Workshops are only available to valid Bushtime ticket holders
Sun, Sep 20
Sun, Sep 20
10:00AM - 11:30AM
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Create nature art and launch it in the nature art gallery, join the council of all beings, be part of the great Mudster Chef Challenge, find your voice and ‘sing as one’ in the dirtgirlworld bush choir, search for a rainbow hiding in Woodfordia, create a wild look and find the natural you with dirtgirl and scrapboy every morning at the dirtgirlworld bush camp! Then in the afternoon, slap on your walking shoes and transform into a nature detective as the dirtgirlworld bush camp tribe get up close and personal with the nature of Woodfordia …become a citizen scientist, plant a tree for the kids of the future, visit the prayer wheel and create a chant for peace, get funky in the compost and meet the other creatures that call Woodfordia home.
Sun, Sep 20
2:00PM - 3:00PM
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Create nature art and launch it in the nature art gallery, join the council of all beings, be part of the great Mudster Chef Challenge, find your voice and ‘sing as one’ in the dirtgirlworld bush choir, search for a rainbow hiding in Woodfordia, create a wild look and find the natural you with dirtgirl and scrapboy every morning at the dirtgirlworld bush camp! Then in the afternoon, slap on your walking shoes and transform into a nature detective as the dirtgirlworld bush camp tribe get up close and personal with the nature of Woodfordia …become a citizen scientist, plant a tree for the kids of the future, visit the prayer wheel and create a chant for peace, get funky in the compost and meet the other creatures that call Woodfordia home.
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Mon, Sep 21
Mon, Sep 21
10:00AM - 11:30AM
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Create nature art and launch it in the nature art gallery, join the council of all beings, be part of the great Mudster Chef Challenge, find your voice and ‘sing as one’ in the dirtgirlworld bush choir, search for a rainbow hiding in Woodfordia, create a wild look and find the natural you with dirtgirl and scrapboy every morning at the dirtgirlworld bush camp! Then in the afternoon, slap on your walking shoes and transform into a nature detective as the dirtgirlworld bush camp tribe get up close and personal with the nature of Woodfordia …become a citizen scientist, plant a tree for the kids of the future, visit the prayer wheel and create a chant for peace, get funky in the compost and meet the other creatures that call Woodfordia home.
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Mon, Sep 21
2:00PM - 3:00PM
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Create nature art and launch it in the nature art gallery, join the council of all beings, be part of the great Mudster Chef Challenge, find your voice and ‘sing as one’ in the dirtgirlworld bush choir, search for a rainbow hiding in Woodfordia, create a wild look and find the natural you with dirtgirl and scrapboy every morning at the dirtgirlworld bush camp! Then in the afternoon, slap on your walking shoes and transform into a nature detective as the dirtgirlworld bush camp tribe get up close and personal with the nature of Woodfordia …become a citizen scientist, plant a tree for the kids of the future, visit the prayer wheel and create a chant for peace, get funky in the compost and meet the other creatures that call Woodfordia home.
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Tue, Sep 22
Tue, Sep 22
10:00AM - 11:30AM
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Create nature art and launch it in the nature art gallery, join the council of all beings, be part of the great Mudster Chef Challenge, find your voice and ‘sing as one’ in the dirtgirlworld bush choir, search for a rainbow hiding in Woodfordia, create a wild look and find the natural you with dirtgirl and scrapboy every morning at the dirtgirlworld bush camp! Then in the afternoon, slap on your walking shoes and transform into a nature detective as the dirtgirlworld bush camp tribe get up close and personal with the nature of Woodfordia …become a citizen scientist, plant a tree for the kids of the future, visit the prayer wheel and create a chant for peace, get funky in the compost and meet the other creatures that call Woodfordia home.
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Tue, Sep 22
2:00PM - 3:00PM
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Create nature art and launch it in the nature art gallery, join the council of all beings, be part of the great Mudster Chef Challenge, find your voice and ‘sing as one’ in the dirtgirlworld bush choir, search for a rainbow hiding in Woodfordia, create a wild look and find the natural you with dirtgirl and scrapboy every morning at the dirtgirlworld bush camp! Then in the afternoon, slap on your walking shoes and transform into a nature detective as the dirtgirlworld bush camp tribe get up close and personal with the nature of Woodfordia …become a citizen scientist, plant a tree for the kids of the future, visit the prayer wheel and create a chant for peace, get funky in the compost and meet the other creatures that call Woodfordia home.
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Tue, Sep 22
2:00PM - 3:00PM
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dirtgirlworld bush camp
Out and About Markus Kerkdijk
Create nature art and launch it in the nature art gallery, join the council of all beings, be part of the great Mudster Chef Challenge, find your voice and ‘sing as one’ in the dirtgirlworld bush choir, search for a rainbow hiding in Woodfordia, create a wild look and find the natural you with dirtgirl and scrapboy every morning at the dirtgirlworld bush camp! Then in the afternoon, slap on your walking shoes and transform into a nature detective as the dirtgirlworld bush camp tribe get up close and personal with the nature of Woodfordia …become a citizen scientist, plant a tree for the kids of the future, visit the prayer wheel and create a chant for peace, get funky in the compost and meet the other creatures that call Woodfordia home.
Wed, Sep 23
Wed, Sep 23
9:00AM - 10:00AM
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Bryophytes are the small plants that include mosses, liverworts and hornworts, which are beautiful to look closely at. Andrew will show you where to find them, how to collect them and what they look like close up and personal. Ages 3+
Wed, Sep 23
9:00AM - 10:00AM
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Plant your roots deep in Mother Earth, then rise and connect to something greater. This grounding and inspirational yoga class will bring balance and presence to your day.
Wed, Sep 23
9:30AM - 10:30AM
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Forward roll down, cartwheel, hang and dive into this creative world of circus. You will be introduced to acrobatics, hula-hoops, juggling and Aerials. It is a great way to start the day and explore the possibilities circus has to offer. Have fun, meet some friends and run away with the circus. Ages 6 - 11 years (Parents welcome)
Wed, Sep 23
9:30AM - 10:00AM
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nature yoga!
Out and About dirtgirl and scrapboy
Start the day the natural way with the dirtgirlworld crew and their take on nature yoga, in this wake up and smell the world session!
Wed, Sep 23
10:00AM - 11:30AM
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If you’ve got a guitar gathering dust in your house, you’ve always meant to learn, and you’re big enough to hold it yourself, this is the workshop series for you. In this four day intensive Alan Kelly will teach you your way around your own guitar, and give you some basic skills to get started or reinspire you to pick that guitar up more often. Each day’s tuition will last between 60 and 90 minutes. Beginner and beyond level. 20 participants.
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Wed, Sep 23
10:00AM - 11:30AM
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Learn the alphabet, numbers, greetings and basic vocabulary while you have fun with deaf-themed jokes and stories throughout the hour.
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Wed, Sep 23
10:00AM - 11:30AM
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Create nature art and launch it in the nature art gallery, join the council of all beings, be part of the great Mudster Chef Challenge, find your voice and ‘sing as one’ in the dirtgirlworld bush choir, search for a rainbow hiding in Woodfordia, create a wild look and find the natural you with dirtgirl and scrapboy every morning at the dirtgirlworld bush camp! Then in the afternoon, slap on your walking shoes and transform into a nature detective as the dirtgirlworld bush camp tribe get up close and personal with the nature of Woodfordia …become a citizen scientist, plant a tree for the kids of the future, visit the prayer wheel and create a chant for peace, get funky in the compost and meet the other creatures that call Woodfordia home.
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Wed, Sep 23
10:00AM - 2:00PM
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Gavin Ryan, our Woodfordian Artist-In-Residence, will be leading a four-day workshop covering the creative process behind the painting style that was featured on last year’s Folk Festival poster design. Very easy, stylised abstract pattern, line and colour technique that gets a very pleasing and satisfying end result. Work together with a family member on the same painting. No experience necessary, all materials supplied.
Wed, Sep 23
10:00AM - 11:00AM
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The Weird and Wonderful Waterbugs
Forest Woodfordia Janine Bedros
Freshwater Invertebrates are fascinating to look at. Meet some of these curious creatures and learn about their essential roles in aquatic ecosystems.
Wed, Sep 23
10:00AM - 12:00PM
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Learn the most basic and universally effective technique of basketry to create a a melon style basket (handle included) from the insidious South American weed vine - cat’s claw. Kris Martin will talk with you about weed and vine collection, storage and preparation. All workshops include all tools and materials. Ages 12+
Wed, Sep 23
10:00AM - 1:00PM
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Join Gary in this hands-on workshop to give participants an introduction to woodcarving, using traditional tools and unlocking skills to put you on a lifetime path of learning. Each participant will be given a blank of white beech timber and a choice of doing a spoon or leaf shaped dish. These choices will allow each participant a degree of individual creativity and interpretation.
Wed, Sep 23
10:30AM - 12:30PM
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Beyond the physical form of asana, the goal of yoga practices are to increase sattva (clarity) and to decrease rajas (agitation) and tamas (lethargy) in the mind. Join CoreYoga on a deep-dive into yogic forms that unite in inner listening through pranayama, mantra, and meditation. Presence, interoception, self-regulation and self-knowledge.
Wed, Sep 23
11:00AM - 12:30PM
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Sign in day for Adult Circus Adventure
Our adult week-long program is a great way to get fit and develop your skills on the ground or in the air. Each lesson you will be guided through a warm-up, stretch, skill development, creative play, strength work and warm down. Our focus is on the development of both your physical and artistic skills over the week, building on things each day and giving you plenty to take home and work on. It will be a focus group but in a casual social environment. Ages 20+
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Wed, Sep 23
11:00AM - 12:00PM
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Rivers, creeks, lakes and other wetlands are teeming with life, let’s discover the aquatic creatures that inhabit Woodfordia’s waters. Ages 3+
Wed, Sep 23
11:00AM - 12:00PM
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Join Jason and Jinibara family on the hilltop to learn the techniques and styles of boomerang and spear throwing.
Wed, Sep 23
11:00AM - 12:30PM
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The Woodfordia STP tour examines how wastewater is turned into recycled water. Relish the biodiversity of the wetlands and see how the Bamboo Plantation is flourishing with recycled water irrigation.
Wed, Sep 23
12:00PM - 1:00PM
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Join Jim Tomkins as he leads you through some great tips and tricks on the ukulele and introduces you to some new songs and ideas. Some experience on a ukulele or stringed instrument is ideal for this session. Bring your own instrument or use one of the ukes provided.
Wed, Sep 23
12:30PM - 2:30PM
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The birthplace of the Flamenco art form is the southern Spanish province of Andalucia.
This beautiful, rich and exotic sounding music has a long and intriguing history that stretches back many centuries and is a culmination of influences from around the world. This series of workshops will be looking at the engine room of flamenco guitar technique. Welcome to:
The Mysterious Right Hand (left handers, you know what to do)
Pulgar, Picado, Arpegio, Rasgueado and Alzapúa - What are they? How do you pronounce them? Are they easy to learn? Must I only apply them to flamenco music? Is Arpegio a typo? I could have sworn it was spelt with two ‘g’s!?! Whether you approach this workshop series with altruistic flamenco ideals or you just want to add that ‘flamenco touch’ to your current repertoire… perhaps that Bee Gees solo arrangement needs a little lift or your version of Billie Eilish’s When The Party’s Over is singing out for a rumba back beat… these five right hand techniques are fundamental in creating the flamenco sound.
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Wed, Sep 23
12:30PM - 1:30PM
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Understanding the Soil Microbiome
Forest Woodfordia Markus Kerkdijk
Sandra and Markus study the beneficial microbes that reside in soils and ensure plant health and nutrition. Learn about the unique roles of the soil super-heroes: bacteria, fungi, protozoa and nematodes, and how to cultivate them in your garden.
Wed, Sep 23
1:00PM - 3:00PM
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Tricia will teach coil basket weaving techniques using natural fibres, fabric and recycled plastic. Ages 15+
Wed, Sep 23
1:00PM - 4:00PM
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Select a lot, grab some pallets and start making - It’s up to you what you create. This is your town! Participants will use hand saws, screw guns, drills, and a drop saw in the carpentry kit as well as measuring, marking, and PPE gear. Villagers can make flags, bunting, curtains, and can lend out paint to decorate their structures. On the last day the villagers open up the gates to invite visitors in for an open mic event of their design. In all instances the facilitators are there to keep work safe, but not to interfere with the creativity and agency of the builders. Ages 10 - 17
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Wed, Sep 23
1:30PM - 4:30PM
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Over three hours you will work and learn from Jackie and Adrian from Pendragon to make your own pair of sandals to fit – choosing one of two styles, a slip on or a lace up. Using pre-cut leather, hand dying and decorating techniques you can make them as individual as you are. You will then assemble, glue and sole your sandals in time to wear out into your camping holiday. Ages 16+
Wed, Sep 23
1:30PM - 3:00PM
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This is a training and performance program. Designed for those interested in learning new skill and sharing them with family and friends at the end of the week. Working on solo, duo and group activities across a range of circus skills. If you have ever wanted to run away with the circus, fly through the air, tumble across the room, climb all over your friends then step right up! Ages 12 - 19 years
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Wed, Sep 23
1:30PM - 2:30PM
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Discover the Micro-Universe
Forest Woodfordia Markus Kerkdijk
Soils and waters are filled with some awesome microbes which allow more complex organism to exist. Sandra and Markus will show you some of the creatures of the microbial universe magnified 400x through a microscope.
Wed, Sep 23
2:00PM - 3:00PM
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Bushtime Report and Question Time
Spangled Perch Bar Bushtime Friends
Join the Bushtime team for a chat as Bill Hauritz and Amanda Jackes report on the year that is and what lies ahead for Woodfordia. We will have so much to learn from our inaugural Bushtime and want to hear all about your experiences. Questions and constructive comments are always welcome.
Wed, Sep 23
2:00PM - 3:00PM
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Create nature art and launch it in the nature art gallery, join the council of all beings, be part of the great Mudster Chef Challenge, find your voice and ‘sing as one’ in the dirtgirlworld bush choir, search for a rainbow hiding in Woodfordia, create a wild look and find the natural you with dirtgirl and scrapboy every morning at the dirtgirlworld bush camp! Then in the afternoon, slap on your walking shoes and transform into a nature detective as the dirtgirlworld bush camp tribe get up close and personal with the nature of Woodfordia …become a citizen scientist, plant a tree for the kids of the future, visit the prayer wheel and create a chant for peace, get funky in the compost and meet the other creatures that call Woodfordia home.
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Wed, Sep 23
2:00PM - 3:00PM
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Out and About Jason Murphy
Create nature art and launch it in the nature art gallery, join the council of all beings, be part of the great Mudster Chef Challenge, find your voice and ‘sing as one’ in the dirtgirlworld bush choir, search for a rainbow hiding in Woodfordia, create a wild look and find the natural you with dirtgirl and scrapboy every morning at the dirtgirlworld bush camp! Then in the afternoon, slap on your walking shoes and transform into a nature detective as the dirtgirlworld bush camp tribe get up close and personal with the nature of Woodfordia …become a citizen scientist, plant a tree for the kids of the future, visit the prayer wheel and create a chant for peace, get funky in the compost and meet the other creatures that call Woodfordia home.
Wed, Sep 23
3:00PM - 4:00PM
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Spangled Perch Bar
Alan is from Dublin and plays in both standard and DADGAD tuning on guitar. His style is highly rhythmic and he has run workshops at festivals all over Australia. His songs have won several prestigious awards and received radio and television play worldwide - and of course, Alan is the happy driving force behind the Barleyshakes.
Wed, Sep 23
3:00PM - 4:00PM
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Barn Owl Solution to a Problem of Rats
Forest Woodfordia Stefan Hattingh
Rodent poisons have a devastating effect on the wildlife that consumes poisoned rodents. Stefan will describe the natural solution to rodent control in the form of Barn Owls. Get to know these amazing birds and how to attract them to your backyard.
Wed, Sep 23
3:00PM - 4:30PM
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Coopers Bar Tichawona Mashawa and Velvet Pesu
*This is an intensive workshop run over multiple days.
Self-expression is potent therapy for all! Tichawona Mashawa and Velvet Pesu provide a myriad of drums and percussive instruments igniting intuitive exploration of innate rhythms, true creative exchange and exponential growth in character, confidence and belonging. They facilitate fun, spontaneous collaboration, empowering connection and transcendence beyond blockages and preconceived limitation. Participants are immersed in traditional world rhythms, cultural languages, vocal percussion, drum techniques, ’call and response’ accompanied by Tichawona’s story telling and repertoire of ancient Mbira songs from Zimbabwe.
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Wed, Sep 23
3:30PM - 4:30PM
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This is the session for you if you want a one hour session to improve your strength and flexibility. Using a mix of gymnastics, ballet and pilates on the ground and circus apparatus in the air, we will work with you from where you are and show you where you can go. Enjoy a fitness focus session in a fun, fast-paced and supportive environment. Ages 20+
Wed, Sep 23
3:30PM - 4:00PM
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The Get Grubby Bucket Party
Put all the steps you’ve learned this week into a crazy action at the Dance Party!
Wed, Sep 23
5:00PM - 5:50PM
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Spangled Perch Bar
Tenzin is a Tibetan artist, composer, activist, musical director and cultural ambassador. The son of Tibetan nomads, he is dedicated to keeping the music of Tibet alive in the freedom of exile. While proudly maintaining the unbroken nomadic lineage which is central to his musical repertoire, he also enjoys pushing the boundaries in collaborations with other artists from various genres, both in the studio and on stage, including performances with Philip Glass and Laurie Anderson. Tenzin has released 7 independent albums, the latest being Apo Gaga with fusion band Tibet2Timbuk2, and Songs from the Bardo, an interpretation of the Tibetan Book of the Dead with Laurie Anderson. He has also collaborated with Philip Glass on the film score for The Last Dalai Lama?. Through his cultural activities, such as the annual Brisbane Festival of Tibet, Himalayan Film Festival and For Tibet with Love home concert series, Tenzin continues to share the music and stories of his homeland.
Wed, Sep 23
5:00PM - 6:00PM
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This is the session for you if you want a one hour session to improve your strength and flexibility. Using a mix of gymnastics, ballet and pilates on the ground and circus apparatus in the air, we will work with you from where you are and show you where you can go. Enjoy a fitness focus session in a fun, fast-paced and supportive environment. Ages 12 - 19
Wed, Sep 23
5:30PM - 6:30PM
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Move your body and breath on purpose, backed with an essence of loving-kindness during this mindful yoga slow-flow.
Wed, Sep 23
7:00PM - 8:00PM
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Pond
Roots/reggae six-piece Bearfoot are making a big splash on the roots scene with their sun-soaked yet dark modern take on roots, reggae and dub. Turning heads and turning on eardrums wherever they go, Bearfoot’s highly-energetic, sweat-drenched live performances and knack for creating catchy melodies has earned them fans all over the country.
Sat, Sep 26
Sat, Sep 26
10:00AM - 12:30PM
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A conversation about climate change? Or a clever ruse to change the world using the Tupperware party model? Join an empowering conversation with Nell or Emilie about the mess we’re in and what we can do to get out of it. Suitable for people over 16. $5 booking with funds going to C4C.
Sat, Sep 26
10:00AM - 11:00AM
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Listening to Ecosystems
Forest Woodfordia Leah Barclay
Digital acoustic recordings of the environment have the potential to address the major gaps in our knowledge about ecosystems by using non-invasive technology to monitor species and document the temporal and spatial complexities of changing environments.
Sat, Sep 26
10:00AM - 2:00PM
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Gavin Ryan, our Woodfordian Artist-In-Residence, will be leading a four-day workshop covering the creative process behind the painting style that was featured on last year’s Folk Festival poster design. Very easy, stylised abstract pattern, line and colour technique that gets a very pleasing and satisfying end result. Work together with a family member on the same painting. No experience necessary, all materials supplied.
Sat, Sep 26
11:00AM - 12:00PM
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Join Jason and Jinibara family on the hilltop to learn the techniques and styles of boomerang and spear throwing.
