Sunfest booklet 2015 interactive 27 11 2014

2015 Youth Holiday Program January 5-16, 2015

Book online at www.gladecc.com.au Ticket Enquiries: 4972 2822 For more information or general enquiries please call Gladstone Festival and Events on 4972 5111

Welcome to the Gladstone Region’s favourite summer holiday program!

SUNfest is the premier youth holiday program, full of fun and exciting activities for Youth (12-17 yrs) and Lil’ Kids (10-11 yrs) of the Gladstone Region.

BOOK YOUR TICKETS All SUNfest tickets go on sale from 10am Wednesday, December 3, 2014 and can be purchased:  ONLINE http://www.gladecc.com.au On completion of your online purchase you will automatically receive an email confirmation of your booking with a link to print your indemnity form and attached in a PDF file will be your print-at-home tickets. Print the tickets and the indemnity form, as these are both essential for admission to your SUNfest activity. An indemnity form must be fully completed and signed for EACH activity.  OVER THE PHONE: Bookings Hotline (07) 4972 2822. Phone the Bookings Hotline with your list of activities and pay by credit card. Admission tickets and indemnity forms will be available for collection from the Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre.  IN PERSON: Visit any of the following Gladstone Regional Council centres with your list of activities and your payment (cash, credit card, cheque or money order). You will receive your admission tickets and indemnity forms immediately upon receipt.

• Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre, 58 Goondoon Street, Gladstone (closed from December 12 January 5) • Miriam Vale Office, 36 Roe Street, Miriam Vale • Mount Larcom Rural Transaction Centre, 47 Raglan Street, Mount Larcom • Agnes Water Rural Transaction Centre, 71 Springs Road, Agnes Water • Calliope Office, 5 Don Cameron Drive, Calliope • Boyne Tannum Community Centre, cnr Wyndham & Hayes Avenue, Boyne Island • Gladstone Administration Centre, 101 Goondoon Street, Gladstone NOTE – Failure to complete the forms or provide proof of age will result in forfeiture of fees and exclusion from the event.

NO REFUNDS SUNfest 2015 has been coordinated by Gladstone Festivals and Events on behalf of Gladstone Regional Council.

For more information please contact Event Coordinator, Jennifer Russell on (07) 4972 5111.

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Youth Holiday Program for 12-17yr olds January 5-16, 2015

Tickets on sale from 10am Wednesday, December 3

Information Legend All activities marked with this symbol are FREE, however, still require an indemnity form to be filled out.

Multi Day Event CLICK TO BOOK

All activities marked with this symbol are Multi Day Events.

All sessions will need to be attended to complete the activity or workshop. Prices are for the complete activity or workshop.

The online interactive PDF provides a direct link to the online ticketing facility. Simple click the 'Click to Book' button for direct access.

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SUNfest Mosaic Wall Be a part of history with this collaborative mosaic which will be displayed at the Gladstone Aquatic Centre for years to come.

Where

Creative Gladstone, cnr William & Auckland Streets, Gladstone.

When

Monday, 5 January, 10am-4pm

Cost

$10.00

To bring

Lunch, water bottle, snack, enclosed shoes, hat and sunscreen

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Fused Glass Jewellery A first for SUNfest! Judith Bohm-Parr from Studio 8 Glass will present a range of fused glass workshops. Create your own designer jewellery piece in glorious fused glass. This workshop will have you creating earrings, pendants or bracelet components that will be truly unique. No experience necessary, samples will be provided and glass will need to be picked up the following day after being fired in the kiln overnight.

Where

Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum, cnr Goondoon & Bramston Streets, Gladstone

When

Tuesday, 6 January, 10am-1pm Wednesday, 14 January, 10am-1pm

Cost

$25.00

To bring

Morning tea, water bottle, enclosed footwear

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Awoonga Headwaters Adventure Day Through canoeing, swimming and walking you will explore nature to learn about air purity, water quality and soil fertility. But let's get serious, this is all about fun and fun you will have in this exciting adventure.

Where

Meet at Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum, cnr Goondoon & Bramston Streets, Gladstone

When

Tuesday, 6 January, 8am-5pm

Cost

$35.00

To bring

SunSmart clothing, swimmers, towel, sunscreen, water bottle, insect repellent and hat Morning tea, lunch and life jackets provided CLICK TO Must be able to swim 50 metres unassisted

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Cooking Around the World Learn to cook dishes from around the world and participate in authentic cooking demonstrations.

