Acknowledgement of Country

Dharug

Bayadyinyang budyari Dharug yiyura Dharug Ngurra.
Bayady’u budyari Dharug Warunggadgu baranyiin barribugu.
Bayady’u budyari wagulgu yiyuragu Ngurra bimalgu Blacktown City. Flannel flowers dyurali bulbuwul.
Yanmannyang mudayi Dharug Ngurrawa. Walama ngyini budbud dali Dharug Ngurra Dharug yiyura baranyiin barribugu.

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We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of this Land, the Dharug people, and their continued connection to Country.
We pay our respects to Elders from yesterday to tomorrow.
We extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples of Blacktown City where the flannel flowers still grow proud and strong.
We will walk softly on this land and open our hearts to Country as the Dharug people have for tens of thousands of years.

Join us for an afternoon tea with artists Louise Zhang, Jess Bradford and HOSSEI this Saturday 27 July from 1pm to 3pm! Register here
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Are you a budding costume designer looking to learn from experts in the field?
A Costume Design workshop facilitated by the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) are coming to Blacktown.

The day will begin gathering inspiration from Makers Space with HOSSEI. You’ll head to Alpha Park Community Centre for an all-day, hands-on workshop.

Ages 18+
Discover the fundamental skills of costume design in a practical making workshop.
Build a theatrical costume with recycled fabrics and non-traditional materials.
Saturday 20 July
10.30 am to 4 pm
$15

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Founded in 1958 as Australia’s National Institute of Dramatic Art, NIDA is both Australia’s preeminent performing arts educator, and one of the most globally respected brands in its field.

NIDA’s unparalleled practice-based learning, connections to industry and culture of innovation have produced some of the world’s most influential and in-demand storytellers across stage, screen and beyond.

NIDA offers an unmatched range and depth of industry-relevant training across performing arts disciplines including: acting, costume, cultural leadership, design, directing, make-up, musical theatre, props, scenic construction, stage management, technical theatre, and writing.

Presented by Blacktown Arts in partnership with National Institute of Dramatic Art and supported by Blacktown City Council and the NSW Government through Create NSW.

           

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Courtesy of National Institute of Dramatic Art

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