Sat, Sep 26
11:00AM - 12:00PM
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Sonic Explorers is a journey discovering the world of acoustic ecology with new technologies, science and creativity, exploring Woodfordia’s rainforest soundscapes and the sonic environment of Lake Gkula using underwater microphones, monitoring environmental changes through sound. Ages 3+
Sat, Sep 26
12:00PM - 1:00PM
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Citizen Science in remote sensing data for conservation
Forest Woodfordia Peter Jackson
Are drones the future of vegetation field ecology? Discover how drones combined with artificial intelligence can be a powerful tool for environmental conservation, and what Peter’s research at Woodfordia tells us so far.
Sat, Sep 26
1:00PM - 4:00PM
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Using pre-fired clay pieces, learn how to assemble, costume and string your very own marionette puppet. Incorporating found objects and up-cycled materials, Sara and Sol will show you the tricks of the old-world trade gleaned from 25 years of puppet-making. Ages 12+
Sat, Sep 26
1:00PM - 2:00PM
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Build an inventory of what tree species make up the canopy, where they are located, and how big they are. This information is valuable for quantifying conservation effort and can be connected to remotely sensed data for long-term monitoring. Ages 3+
Sat, Sep 26
1:00PM - 4:00PM
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Select a lot, grab some pallets and start making - It’s up to you what you create. This is your town! Participants will use hand saws, screw guns, drills, and a drop saw in the carpentry kit as well as measuring, marking, and PPE gear. Villagers can make flags, bunting, curtains, and can lend out paint to decorate their structures. On the last day the villagers open up the gates to invite visitors in for an open mic event of their design. In all instances the facilitators are there to keep work safe, but not to interfere with the creativity and agency of the builders. Ages 10 - 17
Sat, Sep 26
2:00PM - 4:00PM
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Jinibara descendant and artist Jason Murphy will take you on a journey through Jinibara Culture. You will explore various time periods through the ‘circle back in time’ activity. You will be discussing the important skills of Jinibara life set in the foundations of family-totem relationships, while having the opportunity to try grain grinding, fire making and twine making. By participating in the making of the hunting party activity you will learn the cultural significance of the family-totem relationships. By investigating the relationships you will see the day to day implications and role communal life has in protecting the land for future generations, and you will discover how the land is your provider when there is no Bunnings, IGA or Woolworths. You will get to see, touch and hear the tools that contribute to sustaining cultural practices in today’s society. Finally, you can produce your own ochre painting, learning about the meaning of symbols and techniques used to complete the artwork.
Sat, Sep 26
2:00PM - 3:30PM
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Lake Gkula is abundant with fish, frogs, invertebrates and plant life. The up-flow wetland filtration system creates habitat for beneficial bacteria and microorganisms, which create healthy stable conditions and keep pathogens at bay. Powerful pumps and nanobubble technology maintain a constant water flow and high levels of oxygen, directing it through the wetlands, which purify the water like kidneys. Come on a tour and learn about life in the lake.
Sat, Sep 26
2:00PM - 3:00PM
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Understanding the Soil Microbiome
Forest Woodfordia Markus Kerkdijk
Sandra and Markus study the beneficial microbes that reside in soils and ensure plant health and nutrition. Learn about the unique roles of the soil super-heroes: bacteria, fungi, protozoa and nematodes, and how to cultivate them in your garden.
Sat, Sep 26
2:30PM - 3:00PM
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Sign in day for Adult Circus Adventure
Our adult week-long program is a great way to get fit and develop your skills on the ground or in the air. Each lesson you will be guided through a warm-up, stretch, skill development, creative play, strength work and warm down. Our focus is on the development of both your physical and artistic skills over the week, building on things each day and giving you plenty to take home and work on. It will be a focus group but in a casual social environment. Ages 20+
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Sat, Sep 26
3:00PM - 4:30PM
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Self-expression is potent therapy for all! Tichawona Mashawa and Velvet Pesu provide a myriad of drums and percussive instruments igniting intuitive exploration of innate rhythms, true creative exchange and exponential growth in character, confidence and belonging. They facilitate fun, spontaneous collaboration, empowering connection and transcendence beyond blockages and preconceived limitation. Participants are immersed in traditional world rhythms, cultural languages, vocal percussion, drum techniques, ’call and response’ accompanied by Tichawona’s story telling and repertoire of ancient Mbira songs from Zimbabwe.
Sat, Sep 26
3:30PM - 4:00PM
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The Get Grubby Bucket Party
Pond scrapboy and friends
Put all the steps you’ve learned this week into a crazy action at the Dance Party!
Sat, Sep 26
5:00PM - 5:50PM
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Spangled Perch Bar
The Dawn Light is an exciting new project by Angela Iimura and OJ Newcomb (John Butler Trio, Afro Dizzi Act, Band of Frequencies), with Brodie Graham on guitar. After many years of deeply connecting with the profound verses of the great mystic poets - Hafiz and Francis Brabazon - Angela began to use their poems as lyrics, writing songs that could be described as a dear companion to the human spirit, shedding beams of light, joy and inspiration onto the path of life. To share the love, Angela teamed up with her husband and musical partner OJ to bring to life ’The Dawn Light’, named after one of Francis Brabazon’s poems.
Sat, Sep 26
5:00PM - 5:30PM
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Sign in for Circus Explosion. This is a training and performance program. Designed for those interested in learning new skill and sharing them with family and friends at the end of the week. Working on solo, duo and group activities across a range of circus skills. If you have ever wanted to run away with the circus, fly through the air, tumble across the room, climb all over your friends then step right up! Ages 12 - 19 years
Sat, Sep 26
5:30PM - 6:30PM
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Drawing on a reverence for the roots of yoga and inspired by contemporary studies in human movement, Lisa’s ‘Create Flow’ sessions invite you to listen to your body and fine tune your personal practice.
Sat, Sep 26
6:45PM - 6:55PM
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Jinibara Welcome
Pond Bushtime Friends
Join traditional custodians Uncle Noel Blair and family as they welcome you to sing, dance, play and connect on Jinibara Country.
Sat, Sep 26
7:00PM - 8:00PM
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Pond
Proud Yanyuwa and Wardaman woman Shellie Morris is a multi-award-winning singer/songwriter creating and singing in around 17 Australian Aboriginal languages.
While she has been in the spotlight over the years for involvement with Black Arm Band, ARIA nominations, Music Australia award and G.R. Burarrawanga Memorial Award; by and large, she works on the ground empowering and gently effecting change.
She is the 2014 NT Australian of the Year, the 2014 NAIDOC National Artist of the Year, a multi Deadly Award winner and a driving force of the acclaimed album Ngambala Wiji li-Wunungu and the internationally award-winning musical documentary Prison Songs.
Sun, Sep 27
Sun, Sep 27
8:30AM - 9:10AM
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Turn the ordinary into extraordinary. In our workshop program, we provide creative play opportunities for children and families to discover circus and their imagination. Play, climb, explore and have fun. Ages 0 - 6 Parents Welcome
Sun, Sep 27
9:00AM - 10:00AM
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Set the tone of your day with Zenthai Flow Yoga. Dive deep into self as we explore the Elements of Earth, Metal, Water, Wood and Fire through movement, breath, stillness and connection.
Sun, Sep 27
9:30AM - 10:30AM
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Forward roll down, cartwheel, hang and dive into this creative world of circus. You will be introduced to acrobatics, hula-hoops, juggling and Aerials. It is a great way to start the day and explore the possibilities circus has to offer. Have fun, meet some friends and run away with the circus. Ages 6 - 11 years (Parents welcome)
Sun, Sep 27
9:30AM - 10:00AM
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nature yoga!
Out and About scrapboy and friends
Start the day the natural way with the dirtgirlworld crew and their take on nature yoga, in this wake up and smell the world session!
Sun, Sep 27
10:00AM - 11:30AM
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Learn the alphabet, numbers, greetings and basic vocabulary while you have fun with deaf-themed jokes and stories throughout the hour.
Sun, Sep 27
10:00AM - 11:30AM
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Create nature art and launch it in the nature art gallery, join the council of all beings, be part of the great Mudster Chef Challenge, find your voice and ‘sing as one’ in the dirtgirlworld bush choir, search for a rainbow hiding in Woodfordia, create a wild look and find the natural you with dirtgirl and scrapboy every morning at the dirtgirlworld bush camp! Then in the afternoon, slap on your walking shoes and transform into a nature detective as the dirtgirlworld bush camp tribe get up close and personal with the nature of Woodfordia …become a citizen scientist, plant a tree for the kids of the future, visit the prayer wheel and create a chant for peace, get funky in the compost and meet the other creatures that call Woodfordia home.
Sun, Sep 27
10:00AM - 11:30AM
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Lake Gkula is abundant with fish, frogs, invertebrates and plant life. The up-flow wetland filtration system creates habitat for beneficial bacteria and microorganisms, which create healthy stable conditions and keep pathogens at bay. Powerful pumps and nanobubble technology maintain a constant water flow and high levels of oxygen, directing it through the wetlands, which purify the water like kidneys. Come on a tour and learn about life in the lake.
Sun, Sep 27
10:00AM - 1:00PM
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Using pre-fired clay pieces, learn how to assemble, costume and string your very own marionette puppet. Incorporating found objects and up-cycled materials, Sara and Sol will show you the tricks of the old-world trade gleaned from 25 years of puppet-making. Ages 12+
Sun, Sep 27
10:00AM - 2:00PM
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Gavin Ryan, our Woodfordian Artist-In-Residence, will be leading a four-day workshop covering the creative process behind the painting style that was featured on last year’s Folk Festival poster design. Very easy, stylised abstract pattern, line and colour technique that gets a very pleasing and satisfying end result. Work together with a family member on the same painting. No experience necessary, all materials supplied.
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Sun, Sep 27
10:00AM - 11:00AM
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Queensland Fungi Discovery with Citizen Science
Forest Woodfordia Sandra Tuszynska
Wayne and Sandra will show you the wonderful, hidden and secret life of fungi. Learn about the different group of fungi, and how to identify and collect fungi through various citizen science initiatives.
Sun, Sep 27
10:00AM - 11:30AM
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Andrea Kirwin grew up in a musical family singing Fijian and gospel songs from a young age in Townsville QLD. During her child hood, Andrea learnt how to sing and play traditional songs from North QLD and the Pacific Islands and will teach them in a Ukulele intensive workshop over 5 days. You will learn songs such as ‘Chulu chululu’, ‘Isa Lei’, ‘Somewhere over the Rainbow’, ‘Monkey and the Turtle’ and more and discover how much fun it is to play the ukulele and sing in a group just for fun. Andrea looks forward to sharing the joy of music with you at this year’s Bush time event!
Sun, Sep 27
10:30AM - 4:30PM
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Come and connect to this beautiful land and hear about traditional Maori weaving protocols with Alice Spittle. Learn some basic weaving techniques using harakeke (New Zealand flax) to create 1 or 2 pairs of natural or coloured earrings. Workshop may go over so that you can finish up your piece.
Sun, Sep 27
10:30AM - 12:30PM
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Deep restoration is easier said than done… But SO much easier when you have some of the most effective means of soothing the nervous system through therapeutic yoga. Understand the power of peaceful practice as a method of regulating the nuanced functions of our nervous system.
Sun, Sep 27
11:00AM - 12:30PM
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Sign in day for Adult Circus Adventure
Our adult week-long program is a great way to get fit and develop your skills on the ground or in the air. Each lesson you will be guided through a warm-up, stretch, skill development, creative play, strength work and warm down. Our focus is on the development of both your physical and artistic skills over the week, building on things each day and giving you plenty to take home and work on. It will be a focus group but in a casual social environment. Ages 20+
Sun, Sep 27
11:00AM - 12:00PM
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Join fungiphiles, Wayne and Sandra to explore Woodfordia’s forests for some funky fungi. Learn about their superpowers, quirky ways and how to photograph and collect fungi for research purposes. Ages 3+
Sun, Sep 27
1:00PM - 4:00PM
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Select a lot, grab some pallets and start making - It’s up to you what you create. This is your town! Participants will use hand saws, screw guns, drills, and a drop saw in the carpentry kit as well as measuring, marking, and PPE gear. Villagers can make flags, bunting, curtains, and can lend out paint to decorate their structures. On the last day the villagers open up the gates to invite visitors in for an open mic event of their design. In all instances the facilitators are there to keep work safe, but not to interfere with the creativity and agency of the builders. Ages 10 - 17
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Sun, Sep 27
1:30PM - 4:00PM
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A conversation about climate change? Or a clever ruse to change the world using the Tupperware party model? Join an empowering conversation with Nell or Emilie about the mess we’re in and what we can do to get out of it. Suitable for people over 16. $5 booking with funds going to C4C.
Sun, Sep 27
1:30PM - 3:00PM
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This is a training and performance program. Designed for those interested in learning new skill and sharing them with family and friends at the end of the week. Working on solo, duo and group activities across a range of circus skills. If you have ever wanted to run away with the circus, fly through the air, tumble across the room, climb all over your friends then step right up! Ages 12 - 19 years
Sun, Sep 27
1:30PM - 3:00PM
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It’s time to cut loose, footloose! If you’ve been craving connection to your community, your body, and the beat, bring your boots along. The Jack ’n’ Gypsy Cowgirls teach classic country line dancing before weaving in some fusion that would make Kevin Bacon proud.
Sun, Sep 27
1:30PM - 2:30PM
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Understanding the Soil Microbiome
Forest Woodfordia Markus Kerkdijk
Sandra and Markus study the beneficial microbes that reside in soils and ensure plant health and nutrition. Learn about the unique roles of the soil super-heroes: bacteria, fungi, protozoa and nematodes, and how to cultivate them in your garden.
Sun, Sep 27
2:00PM - 3:00PM
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Create nature art and launch it in the nature art gallery, join the council of all beings, be part of the great Mudster Chef Challenge, find your voice and ‘sing as one’ in the dirtgirlworld bush choir, search for a rainbow hiding in Woodfordia, create a wild look and find the natural you with dirtgirl and scrapboy every morning at the dirtgirlworld bush camp! Then in the afternoon, slap on your walking shoes and transform into a nature detective as the dirtgirlworld bush camp tribe get up close and personal with the nature of Woodfordia …become a citizen scientist, plant a tree for the kids of the future, visit the prayer wheel and create a chant for peace, get funky in the compost and meet the other creatures that call Woodfordia home.
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Sun, Sep 27
2:00PM - 3:30PM
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Ever wondered how you turn an idea into a story? Or a story into a poem? This workshop is about turning ideas into something bigger and looking at writing tricks and techniques to help you build your poetry and fiction.
Sun, Sep 27
2:30PM - 3:30PM
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Discover the Micro-Universe
Forest Woodfordia Markus Kerkdijk
Soils and waters are filled with some awesome microbes which allow more complex organism to exist. Sandra and Markus will show you some of the creatures of the microbial universe magnified 400x through a microscope.
Sun, Sep 27
3:00PM - 4:30PM
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Coopers Bar Tichawona Mashawa and Velvet Pesu
*This is an intensive workshop run over multiple days.
Self-expression is potent therapy for all! Tichawona Mashawa and Velvet Pesu provide a myriad of drums and percussive instruments igniting intuitive exploration of innate rhythms, true creative exchange and exponential growth in character, confidence and belonging. They facilitate fun, spontaneous collaboration, empowering connection and transcendence beyond blockages and preconceived limitation. Participants are immersed in traditional world rhythms, cultural languages, vocal percussion, drum techniques, ’call and response’ accompanied by Tichawona’s story telling and repertoire of ancient Mbira songs from Zimbabwe.
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Sun, Sep 27
3:30PM - 4:30PM
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This is the session for you if you want a one hour session to improve your strength and flexibility. Using a mix of gymnastics, ballet and pilates on the ground and circus apparatus in the air, we will work with you from where you are and show you where you can go. Enjoy a fitness focus session in a fun, fast-paced and supportive environment. Ages 20+
Sun, Sep 27
3:30PM - 4:00PM
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The Get Grubby Bucket Party
Pond scrapboy and friends
Put all the steps you’ve learned this week into a crazy action at the Dance Party!
Sun, Sep 27
4:00PM - 5:30PM
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Ever wondered how you turn an idea into a story? Or a story into a poem? This workshop is about turning ideas into something bigger and looking at writing tricks and techniques to help you build your poetry and fiction.
Sun, Sep 27
4:30PM - 5:30PM
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Ages ago Linsey invented the “Humarimba” a marimba (or large xylophone) played by three people and suspended from the belts of two of the three players. For some time the humarimba became a mainstay of Linsey’s work in Community Music, the highlight being a project in 1995 called “The Big Marimba” where 400 people built 320 metres of marimbas (with 2400 tuned marimba bars) that crossed the Brisbane River attached to the Victoria Bridge as part of the Brisbane Biennial Music Festival.
This workshop is “hands on”, for a maximum of 18 players. In no time at all you will be part of a marimba band.
Sun, Sep 27
5:00PM - 5:50PM
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Spangled Perch Bar
Andrea Kirwin and Nyssa Ray are both Sunshine Coast based singer-songwriters who have recently come together to create a gorgeous children’s album full of beautiful originals and some traditional songs from their own childhoods. Singing songs about their favourite things, Nyssa and Andrea’s goal was to create a simple yet soulful album for parents and their children to enjoy. Andrea brings her Fijian flavour to the duo and Nyssa her country music style to create an entertaining live show with looping, warm harmonies, guitar and ukulele.
Sun, Sep 27
5:00PM - 6:00PM
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This is the session for you if you want a one hour session to improve your strength and flexibility. Using a mix of gymnastics, ballet and pilates on the ground and circus apparatus in the air, we will work with you from where you are and show you where you can go. Enjoy a fitness focus session in a fun, fast-paced and supportive environment. Ages 12 - 19
Sun, Sep 27
5:30PM - 6:30PM
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Drawing on a reverence for the roots of yoga and inspired by contemporary studies in human movement, Lisa’s ‘Create Flow’ sessions invite you to listen to your body and fine tune your personal practice.
Sun, Sep 27
7:00PM - 8:00PM
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Pond
Growing up on the Sunshine Coast with the ocean by their feet, The Dreggs’ music is best described as indie-folk and roots. With two acoustic guitars, a footstomp and a driving beat, The Dreggs write songs with a range of dynamics.
Mon, Sep 28
Mon, Sep 28
7:30AM - 8:30AM
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Join Woodfordia’s resident orthinologist Roy for a mobile exploration into the lives of our feathered residents and their habitats.
Mon, Sep 28
8:30AM - 9:10AM
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Turn the ordinary into extraordinary. In our workshop program, we provide creative play opportunities for children and families to discover circus and their imagination. Play, climb, explore and have fun. Ages 0 - 6 Parents Welcome
Mon, Sep 28
9:00AM - 10:00AM
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Essential Oil Distillation Demo Part 1
Forest Woodfordia Andrew Pengelly
Using a traditional alembic copper still, Dr. Pengelly will bring to life the ancient art of distillation, with an Australian twist. Enjoy the fragrance of the bush in this 2-part demo, finishing with separation of essential oil and hydrosol.
Mon, Sep 28
9:00AM - 10:00AM
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Set the tone of your day with Zenthai Flow Yoga. Dive deep into self as we explore the Elements of Earth, Metal, Water, Wood and Fire through movement, breath, stillness and connection.
Mon, Sep 28
9:30AM - 10:30AM
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Forward roll down, cartwheel, hang and dive into this creative world of circus. You will be introduced to acrobatics, hula-hoops, juggling and Aerials. It is a great way to start the day and explore the possibilities circus has to offer. Have fun, meet some friends and run away with the circus. Ages 6 - 11 years (Parents welcome)
Mon, Sep 28
9:30AM - 10:00AM
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nature yoga!
Out and About scrapboy and friends
Start the day the natural way with the dirtgirlworld crew and their take on nature yoga, in this wake up and smell the world session!
Mon, Sep 28
9:30AM - 4:30PM
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Learn how to carve your own wooden spoon using traditional techniques and your own hands by attending this small group one day workshop led by your tutor, Matt Eliason (AKA Spoonguy) who has over 3,000 hours experience in spoon carving. Max 5 participants. Workshop includes all tools and materials. Ages 18+
Mon, Sep 28
10:00AM - 11:30AM
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Learn the alphabet, numbers, greetings and basic vocabulary while you have fun with deaf-themed jokes and stories throughout the hour.
