Join Us for Creative Workshops with Tony Hannan!

Focus:

- Costume Making: Backpack-based costumes, characters, portable inflatables

- Masks and Headdresses

Open to all community members: seniors, youth, school kids, sewers, crafters and anyone with a passion for creativity and community arts projects.

Workshop Highlights:

- Learn to make hats, masks, costumes, or portable inflatables inspired by the ancient inland sea, the Eromanga Sea.

- Use themes such as plesiosaurs, prehistoric fish, coral, ammonites, belemnite, and giant jellyfish for inspiration.

- Gain skills to contribute meaningfully to the Opal Evolution Festival parade in October.

- Opportunities to participate in significant events in Woomera, Roxby Downs, and beyond.

About Tony Hannan:

Tony is a sculptor and maker who works with communities to create giant puppets, parade floats, banners, and flags. He teaches a wide range of skills including lantern making, stilts, inflatables, fire murals, and articulated fire puppets. Tony is the founder of kneeHIGH puppeteers (now OSCA) and the Hills Lantern Festival.

Visit Tony's work:

[tonyhannan.com](http://tonyhannan.com)

[hwlf.com.au](http://hwlf.com.au)

Workshop Date & Time:

- Friday 12th July 10am-12pm

- Monday 15th July 10am-12pm

Location:

Andamooka Primary School, Community Library

All participants aged 8 years old or under, must be accompanied by an adult for the entirety of the workshop.

Tickets: Free, we just need to confirm the number of people attending so that we have enough materials. If you do not want to book via the link, please let us know you are coming via:
- Call or text 0466265377 or Email leiladay88@yahoo.com.au

Don't miss this chance to unleash your creativity and be part of something spectacular!

Opal Evolution Festival: Celebrating the Eromanga Sea

Discover the ancient inland sea where some of Andamooka's most famous fossils have come from!

Prepare Your Costume and Join the Parade!

Supported by Country Arts SA, Lang Family Foundation, Foundation SA, Arts South Australia and OSCA.