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Colour and Culture with Jae’s Illustrations

Join local illustrator Jaelyn Biumaiwai at the Helensvale Library for free creative workshops throughout July and August.

Workshop 1 | Draw Yourself!
Recommended for ages 12 years and older

Who are you? What makes you unique?

This workshop celebrates identity, culture and the stories that make each of us unique. Your drawing will be transformed into a digital illustration by Jae and become part of a Big Community Portrait Project at Helensvale Library across July and August. Join us in celebrating the many stories and identities that make up our community.

> Saturday 18 July 10am –11am
> Saturday 15 August 10am –11am
> Helensvale Library | Free – registration required

Workshop 2 | Cultural Collage with Jae
Recommended for ages 0-5yrs olds and families

Make your own flowers and fan with Jae! Inspired by Jaelyn Biumaiwai’s illustrations and her iTaukei Culture, children and their families can collage and paste their very own take home paper Fijian fans and flowers using paper shapes and patterns.

> Wednesday 22 July 11am – 12pm
> Thursday 13 August 11am – 12pm
> Helensvale Library | Free – No Registrations Required

Can’t make the workshops? You can also contribute to the project at Jae’s Artist Corner in Helensvale Library from 1 July to 17 August. Drop in anytime during library opening hours!

Colour and Culture Workshops

by Everybody NOW!

Artist Corner with Jae

Helensvale Library - 62 Sir John Overall Drive, Helensvale, 4212

Time

1 July - 17 August

Pricing

Free - no registration required

Saturday 18 July - Workshop - 'Draw Yourself!'

Helensvale Library - 62 Sir John Overall Drive, Helensvale, 4212

Time

10am – 11am (ages 12+)

Pricing

Free - Registration required

Wednesday 22 July - Workshop - 'Cultural Collage with Jae'

Helensvale Library - 62 Sir John Overall Drive, Helensvale, 4212

Time

11am – 12pm (toddlers + and families)

Pricing

Free - no registration required

Thursday 13 August - Workshop - 'Cultural Collage with Jae'

Helensvale Library - 62 Sir John Overall Drive, Helensvale, 4212

Time

11am - 12pm (toddlers + and families)

Pricing

Free - no registration required

Saturday 15 August - Workshop - 'Draw Yourself!'

Helensvale Library - 62 Sir John Overall Drive, Helensvale, 4212

Time

10am – 11am (ages 12+)

Pricing

Free - Registration required

Artists

Jaelyn Biumaiwai

Jaelyn Biumaiwai is a proud Mununjali and iTaukei Fijian woman, born and raised on Kombumerri country, Gold Coast, which forms part of the wider Yugambeh Language Region.

Jaelyn is a multifaceted artist but is mostly known for her illustrations and creative business ‘Jae’s Illustrations’. In the context of First Nations and Pasifika, Jae’s Illustrations centres representation, strengthening Cultural identity amongst diaspora communities and educating the wider Australian population about our cultures, histories, and stories.

Jaelyn is also the proud illustrator of 3 award winning children’s books; Heroes, Rebels and Innovators by Karen Wyld (2021), Come Together by Isaiah Firebrace (2022) and Come Together Again by Isaiah Firebrace (2024)

Jaelyn values – Culture and Identity. Education, Creativity and Representation. Community and Genuine Connections.

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Partners

Creative and Connected is supported by Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

Creative and Connected is supported by The Arts Development Fund, a City of Gold Coast Council initiative that supports our creative community by fostering professional pathways and skills development, contributing to our city’s vibrant lifestyle.

Creative and Connected is supported by City of Gold Coast Libraries

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