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The Swell Kids program
DUNE CARE with Marie-France BoissonneaultLooking after the space between sea and land has inspired this year’s Swell Kids
program. Dune Care is the theme for sculpted totems made in a collaborative
project between artist Marie-France Boissonneault and students from Southern
Gold Coast primary schools.
The completed artwork
invites the audience to consider the liminal spaces, reflect on what crosses
between these spaces and how we can identify these areas that need to be
protected.  The workshops with Years 3, 4 and 5 students in the lead up to Swell have been interactive sessions inspiring creative involvement. Using clay and under-glazes the students sculpt large individual beads, themed around the flora and fauna of beach dunes. The beads are then combined to create colourful totems. The collaborative installation of Dune Care will feature on the beach identifying dune cell areas that are currently in need of protection. They will exist as an alternative way of defining these areas so natural growth and development can exist between nature and humankind. More than 350 students will have taken part in the Swell Kids workshops and further opportunities are available for workshop participation during the Swell Sculpture Festival. WEEKEND SWELL KIDS WORKSHOPS
9am to 11am & 12pm to 2pm Sat 17th at Currumbin Nippers Club (southern end)
NOTE VENUE CHANGE Sun 18th in the park next to the Rocks Resort (northern end)
Cost: $10 per child
BOOK ONLINE or Book at the Info Hub centrally located along the walk
SWELL kids SCHOOL WORKSHOPS
If you would like your class to attend the education workshops held during the Swell Sculpture Festival, please contact the office on 07 5525 6392 or EMAIL education@swellsculpture.com.au to register your interest. Download 2011 Workshop Booking Form Swell Kids is proudly sponsored by
 Swell Sculpture Festival is proud to support a region rich in experiential learning and discovery.
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