April School Holiday Programs

The Songwriting: A Creative Process with Daniel Kirkland

When: Tuesday 16 April, from 10 am to 4 pm
Ages: 10 – 18
Where: Tuggeranong Arts Centre
Cost: Free
Bookings: Click here to book

Tuggeranong Arts Centre’s April school-holiday programs give children a chance to show off their creativity.  

Hip Hop artist Daniel Kirkland is running a songwriting workshop on Tuesday 16 April, thanks to an ongoing collaboration with the ANU Community Music Centre.  

In this session, students will be guided through the creative process of songwriting, from the initial spark of an idea to a fully written, cohesive song. Throughout the day, students will write a song as a group, guided by Daniel, they will leave with a completed written copy of the song.

They will be shown the tools employed to form inspiring, compelling, and emotive stories in the process of songwriting. The Songwriting: A Creative Process with Daniel Kirkland is a great way for the kids to show off their own voice. And it’s free!

Also, running during the school holidays at TAC.

The one-day Art and Action holiday program is an action-packed visual and performing arts explosion of creative joy, guided by a team of professional artists, musicians, dancers, and actors,

Everyone will start the day playing theatre sports and other drama games before breaking into smaller classes based on age.

During the art class participants will be introduced to fun materials such as fabric, paint, and collage to create amazing artworks that are theirs to keep at the end of the day!

Fresh Funk dance tutors will introduce young ones to Street-funk dance, giving participants the opportunity to learn a dance routine and have fun exploring this popular style of dance.

After lunch, musicians Katie Cole and Matthew Armstrong will lead high-energy music sessions where everyone gets involved, in fun collaborative music making.

The daily program will run like this:

• 9:30am – 10:45am – Drama – EVERYONE
• 10:45am – 11:00am – Recess
• 11am – 12:15pm – Art workshop (9-12yrs) / Street-funk dance (5-8yrs)
• 12:15 – 12:35pm Lunch **BYO**
• 12:35 – 1:45pm – Music making with Katie & Matt – EVERYONE
• 1:45 – 3pm Art workshop (5-8yrs) / Street-funk dance (9-12yrs)

Art & Action details

• When: Wednesday 17 April, from 9:30 am to 3 pm
• Ages: 6 -8 and 9 – 12
• Where: Tuggeranong Arts Centre
• Cost: $85 p/person
• Bookings: Click here to book