Events

We are a vibrant, diverse community where there is always an interesting activity or event to get along to.

Please visit our Waste Wise Events Policy page.

Events that are being held on Council owned or managed land require a permit. You may be required to fill out applications forms depending on your event.
Please follow this link for more information: Community Forms and Event Permits

Here we list some of our favourite upcoming events, scroll down to see what’s on.  Please choose the filter to search for particular events like ARTS, SENIORS and YOUTH eg.

Japanese Calligraphy – Mother’s Day

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

Japanese calligraphy workshop for children or families with young children for Mother's Day. Maiko, your calligraphy instructor will guide you through the basics, teaching you the proper techniques and strokes to create a beautiful piece to take home after the event. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Japanese art form and find your Japanese favourite…

$25

Basics of sock knitting

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

Whether you are seasoned knitters or starting out, this workshop will guide you step-by-step through the basics of sock knitting, leaving you feeling confident and ready to knit socks! We will focus on knitting a mini cuff-down sock, which will teach you the key techniques needed for full-sized socks. Over the course of four hours,…

$60

Botanical Drawing – Give It a Go

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

Would you like to draw plants accurately but aren’t sure how to go about it? This workshop will introduce you to botanical drawing. You will be guided through the process of observing plant parts, learning to draw them accurately and labelling them using basic botanical terms. You will get an idea of what is involved…

$40

What Makes a Great Painting: Composition!

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

Ever wondered why some paintings 'catch the eye' and another doesn't? Could be subject, colours, shape or many other factors. But a planned composition shows us how all the parts of an image can be 'put together' to create a visually pleasant outcome. In a good composition the eye will know exactly where the focus…

$25

Combining Pen and Watercolour

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

Pen and watercolour, also called “line and wash”, is an effective combination for travel and nature journals. The ink lines give clear definition while the quick-drying watercolour wash allows for gentle and free flowing expression. This workshop will suit people with some basic drawing and watercolour experience who would like to experiment with combining pen…

$40