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giants of the storm workshops are returning – they’re free

Stories of Giants Creative Recovery Project are free creative workshops in October to share your experiences of the June 2021 storms and recovery journey.

Re-connect with friends and volunteers to paint, draw or write on wood salvaged from the Dandenong Ranges with a focus on recovery, resilience and hope.

All welcome, no experience necessary!

Saturday 28/10/23 10am-12pm Ochre with John Patten and Lia Hills

Saturday 28/10/23 1pm-3pm Ochre with John Patten and Jo Horswill

Monday 30/10/23 10am-12pm with Jo Horswill and Emma Jennings

Monday 30/10/23 4pm-6pm Kids with Emma Jennings

Workshops are held at Emma Jennings Gallery, Olinda Village.

If you can’t make one of these dates you are welcome to collect a piece of wood and work on it at home with guided video tutorials.

ALL WELCOME!

We are very grateful to the volunteer Hills Regional Community Recovery Committee and Bendigo Bank’s Community Enterprise Foundation for their support, with funding from Yarra Ranges Council and Emergency Recovery Victoria.

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