WORKSHOPS & TALKS

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

2019 SCENIC RIM VISUAL ARTS WORKSHOPS

Join in and explore these arts workshops associated with the exhibition on display at The Centre Beaudesert.
Suitable for all ages and experiences.
Limited places - book early to secure your place.

Painting Workshop with Paula Payne 
PAINTING COUNTRY - ABSTRACT FORMS 
10am - 12:30pm Sat 13 July 2019 @ Vonda Youngman Centre

Drawing Workshop with Nicole Crosswell
CLOSE-UP PET PORTRAITS
10am - 12:30pm Wed 6 Nov 2019 @ The Centre Beaudesert

DANCE FOR SENIORS WITH QUEENSLAND BALLET

Tuesday 20 August 2019 @ Boonah Cultural Centre
Free event - registrations required: Email thecentre@scenicrimqld.gov.au or phone 07 5540 5050 

Queensland Ballet will present a very special Seniors Week celebration! This is a day of free programmed activities for seniors developed specifically to celebrate what it means to become an active older adult. 

Please wear clothes suitable for gentle physical activity. No dance experience required. 

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ARTS DINNERS @ THE CENTRE BEAUDESERT

Arts Dinners are designed to stimulate creative industry and cultural development across the Scenic Rim. These free events focus on networking, skill development, and community conversations about things that matter for the arts in our community. Expect a fun night with live entertainment and stimulating discussions. 

You're invited to attend: 

• 25 June 6pm for 6:30pm, The Centre Beaudesert: Arts Ablaze program preview, RADF Presentations & Arts Opportunities
• 27 August 6pm for 6:30pm, The Centre Beaudesert: Exploring Artist in Residency programs
• Thurs 3 October 6pm for 6:30pm, The Centre Beaudesert: Arts Dinner during Arts Ablaze Conference/Festival
• 10 December 6pm for 6:30pm, The Centre Beaudesert: Wrap Up of 2019, Networking and Christmas Celebration

WRITE ON SCENIC RIM - LIFE WRITING WORKSHOPS

Scenic Rim Regional Council, in partnership with Queensland Writers and Creative Ageing, will deliver a series of Life Writing workshops across the Scenic Rim. Life writing can be rewarding, whether a poem, short story or novel. Over two workshops, be guided through activities and approaches to explore empowering perspectives from your experiences, then learn to structure your work. 

To register your attendance for the following workshop series, please email thecentre@scenicrim.qld.gov.au or phone us on 07 5540 5050. 

Harrisville School of Arts Hall 
9.30am - 12pm Monday 13 May, 27 May, 10 June

Kalbar School of Arts Hall
1.30pm - 4pm Monday 13 May, 27 May, 10 June

Tamborine Village Memorial Hall
9.30am - 12pm Thursday 2 May, 16 May, 30 May

Beechmont Community Centre
1.30pm - 4pm Thursday 2 May, 16 May, 30 May

Kooralbyn Community Centre
9.30am - 12.30pm Monday 20 May, 3 June, 17 June

Rathdowney Memorial Hall
1.30pm - 4pm Monday 20 May, 3 June, 17 June

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. To register your attendance for the following workshops, please email thecentre@scenicrim.qld.gov.au or phone us on 07 5540 5050. 

Screenwriting for Non-Screenwriters with Sophie Everett
10am - 1pm Tuesday 23 July @ Boonah Cultural Centre

Telling a Story Through Pod-casting with Craig Garrett
10am - 1pm Thursday 8 August @ Vonda Youngman Community Centre, Tamborine Mountain

Writing Short Stories with Sophie Everett
10am - 1pm Monday 16 September @ Kooralbyn Community Centre

SCENIC RIM WRITERS GROUP AND QUEENSLAND WRITERS CENTRE

Writers from around the Scenic Rim are welcome to join this group which meets the first Tuesday of every month, 10am - 2pm, at The Centre, Beaudesert. The objectives of the group are to hold writing events and workshops to build skills, support each other and develop networks. 

QWC provides a mentoring role to the group and assists with editing, masterclasses and publications. For more information, contact Ailsa Rolley rolleysa@gmail.com

The following books are available to purchase at The Centre Beaudesert located at 82 Brisbane Street, Beaudesert.

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

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

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 will take place at The Centre, Beaudesert on the following dates in 2019:

• To be advised

ARTS ABLAZE

Part conference and part festival, Arts Ablaze will be a regional celebration of arts and culture staged at the Ramada Resort Kooralbyn from 2 to 6 October 2019. 

• Click here for more information

The Arts Ablaze is funded by the Australian Government through the Building Better Regions Fund, and proudly supported by The Regional Arts Services Network, an initiative of the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF), a partnership between the Queensland Government and Scenic Rim Regional Council to support local arts and culture in Regional Queensland, CQ University Australia and the Ramada Resort Kooralbyn Valley.