From printmaking and pickleball to fabric workshops and festivals, there is something for everyone to enjoy as the Bundaberg Region celebrates Youth Week.
Taking place from 11 to 19 April, Queensland Youth Week recognises the talents, achievements and contributions of young people in our communities.
A highlight of this year’s celebrations will be the Bundy Youth Festival taking place at Riverfeast on Saturday 18 April with live music, food trucks and creative spaces for ages 12 to 25.
Find out what other events are happening below:
Paper in Motion with Penny Bennet
Inspired by the oozing life forms from Penny Bennett’s exhibition Biomorphism, participants will learn to create a kinetic sculpture using paper and the process of Automata.
Automata is a playful and inventive way to create cams, cranks, levers, gears and linkages that turn movement into actions.
When: Saturday 11 Aprill, 10.30 am
Where: Bundaberg School of Arts
Cost: $15 (includes tuition and materials), tickets available here.
Ages 12 – 18.
Childers Youth Week Celebration
Get moving at this jam-packed Youth Week celebration with box fit, bowling, pickleball and more.
This free event has something for everyone with activities for little ones, games, prizes and morning tea.
When: Monday 13 April, 9.30 am
Where: Isis Club Childers
Cost: Free, no bookings required
All ages
DIY and Defiant with Ana Daniels
Join Bundaberg‑born artist Ana Daniels for a hands‑on workshop that dives into creativity, identity, and self‑expression through textiles.
Using upcycled fabrics and everyday materials, participants will experiment with sculptural and construction techniques to create their own bold, tactile artworks.
When: Friday 17 April, 10.30 am
Where: Bundaberg School of Arts
Cost: $15 (includes tuition and materials), tickets here.
Ages 12 – 18
Printmaking with Karen Stanton
Don’t miss this hands-on exploration of printmaking and storytelling through art with artist Kaz Stanton.
Participants will experiment with drypoint etching using upcycled everyday materials, learning how to scratch, ink and print their own layered artwork.
When: Saturday 18 April, 10.30 am
Where: Bundaberg School of Arts
Cost: $15 (including tuition and materials), tickets here
Ages 12 – 18
Youth Festival
With live music, food trucks, creative spaces and yard games, don’t miss the Bundy Youth Festival at Riverfeast on 18 April.
Delivered through the Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal (FRRR) ABC Heywire Youth Grant, this youth-designed festival will provide a safe and inclusive space for ages 12 – 25.
When: Saturday 18 April, 4 – 8 pm
Where: Riverfeast
Cost: Free, no bookings required
Ages 12 – 25
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