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Mon, Sep 28
10:00AM - 11:30AM
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Create nature art and launch it in the nature art gallery, join the council of all beings, be part of the great Mudster Chef Challenge, find your voice and ‘sing as one’ in the dirtgirlworld bush choir, search for a rainbow hiding in Woodfordia, create a wild look and find the natural you with dirtgirl and scrapboy every morning at the dirtgirlworld bush camp! Then in the afternoon, slap on your walking shoes and transform into a nature detective as the dirtgirlworld bush camp tribe get up close and personal with the nature of Woodfordia …become a citizen scientist, plant a tree for the kids of the future, visit the prayer wheel and create a chant for peace, get funky in the compost and meet the other creatures that call Woodfordia home.
View Workshop
Mon, Sep 28
10:00AM - 2:00PM
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Gavin Ryan, our Woodfordian Artist-In-Residence, will be leading a four-day workshop covering the creative process behind the painting style that was featured on last year’s Folk Festival poster design. Very easy, stylised abstract pattern, line and colour technique that gets a very pleasing and satisfying end result. Work together with a family member on the same painting. No experience necessary, all materials supplied.
View Workshop
Mon, Sep 28
10:00AM - 11:30AM
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Andrea Kirwin grew up in a musical family singing Fijian and gospel songs from a young age in Townsville QLD. During her child hood, Andrea learnt how to sing and play traditional songs from North QLD and the Pacific Islands and will teach them in a Ukulele intensive workshop over 5 days. You will learn songs such as ‘Chulu chululu’, ‘Isa Lei’, ‘Somewhere over the Rainbow’, ‘Monkey and the Turtle’ and more and discover how much fun it is to play the ukulele and sing in a group just for fun. Andrea looks forward to sharing the joy of music with you at this year’s Bush time event!
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Mon, Sep 28
10:30AM - 11:30AM
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Citizen Science in remote sensing data for conservation
Forest Woodfordia Peter Jackson
Are drones the future of vegetation field ecology? Discover how drones combined with artificial intelligence can be a powerful tool for environmental conservation, and what Peter’s research at Woodfordia tells us so far.
Mon, Sep 28
10:30AM - 12:30PM
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Hip, lower back, neck and shoulder pain can all be huge barriers to moving with ease and developing your yoga practice. Unlock the keystones of form and function in these areas to bring a deeper awareness of anatomically-logical alignment, fascial-freeing and play that lay the foundation for sustainable practice.
Mon, Sep 28
10:30AM - 4:30PM
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Connect with nature and get creative, using traditional New Zealand Maori weaving techniques along with your own contemporary ideas to explore this amazing plant and fibre. Discuss with Alice Spittle the processes, traditions and Tikanga (protocols) around weaving, as well as how to nurture the plant and harvest sustainably. Workshop may go over so that you can finish up your piece.
Mon, Sep 28
11:00AM - 12:30PM
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Sign in day for Adult Circus Adventure
Our adult week-long program is a great way to get fit and develop your skills on the ground or in the air. Each lesson you will be guided through a warm-up, stretch, skill development, creative play, strength work and warm down. Our focus is on the development of both your physical and artistic skills over the week, building on things each day and giving you plenty to take home and work on. It will be a focus group but in a casual social environment. Ages 20+
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Mon, Sep 28
11:00AM - 12:00PM
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Join Jason and Jinibara family on the hilltop to learn the techniques and styles of boomerang and spear throwing.
Mon, Sep 28
11:00AM - 12:30PM
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The Woodfordia STP tour examines how wastewater is turned into recycled water. Relish the biodiversity of the wetlands and see how the Bamboo Plantation is flourishing with recycled water irrigation.
Mon, Sep 28
11:30AM - 12:30PM
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Build an inventory of what tree species make up the canopy, where they are located, and how big they are. This information is valuable for quantifying conservation effort and can be connected to remotely sensed data for long-term monitoring. Ages 3+
Mon, Sep 28
12:00PM - 1:00PM
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A Year of Birds at Woodfordia
Forest Woodfordia Roy Sonnenburg
Woodfordia is a diverse site which supports a variety of bird species. This talk will cover the various species and numbers of birds seen, preferred habitat, frequency of sightings and conservation status.
Mon, Sep 28
12:00PM - 1:00PM
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Learn how to spot, collect and distinguish different lichen forms. Submit your lichen sightings to the Woodfordia BioDiscovery Project on iNaturalist.
Mon, Sep 28
12:00PM - 1:30PM
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Learn a variety of tune types taught by ear, with their accompaniment, but with written notation provided for those unfamiliar with ear learning. This workshop is aimed at those who can confidently play their instrument and who have some knowledge of the basic scales and chords of D and G. The workshops would work best on instruments such as mandolin, tenor banjo, fiddle, button and piano accordion, flute, whistle and guitar. Chord charts will also be available for accompaniment instruments.
Mon, Sep 28
1:00PM - 4:00PM
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Select a lot, grab some pallets and start making - It’s up to you what you create. This is your town! Participants will use hand saws, screw guns, drills, and a drop saw in the carpentry kit as well as measuring, marking, and PPE gear. Villagers can make flags, bunting, curtains, and can lend out paint to decorate their structures. On the last day the villagers open up the gates to invite visitors in for an open mic event of their design. In all instances the facilitators are there to keep work safe, but not to interfere with the creativity and agency of the builders. Ages 10 - 17
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Mon, Sep 28
1:30PM - 3:00PM
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This is a training and performance program. Designed for those interested in learning new skill and sharing them with family and friends at the end of the week. Working on solo, duo and group activities across a range of circus skills. If you have ever wanted to run away with the circus, fly through the air, tumble across the room, climb all over your friends then step right up! Ages 12 - 19 years
View Workshop
Mon, Sep 28
1:30PM - 2:30PM
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Mon, Sep 28
2:00PM - 3:00PM
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Create nature art and launch it in the nature art gallery, join the council of all beings, be part of the great Mudster Chef Challenge, find your voice and ‘sing as one’ in the dirtgirlworld bush choir, search for a rainbow hiding in Woodfordia, create a wild look and find the natural you with dirtgirl and scrapboy every morning at the dirtgirlworld bush camp! Then in the afternoon, slap on your walking shoes and transform into a nature detective as the dirtgirlworld bush camp tribe get up close and personal with the nature of Woodfordia …become a citizen scientist, plant a tree for the kids of the future, visit the prayer wheel and create a chant for peace, get funky in the compost and meet the other creatures that call Woodfordia home.
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Mon, Sep 28
2:00PM - 4:00PM
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Jinibara descendant and artist Jason Murphy will take you on a journey through Jinibara Culture. You will explore various time periods through the ‘circle back in time’ activity. You will be discussing the important skills of Jinibara life set in the foundations of family-totem relationships, while having the opportunity to try grain grinding, fire making and twine making. By participating in the making of the hunting party activity you will learn the cultural significance of the family-totem relationships. By investigating the relationships you will see the day to day implications and role communal life has in protecting the land for future generations, and you will discover how the land is your provider when there is no Bunnings, IGA or Woolworths. You will get to see, touch and hear the tools that contribute to sustaining cultural practices in today’s society. Finally, you can produce your own ochre painting, learning about the meaning of symbols and techniques used to complete the artwork.
Mon, Sep 28
2:00PM - 4:00PM
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Whether you’re a practising young song-writer or just song-writer-curious - come workshop your ideas and improve your craft in this super friendly environment led by Brisbane-based recording artist Jackie Marshall. Bring your instrument if you have one, and something to write with.
Mon, Sep 28
2:30PM - 4:00PM
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Discover the unique properties of watercolour and learn to create a range of galaxy and geode forms. Participants will focus on watercolour application techniques and use simple illustrations and word templates to make unique artworks. Explore markmaking and the breadth of your existing creative abilities in a nurturing and inclusive environment. This workshop is for any artistic skill level. Ages 12+
Participants welcome to bring own artmaking materials alternatively packs are available at an additional cost.
Option 1: Watercolour art pack with 18 colour palette, brush, pencil and A4 watercolour paper pad provided, $22pp
Option 2: Watercolour art pack with 18 colour palette, brush, pencil and sheets of watercolour paper, $15pp
Collection at commencement of workshop
Mon, Sep 28
3:00PM - 4:00PM
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The Powerful Owl Citizen Science Project
Forest Woodfordia Rob Clemens
Learn about Powerful Owl identification, biology and ecology. Rob will also give an overview of the Powerful Owl project and how anyone can help inform the conservation of these magnificent birds.
Mon, Sep 28
3:00PM - 4:30PM
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Coopers Bar Tichawona Mashawa and Velvet Pesu
*This is an intensive workshop run over multiple days.
Self-expression is potent therapy for all! Tichawona Mashawa and Velvet Pesu provide a myriad of drums and percussive instruments igniting intuitive exploration of innate rhythms, true creative exchange and exponential growth in character, confidence and belonging. They facilitate fun, spontaneous collaboration, empowering connection and transcendence beyond blockages and preconceived limitation. Participants are immersed in traditional world rhythms, cultural languages, vocal percussion, drum techniques, ’call and response’ accompanied by Tichawona’s story telling and repertoire of ancient Mbira songs from Zimbabwe.
View Workshop
Mon, Sep 28
3:30PM - 4:30PM
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This is the session for you if you want a one hour session to improve your strength and flexibility. Using a mix of gymnastics, ballet and pilates on the ground and circus apparatus in the air, we will work with you from where you are and show you where you can go. Enjoy a fitness focus session in a fun, fast-paced and supportive environment. Ages 20+
Mon, Sep 28
3:30PM - 4:00PM
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The Get Grubby Bucket Party
Pond scrapboy and friends
Put all the steps you’ve learned this week into a crazy action at the Dance Party!
Mon, Sep 28
4:30PM - 6:00PM
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Join The Joy Dispensary for a fun, lively, brain-hacking body percussion extravaganza! Discover your inner rhythm as you playfully rewire your brain, de-stress, enhance your memory and coordination, and laugh lots. Come and stomp, clap, click and slap yourself silly!
Mon, Sep 28
5:00PM - 5:50PM
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Spangled Perch Bar
Sunshine Coast singer-songwriter Shannon Sol Carroll is a founding member of festival favourites Band of Frequencies and Afro Dizzi Act. In his solo performances, Shannon re-approaches original tunes using layers of looped sounds created with acoustic guitar and an array of effects pedals.
Mon, Sep 28
5:00PM - 6:00PM
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This is the session for you if you want a one hour session to improve your strength and flexibility. Using a mix of gymnastics, ballet and pilates on the ground and circus apparatus in the air, we will work with you from where you are and show you where you can go. Enjoy a fitness focus session in a fun, fast-paced and supportive environment. Ages 12 - 19
Mon, Sep 28
5:30PM - 6:30PM
Workshop
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Drawing on a reverence for the roots of yoga and inspired by contemporary studies in human movement, Lisa’s ‘Create Flow’ sessions invite you to listen to your body and fine tune your personal practice.
Mon, Sep 28
6:00PM - 8:00PM
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Learn to identify good habitat, and any nocturnal birds we encounter, as well as how to collect data on a weekly walk in your forest just after sunset to obtain useful information on the elusive Powerful Owl.
Mon, Sep 28
7:00PM - 8:00PM
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Pond
Chris is an emerging Indigenous singer, songwriter and musician with both Eastern and Western Torres Strait Islander blood running through his veins. His distinctive guitar-tap style and vibrant personality see him in high-demand for gigs across Australia, the USA, ongoing media appearances and documentary features. In 2016 national TV audiences watched Chris make his way through to the grand finals of Australia’s Got Talent, and 2018 saw him on TV weekly as a judge on All Together Now. Dubbed a ‘guitar virtuoso’, this humble young man’s music, personality and vibe are unforgettable.
Tue, Sep 29
Tue, Sep 29
8:30AM - 9:10AM
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Turn the ordinary into extraordinary. In our workshop program, we provide creative play opportunities for children and families to discover circus and their imagination. Play, climb, explore and have fun. Ages 0 - 6 Parents Welcome
Tue, Sep 29
9:00AM - 10:00AM
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Wandering down the butterfly walk we will explore the diversity of insects and other invertebrates and the roles they play in healthy ecosystems. Ages 3+
Tue, Sep 29
9:00AM - 10:00AM
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Plant your roots deep in Mother Earth, then rise and connect to something greater. This grounding and inspirational yoga class will bring balance and presence to your day.
Tue, Sep 29
9:30AM - 10:30AM
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Forward roll down, cartwheel, hang and dive into this creative world of circus. You will be introduced to acrobatics, hula-hoops, juggling and Aerials. It is a great way to start the day and explore the possibilities circus has to offer. Have fun, meet some friends and run away with the circus. Ages 6 - 11 years (Parents welcome)
Tue, Sep 29
9:30AM - 10:00AM
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nature yoga!
Out and About scrapboy and friends
Start the day the natural way with the dirtgirlworld crew and their take on nature yoga, in this wake up and smell the world session!
Tue, Sep 29
9:30AM - 4:30PM
Workshop
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Learn how to carve your own wooden spoon using traditional techniques and your own hands by attending this small group one day workshop led by your tutor, Matt Eliason (AKA Spoonguy) who has over 3,000 hours experience in spoon carving. Max 5 participants. Workshop includes all tools and materials. Ages 18+
Tue, Sep 29
10:00AM - 11:30AM
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Learn the alphabet, numbers, greetings and basic vocabulary while you have fun with deaf-themed jokes and stories throughout the hour.
View Workshop
Tue, Sep 29
10:00AM - 11:30AM
Workshop
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Create nature art and launch it in the nature art gallery, join the council of all beings, be part of the great Mudster Chef Challenge, find your voice and ‘sing as one’ in the dirtgirlworld bush choir, search for a rainbow hiding in Woodfordia, create a wild look and find the natural you with dirtgirl and scrapboy every morning at the dirtgirlworld bush camp! Then in the afternoon, slap on your walking shoes and transform into a nature detective as the dirtgirlworld bush camp tribe get up close and personal with the nature of Woodfordia …become a citizen scientist, plant a tree for the kids of the future, visit the prayer wheel and create a chant for peace, get funky in the compost and meet the other creatures that call Woodfordia home.
View Workshop
Tue, Sep 29
10:00AM - 2:00PM
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Gavin Ryan, our Woodfordian Artist-In-Residence, will be leading a four-day workshop covering the creative process behind the painting style that was featured on last year’s Folk Festival poster design. Very easy, stylised abstract pattern, line and colour technique that gets a very pleasing and satisfying end result. Work together with a family member on the same painting. No experience necessary, all materials supplied.
View Workshop
Tue, Sep 29
10:00AM - 11:00AM
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The Woodfordia Herbarium Project
Forest Woodfordia Andrew Pengelly
Andrew will explain the Woodfordia Herbarium Project and the methods for collecting, preserving, mounting and digitising herbarium specimens. A selection of the Woodfordia Herbarium will be on display.
Tue, Sep 29
10:00AM - 11:30AM
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Andrea Kirwin grew up in a musical family singing Fijian and gospel songs from a young age in Townsville QLD. During her child hood, Andrea learnt how to sing and play traditional songs from North QLD and the Pacific Islands and will teach them in a Ukulele intensive workshop over 5 days. You will learn songs such as ‘Chulu chululu’, ‘Isa Lei’, ‘Somewhere over the Rainbow’, ‘Monkey and the Turtle’ and more and discover how much fun it is to play the ukulele and sing in a group just for fun. Andrea looks forward to sharing the joy of music with you at this year’s Bush time event!
View Workshop
Tue, Sep 29
10:30AM - 4:30PM
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Connect with nature and get creative, using traditional New Zealand Maori weaving techniques along with your own contemporary ideas to explore this amazing plant and fibre. Discuss with Alice Spittle the processes, traditions and Tikanga (protocols) around weaving, as well as how to nurture the plant and harvest sustainably. Workshop may go over so that you can finish up your piece.
Tue, Sep 29
10:30AM - 12:30PM
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One of Chanthalah’s most sought-after workshops, it’s always sold out! Chanthalah’s Neuro-Myofascial Release workshop offers a fun, experiential exploration of easy-to-use techniques that enhance the hydration and function of neuro-myofascial flexibility within a yoga setting. Learn the mindful self-application of trigger-point releases for creating physical freedom to enhance your yoga.
Tue, Sep 29
11:00AM - 12:30PM
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Sign in day for Adult Circus Adventure
Our adult week-long program is a great way to get fit and develop your skills on the ground or in the air. Each lesson you will be guided through a warm-up, stretch, skill development, creative play, strength work and warm down. Our focus is on the development of both your physical and artistic skills over the week, building on things each day and giving you plenty to take home and work on. It will be a focus group but in a casual social environment. Ages 20+
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Tue, Sep 29
11:00AM - 12:00PM
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Andrew will provide botanical identification and features of a range of indigenous plants, noting any medicinal and edible species, while demonstrating the procedure for collecting herbarium specimens.
Tue, Sep 29
11:00AM - 12:30PM
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The Woodfordia STP tour examines how wastewater is turned into recycled water. Relish the biodiversity of the wetlands and see how the Bamboo Plantation is flourishing with recycled water irrigation.
Tue, Sep 29
12:00PM - 1:30PM
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Join The Joy Dispensary for a fun, lively, brain-hacking body percussion extravaganza! Discover your inner rhythm as you playfully rewire your brain, de-stress, enhance your memory and coordination, and laugh lots. Come and stomp, clap, click and slap yourself silly!
Tue, Sep 29
12:00PM - 1:00PM
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Inviting Nature to Dinner
Forest Woodfordia Helen Schwencke
Given the context of insect species declines, learn to apply the principles of ecology to growing our food. This involves treating insects and other creatures as our allies through re-introducing nature and enhancing biodiversity in our gardens.
Tue, Sep 29
1:00PM - 2:00PM
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Learn how to spot, collect and distinguish different lichen forms. Submit your lichen sightings to the Woodfordia BioDiscovery Project on iNaturalist.
Tue, Sep 29
1:00PM - 4:00PM
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Select a lot, grab some pallets and start making - It’s up to you what you create. This is your town! Participants will use hand saws, screw guns, drills, and a drop saw in the carpentry kit as well as measuring, marking, and PPE gear. Villagers can make flags, bunting, curtains, and can lend out paint to decorate their structures. On the last day the villagers open up the gates to invite visitors in for an open mic event of their design. In all instances the facilitators are there to keep work safe, but not to interfere with the creativity and agency of the builders. Ages 10 - 17
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Tue, Sep 29
1:30PM - 3:00PM
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This is a training and performance program. Designed for those interested in learning new skill and sharing them with family and friends at the end of the week. Working on solo, duo and group activities across a range of circus skills. If you have ever wanted to run away with the circus, fly through the air, tumble across the room, climb all over your friends then step right up! Ages 12 - 19 years
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Tue, Sep 29
2:00PM - 3:00PM
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dirtgirlworld bush camp
Out and About Sandra Tuszynska
Create nature art and launch it in the nature art gallery, join the council of all beings, be part of the great Mudster Chef Challenge, find your voice and ‘sing as one’ in the dirtgirlworld bush choir, search for a rainbow hiding in Woodfordia, create a wild look and find the natural you with dirtgirl and scrapboy every morning at the dirtgirlworld bush camp! Then in the afternoon, slap on your walking shoes and transform into a nature detective as the dirtgirlworld bush camp tribe get up close and personal with the nature of Woodfordia …become a citizen scientist, plant a tree for the kids of the future, visit the prayer wheel and create a chant for peace, get funky in the compost and meet the other creatures that call Woodfordia home.
Tue, Sep 29
2:00PM - 3:00PM
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Create nature art and launch it in the nature art gallery, join the council of all beings, be part of the great Mudster Chef Challenge, find your voice and ‘sing as one’ in the dirtgirlworld bush choir, search for a rainbow hiding in Woodfordia, create a wild look and find the natural you with dirtgirl and scrapboy every morning at the dirtgirlworld bush camp! Then in the afternoon, slap on your walking shoes and transform into a nature detective as the dirtgirlworld bush camp tribe get up close and personal with the nature of Woodfordia …become a citizen scientist, plant a tree for the kids of the future, visit the prayer wheel and create a chant for peace, get funky in the compost and meet the other creatures that call Woodfordia home.
