Workshops

Get Creative at the Colour Tumby Festival Workshops!

Unleash your inner artist and try something new at the Colour Tumby Festival Workshops! Whether you're sculpting sand, mastering the art of chalk, or cracking a whip like a pro, there's something for everyone to enjoy. These hands-on workshops are led by incredible artists and performers, making them the perfect way to dive into the creative side of the festival.

When: Saturday 08 March & Sunday 09 March 2025

Where: Various locations around the festival site.

*​Refer to What's On Page for individual activity times.

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Festival Workshop Lineup:

• FREE - Come and Try Sand Sculpting with Steve Machell from Sandology: Watch in awe as Steve transforms ordinary sand into breathtaking sculptures—then have a go yourself! Learn the tricks of the trade from a true master and create your own sandy masterpiece.

• CANCELLED DUE TO TROPICAL CYCLONE ALFRED

• FREE - Come and Try Chalk Art with Lorna Nickels, Chalk Artist: Grab some chalk and let your creativity run wild! Lorna Nickels will guide you through the techniques of street chalk art, helping you bring the pavement to life with colour and imagination.

• FREE - Come and Try Whip Cracking with Walter Whip: Feel the thrill of cracking a whip under the expert guidance of Walter Whip! Whether you're a beginner or a budding stockman, this hands-on session will have you cracking like a pro!

• FREE - Science Sensations: Designed to spark curiosity and creativity, these interactive sessions will have kids experimenting, exploring, and discovering the wonders of science in an exciting, sensory-friendly environment.

• Paid Activity - Hat Burning with The Brush Bar: It’s time to ignite your creativity in a fiery celebration of self-expression. Perfect for beginners with easy stencils to follow or create your own freehand design! Saturday 08 March 11am | 2pm | 5p & Sunday 09 March 11am | 2pm, Tumby Bay Foreshore. Bookings essential – Click HERE to secure your spot now!

• Paid Activity - Glass Painting with The Brush Bar: Create your own painted artwork on a pair of wine glasses, etched with a Colour Tumby Festival 2025 design! Saturday 08 March 11am | 2pm | 5p & Sunday 09 March 11am | 2pm, Tumby Bay Foreshore. Bookings essential – Click HERE to secure your spot now!

• Paid Activity - Glass Fusing with Julie Aldridge: See the world through a new light with glass fusing workshops hosted by Julie Aldridge. Saturday 08 March, 11am - 3pm. Tumby Bay Church of Christ. Walk-ins welcome, pre-booking appreciated. Contact Julie: Ph 0421030624 | E: juliekaldridge@gmail.com

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Don't miss this chance to learn from the best and get hands-on with these incredible workshops! Whether you're a beginner or a creative enthusiast, the Colour Tumby Festival Workshops are all about fun, expression, and discovering new skills.​

These workshops are proudly brought to you by the following Arts & Culture Sponsors: