EmailCommunity 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.
HERITAGE TOURS OF THE BOTANIC GARDENS AND TANKS ARTS CENTRE PRECINCT
Please note: The final Heritage Tour for 2020 was held on Thursday 10 December 2020. The Tours will resume on 4 March 2021 and will be held on Thursdays only throughout 2021.
Come along and learn about the history behind the Tanks Arts Centre and Cairns Botanic Gardens precinct. Tours run every Thursday morning from 10am with our volunteer guides.
WHEN: Thursday mornings
TIME: 10:00am - 11:30am
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: Saturdays 6 February | 6 March | 3 April | 1 May | 5 June | 3 July | 7 August | 11 September | 2 October | 6 November | 4 December
TIME: 10am - 3pm
VENUE: Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre
COST: $85 (includes materials)
REQUIREMENTS: Basic drawing skills.
INFO & BOOKINGS: Julie McEnerny 0407 556 189 art@juliemcenerny.com.au
DRUM JOURNEY TO EXPAND YOUR JOY & HAPPINESS AND IT RAISES YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM
In a Drum Journey you can find your spirit guides and your true inner power, and all you need to do is relax. The shamanic state of consciousness (SSC) involves a shift from the normally dominant left analytical to the right experiential mode of self-experience. This technique is absolutely harmless and completely natural, and in fact the oldest healing technique on earth. What you go through and experience in this Drum Journey can change your life forever. It raises your vibrations and also your immune system, thus balancing your energy as a whole. A woman found her dream house, after a Drum Journey, because her contact with her spirit guides during the Drum Journey. This is what can happen.
WHEN: Saturday 13th February 2021 and/or Sunday 14th February 2021
TIME: 11:00am – 12:00pm
VENUE: Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre
COST: Free – Bookings essential due to limited spaces
REQUIREMENTS: All you need is something to lie on eg. a yoga mat and a blanket.
INFO & BOOKINGS: www.frejaenjoy.com
QI GONG
Please note: Qi Gong classes have concluded for 2020. The classes will resume every Friday and Sunday from 15 January 2021.
'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: Every Friday & Sunday
TIME: Friday 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Sunday 4pm - 5pm
VENUE: Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre
COST: $15 per class
INFO & BOOKINGS: Kerrie Womersley PH: 0448 832 966 or www.findyourselfnow.com/qigong
BARRE & CO.
At Barre & Co., it's our mission to create a workout that you truly LOVE. We offer an abundant timetable with plenty of options to sweat, move & chill with us, always infusing our classes with motivation and inspiration to live your best life.
Barre If you're new to barre, we fuse the precision of pilates, the flow of yoga, the grace of ballet condition & the strength of functional fitness to leave you with the ultimate lengthening, toning & inspiring workout.
Pilates Our pilates classes are the perfect balance between precision & progressive movements. You'll work muscles you never knew you had!
Yoga In yoga, we build heat in the body & stillness in the mind through a vinyasa (flow) practice. This is your weekly dose of mindset development & inspiration.
Yin Yoga is a slow, deeply nourishing yoga practice. We work with the meridian channels of the body, fascial release & deep breath to relax and calm the mind, body & nervous system. Prepare to bliss out!
WHEN:
Mondays 4:45pm Pilates | 6:00pm Yoga
Tuesdays 6:00pm Barre
Wednesdays 6:00pm Yoga beginners
Thursdays 4:45pm Pilate | 6:00pm Yin Yoga
Saturdays 7:00am Pilates | 8:15am Yoga
VENUE: Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre
COST: $29/week unlimited membership | $15 casual | $70 5 pack | $135 10 pack
INFO & BOOKINGS: Claudia Fregona 0488 744 955 hello@barreandco.com.au website barreandco.com.au
RESIN HOMEWARES WORKSHOP
Join us for one of our exciting hands-on and creative Resin workshops. You will be guided through the process in a hands-on experience and create your very own resin homewares set. In this workshop you will add glossy and vibrant resin designs to create a personalised 6 piece homewares set. This set includes, a set of 4 coasters, a cheeseboard paddle, and an oval tray all made from acacia wood. Enjoy the contrast of wood grain and resin magic!
You will learn the skills and safety for mixing and using resin. We use only the safest resin for this range, ensuring that your homewares are safe to use for serving delicious treats. You will also learn how to prepare and finish these surfaces to ensure the best quality product. Your finished pieces will require a drying period of 24hours so will need to be collected after this time from the studio. Board shapes may vary depending on availability.
Please note: We do not recommend this workshop to pregnant women as chemicals in the form of resins are used.
WHEN: Saturday 10 April
TIME: 9am -12pm
VENUE: Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre
COST: $230 (Spaces are limited)
INFO & BOOKINGS: https://prettyburd.weteachme.com/
RESIN ART WORSHOP
You will be guided through the process in a hands-on workshop and create your very own resin artwork. You will be provided with a 50cm round (or hexagon) panel and dyes, pigments and pearlescent powders needed to create artworks with resin. We will be demonstrating how to work with the resin and how to mix colours and techniques for applying and creating designs. Your finished artwork will require a drying period of 24hours so will need to be collected after this time.
Please note: We do not recommend this workshop to pregnant women as chemicals in the form of resins are used.
WHEN: Saturday 10 April
TIME: 2pm - 5pm
VENUE: Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre
COST: $230 (Spaces are limited)
INFO & BOOKINGS: https://prettyburd.weteachme.com/
We regret to advise that all community workshops and activities have been suspended until further notice.
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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: March 26 | April 9 & 23 | May 7 & 21 | June 4 & 18 | July 2
TIME: 10.00am - noon
VENUE: The Deck, near Tank 3
COST: Free
INFO & BOOKINGS: Via an online form
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 19 October
TIME: 10:00am -11:30pm
VENUE: Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre
COST: $79 per person (discounts apply for 2 or more adult bookings)
INFO & BOOKINGS: www.heavenlycacao.com.au/classes
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
TIMES: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
VENUE: Tank 4
COST: $650 for the 8 week course. Includes keyboard, stand and stool hire, course materials and 8 x 1 hour group music tuition
INFO & BOOKINGS: Courtney 0421822661 or pianoinparadise2018@gmail.com
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 12 December
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
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: Saturday 28 November
TIME: 9:30am -12:30pm
VENUE: Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre
COST: By donation
INFO & BOOKINGS: Pam Kusabs (07) 4032 5039