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Tue, Sep 29
2:00PM - 3:00PM
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The Lovable Lichens
Forest Woodfordia Kat Bennett
Learn about the different types of lichens and some of their medicinal, environmental and useful properties. Discover how to harvest lichens sustainably and ways to help propagate them.
Tue, Sep 29
2:30PM - 4:00PM
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This workshop is designed as an introduction to this style and would be most suitable for fiddle, mandolin, clawhammer banjo and guitar but will also be applicable to other instruments. It will focus on song accompaniment and instrumental melody playing. The workshop would require participants to be confident on their instrument and have knowledge of chords and scales in the keys of D and G.
Tue, Sep 29
2:30PM - 4:00PM
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Do you love Pokémon, manga and anime characters? And you like anything cute? This workshop combines all these for the participants to create their own cute manga monsters. Learn step by step how to put together your own cute manga style monster from scratch. Along the way we cover creating a character profile, and adding cartoon elements like speech balloons to the final drawing. The workshop is fun and teaches skills that the participant can use in any sort of cartooning! Ages 7 - 12
Materials not included. Participants welcome to bring own materials alternatively packs available for $5 (includes pencils, eraser, sharpener)
Tue, Sep 29
3:00PM - 4:30PM
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Coopers Bar Tichawona Mashawa and Velvet Pesu
*This is an intensive workshop run over multiple days.
Self-expression is potent therapy for all! Tichawona Mashawa and Velvet Pesu provide a myriad of drums and percussive instruments igniting intuitive exploration of innate rhythms, true creative exchange and exponential growth in character, confidence and belonging. They facilitate fun, spontaneous collaboration, empowering connection and transcendence beyond blockages and preconceived limitation. Participants are immersed in traditional world rhythms, cultural languages, vocal percussion, drum techniques, ’call and response’ accompanied by Tichawona’s story telling and repertoire of ancient Mbira songs from Zimbabwe.
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Tue, Sep 29
3:30PM - 4:30PM
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This is the session for you if you want a one hour session to improve your strength and flexibility. Using a mix of gymnastics, ballet and pilates on the ground and circus apparatus in the air, we will work with you from where you are and show you where you can go. Enjoy a fitness focus session in a fun, fast-paced and supportive environment. Ages 20+
Tue, Sep 29
3:30PM - 4:00PM
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The Get Grubby Bucket Party
Pond scrapboy and friends
Put all the steps you’ve learned this week into a crazy action at the Dance Party!
Tue, Sep 29
4:30PM - 6:00PM
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Look at all the aspects of creating an original cartoon character. This workshop covers creating a character to draw, step by step, writing a character profile and creating other cast characters in the same style.
The participants have the opportunity to create their own using the ideas demonstrated in the workshop. Ages 13 - 17
Materials not included. Participants welcome to bring own materials alternatively packs available for $5 (includes pencils, eraser, sharpener)
Tue, Sep 29
5:00PM - 5:50PM
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Spangled Perch Bar
Sue Ray is a multi-award-winning artist whose deep, dark voice has graced TV shows and radios for the past 15 years. The Gamilaroi alt-country artist has performed around the world and currently calls Toowoomba home, where she is writing new material and raising her young family.
Tue, Sep 29
5:00PM - 6:00PM
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This is the session for you if you want a one hour session to improve your strength and flexibility. Using a mix of gymnastics, ballet and pilates on the ground and circus apparatus in the air, we will work with you from where you are and show you where you can go. Enjoy a fitness focus session in a fun, fast-paced and supportive environment. Ages 12 - 19
Tue, Sep 29
5:30PM - 6:30PM
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Drawing on a reverence for the roots of yoga and inspired by contemporary studies in human movement, Lisa’s ‘Create Flow’ sessions invite you to listen to your body and fine tune your personal practice.
Tue, Sep 29
7:00PM - 8:00PM
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Pond
Dancing between driving cello lines and powerfully vulnerable vocals, Monique Clare is an award-winning cellist and singer-songwriter. Since breaking out as a solo artist in 2017, her songwriting has become increasingly daring and potent, with hard-hitting lyrics and an unconventional brand of classical-folk-pop. She’s played mountaintop sunrise concerts, taught cello in Afghanistan, toured internationally with The Maes and played with world-class artists Kate Miller-Heidke, Eminem and Katie Noonan.
Wed, Sep 30
Wed, Sep 30
8:30AM - 9:10AM
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Turn the ordinary into extraordinary. In our workshop program, we provide creative play opportunities for children and families to discover circus and their imagination. Play, climb, explore and have fun. Ages 0 - 6 Parents Welcome
Wed, Sep 30
9:00AM - 10:00AM
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Learn how to spot, collect and distinguish different lichen forms. Submit your lichen sightings to the Woodfordia BioDiscovery Project on iNaturalist.
Wed, Sep 30
9:00AM - 10:00AM
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Move your body and breath on purpose, backed with an essence of loving-kindness during this mindful yoga slow-flow.
Wed, Sep 30
9:30AM - 10:30AM
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Forward roll down, cartwheel, hang and dive into this creative world of circus. You will be introduced to acrobatics, hula-hoops, juggling and Aerials. It is a great way to start the day and explore the possibilities circus has to offer. Have fun, meet some friends and run away with the circus. Ages 6 - 11 years (Parents welcome)
Wed, Sep 30
9:30AM - 10:00AM
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nature yoga!
Out and About scrapboy and friends
Start the day the natural way with the dirtgirlworld crew and their take on nature yoga, in this wake up and smell the world session!
Wed, Sep 30
10:00AM - 11:30AM
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Learn the alphabet, numbers, greetings and basic vocabulary while you have fun with deaf-themed jokes and stories throughout the hour.
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Wed, Sep 30
10:00AM - 1:00PM
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Over three hours you will work and learn from Jackie and Adrian from Pendragon to make your own pair of sandals to fit – choosing one of two styles, a slip on or a lace up. Using pre-cut leather, hand dying and decorating techniques you can make them as individual as you are. You will then assemble, glue and sole your sandals in time to wear out into your camping holiday. Ages 16+
Wed, Sep 30
10:00AM - 11:30AM
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Create basic funny cartoon faces using simple shapes, dots and lines to learn how to create different expressions. Add more detail to build expressive cartoon faces. Use different shapes for the heads and learn how to use guidelines to create a face.
This workshop also covers professional cartooning techniques including speech balloons. Ages 18+
Materials not included. Participants welcome to bring own materials alternatively packs available for $5 (includes pencils, eraser, sharpener)
Wed, Sep 30
10:00AM - 11:30AM
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Create nature art and launch it in the nature art gallery, join the council of all beings, be part of the great Mudster Chef Challenge, find your voice and ‘sing as one’ in the dirtgirlworld bush choir, search for a rainbow hiding in Woodfordia, create a wild look and find the natural you with dirtgirl and scrapboy every morning at the dirtgirlworld bush camp! Then in the afternoon, slap on your walking shoes and transform into a nature detective as the dirtgirlworld bush camp tribe get up close and personal with the nature of Woodfordia …become a citizen scientist, plant a tree for the kids of the future, visit the prayer wheel and create a chant for peace, get funky in the compost and meet the other creatures that call Woodfordia home.
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Wed, Sep 30
10:00AM - 11:00AM
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The Lovable Lichens
Forest Woodfordia Kat Bennett
Learn about the different types of lichens and some of their medicinal, environmental and useful properties. Discover how to harvest lichens sustainably and ways to help propagate them.
Wed, Sep 30
10:00AM - 11:30AM
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Andrea Kirwin grew up in a musical family singing Fijian and gospel songs from a young age in Townsville QLD. During her child hood, Andrea learnt how to sing and play traditional songs from North QLD and the Pacific Islands and will teach them in a Ukulele intensive workshop over 5 days. You will learn songs such as ‘Chulu chululu’, ‘Isa Lei’, ‘Somewhere over the Rainbow’, ‘Monkey and the Turtle’ and more and discover how much fun it is to play the ukulele and sing in a group just for fun. Andrea looks forward to sharing the joy of music with you at this year’s Bush time event!
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Wed, Sep 30
10:30AM - 4:30PM
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Come and connect to this beautiful land and hear about traditional Maori weaving protocols with Alice Spittle. Learn some basic weaving techniques using harakeke (New Zealand flax) to create 1 or 2 pairs of natural or coloured earrings. Workshop may go over so that you can finish up your piece.
Wed, Sep 30
10:30AM - 12:30PM
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Beyond the physical form of asana, the goal of yoga practices are to increase sattva (clarity) and to decrease rajas (agitation) and tamas (lethargy) in the mind. Join CoreYoga on a deep-dive into yogic forms that unite in inner listening through pranayama, mantra, and meditation. Presence, interoception, self-regulation and self-knowledge.
Wed, Sep 30
11:00AM - 12:30PM
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Sign in day for Adult Circus Adventure
Our adult week-long program is a great way to get fit and develop your skills on the ground or in the air. Each lesson you will be guided through a warm-up, stretch, skill development, creative play, strength work and warm down. Our focus is on the development of both your physical and artistic skills over the week, building on things each day and giving you plenty to take home and work on. It will be a focus group but in a casual social environment. Ages 20+
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Wed, Sep 30
11:00AM - 12:00PM
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Join Jason and Jinibara family on the hilltop to learn the techniques and styles of boomerang and spear throwing.
Wed, Sep 30
11:00AM - 12:30PM
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The Woodfordia STP tour examines how wastewater is turned into recycled water. Relish the biodiversity of the wetlands and see how the Bamboo Plantation is flourishing with recycled water irrigation.
Wed, Sep 30
11:30AM - 12:30PM
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Understanding the Soil Microbiome
Forest Woodfordia Markus Kerkdijk
Sandra and Markus study the beneficial microbes that reside in soils and ensure plant health and nutrition. Learn about the unique roles of the soil super-heroes: bacteria, fungi, protozoa and nematodes, and how to cultivate them in your garden.
Wed, Sep 30
12:00PM - 1:30PM
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In this workshop Dubliner Alan Kelly shares his wealth of knowledge of Irish guitar. This workshop will get you playing Irish styles and rhythms from the get go. Lots of fun to be had while learning with Alan at the helm. Jigs, reels, singalongs and more. This workshop is for guitarists with a basic knowledge and ability.
Wed, Sep 30
12:00PM - 1:30PM
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This workshop will teach you the practical skills and techniques used in watercolour painting. Focusing on flowers and foliage, participants will be introduced to observation skills, drawing and composition methods. Watercolour brush techniques and paint application will be demonstrated and discussed so that you can experiment with and thoroughly enjoy this medium’s creative potential. This workshop is for any artistic skill level. Ages 12+
Participants welcome to bring own artmaking materials alternatively packs are available at an additional cost.
Option 1: Watercolour art pack with 18 colour palette, brush, pencil and A4 watercolour paper pad provided, $22pp
Option 2: Watercolour art pack with 18 colour palette, brush, pencil and sheets of watercolour paper, $15pp
Collection at commencement of workshop
Wed, Sep 30
12:30PM - 1:30PM
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Discover the Micro-Universe
Forest Woodfordia Markus Kerkdijk
Soils and waters are filled with some awesome microbes which allow more complex organism to exist. Sandra and Markus will show you some of the creatures of the microbial universe magnified 400x through a microscope.
Wed, Sep 30
1:00PM - 4:00PM
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Select a lot, grab some pallets and start making - It’s up to you what you create. This is your town! Participants will use hand saws, screw guns, drills, and a drop saw in the carpentry kit as well as measuring, marking, and PPE gear. Villagers can make flags, bunting, curtains, and can lend out paint to decorate their structures. On the last day the villagers open up the gates to invite visitors in for an open mic event of their design. In all instances the facilitators are there to keep work safe, but not to interfere with the creativity and agency of the builders. Ages 10 - 17
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Wed, Sep 30
1:30PM - 4:30PM
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Over three hours you will work and learn from Jackie and Adrian from Pendragon to make your own pair of sandals to fit – choosing one of two styles, a slip on or a lace up. Using pre-cut leather, hand dying and decorating techniques you can make them as individual as you are. You will then assemble, glue and sole your sandals in time to wear out into your camping holiday. Ages 16+
Wed, Sep 30
1:30PM - 3:00PM
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This is a training and performance program. Designed for those interested in learning new skill and sharing them with family and friends at the end of the week. Working on solo, duo and group activities across a range of circus skills. If you have ever wanted to run away with the circus, fly through the air, tumble across the room, climb all over your friends then step right up! Ages 12 - 19 years
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Wed, Sep 30
2:00PM - 3:00PM
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Barn Owl Solution to a Problem of Rats
Forest Woodfordia Stefan Hattingh
Rodent poisons have a devastating effect on the wildlife that consumes poisoned rodents. Stefan will describe the natural solution to rodent control in the form of Barn Owls. Get to know these amazing birds and how to attract them to your backyard.
Wed, Sep 30
2:00PM - 3:00PM
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Bushtime Report and Question Time
Spangled Perch Bar Bushtime Friends
Join the Bushtime team for a chat as Bill Hauritz and Amanda Jackes report on the year that is and what lies ahead for Woodfordia. We will have so much to learn from our inaugural Bushtime and want to hear all about your experiences. Questions and constructive comments are always welcome.
Wed, Sep 30
2:00PM - 3:00PM
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dirtgirlworld bush camp
Out and About Jason Murphy
Create nature art and launch it in the nature art gallery, join the council of all beings, be part of the great Mudster Chef Challenge, find your voice and ‘sing as one’ in the dirtgirlworld bush choir, search for a rainbow hiding in Woodfordia, create a wild look and find the natural you with dirtgirl and scrapboy every morning at the dirtgirlworld bush camp! Then in the afternoon, slap on your walking shoes and transform into a nature detective as the dirtgirlworld bush camp tribe get up close and personal with the nature of Woodfordia …become a citizen scientist, plant a tree for the kids of the future, visit the prayer wheel and create a chant for peace, get funky in the compost and meet the other creatures that call Woodfordia home.
Wed, Sep 30
2:00PM - 3:00PM
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Create nature art and launch it in the nature art gallery, join the council of all beings, be part of the great Mudster Chef Challenge, find your voice and ‘sing as one’ in the dirtgirlworld bush choir, search for a rainbow hiding in Woodfordia, create a wild look and find the natural you with dirtgirl and scrapboy every morning at the dirtgirlworld bush camp! Then in the afternoon, slap on your walking shoes and transform into a nature detective as the dirtgirlworld bush camp tribe get up close and personal with the nature of Woodfordia …become a citizen scientist, plant a tree for the kids of the future, visit the prayer wheel and create a chant for peace, get funky in the compost and meet the other creatures that call Woodfordia home.
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Wed, Sep 30
2:00PM - 3:30PM
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Learn four basic chords and easy strum patterns that will empower you to play classic three and four chord songs. Everything you need to become a confident campfire ukulele strummer! There will be singing, laughing and much fun to be had!
Wed, Sep 30
2:30PM - 4:00PM
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This workshop will teach you the practical skills and techniques used in watercolour painting. Focusing on flowers and foliage, participants will be introduced to observation skills, drawing and composition methods. Watercolour brush techniques and paint application will be demonstrated and discussed so that you can experiment with and thoroughly enjoy this medium’s creative potential. This workshop is for any artistic skill level. Ages 12+
Participants welcome to bring own artmaking materials alternatively packs are available at an additional cost.
Option 1: Watercolour art pack with 18 colour palette, brush, pencil and A4 watercolour paper pad provided, $22pp
Option 2: Watercolour art pack with 18 colour palette, brush, pencil and sheets of watercolour paper, $15pp
Collection at commencement of workshop
Wed, Sep 30
3:00PM - 4:30PM
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Coopers Bar Tichawona Mashawa and Velvet Pesu
*This is an intensive workshop run over multiple days.
Self-expression is potent therapy for all! Tichawona Mashawa and Velvet Pesu provide a myriad of drums and percussive instruments igniting intuitive exploration of innate rhythms, true creative exchange and exponential growth in character, confidence and belonging. They facilitate fun, spontaneous collaboration, empowering connection and transcendence beyond blockages and preconceived limitation. Participants are immersed in traditional world rhythms, cultural languages, vocal percussion, drum techniques, ’call and response’ accompanied by Tichawona’s story telling and repertoire of ancient Mbira songs from Zimbabwe.
View Workshop
Wed, Sep 30
3:30PM - 4:30PM
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This is the session for you if you want a one hour session to improve your strength and flexibility. Using a mix of gymnastics, ballet and pilates on the ground and circus apparatus in the air, we will work with you from where you are and show you where you can go. Enjoy a fitness focus session in a fun, fast-paced and supportive environment. Ages 20+
Wed, Sep 30
3:30PM - 4:00PM
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The Get Grubby Bucket Party
Pond scrapboy and friends
Put all the steps you’ve learned this week into a crazy action at the Dance Party!
Wed, Sep 30
5:00PM - 5:50PM
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Spangled Perch Bar
Oh Harlow jumped into the music world under the name ‘The Dennis Sisters’ four years ago. Passionate about country music, but determined not to box in their creativity, the sister duo have been honing their song-writing craft and refining their sibling harmonies to create their own genre-crossing original music. Their music highlights this with influences from Americana, country, folk and pop in each catchy new song they create. With Tiana on guitar and Briannah on bass, the Sunshine Coast girls began writing in their early teens after a long period of chronic illness which prevented them from attending school. This health journey in their youth gave them maturity beyond their years, which is showcased in their songs through their storytelling. The duo released their debut single Give It A Miss in late 2019 and since has reached no. 3 on the Music Network Australian Country Airplay chart and won Country Work of the Year at the 2020 Queensland Music Awards.
Wed, Sep 30
5:00PM - 6:00PM
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This is the session for you if you want a one hour session to improve your strength and flexibility. Using a mix of gymnastics, ballet and pilates on the ground and circus apparatus in the air, we will work with you from where you are and show you where you can go. Enjoy a fitness focus session in a fun, fast-paced and supportive environment. Ages 12 - 19
Wed, Sep 30
5:30PM - 6:30PM
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Drawing on a reverence for the roots of yoga and inspired by contemporary studies in human movement, Lisa’s ‘Create Flow’ sessions invite you to listen to your body and fine tune your personal practice.
Wed, Sep 30
7:00PM - 8:00PM
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Pond
High-energy duo Hat Fitz and Cara are among Australia’s most talented roots music artists. The husband and wife team have clocked up 10 years of worldwide touring, festival performances and album releases and are showing no signs of slowing down. Their modern blend of old-timey-influenced sounds is equally at home in a variety of settings from folk or Americana stages to blues and acoustic venues. While the singer/songwriters are both multi-instrumentalists, it’s Fitzy’s weathered vocals and soaring blues-soaked guitar combined with Cara’s pounding drums and soulful voice that show them at the peak of their creative power. Fitzy served his musical apprenticeship in the 1980s touring around Western Queensland playing the show circuit with his father’s band alongside boxing tent shows and rodeos. Meanwhile Cara was growing up in a commune on the other side of the world, living a gypsy lifestyle around various parts of the Northern Ireland coast. Winners of Blues Album Of The Year at the 2013 Australian Chain Awards and UK Spiral Earth, Hat Fitz and Cara also won Best Vocal Of The Year at the 2015 Chain Awards and were finalists in the 2015 Memphis International Blues Challenge in the USA.
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You will be added to workshop guestlist after opting in.
Sun, Sep 20
Sun, Sep 20
10:00AM - 11:30AM
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Create nature art and launch it in the nature art gallery, join the council of all beings, be part of the great Mudster Chef Challenge, find your voice and ‘sing as one’ in the dirtgirlworld bush choir, search for a rainbow hiding in Woodfordia, create a wild look and find the natural you with dirtgirl and scrapboy every morning at the dirtgirlworld bush camp! Then in the afternoon, slap on your walking shoes and transform into a nature detective as the dirtgirlworld bush camp tribe get up close and personal with the nature of Woodfordia …become a citizen scientist, plant a tree for the kids of the future, visit the prayer wheel and create a chant for peace, get funky in the compost and meet the other creatures that call Woodfordia home.
