With limited capacity per time slot, bookings are essential so make sure you head over to nafa-tsv.com.au to book now!

NAFA 2020 is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

Just Draw It! - Urban Sketchers Townsville

A quick (and mostly painless) dive into urban sketching. This workshop will build confidence with some perspective fundamentals, a few tonal tricks, and help you tell a story in your sketches.

Eco-Friendly Earrings - Alison McDonald

Participants will learn to create a simple pair of earrings from just plastic bottles and wire. You will also be able to identify what type of recycled plastics to use, how the stack pattern is created and how to vary those patterns and colours.

Beading – Aqua and Earth Designs

Aqua and Earth Designs offers individual and group Beading Workshops. Create something unique and handmade. Beading is a fun, rewarding and very therapeutic activity.Once you find your rhythm it can be addictive.

Indian Classical Dance - Geetha’s Natyalaya

An interactive workshop on Indian classical dance called Bharathanatyam. Bharathanatyam is one of the most popular Indian Classical dance forms. It is known for its grace, expressions, sculptural postures and beautiful costume and jewellery.

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NAFA 2020 is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

Eco-Friendly and Upcycled Bangles - Dreamweavers

Learn to make Eco-friendly and up-cycled bangles from plastic bags meant for the landfill. All materials provided. Dreamweavers craft aims to use un-recyclable plastic materials and create something new and thus 'saving' the plastic from heading straight to landfill.

Textured Landscapes - Townsville Art Class

Learn to draw landscapes in creative style. Each area of your drawing will be filled a different colours and textures. The effect is beautiful.

Zumba - LV Dance

Zumba is a workout disguised as a party. Suitable for any level of fitness and dance ability, first-timers are always welcome to join the fun!

Children under 13 should be accompanied by a participating parent.

Recycled Instrument Making – Gypsy Sounds Entertainment

Gypsy Sounds Entertainment will be part of Arts in the park providing all the attending kids with a hands on workshop creating their own recycled instrument to take home, as well as play along with the musician who is part of this great family event.Dreamcatchers - The Youth

Network

Make your very own Dream Catcher to hang over your bed at night and collect all your good dreams. Using recycled materials, fabric, yarn and bamboo you’ll be able to create something personal and unique that you can keep for yourself or share as a gift.

Rock Painting - The Youth Network

This fun activity is for all skill and age levels. Pick a rock and paint or draw an artwork or write an inspirational message. Connect with local Facebook pages and groups to play hide and seek with your painted rock in local parks and gardens. Beeswax Wraps

- The Youth Network

With single use plastics becoming a thing of the past, Beeswax Wraps are becoming a very popular item in kitchen drawers. This workshop will teach you how to make and maintain your very own Beeswax Wraps and how to use them in a variety of ways.

Bee Motels - The Youth Network

Bee populations are declining in Australia so come along to this workshop and make a Bee Hotel which will not only provide a home for the bees but also pollination for your garden. Using easy to find materials these Bee Hotels will be something you can make at home and share with others. We promise the bees will love you for it.