The Creative Arts Course Summer School of Australia

Carol is an artist who enjoys exploring different methods to express herself in her art, not confining herself to one medium. She is a fully qualified teacher and much of her time as an artist has been spent teaching children and teenagers. This teaching experience has given her artwork a fresh and youthful outlook more in line with modern art trends. She looks forward to sharing her knowledge and having a genuinely fun week helping young people to expand their creative horizon. What past attendees thought (0)

David is a Professional Photographer, who has won National and State Awards at the Australian Institute of Professional Photography Awards. He has taught hundreds of aspiring photographers both young and old to shoot like a professional in his privately run courses over the last 5 years. What past attendees thought (0)

Ghanaian born, Nii Armah and Kenyan born, Sam Okoth, are accomplished singers, dancers and musicians, with a genuine passion for the music and culture of their native countries. Well-known for their energy, exuberance and musical talent they have travelled nationally and internationally, performing and teaching African arts and culture. Nii Armah and Sam blend traditional and contemporary rhythms from Ghana and Kenya to create a passionate, memorable and authentic African cultural experience. Thousands of school children have been mesmerised by their highly interactive performances and workshops. They have taught drum and dance to school, university and college students and their team building workshops receive rave reviews. Their performance repertoire is extensive and includes many high profile festivals, government and private functions. In 2007 the duo received the Queensland Multicultural Achiever Award for excellence in the Arts and they also released their first CD – ‘Susuma’. What past attendees thought (0)

Spaghetti Circus is a leading Australian youth circus renowned for producing innovative performances and high level specialised training for 18 years. Under the direction of Simon Adams, they produced the ‘Ready, Set … Go!’ Sports Show & ‘The Super Hero’s’ Show that toured to theatres and schools throughout regional NSW. Most recently the Spaghetti Circus performance has returned from a highly successful European Tour . What past attendees thought (0)

Alice and Graham from JAM Theatre have been creating and producing plays for young people for over 20 years, with sell-out seasons at the Adelaide Fringe Festival, Canberra and Sydney Festivals. With many years experience directing and writing plays with both professional adult actors and young people, Alice and Graham are passionate about theatre and believe strongly in the positive effects drama training has in building up self esteem and confidence. www.jamtheatre.org What past attendees thought (0)

Verena is an infants/primary trained teacher who is passionate about craft, both in her own life and in the lives of children. As a child growing up she watched both of her parents, who were toymakers, and was encouraged and inspired by the beauty and creativity of the toys they made. Drawing, painting, knitting, crochet, handsewing and cardmaking are just some of the crafts she loves to immerse herself in. “I believe that learning craft as a child is an enriching experience – tapping into your creative wellspring is something that brings joy and harmony into your life”.

Maia has recently completed her Bachelor of Education (primary) degree at Southern Cross University in Lismore. Maia was always interested and engaged in craft activities as a child. She was inspired by her grandparents and parents to develop her creative and artistic abilities. Maia loves scrap-booking, painting, sewing, knitting and card—making. Maia is passionate about working with young children and thoroughly enjoys seeing their satisfaction at producing beautiful craft work.
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