Sun, Sep 20
2:00PM - 3:00PM
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Create nature art and launch it in the nature art gallery, join the council of all beings, be part of the great Mudster Chef Challenge, find your voice and ‘sing as one’ in the dirtgirlworld bush choir, search for a rainbow hiding in Woodfordia, create a wild look and find the natural you with dirtgirl and scrapboy every morning at the dirtgirlworld bush camp! Then in the afternoon, slap on your walking shoes and transform into a nature detective as the dirtgirlworld bush camp tribe get up close and personal with the nature of Woodfordia …become a citizen scientist, plant a tree for the kids of the future, visit the prayer wheel and create a chant for peace, get funky in the compost and meet the other creatures that call Woodfordia home.
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Mon, Sep 21
Mon, Sep 21
10:00AM - 11:30AM
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Create nature art and launch it in the nature art gallery, join the council of all beings, be part of the great Mudster Chef Challenge, find your voice and ‘sing as one’ in the dirtgirlworld bush choir, search for a rainbow hiding in Woodfordia, create a wild look and find the natural you with dirtgirl and scrapboy every morning at the dirtgirlworld bush camp! Then in the afternoon, slap on your walking shoes and transform into a nature detective as the dirtgirlworld bush camp tribe get up close and personal with the nature of Woodfordia …become a citizen scientist, plant a tree for the kids of the future, visit the prayer wheel and create a chant for peace, get funky in the compost and meet the other creatures that call Woodfordia home.
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Mon, Sep 21
2:00PM - 3:00PM
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Create nature art and launch it in the nature art gallery, join the council of all beings, be part of the great Mudster Chef Challenge, find your voice and ‘sing as one’ in the dirtgirlworld bush choir, search for a rainbow hiding in Woodfordia, create a wild look and find the natural you with dirtgirl and scrapboy every morning at the dirtgirlworld bush camp! Then in the afternoon, slap on your walking shoes and transform into a nature detective as the dirtgirlworld bush camp tribe get up close and personal with the nature of Woodfordia …become a citizen scientist, plant a tree for the kids of the future, visit the prayer wheel and create a chant for peace, get funky in the compost and meet the other creatures that call Woodfordia home.
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Tue, Sep 22
Tue, Sep 22
10:00AM - 11:30AM
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Create nature art and launch it in the nature art gallery, join the council of all beings, be part of the great Mudster Chef Challenge, find your voice and ‘sing as one’ in the dirtgirlworld bush choir, search for a rainbow hiding in Woodfordia, create a wild look and find the natural you with dirtgirl and scrapboy every morning at the dirtgirlworld bush camp! Then in the afternoon, slap on your walking shoes and transform into a nature detective as the dirtgirlworld bush camp tribe get up close and personal with the nature of Woodfordia …become a citizen scientist, plant a tree for the kids of the future, visit the prayer wheel and create a chant for peace, get funky in the compost and meet the other creatures that call Woodfordia home.
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Tue, Sep 22
2:00PM - 3:00PM
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Create nature art and launch it in the nature art gallery, join the council of all beings, be part of the great Mudster Chef Challenge, find your voice and ‘sing as one’ in the dirtgirlworld bush choir, search for a rainbow hiding in Woodfordia, create a wild look and find the natural you with dirtgirl and scrapboy every morning at the dirtgirlworld bush camp! Then in the afternoon, slap on your walking shoes and transform into a nature detective as the dirtgirlworld bush camp tribe get up close and personal with the nature of Woodfordia …become a citizen scientist, plant a tree for the kids of the future, visit the prayer wheel and create a chant for peace, get funky in the compost and meet the other creatures that call Woodfordia home.
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Tue, Sep 22
2:00PM - 3:00PM
dirtgirlworld bush camp
Out and About Markus Kerkdijk
Create nature art and launch it in the nature art gallery, join the council of all beings, be part of the great Mudster Chef Challenge, find your voice and ‘sing as one’ in the dirtgirlworld bush choir, search for a rainbow hiding in Woodfordia, create a wild look and find the natural you with dirtgirl and scrapboy every morning at the dirtgirlworld bush camp! Then in the afternoon, slap on your walking shoes and transform into a nature detective as the dirtgirlworld bush camp tribe get up close and personal with the nature of Woodfordia …become a citizen scientist, plant a tree for the kids of the future, visit the prayer wheel and create a chant for peace, get funky in the compost and meet the other creatures that call Woodfordia home.
Wed, Sep 23
Wed, Sep 23
9:00AM - 10:00AM
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Bryophytes are the small plants that include mosses, liverworts and hornworts, which are beautiful to look closely at. Andrew will show you where to find them, how to collect them and what they look like close up and personal. Ages 3+
Wed, Sep 23
9:00AM - 10:00AM
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Plant your roots deep in Mother Earth, then rise and connect to something greater. This grounding and inspirational yoga class will bring balance and presence to your day.
Wed, Sep 23
9:30AM - 10:30AM
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Forward roll down, cartwheel, hang and dive into this creative world of circus. You will be introduced to acrobatics, hula-hoops, juggling and Aerials. It is a great way to start the day and explore the possibilities circus has to offer. Have fun, meet some friends and run away with the circus. Ages 6 - 11 years (Parents welcome)
Wed, Sep 23
9:30AM - 10:00AM
nature yoga!
Out and About dirtgirl and scrapboy
Start the day the natural way with the dirtgirlworld crew and their take on nature yoga, in this wake up and smell the world session!
Wed, Sep 23
10:00AM - 11:30AM
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If you’ve got a guitar gathering dust in your house, you’ve always meant to learn, and you’re big enough to hold it yourself, this is the workshop series for you. In this four day intensive Alan Kelly will teach you your way around your own guitar, and give you some basic skills to get started or reinspire you to pick that guitar up more often. Each day’s tuition will last between 60 and 90 minutes. Beginner and beyond level. 20 participants.
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Wed, Sep 23
10:00AM - 11:30AM
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Learn the alphabet, numbers, greetings and basic vocabulary while you have fun with deaf-themed jokes and stories throughout the hour.
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Wed, Sep 23
10:00AM - 11:30AM
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Create nature art and launch it in the nature art gallery, join the council of all beings, be part of the great Mudster Chef Challenge, find your voice and ‘sing as one’ in the dirtgirlworld bush choir, search for a rainbow hiding in Woodfordia, create a wild look and find the natural you with dirtgirl and scrapboy every morning at the dirtgirlworld bush camp! Then in the afternoon, slap on your walking shoes and transform into a nature detective as the dirtgirlworld bush camp tribe get up close and personal with the nature of Woodfordia …become a citizen scientist, plant a tree for the kids of the future, visit the prayer wheel and create a chant for peace, get funky in the compost and meet the other creatures that call Woodfordia home.
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Wed, Sep 23
10:00AM - 2:00PM
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Gavin Ryan, our Woodfordian Artist-In-Residence, will be leading a four-day workshop covering the creative process behind the painting style that was featured on last year’s Folk Festival poster design. Very easy, stylised abstract pattern, line and colour technique that gets a very pleasing and satisfying end result. Work together with a family member on the same painting. No experience necessary, all materials supplied.
Wed, Sep 23
10:00AM - 11:00AM
The Weird and Wonderful Waterbugs
Forest Woodfordia Janine Bedros
Freshwater Invertebrates are fascinating to look at. Meet some of these curious creatures and learn about their essential roles in aquatic ecosystems.
Wed, Sep 23
10:00AM - 12:00PM
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Learn the most basic and universally effective technique of basketry to create a a melon style basket (handle included) from the insidious South American weed vine - cat’s claw. Kris Martin will talk with you about weed and vine collection, storage and preparation. All workshops include all tools and materials. Ages 12+
Wed, Sep 23
10:00AM - 1:00PM
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Join Gary in this hands-on workshop to give participants an introduction to woodcarving, using traditional tools and unlocking skills to put you on a lifetime path of learning. Each participant will be given a blank of white beech timber and a choice of doing a spoon or leaf shaped dish. These choices will allow each participant a degree of individual creativity and interpretation.
Wed, Sep 23
10:30AM - 12:30PM
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Beyond the physical form of asana, the goal of yoga practices are to increase sattva (clarity) and to decrease rajas (agitation) and tamas (lethargy) in the mind. Join CoreYoga on a deep-dive into yogic forms that unite in inner listening through pranayama, mantra, and meditation. Presence, interoception, self-regulation and self-knowledge.
Wed, Sep 23
11:00AM - 12:30PM
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Sign in day for Adult Circus Adventure
Our adult week-long program is a great way to get fit and develop your skills on the ground or in the air. Each lesson you will be guided through a warm-up, stretch, skill development, creative play, strength work and warm down. Our focus is on the development of both your physical and artistic skills over the week, building on things each day and giving you plenty to take home and work on. It will be a focus group but in a casual social environment. Ages 20+
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Wed, Sep 23
11:00AM - 12:00PM
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Rivers, creeks, lakes and other wetlands are teeming with life, let’s discover the aquatic creatures that inhabit Woodfordia’s waters. Ages 3+
Wed, Sep 23
11:00AM - 12:00PM
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Join Jason and Jinibara family on the hilltop to learn the techniques and styles of boomerang and spear throwing.
Wed, Sep 23
11:00AM - 12:30PM
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The Woodfordia STP tour examines how wastewater is turned into recycled water. Relish the biodiversity of the wetlands and see how the Bamboo Plantation is flourishing with recycled water irrigation.
Wed, Sep 23
12:00PM - 1:00PM
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Join Jim Tomkins as he leads you through some great tips and tricks on the ukulele and introduces you to some new songs and ideas. Some experience on a ukulele or stringed instrument is ideal for this session. Bring your own instrument or use one of the ukes provided.
Wed, Sep 23
12:30PM - 2:30PM
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The birthplace of the Flamenco art form is the southern Spanish province of Andalucia.
This beautiful, rich and exotic sounding music has a long and intriguing history that stretches back many centuries and is a culmination of influences from around the world. This series of workshops will be looking at the engine room of flamenco guitar technique. Welcome to:
The Mysterious Right Hand (left handers, you know what to do)
Pulgar, Picado, Arpegio, Rasgueado and Alzapúa - What are they? How do you pronounce them? Are they easy to learn? Must I only apply them to flamenco music? Is Arpegio a typo? I could have sworn it was spelt with two ‘g’s!?! Whether you approach this workshop series with altruistic flamenco ideals or you just want to add that ‘flamenco touch’ to your current repertoire… perhaps that Bee Gees solo arrangement needs a little lift or your version of Billie Eilish’s When The Party’s Over is singing out for a rumba back beat… these five right hand techniques are fundamental in creating the flamenco sound.
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This beautiful, rich and exotic sounding music has a long and intriguing history that stretches back many centuries and is a culmination of influences from around the world. This series of workshops will be looking at the engine room of flamenco guitar technique. Welcome to:
The Mysterious Right Hand (left handers, you know what to do)
Pulgar, Picado, Arpegio, Rasgueado and Alzapúa - What are they? How do you pronounce them? Are they easy to learn? Must I only apply them to flamenco music? Is Arpegio a typo? I could have sworn it was spelt with two ‘g’s!?! Whether you approach this workshop series with altruistic flamenco ideals or you just want to add that ‘flamenco touch’ to your current repertoire… perhaps that Bee Gees solo arrangement needs a little lift or your version of Billie Eilish’s When The Party’s Over is singing out for a rumba back beat… these five right hand techniques are fundamental in creating the flamenco sound.
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Wed, Sep 23
12:30PM - 1:30PM
Understanding the Soil Microbiome
Forest Woodfordia Markus Kerkdijk
Sandra and Markus study the beneficial microbes that reside in soils and ensure plant health and nutrition. Learn about the unique roles of the soil super-heroes: bacteria, fungi, protozoa and nematodes, and how to cultivate them in your garden.
Wed, Sep 23
1:00PM - 3:00PM
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Tricia will teach coil basket weaving techniques using natural fibres, fabric and recycled plastic. Ages 15+
Wed, Sep 23
1:00PM - 4:00PM
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Select a lot, grab some pallets and start making - It’s up to you what you create. This is your town! Participants will use hand saws, screw guns, drills, and a drop saw in the carpentry kit as well as measuring, marking, and PPE gear. Villagers can make flags, bunting, curtains, and can lend out paint to decorate their structures. On the last day the villagers open up the gates to invite visitors in for an open mic event of their design. In all instances the facilitators are there to keep work safe, but not to interfere with the creativity and agency of the builders. Ages 10 - 17
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Wed, Sep 23
1:30PM - 4:30PM
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Over three hours you will work and learn from Jackie and Adrian from Pendragon to make your own pair of sandals to fit – choosing one of two styles, a slip on or a lace up. Using pre-cut leather, hand dying and decorating techniques you can make them as individual as you are. You will then assemble, glue and sole your sandals in time to wear out into your camping holiday. Ages 16+
Wed, Sep 23
1:30PM - 3:00PM
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This is a training and performance program. Designed for those interested in learning new skill and sharing them with family and friends at the end of the week. Working on solo, duo and group activities across a range of circus skills. If you have ever wanted to run away with the circus, fly through the air, tumble across the room, climb all over your friends then step right up! Ages 12 - 19 years
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Wed, Sep 23
1:30PM - 2:30PM
Discover the Micro-Universe
Forest Woodfordia Markus Kerkdijk
Soils and waters are filled with some awesome microbes which allow more complex organism to exist. Sandra and Markus will show you some of the creatures of the microbial universe magnified 400x through a microscope.
Wed, Sep 23
2:00PM - 3:00PM
Bushtime Report and Question Time
Spangled Perch Bar Bushtime Friends
Join the Bushtime team for a chat as Bill Hauritz and Amanda Jackes report on the year that is and what lies ahead for Woodfordia. We will have so much to learn from our inaugural Bushtime and want to hear all about your experiences. Questions and constructive comments are always welcome.
Wed, Sep 23
2:00PM - 3:00PM
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Create nature art and launch it in the nature art gallery, join the council of all beings, be part of the great Mudster Chef Challenge, find your voice and ‘sing as one’ in the dirtgirlworld bush choir, search for a rainbow hiding in Woodfordia, create a wild look and find the natural you with dirtgirl and scrapboy every morning at the dirtgirlworld bush camp! Then in the afternoon, slap on your walking shoes and transform into a nature detective as the dirtgirlworld bush camp tribe get up close and personal with the nature of Woodfordia …become a citizen scientist, plant a tree for the kids of the future, visit the prayer wheel and create a chant for peace, get funky in the compost and meet the other creatures that call Woodfordia home.
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Wed, Sep 23
2:00PM - 3:00PM
dirtgirlworld bush camp
Out and About Jason Murphy
Create nature art and launch it in the nature art gallery, join the council of all beings, be part of the great Mudster Chef Challenge, find your voice and ‘sing as one’ in the dirtgirlworld bush choir, search for a rainbow hiding in Woodfordia, create a wild look and find the natural you with dirtgirl and scrapboy every morning at the dirtgirlworld bush camp! Then in the afternoon, slap on your walking shoes and transform into a nature detective as the dirtgirlworld bush camp tribe get up close and personal with the nature of Woodfordia …become a citizen scientist, plant a tree for the kids of the future, visit the prayer wheel and create a chant for peace, get funky in the compost and meet the other creatures that call Woodfordia home.
Wed, Sep 23
3:00PM - 4:00PM
Spangled Perch Bar
Alan is from Dublin and plays in both standard and DADGAD tuning on guitar. His style is highly rhythmic and he has run workshops at festivals all over Australia. His songs have won several prestigious awards and received radio and television play worldwide - and of course, Alan is the happy driving force behind the Barleyshakes.
Wed, Sep 23
3:00PM - 4:00PM
Barn Owl Solution to a Problem of Rats
Forest Woodfordia Stefan Hattingh
Rodent poisons have a devastating effect on the wildlife that consumes poisoned rodents. Stefan will describe the natural solution to rodent control in the form of Barn Owls. Get to know these amazing birds and how to attract them to your backyard.
Wed, Sep 23
3:00PM - 4:30PM
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Coopers Bar Tichawona Mashawa and Velvet Pesu
*This is an intensive workshop run over multiple days.
Self-expression is potent therapy for all! Tichawona Mashawa and Velvet Pesu provide a myriad of drums and percussive instruments igniting intuitive exploration of innate rhythms, true creative exchange and exponential growth in character, confidence and belonging. They facilitate fun, spontaneous collaboration, empowering connection and transcendence beyond blockages and preconceived limitation. Participants are immersed in traditional world rhythms, cultural languages, vocal percussion, drum techniques, ’call and response’ accompanied by Tichawona’s story telling and repertoire of ancient Mbira songs from Zimbabwe.
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Wed, Sep 23
3:30PM - 4:30PM
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This is the session for you if you want a one hour session to improve your strength and flexibility. Using a mix of gymnastics, ballet and pilates on the ground and circus apparatus in the air, we will work with you from where you are and show you where you can go. Enjoy a fitness focus session in a fun, fast-paced and supportive environment. Ages 20+
Wed, Sep 23
3:30PM - 4:00PM
The Get Grubby Bucket Party
Put all the steps you’ve learned this week into a crazy action at the Dance Party!
Wed, Sep 23
5:00PM - 5:50PM
Spangled Perch Bar
Tenzin is a Tibetan artist, composer, activist, musical director and cultural ambassador. The son of Tibetan nomads, he is dedicated to keeping the music of Tibet alive in the freedom of exile. While proudly maintaining the unbroken nomadic lineage which is central to his musical repertoire, he also enjoys pushing the boundaries in collaborations with other artists from various genres, both in the studio and on stage, including performances with Philip Glass and Laurie Anderson. Tenzin has released 7 independent albums, the latest being Apo Gaga with fusion band Tibet2Timbuk2, and Songs from the Bardo, an interpretation of the Tibetan Book of the Dead with Laurie Anderson. He has also collaborated with Philip Glass on the film score for The Last Dalai Lama?. Through his cultural activities, such as the annual Brisbane Festival of Tibet, Himalayan Film Festival and For Tibet with Love home concert series, Tenzin continues to share the music and stories of his homeland.
Wed, Sep 23
5:00PM - 6:00PM
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This is the session for you if you want a one hour session to improve your strength and flexibility. Using a mix of gymnastics, ballet and pilates on the ground and circus apparatus in the air, we will work with you from where you are and show you where you can go. Enjoy a fitness focus session in a fun, fast-paced and supportive environment. Ages 12 - 19
Wed, Sep 23
5:30PM - 6:30PM
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Move your body and breath on purpose, backed with an essence of loving-kindness during this mindful yoga slow-flow.
Wed, Sep 23
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Pond
Roots/reggae six-piece Bearfoot are making a big splash on the roots scene with their sun-soaked yet dark modern take on roots, reggae and dub. Turning heads and turning on eardrums wherever they go, Bearfoot’s highly-energetic, sweat-drenched live performances and knack for creating catchy melodies has earned them fans all over the country.
Sat, Sep 26
Sat, Sep 26
10:00AM - 12:30PM
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A conversation about climate change? Or a clever ruse to change the world using the Tupperware party model? Join an empowering conversation with Nell or Emilie about the mess we’re in and what we can do to get out of it. Suitable for people over 16. $5 booking with funds going to C4C.
Sat, Sep 26
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Listening to Ecosystems
Forest Woodfordia Leah Barclay
Digital acoustic recordings of the environment have the potential to address the major gaps in our knowledge about ecosystems by using non-invasive technology to monitor species and document the temporal and spatial complexities of changing environments.
Sat, Sep 26
10:00AM - 2:00PM
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Gavin Ryan, our Woodfordian Artist-In-Residence, will be leading a four-day workshop covering the creative process behind the painting style that was featured on last year’s Folk Festival poster design. Very easy, stylised abstract pattern, line and colour technique that gets a very pleasing and satisfying end result. Work together with a family member on the same painting. No experience necessary, all materials supplied.
Sat, Sep 26
11:00AM - 12:00PM
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Join Jason and Jinibara family on the hilltop to learn the techniques and styles of boomerang and spear throwing.