Where

Meteors Football Club, Glenlyon Road, opposite Tondoon Botanic Gardens, entry via lower carpark

When

Tuesday, 6 January, 10am-12.30pm

Cost

$15.00

To bring

Water bottle and enclosed shoes

Where

Boyne Tannum Community Centre kitchen, cnr Wyndham & Hayes Avenue, Boyne Island

When

Tuesday, 13 January, 10am-12.30pm

Cost

$15.00

To bring

Water bottle and enclosed shoes

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Gladstone Region SUNfest Film Festival

Presented by Arrow Energy Be part of the first ever Gladstone Region SUNfest Film Festival.

Spend 2 ½ days creating and producing your own short film which will be screened during the SUNfest Showcase on Friday, 16 January.

Where

Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre, Goondoon St, Gladstone

When

Tuesday, 6 January to Thursday, 8 January (must attend all days) 10am-4pm & 10am-1pm on the last day

Cost

$50.00

To bring

Lunch, water bottle, snacks, hat, sunscreen and your enthusiasm

Multi Day Event

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Cast Paperweight How would you like to make your own sculpted glass paperweight? This full day workshop will involve clay modelling, plaster mould making and casting the glass to create a unique 3D glass art piece. No experience necessary, samples will be provided and glass will need to be picked up the following day after being fired in the kiln overnight.

Where

Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum, cnr Goondoon & Bramston Streets, Gladstone

When

Wednesday, 7 January, 10am-4pm

Cost

$35.00

To bring

Lunch, water bottle, enclosed footwear

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Skateboard Art Design your own work of art on a skateboard, lacquer and mount ready to hang on your wall at home. Bring your design ideas and imagination.

Where

Neighbourhood Centre, 105 Toolooa Street, Gladstone

When

Wednesday, 7 January, 10am-12.30pm

Cost

$25.00

To bring

Morning tea, water bottle, old clothes (you will be painting)

Where

Mount Larcom Room, Boyne Tannum Community Centre, cnr Wyndham & Hayes Avenue, Boyne Island

When

Wednesday, 14 January, 10am-12.30pm

Cost

$25.00

To bring

Morning tea, water bottle, old clothes (you will be painting)

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Bubble Soccer, Indoor Rock Climbing and Sportwall Is anyone keeping score?

You’ll be laughing too hard to keep tally. For the first time Bubble Soccer is on the program this year. When you finish this, move on to Indoor Rock Climbing and then tackle the Sportwall, which is an innovative way to engage in physical activity, all while having fun.

Where

Tannum Fitness Centre, 34 Creek Rd, Tannum Sands

When

Wednesday, 7 January, 9am-1pm

Cost

$20.00

To bring

Three-quarter length shorts and t-shirt, clean enclosed shoes, water bottle, and morning tea

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Overnight Escape to Harmony Farm Leave the 'rat race' behind and head to Harmony Farm at Ubobo for two days of horse riding, games, bushwalking and fun on their flying fox. Finish the day with a great country-style meal. You will be horse riding both days around Harmony Farm and enjoying a fun day before returning to Gladstone in the afternoon.

Where

Meet at Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum, cnr Goondoon & Bramston Streets, Gladstone

When

Wednesday, 7 January & Thursday, 8 January (2 days and overnight stay), 8am, return 3.30pm

Cost

$75.00

To bring

Clothes for two days, hat, sunscreen, water bottle, personal items, toiletries, sleeping bag and you can bring your own tent (please no bigger than two-man tent size)

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Laser Skirmish Challenge yourself or your friends to this live gaming experience.

Laser Skirmish or Laser Tag is a high-tech game of hide and seek.

Where

Tondoon Botanic Gardens, Glenlyon Road, Gladstone

When

Wednesday, 7 January, 9am-12pm Wednesday, 7 January, 1pm-4pm

Cost

$35.00

To bring

Enclosed shoes, long pants, sunscreen, hat, water bottle and a snack

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Take cover in the gardens at Cedar Galleries, shoot from the verandahs, duck into doorways or get your team-mates to cover you as you make a run for it.

Take a break, feed the alpacas and enjoy your free slushy. You get to keep your hat too!

