We’re stoked to be launching our first ever program. Our program is dynamic and developing so new things will be added over the coming weeks. Join our e-news for direct updates to your inbox.
Our program has some facilitated things, some drop-in things and some room for additional self-organised things *you* want to offer. We are keeping our ticketed events, drop-ins, workshops and other activities deliberately small to foster real connections and tailored experiences.
Our space is also available for hire for workshops, meetings, talks, think-tanks, study and desk-work. We have workshop/meeting space suitable for 5-10 people and we have 4 desks available. More info about hire here.
AUGUST @ Part of Things
it starts with a spark~
All month/various times
SALA exhibition by Kirste Vandergiessen. See Facebook event for updates and opening times.
Tia Ingle as Thinker in Residence
Throughout August Tia Ingle is Thinker in Residence. Tia will be thinking about food communities, kitchens and the way food connects us all. Stay tuned for any opportunities to engage with Tia’s residency and hear what she thought about.
The Pyjama Hour: Launch Party Edition
Friday 9th August midnight
A midnight pyjama party to officially launch and celebrate the opening of Part of Things. Featured ukulele by Alyssa Spilsbury, live drawing by Kirste Vandergiessen, snacks and goody bag. Doubled as the official launch of it starts with a spark~.
Board Game Night hosted by Sally Mattner
Thursday 15th August 6-9pm
Exactly what it sounds like! Come along for a casual night of board game fun hosted by Renmark geologist and creative human Sally Mattner. Bring along your favourite single-session board games. Snacks provided by Sally but other snacks and drinks to share welcome. No need to book, no cost but tips appreciated.
Zine-making hangs with Alysha Herrmann
Tuesday 27th August 6-9pm
Ever wanted to make a zine? Or just want to find out exactly what a zine actually is?
Drop-in zine-making. Stay for as little or as long as you like and while you’re here check out it starts with a spark~ and add to the Part of Things idea wall. Tip-jar entry.
Black Moon Projection
Friday 30th August & Saturday 31st August
For those curious people who want to play with projecting light and colour onto buildings, local Digital Media teacher Nic Tubb is inviting other adults to come and play at Hawdon Chambers.
No previous experience necessary, this is a no pressure ‘let’s see what happens’ type of event to learn and build interest for future shared projections.
BYO snack to share and your own headtorch. No cost but please register here: https://form.jotform.co/92197667179879
SEPTEMBER @ Part of Things
Stuart Watkinson as Thinker in Residence
Throughout September Stuart Watkinson is Thinker in Residence. Stuart will be thinking about writing, podcasts, gaming and all the connections between them. Stay tuned for opportunities to engage with Stuart’s residency and hear what he thought about.
Zine-making hangs with Alysha Herrmann
Thursday 19th September 6-9pm
Ever wanted to make a zine? Or just want to find out exactly what a zine actually is?
Drop-in zine-making, stay for as little or as long as you like. Tip-jar entry.
Dear Democracy
Sunday 29th September 2-4pm
We live in a complicated and messy world. The news is hitting us all the time with new disasters and things to be worried about. How many of us feel like we should be doing *something* (anything) in response?
Dear Democracy is a self-organised space encouraging people to take the time for one small action on an issue they care about. Come along and write a letter to our local politician, or write a petition and a plan to share it, or spend some time reading up on more detail about an issue you don’t fully understand.
Sew What? With Tully Bates and Crystal Petch
*POSTPONED*
Tuesday evenings 6:30pm – 8:30pm (Starting in September, first date TBC)
Over four weeks an introduction to sewing your own clothes (that fit!).
Register your interest here: https://form.jotform.co/92198670256870
OCTOBER @ Part of Things
Pippa Pech as Thinker in Residence
Throughout September Pippa Pech is Thinker in Residence. Pippa will be thinking about remote work opportunities for regional folk. Stay tuned for opportunities to engage with Pippa’s residency and hear what she thought about.
Riverland Zine Mini-Fair
Edit: We didn’t receive as many applications to be part of the Zine Fair as we’d hoped so we are postponing until early next year to give more time to share, spread the word and inspire some zine making. Instead join us 2-4pm Sunday 20th October for some Zine Making!
Sunday 20th October 12pm – 5pm *POSTPONED*
Applications to have a table at the Zine Fair are open: https://form.jotform.co/92432030936856
Taking over all of Part of Things with our first ever Zine Fair. Artists, writers, thinkers, creatives can book a table to sell their self-published stories, comics, posters, single-page drawings, open letters, photo journals, flip books, postcards and anything else ‘zine-like’.
Dear Democracy
Tuesday 29th October 7-9pm
Dear Democracy is a self-organised space encouraging people to take the time for one small action on an issue they care about. Come along and write a letter to our local politician, or write a petition and a plan to share it, or spend some time reading up on more detail about an issue you don’t fully understand.
NOVEMBER @ Part of Things
This Climate is Killing Me
A month-long series of Sundays 2pm-4pm this November bringing together Riverlanders who care about climate change.
Talks, workshops, panels, film screenings.
Kicking off November 3rd with a meet and greet circle style. Bring your questions and ideas. Entry via the Part of Things virtual tip-jar: https://ko-fi.com/partofthings
Updates here throughout the month: https://www.facebook.com/events/923459044706499/
Dear Democracy
Friday 29th October 7-9pm
Dear Democracy is a self-organised space encouraging people to take the time for one small action on an issue they care about. Come along and write a letter to our local politician, or write a petition and a plan to share it, or spend some time reading up on more detail about an issue you don’t fully understand.
REGISTER INTEREST @ Part of Things
Film-making Club – interested in making films or watching them? We are looking at some film-making workshops and a 90second film festival for Riverland film-makers.
Guerrilla Art Gang – we want to hear from anyone interested in joining a team of people to make and facilitate anonymous art pieces to leave in public spaces across the Riverland.
Programming Team – want to be part of programming Part of Things in 2020? Ie. make the decisions. We are looking for 2-4 people to join a Programming Team in 2019 to curate two (four-month) programs in 2020.
Register your interest for any of the above here: https://form.jotform.co/92198264761870
FUTURE PROGRAMS
Part of Things programming will ‘hibernate’ December 2019 – March 2020 but Part of Things will still be accessible for hirers and self-organised programs.
Have questions about our program? Get in touch.
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