What is it?

This is a local opportunity to network and explore creativity and creative practices with like-minded others. It's an event to consider and celebrate creativity in many forms—across teaching, problem-solving, the arts, digital technologies, and everyday thinking. It's an opportunity to gain new perspectives about what creativity is, to connect with and learn from creative practitioners, and to get to know some of the hidden interests and creative talents in ourselves and our community.

Who's it for?

All forms of creative involvement are welcome.

For instance, we welcome...

avid admirers of creative arts and/or creative thinking; those interested in the creative outputs and processes of others
emerging and practising creators (e.g. writers, artists, mathematicians, etc) of all levels, including those who have a particular interest but haven't started yet
hobbyists and professional creators looking to expand your network and/or skills
teachers and other educators in any discipline with an interest in creativity

Registration

$8.50 AUD + booking fee

Registration will close at 9 PM on Sunday 9th March (or earlier if sold out).

Event Schedule:

6:45 - 7:00PM

Arrival

7:00 - 8:00 PM

Creativity Sharing

This will begin with an interactive presentation by, Alex, the facilitator. This introduction will help to locate us and provide a sense of the interests and expertise in the room.

We'll then move into structured networking where we’ll spend time connecting with different people through creativity sharing activities and conversations.

We'll finish with a closing discussion and moment to reflect on key takeaways from the evening.

There will be rich conversations, good energy and plenty of creativity ideas to inspire you.

8:00 - 8:45 PM

Optional — Continue having conversations and/or browse resources

Examples of creativity interests include and are not limited to:

Writing, Podcasting, Public Speaking,
Photography, Video Creation
Book-making, Card Making, Collage, Scrapbooking
Music — Curating, Composing, Playing
Clothing Upcycling, Restoring Furniture
Mathematics, Science, Puzzle-making, Game Design
Crochet, Knitting, Sewing
Cooking, Cake-decorating
Drawing, Illustrating, Painting, Printmaking
Pottery, Sculpture, Woodwork, Stained Glass Work

A bit about the facilitator

Alex Box is an experienced educator, learning specialist and collaborative learning advocate. Through the community project Maths Play, she explores, develops and shares playful and inclusive approaches to maths teaching and learning. She brings this same spirit and skill set to craft-sharing spaces, welcoming absolute beginners and seasoned creators alike to connect and learn with and from each other.