Where

Cedar Galleries, 49544 Bruce Highway, Calliope Half way between the Calliope Crossroads and the Benaraby Junction

When

Monday, 12 January, 1pm-4pm Monday, 12 January, 5pm-7.30pm

Cost

$35.00

To bring

Enclosed shoes, sunscreen and water bottle (hat and slushy included)

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Fused Glass Animals and Flowers In this workshop you will be using crushed glass (frit), cut pieces of glass and wire to create your favourite animals or flowers in textured glass to hang as a mobile. Designs will be provided or bring your own. No experience necessary, samples will be provided and glass will need to be picked up the following day after being fired in the kiln overnight.

Where

Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum, cnr Goondoon & Bramston Streets, Gladstone

When

Thursday, 8 January, 1pm-4pm

Cost

$25.00

To bring

Afternoon tea, water bottle and enclosed footwear

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Hi-Vis Wearable Art Upcycle and reinvent high visibility work-wear into new one off couture wearable art creations. Learn about planning and design of artworks, pattern drafting, construction of wearable art and basic sewing techniques. Then parade your designs at the SUNfest Showcase.

Multi Day Where The Fabric Palette, 164 Auckland St, Event Gladstone When

Thursday, 8 January & Friday, 9 January (multi-day event, must attend both days), 9.30am-3pm both days

Cost

$45.00

To bring

Lunch, snack and a water bottle. Not essential but bring your ideas, images, old uniforms & PPE, objects and accessories to incorporate into CLICK your design. Feel free to bring your own TO BOOK sewing machine.

Go-Karts Set on four acres, Rockhampton's Kenrose Park has a 500 metre Go Kart track designed for karting fun. SUNfest has booked a session called 'Underage Rage', which includes two fast kart sessions. We will also supply a sausage sizzle lunch and a drink.

Where

Meet at Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum, cnr Goondoon & Bramston Streets, Gladstone

When

Thursday, 8 January , 8.30am-3.30pm Thursday, 15 January, 8.30am-3.30pm

Cost

$50.00

To bring

Enclosed shoes, sunscreen, hat, water bottle and morning tea, lunch and a drink will be provided

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Superfly This one day Superfly workshop will see participants working with green screen technology. Your work will be part of the Gladstone Region SUNfest Film Festival, to be screened on Friday, 16 January.

Where

Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre, Goondoon St, Gladstone

When

Friday, 9 January, 10am-1pm

Cost

$20.00

To bring

Water bottle, snack, hat, sunscreen and your enthusiasm

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Dancing Around the World Learn dances from different cultures and see authentic dance displays from around the world.

Where

Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre, Goondoon St, Gladstone

When

Friday, 9 January, 10am-12pm

Cost

$15.00

To bring

Water bottle and appropriate footwear

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Paintball (15-17 years ONLY) Get among the adventure that is Paintball. Have fun eliminating opposing players and teams by tagging them with a paintball expelled by a special CO2 gaspowered paint gun.

Where

Meet at Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum, cnr Goondoon & Bramston Streets, Gladstone

When

Friday, 9 January, 8.30am-2.30pm

Cost

$70 (includes 400 paintballs, 100 more than last year! More can be purchased, $15.00 per 100 paintballs)

To bring

Enclosed shoes, sunscreen, water bottle, hat and lunch (full-length overalls provided) NB: Parents are to sign a waiver before participants board the bus

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Pistol Shooting If you've always wanted to try Pistol Shooting, this is for you.

The Gladstone Pistol Club will have enough tutors on hand to give everyone a chance to shoot a pistol, have a match or try rifle shooting. All pistols are supplied, as well as lunch and a cold drink.

Where

Brendonna Rd, Calliope (head north at Calliope Crossroads, travel 2kms and turn right into Brendonna Rd)

When

Saturday, 10 January, 8.30am-1pm

Cost

$25.00

To bring

Enclosed shoes, collared shirt, hat, sunscreen and water bottle. Pistol Club will supply each participant with lunch NB: Parents are to sign a waiver beforethe children can shoot

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Flood Townships of the Future - Art Installation Create an art installation: A Flood-proof Town of the Future.

Join local artist Rosemary Anderson at the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum in an exciting event that will run in conjunction with Rosemary's flood installation "We'll Be Ready For It Next Time". Students will use some of the same materials used in Rosemary's installation to create a "flood proof town" of the future. The final creation will be installed in the Gallery & Museum alongside Rosemary's installation for all to see.

