The Kiama Readers’ Festival invites you into conversations with a diverse range of authors. Image: Kiama Library.
With an emphasis on learning and wellbeing and a generous dose of culture and creativity, the region’s social calendar this week offers something for a diverse cross-section of the community.
From the Kiama Readers’ Festival to information sessions for parents of learner drivers, the 500th edition of The Man Walk in Shell Cove to a session offering valuable insights for people living with pain or caring for someone who is, expect food for thought, education and a focus on self-care.
In between are art exhibitions and crafty workshops. Here are our top nine picks for the week.
All Week
Detail of Larapinta by Machteld Hali. Image: Machtel Hali.
30-Year Fling with Printmaking
When: Friday 19 to Wednesday 24 July, daily – 10 am to 4 pm
Where: The Old Kiama Fire Station Gallery, 40 Shoalhaven Street, Kiama
Cost: Free.
It was love at first print for artist Machteld Hali and what began as a fling developed into a passionate love affair of more than 30 years. From an initial casual date with reductive woodblock printing at Amsterdam University to a constant relationship with large viscosity printed collagraphs on considered themes, Hali’s practice blends the influences of a tri-cultural background: born in postwar The Hague, raised in Indonesia and coming of age in Australia. Join her on this journey in prints.
All Weekend
From Kiama Library to The Pavilion and beyond, don’t miss your chance to be “part of the conversation” at this booklover’s event. Image: Kiama Library.
Kiama Readers’ Festival 2024
When: Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 July, various times
Where: Various Kiama venues
Cost: Various, book here.
With more than a dozen authors visiting Kiama over two days at four fantastic venues, Illawarra readers are invited to “join the conversation”. Talent includes Jane Caro, Hugh Mackay, Fred Smith, Chris Hammer, Michael Brissenden, Karen Viggers, Joanna Nell, David Hardaker, Sue Williams, Andra Putnis, Kirsten Bradley, Craig Castree, Fiona Weir and Sue Turnbull. Books will be available for signing and purchase at all festival events.
Saturday
Help The Man Walk Shell Cove mark 500 walks this weekend. Photo: Supplied.
The Man Walk Shell Cove (Dharawal) 500th walk
When: Saturday 20 July, 7:30 am
Where: Waterfront Tavern Shell Cove, 11 Marina Drive, Shell Cove
Cost: Free.
The Man Walk Shell Cove chapter has hit a milestone. Join in on its 500th walk this Saturday, sponsored by Waterfront Tavern Shell Cove. This incredible organisation provides men the space to walk, talk and support each other in a positive and pressure-free environment, and is dedicated to making it OK to ask for help. The 45-minute walk will be followed by a barbecue outside the tavern at 8:15 am.
Discover the wares of over 30 traders at this crystal-lovers event. Image: The Crystal Gypsie.
Crystal Fest
When: Saturday 20 July, 9 am to 4 pm
Where: Fraternity Club Fairy Meadow, 11 Bourke Street, Fairy Meadow
Cost: Adults $5, under 18s free, payable upon entry.
Whether you’re a believer in the healing power of crystals, interested in the science of minerals or just an admirer of beautiful stones, you’re invited to browse the wares of over 30 traders at this crystal-lovers event. Discover stunning, one-of-a-kind crystal pieces, exquisite jewellery, intricate carvings, unique specimens, Baltic amber and so much more.
Sunday
The region’s lapidary club has organised a great day for the whole family and a chance to find something special. Image: Illawarra Lapidary Club.
Illawarra Lapidary Club’s Christmas in July Open Day
When: Sunday 21 July, 9 am to 2 pm
Where: The Clubhouse, 51 Meadow Street, Tarrawanna
Cost: Free entry.
The clubhouse doors of the Illawarra Lapidary Club will swing open in festive fashion for the Christmas in July Open Day, where you’ll have the chance to eat, shop and see the fascinating things club members do. Indoor and outdoor stalls will sell rocks, minerals, gemstones, crystals, cabochons, fossils, beautiful handcrafted jewellery, books, lapidary equipment and more. All proceeds from the homemade morning tea goodies will go to the Cancer Council and for lunch there will be pies, sausage rolls and drinks available to purchase.
Monday
For many parents, a child’s foray into driving is a time of great trepidation. Image: Shellharbour City Council.
Parent Workshop: Helping Learner Drivers Become Safer Drivers
When: Monday 22 July, 6 to 8 pm
Where: Ground Floor Training Room, Shellharbour Civic Centre, 76 Cygnet Avenue, Shellharbour City Centre or online
Cost: Free, book here.
This workshop provides practical advice to help parents guide their learners to become safer drivers. The aim is to increase their confidence in supervising learner drivers and understanding of the importance of on-road driving experience, the learner driver log book, how to encourage safe driving behaviour in the learner driver and the licensing conditions for learner and provisional licence holders. The session can be attended face-to-face or online.
Wednesday
Want to know more about your surrounding natural environment and how it’s taken care of? Photo: FiledIMAGE.
Green Thumb: Bush Care! What’s Happening in Shellharbour?
When: Wednesday 24 July, 10:30 to 11:30 am
Where: Oak Flats Library, 61 Central Avenue, Oak Flats
Cost: Free, book here.
Have you ever wondered who takes care of our local Shellharbour bushland? Join Green Thumb and hear from the Shellharbour City Council Bush Regeneration team on how they work, what they do day-to-day and how you can get involved through the Bush Care groups. This session is best suited to adults, and everything you’ll need is provided.
Do you live with pain or support someone who does? Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and connect with experts and peers. Image: Shellharbour City Council.
National Pain Week Information Session
When: Wednesday 24 July, 10 am to noon
Where: Gadhu room, Shellharbour Civic Centre, 76 Cygnet Avenue, Shellharbour City Centre
Cost: Free, book here.
In this insightful session, you’re invited to discuss pain and drug management with experts and peers. Hear from a person with lived experience of pain and health professionals who will talk about pain, persistent pain, what makes it worse and how to live with it more effectively. Presenters include health promotion officer and ISLHD Alcohol and Other Drugs Service representative Gabi Martinez, Illawarra-Shoalhaven Chronic Pain Service co-ordinator Maree Amato and Chronic Pain Australia’s Kim Grima.
Thursday
Join an expert facilitator to learn how to make beeswax wraps at home. Image: Shellharbour Civic Centre.
Workshop: Make Your Own Beeswax Wraps
When: Thursday 25 July, 10 am to noon
Where: Training Room, Shellharbour Civic Centre, 76 Cygnet Avenue, Shellharbour City Centre
Cost: $20, book here.
Sheryl, the facilitator of this session marking Plastic Free July, has been making wax wraps for a decade to replace single-use plastic and is a permaculture designer and a founding member of Permablitz the Gong. In this workshop, Sheryl will teach you how to create your own food-grade beeswax wraps using 100 per cent cotton material, beeswax, coconut oil and pine tree resin. All materials will be provided to make one to two beeswax wraps to take away, along with all of the skills to make more at home.
This class is suitable for beginners over the age of 16 years.
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