This year’s Youth Week is theme is Express. Empower. Get loud!
Youth week is a chance for young people to be themselves, have their voices heard and to stand up. It is your opportunity to get involved and Lismore City Council is running a diverse range of workshops designed to empower and inspire self-expression among young residents as part of Youth Week from Tuesday, 16 April to Saturday, 20 April.
This year’s Youth Week promises an enriching line-up of workshops and activities for 12 to 24-year-olds. The Youth Week celebration will feature inspiring offerings for participants who will discover new ways to unleash their creativity, share their stories, and connect with other young people who share their passions. It gives everyone the opportunity to dive into the basics of film writing and production, explore the rich world of digital art, storytelling and natural crafts with renowned artists and create and explore zines from around the globe with artist Chris Lego.
Lismore City Council Quad Placemaking Officer Mykaela Baillie said it’s an opportunity to enjoy the camaraderie of like-minded young people in our community.
‘The theme for this year’s Youth Week is Express. Empower. Get loud! It encourages youth across NSW to be themselves and celebrate together,’ they said.
‘This initiative is supported by Lismore City Council and will create a space for young individuals to express themselves, share ideas, showcase their talents and contribute to their community.’
The 2024 Youth Week program features the following:
Quad Offsite: On Country Forest and Forage
Location: Namabunda Farm, 112 Whites Avenue, Alstonville
Date and Time: Tuesday, 16 April, 10am – 3pm
Discover the wonders of our local ecosystem as you forage for native foods and fibres and participate in the restoration of Youngman Creek’s Big Scrub rainforest.
Collage Club
Location: Goonellabah Library, 27 Oliver Avenue, Goonellabah
Date and Time: Tuesday, 16 April, 2.30pm – 4.30pm
The Collage Club is an ongoing community engagement and creative recovery program. It is a free, accessible program that enables the community to get together and enjoy the process of making collages in a supportive environment.
Quad Offsite: Jarjums on Paper
Location: Amarina Aboriginal Artist Run Initiative, Shop 1/126 Molesworth Street, Lismore
Date and Time: Wednesday, 17 April, 10am – 1pm
Explore the rich world of digital art, storytelling, and natural crafts with renowned artists in a series of drop-in workshops.
Screenwriting and Film Workshop
Location: Lismore Library Meeting Room, 44 Carrington Street, Lismore
Date and Time: Wednesday, 17 April, 10am – 11am
Dive into the basics of film writing and production, guided by an acclaimed filmmaker and writer.
Zine Making Workshop (2-day workshop)
Location: Elevator ARI, 3 Rural Street, Lismore
Dates: Thursday, 18 April and Saturday, 20 April, 1pm – 5pm
Create and explore zines from around the globe with artist Chris Lego in this immersive two-day workshop.
Acting Workshop with Madeleine West
Location: Goonellabah Library, 27 Oliver Avenue, Goonellabah
Date and Time: Thursday, 18 April, 10am-11am
Learn the art of acting with insights from Neighbours star, Madeleine West.
For information on the events coming up, vist: www.lismorequad.org.au/youth-
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