Luminous Lanterns Of The Sea with Melanie Maclou
Join sculptor Melanie Maclou for Luminous Lanterns of the Sea, a hands-on workshop inspired by her SWELL sculpture Ocean Dancer: Crimson AlLure. Using cane pith, tissue paper, translucent materials and soft LED light, come and create a glowing underwater-inspired lantern. Each finished lantern will be attached to a bamboo stick, ready to carry and show off at sunset or after dark. Suitable for teens and adults, no previous sculpture experience required.
When | Saturday 19th September
Time | 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Where | Fringe Pavilion, Wallace Nicoll Park, Currumbin Beach
Cost | $62.86 + Booking Fee
More about Melanie Maclou
Melanie Maclou is a Western Australian sculptor, public artist and Senior Creative Practitioner known for large-scale, nature-inspired artworks that celebrate ocean life, flora, fauna and the wonder of the natural world. Her practice often transforms industrial materials into organic, feminine forms. Melanie has created major public artworks including underwater reef sculptures and interactive school/community projects. She is an experienced creative facilitator, delivering hands-on workshops and artist residencies that invite people of all ages into the joy of making.
Website www.melaniemaclou.com
Instagram @melsculpture
Facebook @melsculpture
More about the Fringe Pavilion at Wallace Nicoll Park
The Fringe Pavilion is home of the SWELL Fringe and bar, located in Wallace Nicoll Park, Currumbin Beach. The Fringe Pavilion will come alive each evening with artistic programming such as live performance and masterclasses, plus the bar will be open daily from 12pm. Our wonderful food trucks will satisfy all of your cravings. Please note the Fringe Pavilion is a large tent, so if it’s chilly make sure you rug up.
QUEENSLAND’S LARGEST SCULPTURE EXHIBITION, OVER 100 ARTWORKS FROM CURRUMBIN ALLEY TO KROPP PARK CURRUMBIN BEACH
IMAGE: Melanie Maclou