Sat, Sep 26
11:00AM - 12:00PM
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Sonic Explorers is a journey discovering the world of acoustic ecology with new technologies, science and creativity, exploring Woodfordia’s rainforest soundscapes and the sonic environment of Lake Gkula using underwater microphones, monitoring environmental changes through sound. Ages 3+
Sat, Sep 26
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Citizen Science in remote sensing data for conservation
Forest Woodfordia Peter Jackson
Are drones the future of vegetation field ecology? Discover how drones combined with artificial intelligence can be a powerful tool for environmental conservation, and what Peter’s research at Woodfordia tells us so far.
Sat, Sep 26
1:00PM - 4:00PM
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Using pre-fired clay pieces, learn how to assemble, costume and string your very own marionette puppet. Incorporating found objects and up-cycled materials, Sara and Sol will show you the tricks of the old-world trade gleaned from 25 years of puppet-making. Ages 12+
Sat, Sep 26
1:00PM - 2:00PM
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Build an inventory of what tree species make up the canopy, where they are located, and how big they are. This information is valuable for quantifying conservation effort and can be connected to remotely sensed data for long-term monitoring. Ages 3+
Sat, Sep 26
1:00PM - 4:00PM
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Select a lot, grab some pallets and start making - It’s up to you what you create. This is your town! Participants will use hand saws, screw guns, drills, and a drop saw in the carpentry kit as well as measuring, marking, and PPE gear. Villagers can make flags, bunting, curtains, and can lend out paint to decorate their structures. On the last day the villagers open up the gates to invite visitors in for an open mic event of their design. In all instances the facilitators are there to keep work safe, but not to interfere with the creativity and agency of the builders. Ages 10 - 17
Sat, Sep 26
2:00PM - 4:00PM
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Jinibara descendant and artist Jason Murphy will take you on a journey through Jinibara Culture. You will explore various time periods through the ‘circle back in time’ activity. You will be discussing the important skills of Jinibara life set in the foundations of family-totem relationships, while having the opportunity to try grain grinding, fire making and twine making. By participating in the making of the hunting party activity you will learn the cultural significance of the family-totem relationships. By investigating the relationships you will see the day to day implications and role communal life has in protecting the land for future generations, and you will discover how the land is your provider when there is no Bunnings, IGA or Woolworths. You will get to see, touch and hear the tools that contribute to sustaining cultural practices in today’s society. Finally, you can produce your own ochre painting, learning about the meaning of symbols and techniques used to complete the artwork.
Sat, Sep 26
2:00PM - 3:30PM
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Lake Gkula is abundant with fish, frogs, invertebrates and plant life. The up-flow wetland filtration system creates habitat for beneficial bacteria and microorganisms, which create healthy stable conditions and keep pathogens at bay. Powerful pumps and nanobubble technology maintain a constant water flow and high levels of oxygen, directing it through the wetlands, which purify the water like kidneys. Come on a tour and learn about life in the lake.
Sat, Sep 26
2:00PM - 3:00PM
Understanding the Soil Microbiome
Forest Woodfordia Markus Kerkdijk
Sandra and Markus study the beneficial microbes that reside in soils and ensure plant health and nutrition. Learn about the unique roles of the soil super-heroes: bacteria, fungi, protozoa and nematodes, and how to cultivate them in your garden.
Sat, Sep 26
2:30PM - 3:00PM
Workshop
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Sign in day for Adult Circus Adventure
Our adult week-long program is a great way to get fit and develop your skills on the ground or in the air. Each lesson you will be guided through a warm-up, stretch, skill development, creative play, strength work and warm down. Our focus is on the development of both your physical and artistic skills over the week, building on things each day and giving you plenty to take home and work on. It will be a focus group but in a casual social environment. Ages 20+
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Sat, Sep 26
3:00PM - 4:30PM
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Self-expression is potent therapy for all! Tichawona Mashawa and Velvet Pesu provide a myriad of drums and percussive instruments igniting intuitive exploration of innate rhythms, true creative exchange and exponential growth in character, confidence and belonging. They facilitate fun, spontaneous collaboration, empowering connection and transcendence beyond blockages and preconceived limitation. Participants are immersed in traditional world rhythms, cultural languages, vocal percussion, drum techniques, ’call and response’ accompanied by Tichawona’s story telling and repertoire of ancient Mbira songs from Zimbabwe.
Sat, Sep 26
3:30PM - 4:00PM
The Get Grubby Bucket Party
Pond scrapboy and friends
Put all the steps you’ve learned this week into a crazy action at the Dance Party!
Sat, Sep 26
5:00PM - 5:50PM
Spangled Perch Bar
The Dawn Light is an exciting new project by Angela Iimura and OJ Newcomb (John Butler Trio, Afro Dizzi Act, Band of Frequencies), with Brodie Graham on guitar. After many years of deeply connecting with the profound verses of the great mystic poets - Hafiz and Francis Brabazon - Angela began to use their poems as lyrics, writing songs that could be described as a dear companion to the human spirit, shedding beams of light, joy and inspiration onto the path of life. To share the love, Angela teamed up with her husband and musical partner OJ to bring to life ’The Dawn Light’, named after one of Francis Brabazon’s poems.
Sat, Sep 26
5:00PM - 5:30PM
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Sign in for Circus Explosion. This is a training and performance program. Designed for those interested in learning new skill and sharing them with family and friends at the end of the week. Working on solo, duo and group activities across a range of circus skills. If you have ever wanted to run away with the circus, fly through the air, tumble across the room, climb all over your friends then step right up! Ages 12 - 19 years
Sat, Sep 26
5:30PM - 6:30PM
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Drawing on a reverence for the roots of yoga and inspired by contemporary studies in human movement, Lisa’s ‘Create Flow’ sessions invite you to listen to your body and fine tune your personal practice.
Sat, Sep 26
6:45PM - 6:55PM
Jinibara Welcome
Pond Bushtime Friends
Join traditional custodians Uncle Noel Blair and family as they welcome you to sing, dance, play and connect on Jinibara Country.
Sat, Sep 26
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Pond
Proud Yanyuwa and Wardaman woman Shellie Morris is a multi-award-winning singer/songwriter creating and singing in around 17 Australian Aboriginal languages.
While she has been in the spotlight over the years for involvement with Black Arm Band, ARIA nominations, Music Australia award and G.R. Burarrawanga Memorial Award; by and large, she works on the ground empowering and gently effecting change.
She is the 2014 NT Australian of the Year, the 2014 NAIDOC National Artist of the Year, a multi Deadly Award winner and a driving force of the acclaimed album Ngambala Wiji li-Wunungu and the internationally award-winning musical documentary Prison Songs.
While she has been in the spotlight over the years for involvement with Black Arm Band, ARIA nominations, Music Australia award and G.R. Burarrawanga Memorial Award; by and large, she works on the ground empowering and gently effecting change.
She is the 2014 NT Australian of the Year, the 2014 NAIDOC National Artist of the Year, a multi Deadly Award winner and a driving force of the acclaimed album Ngambala Wiji li-Wunungu and the internationally award-winning musical documentary Prison Songs.
Sun, Sep 27
Sun, Sep 27
8:30AM - 9:10AM
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Turn the ordinary into extraordinary. In our workshop program, we provide creative play opportunities for children and families to discover circus and their imagination. Play, climb, explore and have fun. Ages 0 - 6 Parents Welcome
Sun, Sep 27
9:00AM - 10:00AM
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Set the tone of your day with Zenthai Flow Yoga. Dive deep into self as we explore the Elements of Earth, Metal, Water, Wood and Fire through movement, breath, stillness and connection.
Sun, Sep 27
9:30AM - 10:30AM
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Forward roll down, cartwheel, hang and dive into this creative world of circus. You will be introduced to acrobatics, hula-hoops, juggling and Aerials. It is a great way to start the day and explore the possibilities circus has to offer. Have fun, meet some friends and run away with the circus. Ages 6 - 11 years (Parents welcome)
Sun, Sep 27
9:30AM - 10:00AM
nature yoga!
Out and About scrapboy and friends
Start the day the natural way with the dirtgirlworld crew and their take on nature yoga, in this wake up and smell the world session!
Sun, Sep 27
10:00AM - 11:30AM
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Learn the alphabet, numbers, greetings and basic vocabulary while you have fun with deaf-themed jokes and stories throughout the hour.
Sun, Sep 27
10:00AM - 11:30AM
Workshop
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Create nature art and launch it in the nature art gallery, join the council of all beings, be part of the great Mudster Chef Challenge, find your voice and ‘sing as one’ in the dirtgirlworld bush choir, search for a rainbow hiding in Woodfordia, create a wild look and find the natural you with dirtgirl and scrapboy every morning at the dirtgirlworld bush camp! Then in the afternoon, slap on your walking shoes and transform into a nature detective as the dirtgirlworld bush camp tribe get up close and personal with the nature of Woodfordia …become a citizen scientist, plant a tree for the kids of the future, visit the prayer wheel and create a chant for peace, get funky in the compost and meet the other creatures that call Woodfordia home.
Sun, Sep 27
10:00AM - 11:30AM
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Lake Gkula is abundant with fish, frogs, invertebrates and plant life. The up-flow wetland filtration system creates habitat for beneficial bacteria and microorganisms, which create healthy stable conditions and keep pathogens at bay. Powerful pumps and nanobubble technology maintain a constant water flow and high levels of oxygen, directing it through the wetlands, which purify the water like kidneys. Come on a tour and learn about life in the lake.
Sun, Sep 27
10:00AM - 1:00PM
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Using pre-fired clay pieces, learn how to assemble, costume and string your very own marionette puppet. Incorporating found objects and up-cycled materials, Sara and Sol will show you the tricks of the old-world trade gleaned from 25 years of puppet-making. Ages 12+
Sun, Sep 27
10:00AM - 2:00PM
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Gavin Ryan, our Woodfordian Artist-In-Residence, will be leading a four-day workshop covering the creative process behind the painting style that was featured on last year’s Folk Festival poster design. Very easy, stylised abstract pattern, line and colour technique that gets a very pleasing and satisfying end result. Work together with a family member on the same painting. No experience necessary, all materials supplied.
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Sun, Sep 27
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Queensland Fungi Discovery with Citizen Science
Forest Woodfordia Sandra Tuszynska
Wayne and Sandra will show you the wonderful, hidden and secret life of fungi. Learn about the different group of fungi, and how to identify and collect fungi through various citizen science initiatives.
Sun, Sep 27
10:00AM - 11:30AM
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Andrea Kirwin grew up in a musical family singing Fijian and gospel songs from a young age in Townsville QLD. During her child hood, Andrea learnt how to sing and play traditional songs from North QLD and the Pacific Islands and will teach them in a Ukulele intensive workshop over 5 days. You will learn songs such as ‘Chulu chululu’, ‘Isa Lei’, ‘Somewhere over the Rainbow’, ‘Monkey and the Turtle’ and more and discover how much fun it is to play the ukulele and sing in a group just for fun. Andrea looks forward to sharing the joy of music with you at this year’s Bush time event!
Sun, Sep 27
10:30AM - 4:30PM
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Come and connect to this beautiful land and hear about traditional Maori weaving protocols with Alice Spittle. Learn some basic weaving techniques using harakeke (New Zealand flax) to create 1 or 2 pairs of natural or coloured earrings. Workshop may go over so that you can finish up your piece.
Sun, Sep 27
10:30AM - 12:30PM
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Deep restoration is easier said than done… But SO much easier when you have some of the most effective means of soothing the nervous system through therapeutic yoga. Understand the power of peaceful practice as a method of regulating the nuanced functions of our nervous system.
Sun, Sep 27
11:00AM - 12:30PM
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Sign in day for Adult Circus Adventure
Our adult week-long program is a great way to get fit and develop your skills on the ground or in the air. Each lesson you will be guided through a warm-up, stretch, skill development, creative play, strength work and warm down. Our focus is on the development of both your physical and artistic skills over the week, building on things each day and giving you plenty to take home and work on. It will be a focus group but in a casual social environment. Ages 20+
Sun, Sep 27
11:00AM - 12:00PM
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Join fungiphiles, Wayne and Sandra to explore Woodfordia’s forests for some funky fungi. Learn about their superpowers, quirky ways and how to photograph and collect fungi for research purposes. Ages 3+
Sun, Sep 27
1:00PM - 4:00PM
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Select a lot, grab some pallets and start making - It’s up to you what you create. This is your town! Participants will use hand saws, screw guns, drills, and a drop saw in the carpentry kit as well as measuring, marking, and PPE gear. Villagers can make flags, bunting, curtains, and can lend out paint to decorate their structures. On the last day the villagers open up the gates to invite visitors in for an open mic event of their design. In all instances the facilitators are there to keep work safe, but not to interfere with the creativity and agency of the builders. Ages 10 - 17
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Sun, Sep 27
1:30PM - 4:00PM
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A conversation about climate change? Or a clever ruse to change the world using the Tupperware party model? Join an empowering conversation with Nell or Emilie about the mess we’re in and what we can do to get out of it. Suitable for people over 16. $5 booking with funds going to C4C.
Sun, Sep 27
1:30PM - 3:00PM
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This is a training and performance program. Designed for those interested in learning new skill and sharing them with family and friends at the end of the week. Working on solo, duo and group activities across a range of circus skills. If you have ever wanted to run away with the circus, fly through the air, tumble across the room, climb all over your friends then step right up! Ages 12 - 19 years
Sun, Sep 27
1:30PM - 3:00PM
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It’s time to cut loose, footloose! If you’ve been craving connection to your community, your body, and the beat, bring your boots along. The Jack ’n’ Gypsy Cowgirls teach classic country line dancing before weaving in some fusion that would make Kevin Bacon proud.
Sun, Sep 27
1:30PM - 2:30PM
Understanding the Soil Microbiome
Forest Woodfordia Markus Kerkdijk
Sandra and Markus study the beneficial microbes that reside in soils and ensure plant health and nutrition. Learn about the unique roles of the soil super-heroes: bacteria, fungi, protozoa and nematodes, and how to cultivate them in your garden.
Sun, Sep 27
2:00PM - 3:00PM
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Create nature art and launch it in the nature art gallery, join the council of all beings, be part of the great Mudster Chef Challenge, find your voice and ‘sing as one’ in the dirtgirlworld bush choir, search for a rainbow hiding in Woodfordia, create a wild look and find the natural you with dirtgirl and scrapboy every morning at the dirtgirlworld bush camp! Then in the afternoon, slap on your walking shoes and transform into a nature detective as the dirtgirlworld bush camp tribe get up close and personal with the nature of Woodfordia …become a citizen scientist, plant a tree for the kids of the future, visit the prayer wheel and create a chant for peace, get funky in the compost and meet the other creatures that call Woodfordia home.
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View Workshop
Sun, Sep 27
2:00PM - 3:30PM
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Ever wondered how you turn an idea into a story? Or a story into a poem? This workshop is about turning ideas into something bigger and looking at writing tricks and techniques to help you build your poetry and fiction.
Sun, Sep 27
2:30PM - 3:30PM
Discover the Micro-Universe
Forest Woodfordia Markus Kerkdijk
Soils and waters are filled with some awesome microbes which allow more complex organism to exist. Sandra and Markus will show you some of the creatures of the microbial universe magnified 400x through a microscope.
Sun, Sep 27
3:00PM - 4:30PM
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Coopers Bar Tichawona Mashawa and Velvet Pesu
*This is an intensive workshop run over multiple days.
Self-expression is potent therapy for all! Tichawona Mashawa and Velvet Pesu provide a myriad of drums and percussive instruments igniting intuitive exploration of innate rhythms, true creative exchange and exponential growth in character, confidence and belonging. They facilitate fun, spontaneous collaboration, empowering connection and transcendence beyond blockages and preconceived limitation. Participants are immersed in traditional world rhythms, cultural languages, vocal percussion, drum techniques, ’call and response’ accompanied by Tichawona’s story telling and repertoire of ancient Mbira songs from Zimbabwe.
View Workshop
View Workshop
Sun, Sep 27
3:30PM - 4:30PM
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This is the session for you if you want a one hour session to improve your strength and flexibility. Using a mix of gymnastics, ballet and pilates on the ground and circus apparatus in the air, we will work with you from where you are and show you where you can go. Enjoy a fitness focus session in a fun, fast-paced and supportive environment. Ages 20+
Sun, Sep 27
3:30PM - 4:00PM
The Get Grubby Bucket Party
Pond scrapboy and friends
Put all the steps you’ve learned this week into a crazy action at the Dance Party!
Sun, Sep 27
4:00PM - 5:30PM
Workshop
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Ever wondered how you turn an idea into a story? Or a story into a poem? This workshop is about turning ideas into something bigger and looking at writing tricks and techniques to help you build your poetry and fiction.
Sun, Sep 27
4:30PM - 5:30PM
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Ages ago Linsey invented the “Humarimba” a marimba (or large xylophone) played by three people and suspended from the belts of two of the three players. For some time the humarimba became a mainstay of Linsey’s work in Community Music, the highlight being a project in 1995 called “The Big Marimba” where 400 people built 320 metres of marimbas (with 2400 tuned marimba bars) that crossed the Brisbane River attached to the Victoria Bridge as part of the Brisbane Biennial Music Festival.
This workshop is “hands on”, for a maximum of 18 players. In no time at all you will be part of a marimba band.
This workshop is “hands on”, for a maximum of 18 players. In no time at all you will be part of a marimba band.
Sun, Sep 27
5:00PM - 5:50PM
Spangled Perch Bar
Andrea Kirwin and Nyssa Ray are both Sunshine Coast based singer-songwriters who have recently come together to create a gorgeous children’s album full of beautiful originals and some traditional songs from their own childhoods. Singing songs about their favourite things, Nyssa and Andrea’s goal was to create a simple yet soulful album for parents and their children to enjoy. Andrea brings her Fijian flavour to the duo and Nyssa her country music style to create an entertaining live show with looping, warm harmonies, guitar and ukulele.
Sun, Sep 27
5:00PM - 6:00PM
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This is the session for you if you want a one hour session to improve your strength and flexibility. Using a mix of gymnastics, ballet and pilates on the ground and circus apparatus in the air, we will work with you from where you are and show you where you can go. Enjoy a fitness focus session in a fun, fast-paced and supportive environment. Ages 12 - 19
Sun, Sep 27
5:30PM - 6:30PM
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Drawing on a reverence for the roots of yoga and inspired by contemporary studies in human movement, Lisa’s ‘Create Flow’ sessions invite you to listen to your body and fine tune your personal practice.
Sun, Sep 27
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Pond
Growing up on the Sunshine Coast with the ocean by their feet, The Dreggs’ music is best described as indie-folk and roots. With two acoustic guitars, a footstomp and a driving beat, The Dreggs write songs with a range of dynamics.
Mon, Sep 28
Mon, Sep 28
7:30AM - 8:30AM
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Join Woodfordia’s resident orthinologist Roy for a mobile exploration into the lives of our feathered residents and their habitats.
Mon, Sep 28
8:30AM - 9:10AM
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Turn the ordinary into extraordinary. In our workshop program, we provide creative play opportunities for children and families to discover circus and their imagination. Play, climb, explore and have fun. Ages 0 - 6 Parents Welcome
Mon, Sep 28
9:00AM - 10:00AM
Essential Oil Distillation Demo Part 1
Forest Woodfordia Andrew Pengelly
Using a traditional alembic copper still, Dr. Pengelly will bring to life the ancient art of distillation, with an Australian twist. Enjoy the fragrance of the bush in this 2-part demo, finishing with separation of essential oil and hydrosol.
Mon, Sep 28
9:00AM - 10:00AM
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Set the tone of your day with Zenthai Flow Yoga. Dive deep into self as we explore the Elements of Earth, Metal, Water, Wood and Fire through movement, breath, stillness and connection.
Mon, Sep 28
9:30AM - 10:30AM
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Forward roll down, cartwheel, hang and dive into this creative world of circus. You will be introduced to acrobatics, hula-hoops, juggling and Aerials. It is a great way to start the day and explore the possibilities circus has to offer. Have fun, meet some friends and run away with the circus. Ages 6 - 11 years (Parents welcome)
Mon, Sep 28
9:30AM - 10:00AM
nature yoga!
Out and About scrapboy and friends
Start the day the natural way with the dirtgirlworld crew and their take on nature yoga, in this wake up and smell the world session!
