Woods Street Art Space reopens with 2021 program
Woods Street Art Space is emerging from the COVID pandemic with an exciting new program for 2021, running from February through to July.
After a year with limited access to celebrating the arts, the return of the Woods Street Art Space signals an important step in regaining a space which provides important social connection and opportunities for cultural learning in Hobsons Bay.
“This program has got so much to offer, from exhibitions to hands-on, practical classes, there truly is something for everyone. Hobsons Bay is really proud of its reputation as a creative city and I was privileged to see the old post office become the Woods Street Arts Space and to be at its opening with Cr Briffa and my dad and former Councillor John Hogg. Having the Woods Street Art Space back gives us an opportunity to celebrate the amazing culture here in a really central Laverton location,” Cr Diana Grima said.
From children’s and family art sessions, to a showcase of Polynesian culture, the all-encompassing program is sure to offer something for everyone.
Opportunities to learn about pottery, painting, printing, embroidery are part of an array of art and craft classes and intensives. The program explores sustainability and the local environment through workshops, including the Habitat Gardens initiative to engage households with native flora and fauna and recycled couture sculptures presented by designer Anna Kolusniewski and Laverton P-12 students.
Cr Matt Tyler told reporters, “The Woods Street Art Space brings our community together for people to experience the arts, sharing ideas, cultural learning and connection with each other as well as our environment. Following innovative virtual experiences over the last few months, it’s brilliant news for everyone in Hobsons Bay to see this space reopening with a really exciting new program.”
The kids will have their hands full with ‘Little Art Big Art’, with monthly sessions suitable for ages one to 15 alongside a creative skate art program for young people.
The full program and further details can be found at www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/woodsstreetarts