Flying Fox Woman - Mask Making Workshop

Unleash your inner feminist guardian! A mask making workshop by Bec Mac & Kimi Schieren, part of the Flying Fox Woman art project.
About this Event

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Join us at State Library for an extraordinary mask making workshop as part of Rebecca McIntosh's (Bec Mac) groundbreaking participatory art project — Flying Fox Woman.

CREATE YOUR MYTHOLOGICAL ALTER EGO!

Presented by Rebecca McIntosh (Bec Mac) in partnership with Artisan led by Kimi Scherien with an introduction by Dr Laini Burton author of Masked.

An extraordinary mask making workshop which is part of Rebecca McIntosh's groundbreaking participatory art project — Flying Fox Woman.

Are you ready to unleash your inner feminist guardian?

Who should attend?

This workshop is for all ages and levels of skill.

Past Participants of this workshop have said:

"Delving into a different art practice, and thinking about myself and what makes me feel safe/ others feel safe"

Chloe

"This workshop left me feeling accepted, empowered and accomplished"

Norma

"I loved the opportunity to be part of a community making art in a meaningful way."

Donna

"Getting to create amongst other creative, passionate and powerful women was very inspiring"

Grace

What's included?

On the Day You Will:

· Artist Talk by Rebecca McIntosh about the flying Fox Woman Project and her thirty-year practise

· Hear from Dr Laini Burton on the power and politics of the mask & her booked Masked

· Work with Kimi Schieren to design and create your own unique guardian mask and alter ego

· Become part of Rebecca McIntosh's powerful Flying Fox Woman art movement

What should I bring and wear?

Bring nothing but an open heart and your lunch

Meet Bec Mac // Kimi Schieren:

Rebecca McIntosh (Bec Mac) is a nationally recognised Artist, Creative Place maker and Arts Journalist. Her Churchill Fellowship establishes her as a leading expert in the night-time and arts economies, focusing on how these sectors can foster safer cities for women.

As co-founder of Chrysalis Projects, she revitalises public spaces through impactful public art, uniting communities. Bec Mac pioneered arts media with POPSART and co-led an activist campaign for First Nations artist Richard Bell at the Venice Biennale. Her unique work intersects the public realm, digital content, journalism, and creative placemaking, bringing innovative thinking and successful community engagement to every collaboration.

Kimi Schieren is a Brisbane-based creative with a focus on creating pieces that make people stop and smile. Her works are adorned with signature motifs like crocs in cowboy boots, cheeky-looking prawns, eyes and tattoo-flash-inspired imagery.

Kimi takes great pride in sourcing her leather and hardware from sustainable, local suppliers as well as sourcing vintage and secondhand where possible. All the purses, handbags and earrings are made from scratch in her home studio in Brisbane from patterns developed over the last 6 years.

What started out as a solution to Kimi's struggle to find a fun leather handbag has turned into a very enjoyable and rewarding side hustle.

Workshop Cancellation Policy:
Please note this workshop can be cancelled by artisan due to unforeseen circumstances or if minimum numbers are not reached - this decision is made between 2-7 days before the workshop date so don't delay in buying your ticket! In the event of the workshop being cancelled by artisan, participants will be refunded in full and as soon as possible.

Participant Cancellation Policy:
Workshops have limited spaces and involve preparation by the facilitator. Bookings cancelled up to two weeks prior to the start of the workshop may be refunded, but a 20% non-refundable administration fee will be deducted. Bookings cancelled within two weeks of the workshop commencing will not be refunded. Refunds are to be processed by the attendee through Humanitix.

Workshop Transfer Policy:
You are also welcome to transfer your booking to another person prior to the workshop commencing. Please confirm this arrangement 24 hours prior to the workshop in writing to [email protected].