Lady Mohawk, also known as Sally Walshe, is hosting two free workshops as part of the month-long National Sustainability Festival (NSF).
Sally said the ’Repurpose your Future Art Workshops and Exhibition’ aims to inspire and encourage youth to think thoughtfully about the materials that they use, as well as dream about the life they wish to live.
“The NSF is in its 25th year packed with local and international forums and workshops designed to challenge and inspire,” she said.
“I have been going to this event for 20 years myself and my workshops will now be a part of it.”
On February 24 and 25, Sally will host the workshops where youths aged five through to 18 can attend.
“They will come in and they have to make art out of recyclable materials,” she said.
“Within the theme of imagining and dreaming about the future, the future that they want to have.”
The child-led sessions will allow kids to take control over the materials presented, including electrical, textile, paper and wood.
The kids can work individually or collaboratively, as well as have the choice to title it, give it a description and display the artwork in an exhibition.
“By the end of the weekend all the walls will be full of art design made from recycled and made that weekend,“ she said.
“The work will then be displayed on the opening night of the exhibition on Sunday, February 25, where we will only offer damaged and surplus food and beverages from some wonderful local businesses.
“The youth will come back and celebrate with their friends and family and of course, the art.”
To book go to www.ladymohawk.com.au/
Jennifer Pittorino
