The Workshops of Curious Things

Sunday, March 7 9.30am to 5.30pm Online Enquiries: (02) 6023 8333 or marketcuriousthings@gmail.com Cost: Free Bookings required

Welcome to a day of marvellous maker activities for creative and curious souls! On Sunday, March 7, five workshops led by talented local artists and makers will be zoomed live from Albury’s LibraryMuseum. These free 60 and 90-minute workshops allow participants to work alongside teaching artists from the comfort of home. Requirements: Zoom-capable home internet connection and lots of enthusiasm! Crafting an Illuminated Letter

Create an illuminated letter as seen in ancient manuscripts. Using common drawing materials, you will be guided through simple overlaying techniques. Then, with your workshop kit, you will be taken a couple of steps further. MARTA LETT is an award-winning artist and designer. She is an Australian woman of Celtic heritage, who draws inspiration from the women in her family and the natural world. Henna Hands

Henna (Mehendi) is a form of temporary body art and skin decoration which originated in India. Hear cultural stories and learn the craft of decorating your hands beautifully with plant-based henna paste. PRIYANKA MISHRA is a local IndianAustralian woman, who has been passionate about henna from her childhood. Priyanka has led local henna workshops before and is proud to share her cultural heritage with her community.

Bookings

9.30am to 11am Illuminated letter - bit.ly/upstreamletters 11.30am to 12.30pm Henna Hands - bit.ly/upstreamhands 1.00pm to 2.00pm African Beading - bit.ly/upstreambeading 3.00pm to 4.00pm Wayumarra - bit.ly/upstreamstring 4.30pm to 5.30pm Comic Book Art - bit.ly/upstreamcomic

African Beading Wayumarra Comic Book Art

Beatrice began making beaded handbags, baskets, coasters, and holdalls from recycled T-shirts while living as a refugee in Nairobi, Kenya. In this workshop, you’ll learn to make a colourful beaded coaster, using special beads and stringing materials. BEATRICE NYAMAJANA arrived in Australia with her family in 2015, and has settled in Wodonga. Prior to living as a refugee in Kenya, Beatrice was a teacher in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. ”Wayumarra” is Wiradjuri for “make string”. Local Wiradjuri artist Mick Bogie will share this traditional Aboriginal craft, including the resources used, processing and making. Using natural materials, learn to make string the Wiradjuri way. MICK BOGIE is a talented local Wiradjuri artist who creates art using paint, wood, textiles and natural materials. He is also currently engaged in graduate studies in Wiradjuri Language, Culture and Heritage at Charles Sturt University. Dip your pen into the world of sequential art and comic storyboarding with Kieran Jack, co-founder of Halftone Productions, a hub of indie comic creators. Kieran will teach you how to create a short comic book sequence, moving your characters and creating action within the sequence. KIERAN JACK is a cartoon and comic book artist whose passion for art and illustration began when he was a child. Kieran created Halftone Productions, and its signature series Talking Bread. He also appears regularly at comic and gaming conventions.