Discover! Ukelele

Presented by the UWA School of Music

It’s easy to understand how learning the humble Ukulele has become the worlds' fastest growing instrument. Easily accessible to children and adults alike, join one of our introductory workshops to find out how easy it is to start playing this amazing little instrument.

Presented by the UWA School of Music Junior Music School this workshop is suitable for beginners aged 8-13 years.

• When: Thursday 9 July 2015, 10am - 12pm
• Event Type: Children's Music Workshop
  
• Venue: Eileen Joyce Studio, School of Music
• Attend: $25.00 Register online. 
• Enquiries: (08) 6488 3707 or [email protected]

Image: Discover! Ukulele Workshop (Photo by Matthew Galligan). 

Music Workshop: Natural Melodies

Presented by the UWA School of Music

Have you ever stopped to listen to the melody of a leaf or thought about what a stick sounds like when it sings? Using natural materials from the world around us children will explore the form and shape of found objects from the world, converting them into melodies, rhythms and visual patterns.

Presented by Educated by Nature and the UWA School of Music, this full day workshop (for children aged 6-14 years) will give participants the opportunity to create mini villages and small worlds, to draw and play music, to sing and spend time connecting with nature. Assisted by digital technology, children will have the opportunity to capture their creations and take them home.

• When: Wednesday 8 July 2015, 9am - 4pm
• Event Type: Children's Music Workshop
  
• Venue: Eileen Joyce Studio, School of Music
• Attend: $100.00 Register online. 

Image: Natural Melodies workshop (Photo by Melissa Britto). 

Children's Workshop: The rough and smooth of minerals – gems to jewellery

Presented by Edward de Courcy Clarke Earth Science Museum

Gem minerals have long been a source of human curiosity, superstition and speculation. Participants will explore and examine the way some minerals are turned into precious or semi-precious stones.

All participants will receive a semi-precious mineral for their gem collection.

Ages: 9 - 12years (maximum 10 participants)

• When:  *New session added* Thursday 9 July 11am - 12pm Register online
                 Thursday 9 July 2 - 3pm - Register Online 
• Event type: Children's Workshop
  
• Venue: Earth Science Museum, UWA
  
• Cost: $10 
  
• Enquiries: John Reeve, Curator Earth Science Museum - [email protected]

Children's Workshop: Natural art under the microscope

Presented by Edward de Courcy Clarke Earth Science Museum

Microscopes provide a fascinating way to see art in natural objects. From multi-coloured feathers to seashells and crystals in crystals, participants will see nature from a new perspective. After a quick exploration of the University grounds, collected items and prepared material will be examined under a microscope and the beauty of natural art discussed.

All participants will receive a mineralogical specimen for their collection.

Ages: 9 - 12 years (maximum 10 participants)

• When:
  Wednesday 15 July 2 - 3pm - Register online
  *New session added* Thursday 16 July 11am - 12pm - Register online
• Cost: $10 
• Event type: Children's Workshop
  
• Venue: Earth Science Museum, UWA
• Enquiries: John Reeve, Curator Earth Science Museum - [email protected]

Artist-run workshops

Presented by Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery

Inspired by the artworks in Elise Blumann: An Émigré Artist in Western Australia, 1938-1948 children will experiment with drawing landscapes and figures with a local artist.

Wednesday 15 July | Ages 5-7 years - Enrol online
Thursday 16 July | Ages 8-10 years - Enrol online

• Event type: Children's Workshop
  
• Venue: Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery, UWA
• Cost: $10 per child | maximum of 20 participants
• Enquiries: Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery - [email protected] | 6488 3707
  

Children's Workshop: Rock Art

Presented by Edward de Courcy Clarke Earth Science Museum

In collaboration with the Berndt Museum and the School of Indigenous Studies, participants will explore the role of rock art and dot painting in Indigenous culture. Using acrylic paints, participants will be able to create their own dot painting to express a story.

Ages: 9 - 12 years (maximum 10 participants)

• When: Thursday 16 July 2 - 3pm
  
• Event type: Children's Workshop
  
• Venue: Earth Science Museum, UWA
• Attend: $10 Tickets Online
• Enquiries: John Reeve, Curator Earth Science Museum - [email protected]

Cranky Bear

Presented by UWA Theatres

University Theatres presents Patch Theatre Company Cranky Bear, based on the book The Very Cranky Bear, written and illustrated by Nick Bland. After last year’s super-duper, itchy scratchy Mr Mcgee and the Biting Flea, Adelaide’s Patch Theatre Company are back!

Zebra, Lion and Moose each think they know how to solve the Bear’s crankiness but their shenanigans just make him even crankier. It takes a humble and empathetic Sheep with an open heart and a listening ear to solve the Bear’s woes.

Cranky Bear is a rollicking new show for 4-to-8-year-olds packed with laughter, surprise and mayhem based on the enormously popular children's book.

• When: Saturday 18 July 2015, 9:30am & 12:30pm
• Event Type: Children's Theatre
• Presenter: UWA Theatres and Patch Theatre Company
  
• Venue: Octagon Theatre
• Attend: $20 - $25.00 | Book Online
  

Image: Cranky Bear. 

The Ballad of Pondlife McGurk

A Barking Gecko Theatre Company and Windmill Theatre production by arrangement with Catherine Wheels Theatre Company | Presented by UWA Theatres

Think back — was there someone at school you thought would be your best friend forever? Martin is the new kid at school among a sea of unfamiliar faces. Then Simon McGurk comes along. He’s wildly different from Martin, but they become best buddies. Until, one day, Martin does something that will poison their friendship — forever?

Directed by renowned international director Gill Robertson, The Ballad of Pondlife McGurk examines the fragile nature of schoolyard friendship and how hard it can be to stay true to yourself and your friends.

This performance is best for 7-to-12-year-olds.

• When: Saturday 1 August 2015, 11am, 1pm and 3pm
• Event Type: Children's Theatre
• Presenter: UWA Theatres
  
• Venue: Dolphin Theatre
• Attend: $20 - $25.00 | Book Online
  

Image: The Ballad of Pondlife McGurk