Mon, Sep 28
9:30AM - 4:30PM
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Learn how to carve your own wooden spoon using traditional techniques and your own hands by attending this small group one day workshop led by your tutor, Matt Eliason (AKA Spoonguy) who has over 3,000 hours experience in spoon carving. Max 5 participants. Workshop includes all tools and materials. Ages 18+
Mon, Sep 28
10:00AM - 11:30AM
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Learn the alphabet, numbers, greetings and basic vocabulary while you have fun with deaf-themed jokes and stories throughout the hour.
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View Workshop
Mon, Sep 28
10:00AM - 11:30AM
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Create nature art and launch it in the nature art gallery, join the council of all beings, be part of the great Mudster Chef Challenge, find your voice and ‘sing as one’ in the dirtgirlworld bush choir, search for a rainbow hiding in Woodfordia, create a wild look and find the natural you with dirtgirl and scrapboy every morning at the dirtgirlworld bush camp! Then in the afternoon, slap on your walking shoes and transform into a nature detective as the dirtgirlworld bush camp tribe get up close and personal with the nature of Woodfordia …become a citizen scientist, plant a tree for the kids of the future, visit the prayer wheel and create a chant for peace, get funky in the compost and meet the other creatures that call Woodfordia home.
View Workshop
View Workshop
Mon, Sep 28
10:00AM - 2:00PM
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Gavin Ryan, our Woodfordian Artist-In-Residence, will be leading a four-day workshop covering the creative process behind the painting style that was featured on last year’s Folk Festival poster design. Very easy, stylised abstract pattern, line and colour technique that gets a very pleasing and satisfying end result. Work together with a family member on the same painting. No experience necessary, all materials supplied.
View Workshop
View Workshop
Mon, Sep 28
10:00AM - 11:30AM
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Andrea Kirwin grew up in a musical family singing Fijian and gospel songs from a young age in Townsville QLD. During her child hood, Andrea learnt how to sing and play traditional songs from North QLD and the Pacific Islands and will teach them in a Ukulele intensive workshop over 5 days. You will learn songs such as ‘Chulu chululu’, ‘Isa Lei’, ‘Somewhere over the Rainbow’, ‘Monkey and the Turtle’ and more and discover how much fun it is to play the ukulele and sing in a group just for fun. Andrea looks forward to sharing the joy of music with you at this year’s Bush time event!
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View Workshop
Mon, Sep 28
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Citizen Science in remote sensing data for conservation
Forest Woodfordia Peter Jackson
Are drones the future of vegetation field ecology? Discover how drones combined with artificial intelligence can be a powerful tool for environmental conservation, and what Peter’s research at Woodfordia tells us so far.
Mon, Sep 28
10:30AM - 12:30PM
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Hip, lower back, neck and shoulder pain can all be huge barriers to moving with ease and developing your yoga practice. Unlock the keystones of form and function in these areas to bring a deeper awareness of anatomically-logical alignment, fascial-freeing and play that lay the foundation for sustainable practice.
Mon, Sep 28
10:30AM - 4:30PM
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Connect with nature and get creative, using traditional New Zealand Maori weaving techniques along with your own contemporary ideas to explore this amazing plant and fibre. Discuss with Alice Spittle the processes, traditions and Tikanga (protocols) around weaving, as well as how to nurture the plant and harvest sustainably. Workshop may go over so that you can finish up your piece.
Mon, Sep 28
11:00AM - 12:30PM
Workshop
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Sign in day for Adult Circus Adventure
Our adult week-long program is a great way to get fit and develop your skills on the ground or in the air. Each lesson you will be guided through a warm-up, stretch, skill development, creative play, strength work and warm down. Our focus is on the development of both your physical and artistic skills over the week, building on things each day and giving you plenty to take home and work on. It will be a focus group but in a casual social environment. Ages 20+
View Workshop
Mon, Sep 28
11:00AM - 12:00PM
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Join Jason and Jinibara family on the hilltop to learn the techniques and styles of boomerang and spear throwing.
Mon, Sep 28
11:00AM - 12:30PM
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The Woodfordia STP tour examines how wastewater is turned into recycled water. Relish the biodiversity of the wetlands and see how the Bamboo Plantation is flourishing with recycled water irrigation.
Mon, Sep 28
11:30AM - 12:30PM
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Build an inventory of what tree species make up the canopy, where they are located, and how big they are. This information is valuable for quantifying conservation effort and can be connected to remotely sensed data for long-term monitoring. Ages 3+
Mon, Sep 28
12:00PM - 1:00PM
A Year of Birds at Woodfordia
Forest Woodfordia Roy Sonnenburg
Woodfordia is a diverse site which supports a variety of bird species. This talk will cover the various species and numbers of birds seen, preferred habitat, frequency of sightings and conservation status.
Mon, Sep 28
12:00PM - 1:00PM
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Learn how to spot, collect and distinguish different lichen forms. Submit your lichen sightings to the Woodfordia BioDiscovery Project on iNaturalist.
Mon, Sep 28
12:00PM - 1:30PM
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Learn a variety of tune types taught by ear, with their accompaniment, but with written notation provided for those unfamiliar with ear learning. This workshop is aimed at those who can confidently play their instrument and who have some knowledge of the basic scales and chords of D and G. The workshops would work best on instruments such as mandolin, tenor banjo, fiddle, button and piano accordion, flute, whistle and guitar. Chord charts will also be available for accompaniment instruments.
Mon, Sep 28
1:00PM - 4:00PM
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Select a lot, grab some pallets and start making - It’s up to you what you create. This is your town! Participants will use hand saws, screw guns, drills, and a drop saw in the carpentry kit as well as measuring, marking, and PPE gear. Villagers can make flags, bunting, curtains, and can lend out paint to decorate their structures. On the last day the villagers open up the gates to invite visitors in for an open mic event of their design. In all instances the facilitators are there to keep work safe, but not to interfere with the creativity and agency of the builders. Ages 10 - 17
View Workshop
View Workshop
Mon, Sep 28
1:30PM - 3:00PM
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This is a training and performance program. Designed for those interested in learning new skill and sharing them with family and friends at the end of the week. Working on solo, duo and group activities across a range of circus skills. If you have ever wanted to run away with the circus, fly through the air, tumble across the room, climb all over your friends then step right up! Ages 12 - 19 years
View Workshop
View Workshop
Mon, Sep 28
1:30PM - 2:30PM
Mon, Sep 28
2:00PM - 3:00PM
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Create nature art and launch it in the nature art gallery, join the council of all beings, be part of the great Mudster Chef Challenge, find your voice and ‘sing as one’ in the dirtgirlworld bush choir, search for a rainbow hiding in Woodfordia, create a wild look and find the natural you with dirtgirl and scrapboy every morning at the dirtgirlworld bush camp! Then in the afternoon, slap on your walking shoes and transform into a nature detective as the dirtgirlworld bush camp tribe get up close and personal with the nature of Woodfordia …become a citizen scientist, plant a tree for the kids of the future, visit the prayer wheel and create a chant for peace, get funky in the compost and meet the other creatures that call Woodfordia home.
View Workshop
View Workshop
Mon, Sep 28
2:00PM - 4:00PM
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Jinibara descendant and artist Jason Murphy will take you on a journey through Jinibara Culture. You will explore various time periods through the ‘circle back in time’ activity. You will be discussing the important skills of Jinibara life set in the foundations of family-totem relationships, while having the opportunity to try grain grinding, fire making and twine making. By participating in the making of the hunting party activity you will learn the cultural significance of the family-totem relationships. By investigating the relationships you will see the day to day implications and role communal life has in protecting the land for future generations, and you will discover how the land is your provider when there is no Bunnings, IGA or Woolworths. You will get to see, touch and hear the tools that contribute to sustaining cultural practices in today’s society. Finally, you can produce your own ochre painting, learning about the meaning of symbols and techniques used to complete the artwork.
Mon, Sep 28
2:00PM - 4:00PM
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Whether you’re a practising young song-writer or just song-writer-curious - come workshop your ideas and improve your craft in this super friendly environment led by Brisbane-based recording artist Jackie Marshall. Bring your instrument if you have one, and something to write with.
Mon, Sep 28
2:30PM - 4:00PM
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Discover the unique properties of watercolour and learn to create a range of galaxy and geode forms. Participants will focus on watercolour application techniques and use simple illustrations and word templates to make unique artworks. Explore markmaking and the breadth of your existing creative abilities in a nurturing and inclusive environment. This workshop is for any artistic skill level. Ages 12+
Participants welcome to bring own artmaking materials alternatively packs are available at an additional cost.
Option 1: Watercolour art pack with 18 colour palette, brush, pencil and A4 watercolour paper pad provided, $22pp
Option 2: Watercolour art pack with 18 colour palette, brush, pencil and sheets of watercolour paper, $15pp
Collection at commencement of workshop
Mon, Sep 28
3:00PM - 4:00PM
The Powerful Owl Citizen Science Project
Forest Woodfordia Rob Clemens
Learn about Powerful Owl identification, biology and ecology. Rob will also give an overview of the Powerful Owl project and how anyone can help inform the conservation of these magnificent birds.
Mon, Sep 28
3:00PM - 4:30PM
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Coopers Bar Tichawona Mashawa and Velvet Pesu
*This is an intensive workshop run over multiple days.
Self-expression is potent therapy for all! Tichawona Mashawa and Velvet Pesu provide a myriad of drums and percussive instruments igniting intuitive exploration of innate rhythms, true creative exchange and exponential growth in character, confidence and belonging. They facilitate fun, spontaneous collaboration, empowering connection and transcendence beyond blockages and preconceived limitation. Participants are immersed in traditional world rhythms, cultural languages, vocal percussion, drum techniques, ’call and response’ accompanied by Tichawona’s story telling and repertoire of ancient Mbira songs from Zimbabwe.
View Workshop
View Workshop
Mon, Sep 28
3:30PM - 4:30PM
Workshop
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This is the session for you if you want a one hour session to improve your strength and flexibility. Using a mix of gymnastics, ballet and pilates on the ground and circus apparatus in the air, we will work with you from where you are and show you where you can go. Enjoy a fitness focus session in a fun, fast-paced and supportive environment. Ages 20+
Mon, Sep 28
3:30PM - 4:00PM
The Get Grubby Bucket Party
Pond scrapboy and friends
Put all the steps you’ve learned this week into a crazy action at the Dance Party!
Mon, Sep 28
4:30PM - 6:00PM
Workshop
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Join The Joy Dispensary for a fun, lively, brain-hacking body percussion extravaganza! Discover your inner rhythm as you playfully rewire your brain, de-stress, enhance your memory and coordination, and laugh lots. Come and stomp, clap, click and slap yourself silly!
Mon, Sep 28
5:00PM - 5:50PM
Spangled Perch Bar
Sunshine Coast singer-songwriter Shannon Sol Carroll is a founding member of festival favourites Band of Frequencies and Afro Dizzi Act. In his solo performances, Shannon re-approaches original tunes using layers of looped sounds created with acoustic guitar and an array of effects pedals.
Mon, Sep 28
5:00PM - 6:00PM
Workshop
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This is the session for you if you want a one hour session to improve your strength and flexibility. Using a mix of gymnastics, ballet and pilates on the ground and circus apparatus in the air, we will work with you from where you are and show you where you can go. Enjoy a fitness focus session in a fun, fast-paced and supportive environment. Ages 12 - 19
Mon, Sep 28
5:30PM - 6:30PM
Workshop
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Drawing on a reverence for the roots of yoga and inspired by contemporary studies in human movement, Lisa’s ‘Create Flow’ sessions invite you to listen to your body and fine tune your personal practice.
Mon, Sep 28
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Workshop
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Learn to identify good habitat, and any nocturnal birds we encounter, as well as how to collect data on a weekly walk in your forest just after sunset to obtain useful information on the elusive Powerful Owl.
Mon, Sep 28
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Pond
Chris is an emerging Indigenous singer, songwriter and musician with both Eastern and Western Torres Strait Islander blood running through his veins. His distinctive guitar-tap style and vibrant personality see him in high-demand for gigs across Australia, the USA, ongoing media appearances and documentary features. In 2016 national TV audiences watched Chris make his way through to the grand finals of Australia’s Got Talent, and 2018 saw him on TV weekly as a judge on All Together Now. Dubbed a ‘guitar virtuoso’, this humble young man’s music, personality and vibe are unforgettable.
Tue, Sep 29
Tue, Sep 29
8:30AM - 9:10AM
Workshop
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Turn the ordinary into extraordinary. In our workshop program, we provide creative play opportunities for children and families to discover circus and their imagination. Play, climb, explore and have fun. Ages 0 - 6 Parents Welcome
Tue, Sep 29
9:00AM - 10:00AM
Workshop
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Wandering down the butterfly walk we will explore the diversity of insects and other invertebrates and the roles they play in healthy ecosystems. Ages 3+
Tue, Sep 29
9:00AM - 10:00AM
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Plant your roots deep in Mother Earth, then rise and connect to something greater. This grounding and inspirational yoga class will bring balance and presence to your day.
Tue, Sep 29
9:30AM - 10:30AM
Workshop
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Forward roll down, cartwheel, hang and dive into this creative world of circus. You will be introduced to acrobatics, hula-hoops, juggling and Aerials. It is a great way to start the day and explore the possibilities circus has to offer. Have fun, meet some friends and run away with the circus. Ages 6 - 11 years (Parents welcome)
Tue, Sep 29
9:30AM - 10:00AM
nature yoga!
Out and About scrapboy and friends
Start the day the natural way with the dirtgirlworld crew and their take on nature yoga, in this wake up and smell the world session!
Tue, Sep 29
9:30AM - 4:30PM
Workshop
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Learn how to carve your own wooden spoon using traditional techniques and your own hands by attending this small group one day workshop led by your tutor, Matt Eliason (AKA Spoonguy) who has over 3,000 hours experience in spoon carving. Max 5 participants. Workshop includes all tools and materials. Ages 18+
Tue, Sep 29
10:00AM - 11:30AM
Workshop
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Learn the alphabet, numbers, greetings and basic vocabulary while you have fun with deaf-themed jokes and stories throughout the hour.
View Workshop
View Workshop
Tue, Sep 29
10:00AM - 11:30AM
Workshop
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Create nature art and launch it in the nature art gallery, join the council of all beings, be part of the great Mudster Chef Challenge, find your voice and ‘sing as one’ in the dirtgirlworld bush choir, search for a rainbow hiding in Woodfordia, create a wild look and find the natural you with dirtgirl and scrapboy every morning at the dirtgirlworld bush camp! Then in the afternoon, slap on your walking shoes and transform into a nature detective as the dirtgirlworld bush camp tribe get up close and personal with the nature of Woodfordia …become a citizen scientist, plant a tree for the kids of the future, visit the prayer wheel and create a chant for peace, get funky in the compost and meet the other creatures that call Woodfordia home.
View Workshop
View Workshop
Tue, Sep 29
10:00AM - 2:00PM
Workshop
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Gavin Ryan, our Woodfordian Artist-In-Residence, will be leading a four-day workshop covering the creative process behind the painting style that was featured on last year’s Folk Festival poster design. Very easy, stylised abstract pattern, line and colour technique that gets a very pleasing and satisfying end result. Work together with a family member on the same painting. No experience necessary, all materials supplied.
View Workshop
View Workshop
Tue, Sep 29
10:00AM - 11:00AM
The Woodfordia Herbarium Project
Forest Woodfordia Andrew Pengelly
Andrew will explain the Woodfordia Herbarium Project and the methods for collecting, preserving, mounting and digitising herbarium specimens. A selection of the Woodfordia Herbarium will be on display.
Tue, Sep 29
10:00AM - 11:30AM
Workshop
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Andrea Kirwin grew up in a musical family singing Fijian and gospel songs from a young age in Townsville QLD. During her child hood, Andrea learnt how to sing and play traditional songs from North QLD and the Pacific Islands and will teach them in a Ukulele intensive workshop over 5 days. You will learn songs such as ‘Chulu chululu’, ‘Isa Lei’, ‘Somewhere over the Rainbow’, ‘Monkey and the Turtle’ and more and discover how much fun it is to play the ukulele and sing in a group just for fun. Andrea looks forward to sharing the joy of music with you at this year’s Bush time event!
View Workshop
View Workshop
Tue, Sep 29
10:30AM - 4:30PM
Workshop
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Connect with nature and get creative, using traditional New Zealand Maori weaving techniques along with your own contemporary ideas to explore this amazing plant and fibre. Discuss with Alice Spittle the processes, traditions and Tikanga (protocols) around weaving, as well as how to nurture the plant and harvest sustainably. Workshop may go over so that you can finish up your piece.
Tue, Sep 29
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Workshop
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One of Chanthalah’s most sought-after workshops, it’s always sold out! Chanthalah’s Neuro-Myofascial Release workshop offers a fun, experiential exploration of easy-to-use techniques that enhance the hydration and function of neuro-myofascial flexibility within a yoga setting. Learn the mindful self-application of trigger-point releases for creating physical freedom to enhance your yoga.
Tue, Sep 29
11:00AM - 12:30PM
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Sign in day for Adult Circus Adventure
Our adult week-long program is a great way to get fit and develop your skills on the ground or in the air. Each lesson you will be guided through a warm-up, stretch, skill development, creative play, strength work and warm down. Our focus is on the development of both your physical and artistic skills over the week, building on things each day and giving you plenty to take home and work on. It will be a focus group but in a casual social environment. Ages 20+
View Workshop
Tue, Sep 29
11:00AM - 12:00PM
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Andrew will provide botanical identification and features of a range of indigenous plants, noting any medicinal and edible species, while demonstrating the procedure for collecting herbarium specimens.
Tue, Sep 29
11:00AM - 12:30PM
Workshop
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The Woodfordia STP tour examines how wastewater is turned into recycled water. Relish the biodiversity of the wetlands and see how the Bamboo Plantation is flourishing with recycled water irrigation.
Tue, Sep 29
12:00PM - 1:30PM
Workshop
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Join The Joy Dispensary for a fun, lively, brain-hacking body percussion extravaganza! Discover your inner rhythm as you playfully rewire your brain, de-stress, enhance your memory and coordination, and laugh lots. Come and stomp, clap, click and slap yourself silly!
Tue, Sep 29
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Inviting Nature to Dinner
Forest Woodfordia Helen Schwencke
Given the context of insect species declines, learn to apply the principles of ecology to growing our food. This involves treating insects and other creatures as our allies through re-introducing nature and enhancing biodiversity in our gardens.
Tue, Sep 29
1:00PM - 2:00PM
Workshop
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Learn how to spot, collect and distinguish different lichen forms. Submit your lichen sightings to the Woodfordia BioDiscovery Project on iNaturalist.
Tue, Sep 29
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Workshop
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Select a lot, grab some pallets and start making - It’s up to you what you create. This is your town! Participants will use hand saws, screw guns, drills, and a drop saw in the carpentry kit as well as measuring, marking, and PPE gear. Villagers can make flags, bunting, curtains, and can lend out paint to decorate their structures. On the last day the villagers open up the gates to invite visitors in for an open mic event of their design. In all instances the facilitators are there to keep work safe, but not to interfere with the creativity and agency of the builders. Ages 10 - 17
View Workshop
View Workshop
Tue, Sep 29
1:30PM - 3:00PM
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This is a training and performance program. Designed for those interested in learning new skill and sharing them with family and friends at the end of the week. Working on solo, duo and group activities across a range of circus skills. If you have ever wanted to run away with the circus, fly through the air, tumble across the room, climb all over your friends then step right up! Ages 12 - 19 years
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Tue, Sep 29
2:00PM - 3:00PM
dirtgirlworld bush camp
Out and About Sandra Tuszynska
Create nature art and launch it in the nature art gallery, join the council of all beings, be part of the great Mudster Chef Challenge, find your voice and ‘sing as one’ in the dirtgirlworld bush choir, search for a rainbow hiding in Woodfordia, create a wild look and find the natural you with dirtgirl and scrapboy every morning at the dirtgirlworld bush camp! Then in the afternoon, slap on your walking shoes and transform into a nature detective as the dirtgirlworld bush camp tribe get up close and personal with the nature of Woodfordia …become a citizen scientist, plant a tree for the kids of the future, visit the prayer wheel and create a chant for peace, get funky in the compost and meet the other creatures that call Woodfordia home.