Where

Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum, cnr Goondoon & Bramston Streets, Gladstone

When

Monday, 12 January, 9.30am-12.30pm

Cost

$10.00

To bring

Enclosed shoes, morning tea, water bottle

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Tote Bag Sharpie Tie Dyeing Create and take home your own tote bag, tie dyed using sharpie pens. This has a really cool effect, totes original.

Where

Mount Larcom Room, Boyne Tannum Community Centre, cnr Wyndham & Hayes Avenue, Boyne Island

When

Monday, 12 January, 10am-12pm

Cost

$15.00

To bring

Morning tea, water bottle, old clothes (you will be painting)

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Izit! Entertainment Cinematic Theatre Fusion of Film and Theatre Workshop Fancy yourself as a star of the stage and screen? Work with Markwell Presents Cinematic Theatre Company's Artistic Director Brad Jennings to create and present a unique fusion of live performance and the magic of the big screen. Participants will work together to play build a short performance piece and integrate filmed sequences ahead of the final presentation.

Where

Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre, Goondoon St, Gladstone

When

Monday 12-16 January (multi-day event, must attend both days), 9.30am-3pm

Cost

$75.00

To bring

Morning tea, lunch, water bottle, comfortable clothing

Multi Day Event

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Izit! Entertainment African Drumming and Singing Workshop Austin King (Voodooman) is bringing his African Voodoo drumming, singing and dancing workshops to Gladstone. Learn how to drum, sing and groove to the exciting rhythms of Africa.

Students will perform together with Austin King, Voodooman on stage in the SUNfest Showcase. Let the Fun begin!

Where

Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre, Goondoon St, Gladstone

When

Monday 12-16 January (multi-day event, must attend all days), 9.30am-3pm

Cost

$75.00

To bring

Morning tea, lunch, water bottle, comfortable clothing

Multi Day Event

Portraits in Glass

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Have fun and create a portrait of yourself, a family member or movie star using coloured fused glass. Several techniques will be available to try; layering glass powder, fused mosaic or cut scrap glass all in glorious colour.

Where

Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum, cnr Goondoon & Bramston Streets, Gladstone

When

Tuesday, 13 January, 10am-4pm

Cost

$35.00

To bring

Lunch, water bottle, enclosed footwear

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Outdoor Adventure Enjoy a day out at Tondoon Botanic Gardens participating in a range of outdoor activities, small group team challenges, outdoor survival, orienteering and games. Includes a sausage sizzle lunch.

Where

Meet at the Gladstone Police Citizens Youth Club, Yarroon Street, Gladstone

When

Tuesday, 13 January, 9am-3pm

Cost

$20.00

To bring

Enclosed shoes, sunscreen, hat, water bottle and morning tea, sausage sizzle lunch will be provided

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Melted Madness Design your own incredible art work using crayons melted on to a canvas.

Where

Neighbourhood Centre, 105 Toolooa Street, Gladstone

When

Tuesday, 13 January, 10am-12pm

Cost

$15.00

To bring

Morning tea, water bottle, old clothes (you will be painting)

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Juggle-A-Rama Participants make their own juggling balls to keep, then get fit and healthy learning the basics of juggling. The workshop concludes with some sidesplitting slapstick comedy activities that are bound to keep a smile plastered on your face!

Where

Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre, Goondoon St, Gladstone

When

Wednesday, 14 January, 10am-12pm

Cost

$15.00

To bring

Water bottle, comfortable clothing, suitable footwear

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Reef2Beach Surf School Grom (the legend) from Reef2Beach Surf School will teach you all of the basics of surfing in this two-hour intensive lesson Where

Meet at Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum, cnr Goondoon & Bramston Streets, Gladstone

When

Wednesday, 14 January, 8am-5pm

Cost

$35.00

To bring

Sun smart clothing, swimmers, sunscreen, water bottle and hat.

Sausage sizzle lunch will be provided

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Kayaking Bus trip and guided kayak tour in Seventeen Seventy. Includes an introduction to Surf Kayaking (optional and weather permitting), relaxed paddling and fun games involving kayaks.

Where

Meet at Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum, cnr Goondoon & Bramston Sts, Gladstone

When

Wednesday, 14 January, 8am-5pm

Cost

$35.00

To bring

Sun smart clothing, swimmers, sunscreen, water bottle and hat.

