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: 6 December, 28 February, 14 & 28 March, 11 April
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

Learn about how the Botanic Gardens evolved and the role played by the Tanks in the history of the precinct.

WHEN: Every Thursday - The last tour for 2018 is Thursday 20 December. The tours resume in 2019 on Thursday 7 March. 
TIME: 10am - 11am
VENUE: Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre
COST: Free
BOOKINGS: Bookings essential and must be made by Wednesday before 3.30pm. 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 - 5 January & 2 February
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

LET’S TRY TAIKO | JAPANESE DRUMMING WORKSHOP

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This introductory workshop will use various games to get your body and mind familiar with the drum. The vibrations coming from playing will also help loosen and heal your body and soul. Push yourself to experience something new and re-discover your rhythmical talents.

WHEN: Sunday 17 February
TIME: 9am – 11am or 11.30am – 1.30pm
VENUE: Tank 3  
COST: $30 per person
INFO & BOOKINGS: drummugendai@gmail.com

CUBAN SALSA CLASS

WHEN: Every Monday & Tuesday Night
TIME: Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre
VENUE: Tank 3  
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, 3rd and 5th Tuesday of the month
TIME: 6:30am - 9:00am
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: Saturdays 5 January & 2 February 
TIME: 10:30am - 1:30pm 
VENUE: Tank 4
COST: $60 for one workshop or $140 up to 4 workshops.  Participants to provide own materials. 
INFO & BOOKINGS: Sonia La Spina 0459 030 095 creative.interiors.cairns@gmail.com