Parents need not fret about keeping their children and teenagers busy whilst out of school. North Lakes Library is hosting a series of free workshops to keep students occupied and entertained. So hurry and register for these free workshops and activities at the North Lakes Library.
Make a Leather Phone Case on 5th of January at 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Grades 7 to 12 children can bring their phone with them at the North Lakes Library and learn how to handcraft a stylish leather case for their mobiles phones. They will learn the basics of leather making which include hand cutting, shaping, and painting leather into personalised designs.
The workshop is to be facilitated by Nadine Schmoll, a Brisbane-based environmental artist who is famous for her accessory designs brimming with her passion for sustainability. Ms Schmoll is also an educator who imparts her knowledge about collaborative and sustainable arts learning experiences for children and young adults.
Ms Schmoll personal designs are distinct for their focused on the environment and used of natural resources. She repurposed and recycled her materials, particularly plastics to create wearable arts, sculpture, and other art forms. In fact, her first brush with sustainable arts was while working at Reverse Garbage Queensland, a centre that transforms industrial waste from landfills into useful materials.
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Crack the Code on 5th of January at 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Grades 5 to 6 children will be taught to make their own online puzzle hunt by first learning the basics of web design. Participants of the workshop will be testing each and other online puzzles to know if they are “well-coded” enough to be safe from anyone’s ability to crack the codes.
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Makey Makey Magic on 8th of January at 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Grades 3 to 6 children will be taught to transform mundane objects into electronic circuits using pom poms, play doh, and other similar toys.
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Ghost Hunt on 9th of January at 9:30 p.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Grades 5 to 6 children will be treated to an activity involving augmented reality ghost hunt. But, the most exciting part is that they will be taught to develop cutting edge skills and create their own augmented reality experience.
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Mario Kart Tournament on 10th January at 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Grades 7 to 12 children will race against each other at the Mario Kart Track. The fastest racer will win a $20 EB Games voucher.
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Sew a Summer Top on 12th of January at 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Grades 7 to 12 children will be taught to create a summer top with drawstring neckline by using a sewing machine.
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Wackiest Wizard Wares on 15th of January at 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Grades 3 to 6 children will have the time of their lives as they imbibe the personalities of Fred and George Weasley when they create and pitch their own practical joke materials and concepts. Fred and George Weasley are beloved twin characters from J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series who are known for their adorable mischief.
Although Fred and George Weasley are considered minor characters in the novel, their greatest contribution has been showing Harry the Marauder’s Map which became useful to them in many challenges. The two characters are also best remembered for their escape from the Defense Against The Dark Arts teacher, Professor Umbridge. The twins is also known for setting a new joke shop which specialises with joke supplies in the beginning of the “Half-blood Prince”. Sadly, fans have been left heartbroken when Fred gets killed in “Deathly Hallows” because of an explosion suspected to be instigated by Augustus Rookwood.
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Board Game Olympics on 17th of January at 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Grades 7 to 12 children are invited to compete in different board games, particularly in the Jenga Challenge where the winner will be given a $20 EB games voucher.
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Minecraft Zoo on 18th of January at 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Grades two to six will be entertained and learn at the same time as they make a Minecraft zoo together with staff at the North lakes Library.
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North Lakes Library
10 The Corso
North Lakes, QLD 4509