Sausage sizzle lunch will be provided

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Stand Up Paddle Boarding Stand-up Paddle Boarding is a traditional Hawaiian sport which promotes balance, strength and general fitness. It is excellent for surfers and non-surfers alike, as it provides an isometric workout that strengthens your core muscle groups, while giving you a fun and exciting way to view the stunning water ways of Seventeen Seventy. Bus trip included.

Where

Meet at Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum, cnr Goondoon & Bramston Streets, Gladstone

When

Wednesday, 14 January, 8am-5pm

Cost

$35.00

To bring

Sun smart clothing, swimmers, sunscreen, water bottle and hat.

Sausage sizzle lunch will be provided

SUNfest Youth Activities

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Create and Motivate Being a teenager can be difficult. It is not always easy to maintain a positive image and to radiate total confidence! This is a workshop for teens where participants create artworks on canvas using paint and mixed media that will serve to inspire, focus and motivate. The piece can be displayed to provide encouragement to nourish your soul by living a healthy, active, happy and creative life.

Where

Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre, Goondoon St, Gladstone

When

Wednesday, 14 January, 2pm-4pm

Cost

$15.00

To bring

Water bottle and your imagination

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Fused Glass Wind Chimes Unleash your creative artistic side and create an individual set of wind chimes or light-catcher in fused glass. Turn scrap coloured glass and wire into components for your abstract masterpiece.

No experience necessary, samples will be provided and glass will need to be picked up the following day after being fired in the kiln overnight.

Where

Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum, cnr Goondoon & Bramston Streets, Gladstone

When

Thursday, 15 January, 1pm-4pm

Cost

$25.00

To bring

Afternoon tea, water bottle, enclosed footwear

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Guitar Technique Workshop A guitar workshop for all abilities, presented by legendary guitarist Tim Gaze. Learn from a professional who has played with Jimmy Barnes, Stevie Wright and many more. Tim will go through guitar styles, techniques, working in a band and setting up to get 'your sound'. Then, show your skills at SUNfest Showcase on Friday night.

Multi Where Gladstone Entertainment Convention Day Centre, Goondoon St, Gladstone Event When Thursday, 15 and Friday, 16 January (multi-day event, must attend both days), 10am-12.30pm Cost

$25.00

To bring

Bring your own electric and/or acoustic guitar (guitar amp, lead and tuner, if you have them)

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Singing & Song Writing Workshop What inspires us? This is for aspiring singers and songwriters of all abilities. Legendary guitarist Tim Gaze will touch on various song writing techniques and methods used by today's popular writers. Join with the guitarists or do both workshops and create a performance for the SUNfest Showcase.

Multi Where Gladstone Entertainment Convention Day Centre, Goondoon St, Gladstone Event When Thursday, 15 and Friday, 16 January (multi-day event, must attend both days), 1.30pm-4pm Cost

$25.00

To bring

Bring your own instrument if you have one, pen and a notebook

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Photography Workshop Do you have a love of photography, own a camera but need to learn how to use it properly? Then come along to this basic photography workshop.

Learn about technique, lighting and composition in this intensive three-hour session.

Where

Arboretum Shelter, Tondoon Botanic Gardens, Glenlyon Road, Gladstone

When

Thursday, 15 January, 9am-12pm

Cost

$20.00

To bring

Camera, water bottle, sunscreen and a hat

Where

Canoe Point, Tannum Sands

When

Thursday, 15 January, 1.30pm-4.30pm

Cost

$20.00

To bring

Camera, water bottle, sunscreen and a hat

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3, 2, 1 Glow Come and show off your creativity in this black light movement extravaganza that will be presented as part of the SUNfest Showcase. Participants will create a stunning piece using creative movement and dynamic props that will inspire and amaze!

Where When

Multi Day Event Thursday, 15 January & Friday, 16 January (multiday event, must attend both days), 10am-3pm

Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre, Goondoon St, Gladstone

Cost

$30.00

To bring

Morning tea, lunch, water bottle, comfortable clothing, suitable footwear

Quoin Island Turtle Rehabilitation Adventure

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Enjoy a great day out in the middle of our picturesque harbour. This trip includes return transfers, a guided interactive tour of the Quion Island Retreat Turtle Rehabilitation Centre, use of the beach side pool and the option to either tackle the rope course or join in with other beach activities.

