Circus tricks on show for all

By Casey Neill
HILLS kids won’t need to run away this month – the circus is coming to them.
Burrinja will host a series of workshops throughout January featuring juggling balls (6 and 7 January), devil sticks or ribbons (13 and 14) and balloon models (20 and 21).
Kids can make their own circus equipment and learn skills to practice at home. Sessions from 10.30am to noon are open to all ages while 12.30pm to 2pm workshops are designed for six to 11-year-olds.
Kids 12 and over should attend between 2pm and 3.30pm.
Each workshop is $5 per person, plus an additional $8 to $15 for equipment
Bookings and inquiries can be made by calling Rochelle on 9753 6234 or 0425 843 471 or sending an email to rochelle@circusfolk.org.au.
Children aged 6 to 11 can get creative with Kidz Artz classes.
Mixed media and paper workshops will be held on 6, 13, 22 and 29 January from 10.30am to 11.45am.
Play-with-clay and ceramics classes will be held on 8, 15, 20 and 27 January from 1.30pm to 2.45pm.
Each session costs $12.50, including materials.
Bookings and inquiries can be made by calling Christine Dehn on 0413 767 699 or sending an email to christine.d.dehn@gmail.com.
Burrinja Cultural Centre is at 351 Glenfern Road, Upwey.