Experience the creative power of collaboration as you explore your artistic response to ecological and human migrations that are connected by air.
This one-day workshop will include a series of small group sessions where you will be guided by, and collaborate with, a contemporary poet, an indigenous visual artist and an ecologist/ornithologist. You will learn new creative skills, share ideas and understanding, gain a deeper, scientific understanding of natural migrations and explore how to transfer this knowledge into the creative process. Our local coast has been an important seasonal migratory destination for both humans and birds for Millennia - from the migratory muttonbirds to the seasonal migrations of the region’s Aboriginal inhabitants through to modern sea-changers who now flock to the coast.
'Mapping the Air' is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with talented local facilitators in an inspiring location and is part of the Coffs Coast Regional Science Hub Elemental Nature series for 2019, backed by Inspiring Australia - National Networks. This workshop is the Science Hub's major event in Coffs Harbour for Science Week 2019.
'Mapping the Air' is also the first public event for The White Bluff Project, a 3-year multi-disciplinary art and science collaboration exploring and exposing concerns about the effects of climate and urbanization on a coastal ecosystem on the Mid North Coast of NSW. In partnership with Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery, the project aims to demonstrate the value of collaboration in developing new art forms, and approaches to creative practice.
Age: 16yrs +
Mobility: This workshop involves both indoor and outdoor activities. If you have mobility issues you may find this event unsuitable.
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COST: $40 per person
LOCATION: Yarrawarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre
No previous art or science background needed just a sense of adventure.