Sausage sizzle lunch will be provided.

Where

Meet at O'Connell Wharf, Flinders Parade (opposite Tables on Flinders restaurant)

When

Friday, 16 January, 9.30am-3pm

Cost

$35.00

To bring

Sun smart clothing, swimmers, towel, sunscreen, water bottle, hat, snacks.

Sausage sizzle lunch will be provided

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All Ages Holiday Program for 10-17yr olds January 5-16, 2015

SUNfest All Ages is a holiday program for kids and youth aged between 10 and 17 and runs alongside the SUNfest Youth Holiday Program.

Skateboard Art Design your own work of art on a skateboard, lacquer and mount ready to hang on your wall at home. Bring your design ideas and imagination.

Where

Function Room, Calliope Community Centre, 3 Don Cameron Drive, Calliope

When

Monday, 5 January, 9.30am-12.30pm

Cost

$25.00

To bring

Morning tea, water bottle, old clothes (you will be painting)

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Tote Bag Sharpie Tie Dyeing Create and take home your own tote bag, tie dyed using sharpie pens. This has a really cool effect, totes original.

Where

Mount Larcom Youth Shed, 15 The Narrows Road, Mt Larcom (next door to Mt Larcom pool)

When

Tuesday, 6 January, 10am-12pm

Cost

$15.00

To bring

Morning tea, water bottle, old clothes (you will be painting)

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War-Gaming and Introduction to Tabletop Gaming Learn all about the game that has millions of followers all over the world.

Warhammer 40,000 is a table-top miniature wargame. Come and join in the fun.

Where

Meeting Room, Gladstone City Library, Goondoon Street, Gladstone

When

Wednesday, 7 January, 1pm-4pm

Cost

$20.00

To bring

Afternoon tea and water bottle

Where

Function Room, Calliope Community Centre, 3 Don Cameron Drive, Calliope

When

Thursday, 8 January, 1pm-4pm

Cost

$20.00

To bring

Afternoon tea and water bottle

Where

Mount Larcom Room, Boyne Tannum Community Centre, cnr Wyndham & Hayes Avenue, Boyne Island

When

Friday, 9 January, 1pm-4pm

Cost

$20.00

To bring

Afternoon tea and water bottle

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Create a Snowflake Mandala in Tangle/Doodle Art What is a tangle? Learn how to create and draw your own mandala, participants will use scissors to cut a shape from paper, trace on to smooth watercolour paper, design shapes of their choice and produce a piece of art. No snowflakes are the same!

Where

Agnes Water Community Centre, 71 Springs Road, Agnes Water

When

Wednesday, 7 January, 9am-12pm

Cost

$15.00

To bring

Morning tea, water bottle, smock or old clothing as it can get messy

Where

Mount Larcom Youth Shed, 15 The Narrows Road, Bruce Highway

When

Wednesday, 14 January, 9.30am-12.30pm

Cost

$15.00

To bring

Morning tea, water bottle, smock or old clothing as it can get messy

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Chicken Wire Sculpture Baskets Twist and thread wire to form a basket, once the basket is formed with a handle, participants will use jewellery wire to attach beads for decoration. Bring any old jewellery you would like to upcycle.

Where

Agnes Water Community Centre, 71 Springs Road, Agnes Water

When

Wednesday, 7 January, 1pm-4pm

Cost

$15.00

To bring

Afternoon tea, water bottle, smock or old clothing as it can get messy

Where

Function Room, Calliope Community Centre, 3 Don Cameron Drive, Calliope

When

Tuesday, 13 January, 9.30am-12.30pm

Cost

$15.00

To bring

Morning tea, water bottle, smock or old clothing as it can get messy

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Hook in2 Hockey The Hook in2 Hockey program is a great way to get involved in the great game of hockey in our area. Local players and coaches from Brisbane will be on hand for you to give hockey a go. All equipment is supplied.

Where

Rigby Park Hockey Fields, Dawson Highway, Gladstone

When

Monday, 12 January, 9am-12.30pm Tuesday, 13 January, 9am-12.30pm

Cost

$6.00

To bring

Hat, sunscreen, water bottle, morning tea, joggers/runners

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Marine Explorers Conservation Volunteers Australia Marine Explorers workshop covers a diverse range of marine topics from marine animal habitats, to marine debris and our impact on the marine environment. This two-hour interactive workshop includes environmental, scientific and craft activities that suit all ages. Join CVA and connect with our oceans and environment.

