Queerative Workshops - Op & Pop with Ellen

🎨🌈 Op & Pop: Creating Art from Second-Hand Scores 🌈🎨
Presented by Rotorua Chamber of Pride

Need a splash of colour for your whare? Want to turn a tee into a statement piece? Or transform an old toy into something totally fabulous?

💅🏽 Op & Pop is more than just upcycling – it’s a whole mindset!

Join us for a fun, three-hour workshop where we’ll:

🛍️ Take a short stroll to a local op shop to find some hidden treasures
🎨 Head back to the Arts Village and transform your finds into something brand new
✨ Enjoy a rainbow-friendly space filled with creativity, good vibes, drinks & snacks

You’ll get to choose one of three creative paths:

🖼️ Art Colabs – embellishing existing artworks
👕 Fabric Collage – reworking tees into statement shirts
🧸 Toy Crafting – creating cute outfits, themed toys or possibly some monster mashing

💖 All materials provided

📍 Rotorua Arts Village
🗓️ Date & Time – Saturday 26 July 1pm - 4pm
🚶 Approx. 10min walk included

✨ Cost - $30.00 + booking fees

This workshop is led by the talented Ellen Jones-Poole, a mixed-media artist fresh from her 2024 Summer Studio Residency. Ellen brings her flair from the film industry and her passion for thrifty, sustainable creativity.

Let’s connect, create, and celebrate in this joyful, inclusive space. 🌈✨