handmade articles/goods for sale - including our MONSTER GARAGE SALE, MINI ART AUCTION & Club Cafe serving light refreshments - don’t miss Daphne’s Heavenly Sponge cakes.

WHEN: Saturday 4th May & Sunday 5th May

Saturday 7am to 3pm Sunday 7am to 2pm WHERE: The Art Club Centre, 365 Dobie Street, Grafton.

COST: FREE WEBSITE: www.graftonclub.net

RIP Wildfire, Brooms Head Brumby. Photo ‘Just Kidding’ by Stephen Otton, InFocus winner 2017

clarencevalleyculture www.clarence.nsw.gov.au/plunge