Where

Meeting Room, Gladstone City Library, Goondoon St, Gladstone

When

Tuesday, 13 January, 10am-12pm

Cost

$6.00

To bring

Water bottle

Where

Mount Larcom Room, Boyne Tannum Community Centre, cnr Wyndham & Hayes Avenue, Boyne Island

When

Thursday, 15 January, 10am-12pm

Cost

$6.00

To bring

Water bottle

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AFL Auskick Up there Cazaly! Spend a few hours kicking, marking, handballing and playing a range of AFL-inspired games Where

Clinton Park, Aerodrome Drive, next to Gladstone Airport

When

Wednesday, 14 January, 9am-12.30pm

Cost

$6.00

To bring

Hat, sunscreen, joggers/trainers and water bottle

Where

BITS Oval, Jacaranda Drive (near golf course)

When

Thursday, 15 January, 9am-12.30pm

Cost

$6.00

To bring

Hat, sunscreen, joggers/trainers and water bottle

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Recycled Wearable Art Art need not be created with new materials when there are already so many interesting objects to be found in the world that beg to be given a new life. Create your own wearable art, experimenting with both new and familiar objects of different shapes, textures and colours.

Where

Agnes Water Community Centre, 71 Springs Road, Agnes Water

When

Wednesday, 14 January, 10am-12pm

Cost

$15.00

To bring

Your imagination, water bottle and any materials you would like to use, but not necessary as all will be provided

Where

Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre, Goondoon St, Gladstone

When

Friday, 16 January, 2pm-4pm

Cost

$15.00

To bring

Your imagination, water bottle and any materials you would like to use, but not necessary as all will be provided

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Glow Clay Creations - Jewellery & Sculpture Create clay creations using Fimo including Glow in the Dark clay.

Simply knead it, blend it and shape it into an amazing array of creations such as beads, jewellery or small sculptures.

Where

Agnes Water Community Centre, 71 Springs Road, Agnes Water

When

Wednesday 14 January, 1pm-3pm

Cost

$15.00

To bring

Water bottle and your imagination

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Clay Animation Come and get ANIMATED! Ever wondered how to create clay animation? Learn and develop skills in sculpture with clay, concept development and set and prop construction. Using the latest software you will make your own characters then learn how to bring them to life on the big screen in a claymation sequence created through digital stop motion animation. Bazil Grumble has been on lots of TV shows and now it’s your turn to learn the tricks of the trade!

And the best part is that your film will be loaded to vimeo so you can share your results with all your friends.

Where

Agnes Water Community Centre, 71 Springs Road, Agnes Water

When

Thursday, 15 January, 12.30am-4.30pm

Cost

$20.00

To bring

Water bottle and a snack

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Photography Workshop Do you have a love of photography, own a camera but need to learn how to use it properly? Then come along to this basic photography workshop. Learn about technique, lighting and composition in this intensive three-hour session.

Where

Seventeen Seventy, Endeavour Park

When

Friday 16 January, 10am-1pm

Cost

$20.00

To bring

Camera, water bottle, sunscreen and a hat

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Party on at the Pool

Party on at the Pool! The large inflatables will be up, the Zorb balls in and a DJ on. Come on down to dance and swim away the afternoon. (Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult).

Where

Mount Larcom Swimming Pool

When

Friday, 9 January, 1pm-4pm

Cost

Buy your ticket at the gate $4.00 - 15 years and over $3.50 - Child (up to 15 years)

To bring

Sun smart clothing, swimmers, towel, hat and sunscreen. Refreshments available to purchase (*Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult)

Where

Gladstone Aquatic Centre, 60 Tank Street, Gladstone

When

Sunday, 11 January, 1pm-4pm

Cost

Buy your ticket at the gate $5.00 - 15 years and over $4.00 - Child (up to 15 years)

To bring

Sun smart clothing, swimmers, towel, hat and sunscreen. Refreshments a vailable to purchase (*Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult)

SUNfest Showcase – Presented by QGC Invite all your friends along to see what you have been up to during SUNfest. There will be live performances from the African Drummers, 3, 2, 1 Glow, drama and much more. Bring the whole family along to enjoy the fun!

