Holiday Haven: School Holiday Fun!
Noosa Civic Centre has renergised its creative workshops with mindful and crafty workshops to keep the whole family entertained over the school holidays. Ingrid Nelson discovers more.
“I’m bored” – The two words every parent dreads during the school holidays will be a thing of the past thanks to the return of the HAVEN mindful and creative workshops at Noosa Civic Shopping Centre.
Now in its fourth year, the program is always a hit with both children and adults and according to Noosa Civic Marketing Coordinator Melanie Noble, this school holidays will be no exception.
Designed as a place where you can take a break from the busyness of everyday life and enjoy and hour or two to focus on your creative side, HAVEN is a great opportunity to get the kids off their iPhones and into the craft box.
“From paper flower creations to yoga and balloon twisting, there is something for everyone,” says Melanie.
“We are a very sustainable centre and we love to do things that are good for the environment. This year we have teamed up with Glitter & Goop, who will be teaching kids about being sustainable using alternatives to plastic.”
Popular presenter Amanda Rootsey also returns this year with her empowering workshops for teens. Designed for girls between 9-12 years of age, participants will receive a copy of Amanda’s book Shine from Within: a teen girls guide to life.
“Amanda’s workshops always sell out quickly, so make sure you get in early for those ones,” says Melanie.
Kids workshops include craft sessions with the Botanical Collective, making Beeswax Wraps with Glitter and Goop and Balloon Twisting with Miss Donna.
Great news for adults with tailored workshops including Macrame, Photography, Paper Flower Creations, Botanical Craft Sessions and more.
Unlike some holiday activities, HAVEN workshops won’t break the bank, with classes starting at just $5 to $10 and with all proceeds from the program supporting local charity Waves of Wellness, you will be doing your bit for the community.
“Waves of Wellness is a surf therapy charity helping those who are suffering from mental health challenges. They are a wonderful charity and we are delighted to be partnering with them,” says Melanie.
Don’t miss out, tickets sell out fast!
Full details and bookings: www.noosacivicshopping.com.au. Places strictly limited with Covid-19 safety plan in place. Booking are essential and request a small donation per workshop, with 100% of proceeds to be donated to charity partner Waves of Wellness Foundation.
Things to do at Haven
Jodie Townsend
Macrame Workshop
Sat 19 Sept at 10am & 2pm
For Adults
Amanda Rootsey
Tween Food Facials Workshop
Sun 20 Sept at 2pm
Ideal for teenagers and pre-teens
Amanda Rootsey
Tween Friends Forever Workshop
Tues 22 Sept at 2pm
Ideal for teenagers and pre-teens
Amanda Rootsey
TWEEN SUPER STRENGTHS WORKSHOP
Mon 21 Sept at 2am
Ideal for teenagers and pre-teens
Miss Donna
Kids Balloon Twisting Workshop
Mon 21 Sept & Tue 22 Sept at 10am
Ideal for the little ones
Young Souls Nurtured
Kids Yoga
Wed 23 Sept at 10am
Ideal for the little ones
Rebecca Colefax
Photography Workshop
Sun 27 Sept at 10am
Ideal for adults, teens & tweens (10+)
Jolene Ogle
Paper Flower Creations Workshop
Sat 3 Oct at 10am
For Adults
The Botanical Collective
Craft Workshop
Sat 3 Oct at 2pm
For Adults
