Resin Art For Kids
Unlock the artist within your child at our Resin Art Workshop this school holiday!
BELT MAKING & LEATHER WORKSHOP
Welcome to our Belt Making and Leather Workshop, where craftsmanship meets creativity! Led by experienced leather artisans, this immersive program offers a unique opportunity to delve into the world of leather crafting.
Return to Country
Join Mark Atkins and Friends
2 Rivers Pty Ltd invites you to participate in the “Return to Country” Aboriginal Men’s Cutlural Program as indicated above. Travel, accommodation and meals will be provided.
Writers Residency
Join Nardi Simpson for a writers Residency
Nardi Simpson is a Yuwaalaraay storyteller and performer living in Sydney. Training as a musician, Nardi began her artistic journey as a songwriter and performer with vocal duo Stiff Gins. This has seen her travel both nationally and internationally for over twenty-three years releasing four albums, two singles, an EP and countless compliations during that time.
Dance Residency
Join the Brolga Dance Academy for a Dance Residency
Brolga Dance Academy is an Aboriginal owned and controlled business built from deep respect, passion, desire and a long-standing commitment in the Aboriginal performing arts industry and community.
They value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts, culture, communities and people – their passions, their creativity, and their commitment. Brolga Dance Academy brings a familiar perspective to representation that upholds our belief that our young people and culture are the most important part of our business.
Cooee Christmas Party
Jingle, mingle, and cheer! You're invited to join us for a merry Christmas celebration filled with joy, laughter, and delicious treats.
DIY Christmas
DIY Christmas
Spruce up your home with festive DIY Christmas Decorations using odds and ends you've got lying around the house.
Art in the Park
World Kindness Day
Age appropriate art, craft and cultural experience for children aged 0 to 5 years.
Led by a qualified educator.
Card Making
Card Making
Make the Holidays Special with Customised Cards.
The holiday season is a time for spreading joy and cheer to those we love. One way to make the holidays even more remarkable is by sending customised cards to your family and friends.
Art in the Park
Halloween
Age appropriate art, craft and cultural experience for children aged 0 to 5 years.
Led by a qualified educator.
Art in the Park
We’re Making Pet Rocks
Age appropriate art, craft and cultural experience for children aged 0 to 5 years.
Led by a qualified educator.
Art in the Park
Australian National Bird Week
Age appropriate art, craft and cultural experience for children aged 0 to 5 years.
Led by a qualified educator.
Paper Making with Tanya Hartigan.
Paper Making with Tanya Hartigan.
Making paper by hand is a fascinating process that involves using natural resources to create a product that is widely used in our daily lives.
Bus transport will be provided and leaving the 2 Rivers office at 9am
Art in the Park
Earth Science Week
Age appropriate art, craft and cultural experience for children aged 0 to 5 years.
Led by a qualified educator.
Music Residency
Join Mark Atkins, Buddy Knox & Nate Weatherall for a Music Residency
Buddy Knox, Mark Atkins, and Nate Weatherall are highly respected musicians in their respective fields.
Mark Atkins, on the other hand, is an internationally recognised didgeridoo player, master storyteller, composer, and artist. His music is a fusion of traditional and contemporary styles, which has earned him numerous accolades.
Buddy Knox is a celebrated Aboriginal singer, songwriter, musician, and storyteller. He has been recognised for his contributions to the music industry, particularly in preserving and promoting Aboriginal culture through his music.
Nate Weatherall is an artist, music producer and youth worker from Armidale with extensive experience facilitating hiphop, music production and songwriting workshops for young people of all ages and backgrounds.
Drama Residency
Join Mark Atkins for a Drama Residency
Mark Atkins is a well-known professional performer. His workshops are designed to help aspiring actors and performers improve their craft. During these workshops, Mark teaches participants how to develop their acting skills, perfect their stage presence, and create compelling characters.
Pot Painting and Macramé Hangers
Pot Painting and Macramé Hangers
A fun and engaging workshop where participants will explore the different uses of native plants while storytelling through mark-making on pots and creating a modern macrame hanger.
Pamper to Heal
Pamer to Heal with Helen Duroux Led by Helen Duroux,
Yinaar will share their knowledge of traditional healing practices while making body and beauty products to enhance healing such as soaps, lotions and balms.
Polymer Clay Earrings
Polymer Clay Earrings
Clay was an important part of traditional Aboriginal cultural practices and was a vital resource for the survival of Aboriginal people. During this workshop, participants will learn about the traditional processes of working with clay and use contemporary creative practices to make their own earrings, broaches or necklace adornments.
Possum Skins with Aleshia Lonsdale
Possum Skins with Aleshia Lonsdale
Aleshia is a Wiradjuri artist and curator based in Mudgee, NSW. Strong matriarchs influence her work as she aims to showcase First Nations perspectives to her audiences.
This workshop offers the opportunity to learn about the cultural significance of possum skins and to create a painted skin using techniques taught by Aleshia.
Fidget Blanket Creation
Fidget Blanket Creation
Explore smell, touch and sound unique to Aboriginal people and responsive to the needs of Aboriginal from babies to Elders by creating a culturally based sensory/memory aid to promote emotional wellbeing, comfort and connection to country and culture.
Watercolor With Tania Hartigan
Watercolour Painting with Tania Hartigan
Under expert tutorage from Gamilaraay Yinaar Tania Hartigan, learn the techniques to create wonderful watercolour paintings responding to the 2023 NAIDOC Theme "For Our Elders"
Grant Writing
The grant writing workshop will provide an opportunity for participants to build their confidence in writing grants and funding applications. The workshops will support the growth of the already built relationship with the LALC and their community.
Topics to be covered in the workshop include the grant landscape, where to find money, what to do before you start (including consultation & project plans), how to apply, budgets,
letters of support. Practical resources are provided for participants to adopt and include soft copies of project mapping tools, project plans and budgets.
Grant Writing
The grant writing workshop will provide an opportunity for participants to build their confidence in writing grants and funding applications. The workshops will support the growth of the already built relationship with the LALC and their community.
Topics to be covered in the workshop include the grant landscape, where to find money, what to do before you start (including consultation & project plans), how to apply, budgets,
letters of support. Practical resources are provided for participants to adopt and include soft copies of project mapping tools, project plans and budgets.
Aunty Frances Peters-Little | Reconcilitation Week Event
Reconciliation Week 2023 | Be a Voice for Generations. Special Guest Aunty Frances Peters-Little
You are invited to join us to hear from author of "Jimmy Little, A Yorta Yorta Man' and our special guest Aunty Frances Peters-Little, filmmaker, historian, author and musician followed by morning tea and a creative activity.
Through this first biography of Uncle Jimmy Little and his music Aunty Frances Peters-Little, tells the full story behind her father’s inspiring ascent to stardom. For though this is a story about a pop star and national celebrity, it is also the story of a gentle man who always stayed true to himself and his cultural identity – a man who believed in the power of living your dreams. Weaving together stories both known and unknown to the public, Jimmy Little: A Yorta Yorta Man will take you on a remarkable journey through a life of music, love and advocacy.