Where

Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre, Goondoon Street, Gladstone

When

Friday, 16 January, 6.30pm-8.30pm

Cost

FREE

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Kids Holiday Program for 10-11yr olds January 5-16, 2015

SUNfest Lil' Kids is a holiday program for kids aged 10 to 11 years and runs alongside the SUNfest Youth Holiday Program.

Paper Mache Animal Mask Make your own animal mask, perfect to hang on the wall or wear.

Using a base face mask, add recycled materials to create a unique design. During the second workshop when dry, paint and draw in the final details.

Multi Day Where Tondoon Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre Event (next to the cafè) When

Monday 5 & Thursday, 8 January (two-day event, must attend both days) 9am-12.30pm

Cost

$25 for both days

To bring

Morning tea, water bottle, smock or old clothing as it can get messy

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Laser Skirmish Challenge yourself or your friends to this live gaming experience.

Laser Skirmish or Laser Tag is a high-tech game of hide and seek Where

Tondoon Botanic Gardens, Glenlyon Road, Gladstone

When

Monday, 5 January 9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm

Cost

$35.00

To bring

Enclosed shoes, long pants, sunscreen, water bottle, snack

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Take cover in the gardens at Cedar Galleries, shoot from the verandahs, duck into doorways or get your team mates to cover you as you make a run for it. Take a break, feed the alpacas and enjoy your free slushy, you get to keep your hat too!

Where

Cedar Galleries, 49544 Bruce Highway, Calliope Half way between the Calliope Crossroads and the Benaraby Junction

When

Monday, 12 January, 9am-12pm

Cost

$35.00

To bring

Enclosed shoes, sunscreen and water bottle (hat and slushy included)

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Funky Paper Bead Jewellery Make an assortment of colourful beads using patterned paper, glue and seal with gloss. Share your beads, inspiration and ideas.

Where

Mount Larcom Room, Boyne Tannum Community Centre, cnr Wyndham & Hayes Avenue, Boyne Island

When

Tuesday, 6 January, 9.30am-12.30pm

Cost

$15.00

To bring

Morning tea, water bottle, smock or old clothing as it can get messy

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Melted Madness Design your own incredible art work using crayons melted on to a canvas.

Where

Mount Larcom Room, Boyne Tannum Community Centre, cnr Wyndham & Hayes Avenue, Boyne Island

When

Thursday, 8 January, 10am-12pm

Cost

$15.00

To bring

Morning tea, water bottle, old clothes (you will be painting)

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Paper Mache Clay Owls Using unique papiermâché clay, participants will use recycled materials to create an owl shape and cover. Once dry, the second workshop will be drawing in the details of the owl and painting them in bright colours to create adorable sculptures.

Where

Tondoon Botanic Gardens - Visitor Centre (next to the cafè)

When

Monday 12 & Thursday, 15 January (multi-day event, must attend both days), 9.30am-12.30pm

Cost

$25 for both days

To bring

Morning tea, water bottle, smock or old clothing as it can get messy

Multi Day Event

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Bubble Soccer, Indoor Rock Climbing and Sportwall Is anyone keeping score? You’ll be laughing too hard to keep tally. For the first time Bubble Soccer is on the program this year.

When you finish this, move on to Indoor Rock Climbing and then tackle the Sportwall which is an innovative way to engage in physical activity, all while having fun.

Where

Tannum Fitness Centre, 34 Creek Rd, Tannum Sands

When

Wednesday, 14 January, 9am-1pm

Cost

$20.00

To bring

Three-quarter length shorts and t-shirt, clean enclosed shoes, water bottle, and morning tea

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Glow Clay Creations - Jewellery & Sculpture Create clay creations using Fimo including Glow in the Dark clay.

Simply knead it, blend it and shape it into an amazing array of creations such as beads, jewellery or small sculptures.

Where

Mount Larcom Room, Boyne Tannum Community Centre, cnr Wyndham & Hayes Avenue, Boyne Island

When

Friday, 16 January, 9am-11am

Cost

$15.00

To bring

Water bottle and your imagination

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2015

Proudly sponsored by

GLADSTONE

Festivals Events AND

ASSOCIATION INC

GLADSTONE

Festivals Events AND

Supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund, a Queensland Government and Gladstone Regional Council partnership to support local arts and culture.

ASSOCIATION INC

Book online at www.gladecc.com.au

from 10am Wednesday, December 3