Tue, Sep 29
2:00PM - 3:00PM
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Create nature art and launch it in the nature art gallery, join the council of all beings, be part of the great Mudster Chef Challenge, find your voice and ‘sing as one’ in the dirtgirlworld bush choir, search for a rainbow hiding in Woodfordia, create a wild look and find the natural you with dirtgirl and scrapboy every morning at the dirtgirlworld bush camp! Then in the afternoon, slap on your walking shoes and transform into a nature detective as the dirtgirlworld bush camp tribe get up close and personal with the nature of Woodfordia …become a citizen scientist, plant a tree for the kids of the future, visit the prayer wheel and create a chant for peace, get funky in the compost and meet the other creatures that call Woodfordia home.
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Tue, Sep 29
2:00PM - 3:00PM
The Lovable Lichens
Forest Woodfordia Kat Bennett
Learn about the different types of lichens and some of their medicinal, environmental and useful properties. Discover how to harvest lichens sustainably and ways to help propagate them.
Tue, Sep 29
2:30PM - 4:00PM
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This workshop is designed as an introduction to this style and would be most suitable for fiddle, mandolin, clawhammer banjo and guitar but will also be applicable to other instruments. It will focus on song accompaniment and instrumental melody playing. The workshop would require participants to be confident on their instrument and have knowledge of chords and scales in the keys of D and G.
Tue, Sep 29
2:30PM - 4:00PM
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Do you love Pokémon, manga and anime characters? And you like anything cute? This workshop combines all these for the participants to create their own cute manga monsters. Learn step by step how to put together your own cute manga style monster from scratch. Along the way we cover creating a character profile, and adding cartoon elements like speech balloons to the final drawing. The workshop is fun and teaches skills that the participant can use in any sort of cartooning! Ages 7 - 12
Materials not included. Participants welcome to bring own materials alternatively packs available for $5 (includes pencils, eraser, sharpener)
Tue, Sep 29
3:00PM - 4:30PM
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Coopers Bar Tichawona Mashawa and Velvet Pesu
*This is an intensive workshop run over multiple days.
Self-expression is potent therapy for all! Tichawona Mashawa and Velvet Pesu provide a myriad of drums and percussive instruments igniting intuitive exploration of innate rhythms, true creative exchange and exponential growth in character, confidence and belonging. They facilitate fun, spontaneous collaboration, empowering connection and transcendence beyond blockages and preconceived limitation. Participants are immersed in traditional world rhythms, cultural languages, vocal percussion, drum techniques, ’call and response’ accompanied by Tichawona’s story telling and repertoire of ancient Mbira songs from Zimbabwe.
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Tue, Sep 29
3:30PM - 4:30PM
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This is the session for you if you want a one hour session to improve your strength and flexibility. Using a mix of gymnastics, ballet and pilates on the ground and circus apparatus in the air, we will work with you from where you are and show you where you can go. Enjoy a fitness focus session in a fun, fast-paced and supportive environment. Ages 20+
Tue, Sep 29
3:30PM - 4:00PM
The Get Grubby Bucket Party
Pond scrapboy and friends
Put all the steps you’ve learned this week into a crazy action at the Dance Party!
Tue, Sep 29
4:30PM - 6:00PM
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Look at all the aspects of creating an original cartoon character. This workshop covers creating a character to draw, step by step, writing a character profile and creating other cast characters in the same style.
The participants have the opportunity to create their own using the ideas demonstrated in the workshop. Ages 13 - 17
The participants have the opportunity to create their own using the ideas demonstrated in the workshop. Ages 13 - 17
Materials not included. Participants welcome to bring own materials alternatively packs available for $5 (includes pencils, eraser, sharpener)
Tue, Sep 29
5:00PM - 5:50PM
Spangled Perch Bar
Sue Ray is a multi-award-winning artist whose deep, dark voice has graced TV shows and radios for the past 15 years. The Gamilaroi alt-country artist has performed around the world and currently calls Toowoomba home, where she is writing new material and raising her young family.
Tue, Sep 29
5:00PM - 6:00PM
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This is the session for you if you want a one hour session to improve your strength and flexibility. Using a mix of gymnastics, ballet and pilates on the ground and circus apparatus in the air, we will work with you from where you are and show you where you can go. Enjoy a fitness focus session in a fun, fast-paced and supportive environment. Ages 12 - 19
Tue, Sep 29
5:30PM - 6:30PM
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Drawing on a reverence for the roots of yoga and inspired by contemporary studies in human movement, Lisa’s ‘Create Flow’ sessions invite you to listen to your body and fine tune your personal practice.
Tue, Sep 29
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Pond
Dancing between driving cello lines and powerfully vulnerable vocals, Monique Clare is an award-winning cellist and singer-songwriter. Since breaking out as a solo artist in 2017, her songwriting has become increasingly daring and potent, with hard-hitting lyrics and an unconventional brand of classical-folk-pop. She’s played mountaintop sunrise concerts, taught cello in Afghanistan, toured internationally with The Maes and played with world-class artists Kate Miller-Heidke, Eminem and Katie Noonan.
Wed, Sep 30
Wed, Sep 30
8:30AM - 9:10AM
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Turn the ordinary into extraordinary. In our workshop program, we provide creative play opportunities for children and families to discover circus and their imagination. Play, climb, explore and have fun. Ages 0 - 6 Parents Welcome
Wed, Sep 30
9:00AM - 10:00AM
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Learn how to spot, collect and distinguish different lichen forms. Submit your lichen sightings to the Woodfordia BioDiscovery Project on iNaturalist.
Wed, Sep 30
9:00AM - 10:00AM
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Move your body and breath on purpose, backed with an essence of loving-kindness during this mindful yoga slow-flow.
Wed, Sep 30
9:30AM - 10:30AM
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Forward roll down, cartwheel, hang and dive into this creative world of circus. You will be introduced to acrobatics, hula-hoops, juggling and Aerials. It is a great way to start the day and explore the possibilities circus has to offer. Have fun, meet some friends and run away with the circus. Ages 6 - 11 years (Parents welcome)
Wed, Sep 30
9:30AM - 10:00AM
nature yoga!
Out and About scrapboy and friends
Start the day the natural way with the dirtgirlworld crew and their take on nature yoga, in this wake up and smell the world session!
Wed, Sep 30
10:00AM - 11:30AM
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Learn the alphabet, numbers, greetings and basic vocabulary while you have fun with deaf-themed jokes and stories throughout the hour.
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Wed, Sep 30
10:00AM - 1:00PM
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Over three hours you will work and learn from Jackie and Adrian from Pendragon to make your own pair of sandals to fit – choosing one of two styles, a slip on or a lace up. Using pre-cut leather, hand dying and decorating techniques you can make them as individual as you are. You will then assemble, glue and sole your sandals in time to wear out into your camping holiday. Ages 16+
Wed, Sep 30
10:00AM - 11:30AM
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Create basic funny cartoon faces using simple shapes, dots and lines to learn how to create different expressions. Add more detail to build expressive cartoon faces. Use different shapes for the heads and learn how to use guidelines to create a face.
This workshop also covers professional cartooning techniques including speech balloons. Ages 18+
This workshop also covers professional cartooning techniques including speech balloons. Ages 18+
Materials not included. Participants welcome to bring own materials alternatively packs available for $5 (includes pencils, eraser, sharpener)
Wed, Sep 30
10:00AM - 11:30AM
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Create nature art and launch it in the nature art gallery, join the council of all beings, be part of the great Mudster Chef Challenge, find your voice and ‘sing as one’ in the dirtgirlworld bush choir, search for a rainbow hiding in Woodfordia, create a wild look and find the natural you with dirtgirl and scrapboy every morning at the dirtgirlworld bush camp! Then in the afternoon, slap on your walking shoes and transform into a nature detective as the dirtgirlworld bush camp tribe get up close and personal with the nature of Woodfordia …become a citizen scientist, plant a tree for the kids of the future, visit the prayer wheel and create a chant for peace, get funky in the compost and meet the other creatures that call Woodfordia home.
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Wed, Sep 30
10:00AM - 11:00AM
The Lovable Lichens
Forest Woodfordia Kat Bennett
Learn about the different types of lichens and some of their medicinal, environmental and useful properties. Discover how to harvest lichens sustainably and ways to help propagate them.
Wed, Sep 30
10:00AM - 11:30AM
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Andrea Kirwin grew up in a musical family singing Fijian and gospel songs from a young age in Townsville QLD. During her child hood, Andrea learnt how to sing and play traditional songs from North QLD and the Pacific Islands and will teach them in a Ukulele intensive workshop over 5 days. You will learn songs such as ‘Chulu chululu’, ‘Isa Lei’, ‘Somewhere over the Rainbow’, ‘Monkey and the Turtle’ and more and discover how much fun it is to play the ukulele and sing in a group just for fun. Andrea looks forward to sharing the joy of music with you at this year’s Bush time event!
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Wed, Sep 30
10:30AM - 4:30PM
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Come and connect to this beautiful land and hear about traditional Maori weaving protocols with Alice Spittle. Learn some basic weaving techniques using harakeke (New Zealand flax) to create 1 or 2 pairs of natural or coloured earrings. Workshop may go over so that you can finish up your piece.
Wed, Sep 30
10:30AM - 12:30PM
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Beyond the physical form of asana, the goal of yoga practices are to increase sattva (clarity) and to decrease rajas (agitation) and tamas (lethargy) in the mind. Join CoreYoga on a deep-dive into yogic forms that unite in inner listening through pranayama, mantra, and meditation. Presence, interoception, self-regulation and self-knowledge.
Wed, Sep 30
11:00AM - 12:30PM
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Sign in day for Adult Circus Adventure
Our adult week-long program is a great way to get fit and develop your skills on the ground or in the air. Each lesson you will be guided through a warm-up, stretch, skill development, creative play, strength work and warm down. Our focus is on the development of both your physical and artistic skills over the week, building on things each day and giving you plenty to take home and work on. It will be a focus group but in a casual social environment. Ages 20+
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Wed, Sep 30
11:00AM - 12:00PM
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Join Jason and Jinibara family on the hilltop to learn the techniques and styles of boomerang and spear throwing.
Wed, Sep 30
11:00AM - 12:30PM
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The Woodfordia STP tour examines how wastewater is turned into recycled water. Relish the biodiversity of the wetlands and see how the Bamboo Plantation is flourishing with recycled water irrigation.
Wed, Sep 30
11:30AM - 12:30PM
Understanding the Soil Microbiome
Forest Woodfordia Markus Kerkdijk
Sandra and Markus study the beneficial microbes that reside in soils and ensure plant health and nutrition. Learn about the unique roles of the soil super-heroes: bacteria, fungi, protozoa and nematodes, and how to cultivate them in your garden.
Wed, Sep 30
12:00PM - 1:30PM
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In this workshop Dubliner Alan Kelly shares his wealth of knowledge of Irish guitar. This workshop will get you playing Irish styles and rhythms from the get go. Lots of fun to be had while learning with Alan at the helm. Jigs, reels, singalongs and more. This workshop is for guitarists with a basic knowledge and ability.
Wed, Sep 30
12:00PM - 1:30PM
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This workshop will teach you the practical skills and techniques used in watercolour painting. Focusing on flowers and foliage, participants will be introduced to observation skills, drawing and composition methods. Watercolour brush techniques and paint application will be demonstrated and discussed so that you can experiment with and thoroughly enjoy this medium’s creative potential. This workshop is for any artistic skill level. Ages 12+
Participants welcome to bring own artmaking materials alternatively packs are available at an additional cost.
Option 1: Watercolour art pack with 18 colour palette, brush, pencil and A4 watercolour paper pad provided, $22pp
Option 2: Watercolour art pack with 18 colour palette, brush, pencil and sheets of watercolour paper, $15pp
Collection at commencement of workshop
Wed, Sep 30
12:30PM - 1:30PM
Discover the Micro-Universe
Forest Woodfordia Markus Kerkdijk
Soils and waters are filled with some awesome microbes which allow more complex organism to exist. Sandra and Markus will show you some of the creatures of the microbial universe magnified 400x through a microscope.
Wed, Sep 30
1:00PM - 4:00PM
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Select a lot, grab some pallets and start making - It’s up to you what you create. This is your town! Participants will use hand saws, screw guns, drills, and a drop saw in the carpentry kit as well as measuring, marking, and PPE gear. Villagers can make flags, bunting, curtains, and can lend out paint to decorate their structures. On the last day the villagers open up the gates to invite visitors in for an open mic event of their design. In all instances the facilitators are there to keep work safe, but not to interfere with the creativity and agency of the builders. Ages 10 - 17
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Wed, Sep 30
1:30PM - 4:30PM
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Over three hours you will work and learn from Jackie and Adrian from Pendragon to make your own pair of sandals to fit – choosing one of two styles, a slip on or a lace up. Using pre-cut leather, hand dying and decorating techniques you can make them as individual as you are. You will then assemble, glue and sole your sandals in time to wear out into your camping holiday. Ages 16+
Wed, Sep 30
1:30PM - 3:00PM
Workshop
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This is a training and performance program. Designed for those interested in learning new skill and sharing them with family and friends at the end of the week. Working on solo, duo and group activities across a range of circus skills. If you have ever wanted to run away with the circus, fly through the air, tumble across the room, climb all over your friends then step right up! Ages 12 - 19 years
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Wed, Sep 30
2:00PM - 3:00PM
Barn Owl Solution to a Problem of Rats
Forest Woodfordia Stefan Hattingh
Rodent poisons have a devastating effect on the wildlife that consumes poisoned rodents. Stefan will describe the natural solution to rodent control in the form of Barn Owls. Get to know these amazing birds and how to attract them to your backyard.
Wed, Sep 30
2:00PM - 3:00PM
Bushtime Report and Question Time
Spangled Perch Bar Bushtime Friends
Join the Bushtime team for a chat as Bill Hauritz and Amanda Jackes report on the year that is and what lies ahead for Woodfordia. We will have so much to learn from our inaugural Bushtime and want to hear all about your experiences. Questions and constructive comments are always welcome.
Wed, Sep 30
2:00PM - 3:00PM
dirtgirlworld bush camp
Out and About Jason Murphy
Create nature art and launch it in the nature art gallery, join the council of all beings, be part of the great Mudster Chef Challenge, find your voice and ‘sing as one’ in the dirtgirlworld bush choir, search for a rainbow hiding in Woodfordia, create a wild look and find the natural you with dirtgirl and scrapboy every morning at the dirtgirlworld bush camp! Then in the afternoon, slap on your walking shoes and transform into a nature detective as the dirtgirlworld bush camp tribe get up close and personal with the nature of Woodfordia …become a citizen scientist, plant a tree for the kids of the future, visit the prayer wheel and create a chant for peace, get funky in the compost and meet the other creatures that call Woodfordia home.
Wed, Sep 30
2:00PM - 3:00PM
Workshop
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Create nature art and launch it in the nature art gallery, join the council of all beings, be part of the great Mudster Chef Challenge, find your voice and ‘sing as one’ in the dirtgirlworld bush choir, search for a rainbow hiding in Woodfordia, create a wild look and find the natural you with dirtgirl and scrapboy every morning at the dirtgirlworld bush camp! Then in the afternoon, slap on your walking shoes and transform into a nature detective as the dirtgirlworld bush camp tribe get up close and personal with the nature of Woodfordia …become a citizen scientist, plant a tree for the kids of the future, visit the prayer wheel and create a chant for peace, get funky in the compost and meet the other creatures that call Woodfordia home.
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Wed, Sep 30
2:00PM - 3:30PM
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Learn four basic chords and easy strum patterns that will empower you to play classic three and four chord songs. Everything you need to become a confident campfire ukulele strummer! There will be singing, laughing and much fun to be had!
Wed, Sep 30
2:30PM - 4:00PM
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This workshop will teach you the practical skills and techniques used in watercolour painting. Focusing on flowers and foliage, participants will be introduced to observation skills, drawing and composition methods. Watercolour brush techniques and paint application will be demonstrated and discussed so that you can experiment with and thoroughly enjoy this medium’s creative potential. This workshop is for any artistic skill level. Ages 12+
Participants welcome to bring own artmaking materials alternatively packs are available at an additional cost.
Option 1: Watercolour art pack with 18 colour palette, brush, pencil and A4 watercolour paper pad provided, $22pp
Option 2: Watercolour art pack with 18 colour palette, brush, pencil and sheets of watercolour paper, $15pp
Collection at commencement of workshop
Wed, Sep 30
3:00PM - 4:30PM
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Coopers Bar Tichawona Mashawa and Velvet Pesu
*This is an intensive workshop run over multiple days.
Self-expression is potent therapy for all! Tichawona Mashawa and Velvet Pesu provide a myriad of drums and percussive instruments igniting intuitive exploration of innate rhythms, true creative exchange and exponential growth in character, confidence and belonging. They facilitate fun, spontaneous collaboration, empowering connection and transcendence beyond blockages and preconceived limitation. Participants are immersed in traditional world rhythms, cultural languages, vocal percussion, drum techniques, ’call and response’ accompanied by Tichawona’s story telling and repertoire of ancient Mbira songs from Zimbabwe.
View Workshop
View Workshop
Wed, Sep 30
3:30PM - 4:30PM
Workshop
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This is the session for you if you want a one hour session to improve your strength and flexibility. Using a mix of gymnastics, ballet and pilates on the ground and circus apparatus in the air, we will work with you from where you are and show you where you can go. Enjoy a fitness focus session in a fun, fast-paced and supportive environment. Ages 20+
Wed, Sep 30
3:30PM - 4:00PM
The Get Grubby Bucket Party
Pond scrapboy and friends
Put all the steps you’ve learned this week into a crazy action at the Dance Party!
Wed, Sep 30
5:00PM - 5:50PM
Spangled Perch Bar
Oh Harlow jumped into the music world under the name ‘The Dennis Sisters’ four years ago. Passionate about country music, but determined not to box in their creativity, the sister duo have been honing their song-writing craft and refining their sibling harmonies to create their own genre-crossing original music. Their music highlights this with influences from Americana, country, folk and pop in each catchy new song they create. With Tiana on guitar and Briannah on bass, the Sunshine Coast girls began writing in their early teens after a long period of chronic illness which prevented them from attending school. This health journey in their youth gave them maturity beyond their years, which is showcased in their songs through their storytelling. The duo released their debut single Give It A Miss in late 2019 and since has reached no. 3 on the Music Network Australian Country Airplay chart and won Country Work of the Year at the 2020 Queensland Music Awards.
Wed, Sep 30
5:00PM - 6:00PM
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This is the session for you if you want a one hour session to improve your strength and flexibility. Using a mix of gymnastics, ballet and pilates on the ground and circus apparatus in the air, we will work with you from where you are and show you where you can go. Enjoy a fitness focus session in a fun, fast-paced and supportive environment. Ages 12 - 19
Wed, Sep 30
5:30PM - 6:30PM
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Drawing on a reverence for the roots of yoga and inspired by contemporary studies in human movement, Lisa’s ‘Create Flow’ sessions invite you to listen to your body and fine tune your personal practice.
Wed, Sep 30
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Pond
High-energy duo Hat Fitz and Cara are among Australia’s most talented roots music artists. The husband and wife team have clocked up 10 years of worldwide touring, festival performances and album releases and are showing no signs of slowing down. Their modern blend of old-timey-influenced sounds is equally at home in a variety of settings from folk or Americana stages to blues and acoustic venues. While the singer/songwriters are both multi-instrumentalists, it’s Fitzy’s weathered vocals and soaring blues-soaked guitar combined with Cara’s pounding drums and soulful voice that show them at the peak of their creative power. Fitzy served his musical apprenticeship in the 1980s touring around Western Queensland playing the show circuit with his father’s band alongside boxing tent shows and rodeos. Meanwhile Cara was growing up in a commune on the other side of the world, living a gypsy lifestyle around various parts of the Northern Ireland coast. Winners of Blues Album Of The Year at the 2013 Australian Chain Awards and UK Spiral Earth, Hat Fitz and Cara also won Best Vocal Of The Year at the 2015 Chain Awards and were finalists in the 2015 Memphis International Blues Challenge in the USA.
You will be added to workshop guestlist after opting in.