The BBYC presents 'Place of Plenty,' an exciting and diverse arts project designed for, by and with youth in Toormina and the 2452 area.
Are you aged 11–18 and living in the 2452 area? This is your chance to get creative, express your style, and rep where you’re from!
Join forces with incredible local artists in hands-on workshops where you’ll explore your creativity, learn from experienced mentors, and co-create something epic. Whether you’re into art, design, culture or just want to try something new — there’s a place for you here.
Bongil Bongil, known by the Gumbaynggirr People as “place of plenty”, is rich in culture, connection, and community. Through this project, we honour that legacy by celebrating creativity, collaboration, and the stories that make this place home.
By joining our workshops running from August through to November you’ll get to contribute and celebrate our beautiful area and the best part? It all leads to a major exhibition on Fri 28th – Sun 30th November, where your work will be front and centre — celebrating the vibrant, diverse stories of our community.
Workshops are FREE to attend, with no experience needed and all materials provided.
See below for a list of upcoming workshops. (Spots are limited — register now and don’t miss out!)
‘Street to Studio’ – Abstract art meets skate culture.
Join us for a full day workshop to create your own custom-painted skate deck!
Led by Cath (@mybeardedpigeon) An incredible abstract artist based in Bellingen, bringing her style, vision, and good vibes to help you create something awesome.
DATES:
Sunday 17th August | Toormina Public School | 10am-4pm
FURTHER INFO: There will be light snacks available but please feel free to bring along your own food and water bottle.
Registrations now open – Click here to register
‘Big Boards, Bold Ideas’ – Collage and create on BIG boards.
Join us for a full day workshop to pull inspo from Bongil Bongil National Park and transform it into a large scale collage artwork.
Led by local artist Leesa Elliot.
DATES:
Sunday 14th September | Sawtell Public School | 10am-4pm
Registrations opening soon
‘Clay & Create’
Join us for a creative clay workshop alongside some of our talented BBYC young people.
Led by Local Ceramics teachers and BBYC members from Toormina High.
DATES:
Sunday 21st September | William Bayldon Public School | 10am – 2pm
Registrations opening soon
‘Kick, Paint, Create’
Join us for a creative workshop as we take art to the footy field.
Led by Uncle Kev Dumas.
DATES:
Wednesday 8th October | Locations TBC | 10am – 11am or 2pm -3pm
Registrations opening soon
Roaming Photography
Join us for a 2-part photography workshop and learn the art of instant photography.
Led by local photographer, Leah Moore.
DATES:
Tuesday 21st October | Location TBC | 3.30pm – 5.30pm
Tuesday 28th October | Location TBC | 3.30pm – 5.30pm
Registrations opening soon
Colour Your Town
Join us for a fun workshop and recreate our 2452 area with colour.
Led by Local artist, Katy Dee.
DATES:
Date TBC | Location TBC | 10am – 2pm
Registrations opening soon
Pop-up Choir
Get your singing voices warmed up for a workshop where you’ll learn songs to be performed at our showcase in November.
Led by BBYC members and local
DATES:
Sunday 16th November | Toormina Public School | 10am – 2pm
Registrations opening soon
This project is in collaboration with the Bongil Bongil Youth Collective (BBYC), Grow the Music, Becoming U, NSW Government and the Bongil Bongil Community of Schools.
For more information, please contact Katy Dee at: kt.shiztastic@googlemail.com
