The Blue Heeler Festival and Muswellbrook Shire Council are offering a series of free creative workshops for school students these July school holidays. Places are limited, so families are encouraged to book early via the organiser’s page for more information and bookings.
• Character Design and Puppet Making — Years 7 to 12, Monday 6 July 2026, 9.30–11.30am, Muswellbrook Library.
• Storytelling for Screen — Years 9 to 12, Monday 6 July 2026, 1–3pm, Muswellbrook Library.
• Stop-Motion Animation — Years 2 to 4, Tuesday 7 July 2026, 9.30–11am, Muswellbrook Library.
• Stop-Motion Animation — Years 5 and 6, Tuesday 7 July 2026, 1–3pm, Muswellbrook Library.
• Filmmaking Essentials — Years 3 to 6, Monday 13 July 2026, 10am–12pm, Muswellbrook Library.
• STEM Short Film Workshop — Years 5 and 6, Tuesday 14 July 2026, 10am–2pm, Muswellbrook Library.
Workshops are led by award-winning animators and filmmakers Jelena Sinik, Nicolette Axiak and Carl Stewart. Children aged 13 and under must be supervised by a parent or carer.