Canvas Painting Short Course

Over 4 sessions, create your own
large free choice acrylic canvas
painting to proudly display at home
or give as a gift. Artistic and creative
guidance on hand. Bring your own
photo or image. Suitable for adults
and teens.

Where: If u like ART studio,
2/200 Pittwater Road, Manly
When: Wed 7, 14, 21 & 28,
or Thurs 8, 15, 22 & 29 Sept,
7:15pm - 9:15pm
Cost: $140
Contact: 0409 569 483
www.ifulikeart.com

Learn to Print the LIno-cut Way

Beginners workshop of basic printing
techniques using a fun and creative
lino-cut method. In 3½ hrs create a
native flora or fauna lino-cut print
to take home. Suitable for adults
and teens.

Where: If u like ART studio,
2/200 Pittwater Road, Manly
When: Thurs 15 Sept,
10:30 am - 2pm
Cost: $55
Contact: 0409 569 483
www.ifulikeart.com

Youth Art Cafe

Come along to this exhibition
featuring artworks by local young
people. Thursday night opening enjoy
a coffee and cake in our café space
as well as performances by a local DJ.

Where: Manly Youth Centre,
Kangaroo St, Manly
When: Thurs 8 Sept 6pm, & Fri 9 Sept, 9am - 3pm
Cost: Free
Contact: 9976 1486
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24/7 Youth Film Festival

A film making competition for Northern
Beaches young people 12 - 25yrs,
working in teams to produce a 7 minute
film in 24 hrs. The festival comprises 4
free film-making workshops, the 24hr
competition and screenings of the films
culminating in a finals/awards night.
Film-making workshops: during
August, dates/venue TBA

Competition Launch: 27 August
10am - 12pm, Star of The Sea Theatre
Film Screenings: 4 & 11 September,
times & venues TBA
Finals & Awards Night:
18 September, times & venues TBA
Contact: Manly Youth Centre 9977 5599
www.247youthfilmfestival.com.au

Story Games

Children will create characters,
become characters in their own
stories, design a story setting and
participate in writing exercises
they share with the group. This
workshop focuses on developing
ideas, teamwork and having fun
with words and stories. Participants
will need paper and pens. For ages 9 - 13.

Where: Manly Library,
Market Place, Manly
When: Sun 18 Sept,
9.30am - 11.30am
Cost: $25
Contact: Aleesah 0414 324 747

Marketing Your Book

Learn the secrets of successful
self-promotion from Aleesah Darlison,
one of the hottest new authors in
Australia. Discover the TIPS and
TOOLS you need to stand out from
the crowd and get your books selling.
Perfect for new and aspiring authors,
self-published authors and anyone
looking for fresh ideas. Handouts provided.

Where: Manly Youth Centre,
Kangaroo Street, Manly
When: Sun 18 Sept,
10am - 12.30pm
Cost: $25
Contact: Aleesah 0414 324 747

Rediscover Your Creativity

Get back in touch with your
creativity by indulging in creative
play to limber up the imagination
and encourage you to see the
world with fresh eyes. Working
both individually and in groups,
participants will take part in a range
of exercises to help develop and
enrich their creativity.

Where: Manly Youth Centre,
Kangaroo Street, Manly
When: Sun 18 Sept, 1pm - 3pm
Cost: $25
Contact: Aleesah 0414 324 747

Creating Worlds of Wonder
& Characters to Inspire

Children’s book creators Sue Whiting,
Aleesah Darlison and Serena Geddes
lead children through fun exercises to
create and illustrate sensational settings
and unforgettable characters. Map out new worlds, develop heroes, villains and fantasy creatures
then draw them! This workshop develops
creativity and idea sharing. Includes afternoon tea.
For ages 7 - 12.

Where: Manly - Fairlight Scout Hall,
Ivanhoe Park, Raglan Street, Manly
When: Sat 17 Sept, 1pm - 4pm
Cost: $25
Contact: Aleesah 0414 324 747