Community Activities
The Tanks Arts Centre precinct welcomes community groups to host their workshop, activity or exhibition as part of the diverse program on offer. Some workshops and activities are held on a weekly basis and others may be a short course or a weekend intensive only.LITTLE TACCAS
You're never too young to develop a green thumb! The Little Taccas program offers young children an appreciation for nature. Aimed at children 5 and under, this fortnightly program features nature-based activities in the Cairns Botanic Gardens precinct, including art and craft, storytelling, sing-alongs and garden discovery walks.
WHEN: Each fortnight on Thursdays: 9 May & 23 May
TIME: 10.00am - noon
VENUE: The Deck, near Tank 3
COST: Free
INFO & BOOKINGS: Via an online form (bookings open Monday 18 February for 2019 dates)
HISTORY TOURS OF THE BOTANIC GARDENS AND TANKS ARTS CENTRE PRECINCT
Come along and learn about the history behind the Tanks Arts Centre and Cairns Botanic Gardens precinct. Tours start every Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10am with our volunteer guides.
WHEN: Every Tuesday and Thursday mornings
TIME: 10am - 11am
VENUE: Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre
COST: Free
INFO: Phone (07) 4032 6650.
BOTANICAL DRAWING WORKSHOPS WITH JULIE MCENERNY
A relaxed and enjoyable day drawing botanical studies using watercolor pencils.
WHEN: First Saturday of the month
TIME: 9:30am -3:30pm
VENUE: Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre
COST: $85 (includes materials)
REQUIREMENTS: Basic drawing skills.
INFO & BOOKINGS: Julie McEnerny 0407 556 189 art@juliemcenerny.com.au
CUBAN SALSA CLASS
WHEN: Every Monday, Tuesday & Thursday nights
TIME: Monday & Tuesday: 6pm - 7pm & 7pm - 8pm. Thursday: 6pm - 7pm
VENUE: Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre
INFO & BOOKINGS: Salsa Jo 0423 218 929
IS TOASTMASTERS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Do you want to become a confident communicator, strong leader and, if you want to, public speaker? If so, Toastmasters is the place for you. You’ll find a supportive learn-by-doing environment that allows you to achieve your goals at your own pace.
WHEN: Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month
TIME: 6:45am - 8:30am
VENUE: Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre
COST: $10 per meeting. First meeting is free.
INFO: Katrin Costa 0408 954 980
DRAWING AND PAINTING WORKSHOPS: TEXTURAL PATTERNS IN NATURE WITH SONIA LA SPINA
Depict and replicate patterns from nature, using charcoal and mixed media. The Artist will instruct on various mark making techniques and pre-format in producing a mixed media painting on canvas.
WHEN: Saturday 4 May
TIME: 10:30am - 1:30pm
VENUE: Tank 4
COST: $60 (one workshop). 10% off for first workshop - introductory offer. Students to bring along canvas (60 x 90cm or lager), drawing cartridge paper - A1 size for first workshop, and a mixture of paint brushes and paints (if in possession of). $140 for 4 workshops. Children are welcome to attend - $20 per child.
INFO & BOOKINGS: Sonia La Spina 0459 030 095 creative.interiors.cairns@gmail.com
PIANO IN PARADISE
Piano in Paradise is a new, fun and informal way of learning basic piano over an 8 week short course for adults.
WHEN:
Wednesday evenings from 24 April - 12 June
Saturday mornings from 27 April - 15 June
TIMES: Wednesdays 6:30pm - 7:30pm, Saturdays 9am - 10am
VENUE: Tank 4
COST: $650 for the 8 week course. Includes keyboard, stand and stool hire, course materials and 8x 1 hour group music tuition
INFO & BOOKINGS: Courtney 0421822661 or pianoinparadise2018@gmail.com
HEAVENLY CACAO WORKSHOP
Cairns Chocolate School are holding Chocolate making workshops for beginners monthly. Learn how to make chocolate and confections from scratch using Australian cocoa and equipment you already have in your own kitchen.
WHEN: Saturday 4 May
TIME: 10:00am -11:30pm
VENUE: Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre except Tank 3 for 4 May
COST: $79 per person (discounts apply for 2 or more adult bookings)
INFO & BOOKINGS: www.heavenlycacao.com.au/classes
SALTWATER CREEK BASKETRY WORKSHOPS
Join Saltwater Creek Basketry Group for a fun morning of basketry and other weaving craft using natural products from the Botanic Gardens. Suitable for all skill levels, free entry. Book early as spaces are limited!
WHEN: Saturdays 27 April & 25 May
TIME: 9:30am -12:30pm
VENUE: Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre
COST: By donation
INFO & BOOKINGS: Pam Kusabs (07) 4032 5039
TROPICAL ARTS ENSEMBLE TRAINING WORKSHOPS
Avril Duck and Velvet Eldred lead Tropical Arts' Inclusive theatre training for everyone. Revel in diversity while exploring themes of Shakespeare and the Tropical North and work in developing your peripheral vision and embody the act of being human for the stage.
WHEN: Sunday 28 April
TIME: 11am – 2pm
VENUE: Tank 5
COST: $15 for Tropical Arts members / $35 for non-members (per workshop)
INFO & BOOKINGS: SMS or phone Avril Duck 0418 765 588
QI GONG
'Qi Gong (pronounced chee gong) is a wonderful way to release physical tension and let go of emotional & mental stress. You will learn gentle exercises and breathing techniques to enhance the flow of positive Qi (life force energy) throughout your entire body and energy system. Qi Gong brings about a deep sense of relaxation, balances emotional energy, improves physical vitality, and activates more of the body's self-healing potential. What a great way to unwind & start the weekend!
WHEN: Fridays
TIME: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
VENUE: Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre
COST: $15 per class
INFO & BOOKINGS: Kerrie Womersley PH: 0448 832 966 or www.findyourselfnow.com/qigong
