WORKSHOPS & TALKS 

 
 

COVID-19 UPDATE: We are  working to ensure we can still deliver our programs during the Covid-19 health alert. This includes live streaming events, providing online resources and exhibitions as well as using other internet technologies so that our communities continue to be creative. More information in regard to the Scenic Rim Regional Council response to COVID-19 is available from the SRRC website.

 

ARTS DINNERS

Arts Dinners deliver a professional development, networking and fun event. For more information click here.

Arts Dinners is a Scenic Rim Regional Council partnership with the South West Queensland Regional Services Network.

Recordings of Recent Arts Dinner Online

Watch the recordings from:

  • Cultural Tourism - held on Tuesday 28 July.
  • Placemaking and Fabrication - held on Tuesday 30 June.
  • MENTORING: What is it and how to get involved - held on Tuesday 26 May.
  • So What Now? New ways of working in the arts - held on Tuesday 28 April.

2020 SCENIC RIM ART WORKSHOPS

Forums, artist talks, open studios, professional development workshops, cultural talks … There’s a lot to talk about, discover and share in the Scenic Rim arts community.

Patterns of my Days  - ONLINE Art Workshops to do at Home
with Artist Therese Flynn-Clarke

Artist and Educator, Therese Flynn-Clarke, is one of the artists behind the Above and Below Exhibition. The exhibition reflects on our environment from an aerial viewpoint.Therese and the Scenic Rim Cultural Centres are delighted to invite you to take part in the following FREE ONLINE workshops. 

CLICK HERE to  find out more and download the worksheets!

 WHAT: A series of seven workshops linked to Therese Flynn-Clarke's exhibition that you can do at home.   They can be done in order from 1-7 or at random.

 WHEN & WHERE: These workshop activities are available for download.

SHARE YOUR WORK: Once you have completed the worksheet and been inspired to create, share your work with us. See what other artists have created and find out more on how to submit your creation.


 

SCENIC RIM WRITERS GROUP AND QUEENSLAND WRITERS CENTRE

Writers from around the Scenic Rim are welcome to join this group. The objectives are to hold writing events and workshops to build skills, support each other and develop networks. 
The Queensland Writers Centre (QWC) provides a mentoring role to the group and assists with editing, masterclasses and publications. For more information, contact Ailsa Rolley rolleysa@gmail.com. 
YOU'RE INVITED: 1st Tuesday of the month at 10 am at The Centre Beaudesert. Call 5540 5050 to advise of your interest.

The Scenic Rim Writers Group has published the following books that are available for purchase at The Centre Beaudesert, 82 Brisbane Street, Beaudesert.

  

The Word on the Street - Published by Queensland Writers Centre (QWC) on behalf of Scenic Rim Regional Council and Scenic Rim Writers Group: $19.95

War Stories and Our Town - an anthology from the Scenic Rim - Published by Scenic Rim Regional Council and Queensland Writers Centre (QWC): $25

WRITERS' WORKSHOPS WITH QUEENSLAND WRITERS CENTRE

Open to members of the Scenic Rim Writers Groups and residents of Scenic Rim, these are free to attend but registration is required.
For more information, please email thecentre@scenicrim.qld.gov.au or phone us on 07 5540 5050.

MORE LOCAL WRITERS GROUPS IN THE SCENIC RIM

Calanthe Collective (Tamborine Mountain): facebook.com/calanthecollective

Tamborine Mountain Creative Writers Group: Tamborine Creative Arts Centre, Wongawallan Road, Tamborine Mountain, Ph: 07 5545 3221

Boonah Writers Group: facebook.com/boonahwritersgroup

RELAX AT THE MEMORY CAFE

The Memory Cafe is a place where people with dementia and carers can be themselves, share stories, discover helpful hints or simply enjoy the food and great company. There are also regular guest speakers. For more information, contact Centacare on (07) 5541 1653.

Memory Cafe is held at The Centre Beaudesert on the first Friday of each month. COVID 19 UPDATE: Meetings are cancelled until further notice.