This winter, You Are Here is hosting a series of cozy creative workshops at our new HQ in the city. Come learn something new, meet some lovely people, and make something to cherish.

Each workshop series runs over 3 weeks, giving you time to settle in, build your skills, and develop your work week by week. All materials are provided, and our experienced facilitators are friendly, supportive, and excited to share their practice with you.

These workshops are designed to be welcoming, relaxed, and low-pressure — perfect for absolute beginners as well as people looking to reconnect with their creativity or try something different this winter.

Our space is alcohol-free, open to people aged 16+, and focused on creating a comfortable and inclusive environment where you can experiment, make mistakes, and enjoy the process.

PLUS! participants will have the opportunity to share their work at our Open Day on Saturday 1 August if they’d like to.

FLIP & FLAPPIN' BIRD PUPPETS

Get hands-on and join Canberra artist Tom Buckland transforming cardboard and other recycled materials into fun moving bird puppets. With simple materials participants will learn how to create simple mechanical mechanisms to make their bird flip, flap and come to life. This workshop is suitable for all skill levels.

Tom Buckland is a Canberra based artist. Working with recycled materials such as cardboard and salvaged electronics, Buckland creates playful, interactive and experimental installation, video and performance work that invites the audience to embark on a journey of discovery. They have exhibited and taught widely across Australia.

This is series of workshops where participants will progressively create their bird puppets over three weeks.

Workshop 1 - Wednesday 24 June

Workshop 2 - Wednesday 1 July

Workshop 3 - Wednesday 8 July

All workshops run from 6:30pm-8:30pm. The YAH Studios & Workshop will be open from 6:00pm if you'd like to arrive early to settle in.

Tickets

There are three ticketing tiers available. The total price includes all 3 workshops. You can choose whichever ticket tier works for your budget. The "Under 30" price is just for people under 30 years of age.

General $80 p/workshop ($240 total + bf, gst)

Cheaper $60 p/workshop ($180 total + bf, gst)

Under 30 $30 p/workshop ($90 total + bf, gst)

Name your price option also available, name an amount that suits your budget, starting at $0

Profits from workshops contribute to creating affordable space in the city for artists, and You Are Here's artist development programs. Thank you for supporting the arts!!

If you’d like to check whether this workshop is right for you, or discuss accessibility requirements, email us at producers@youareherecanberra.com.au — we’re happy to chat.

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