Engineer a Curious Creation

State Library of Queensland - Archived

Imaginations are sure to run wild this summer, in this creature creating workshop led by Bearly Engineering.

The Studio, Level 1

Channelling the creative process that brought The Great and Grand Rumpus exhibition creatures to life – collaboration, problem solving, and some basic engineering principles - participants will harness the structural power of paper and board to bring their own imagined creations to life! A visit to The Great and Grand Rumpus exhibition is included in this workshop and participants will have the opportunity to add photos and explanations of their creations to <a href="https://wiki.slq.qld.gov.au/doku.php?id=engagement:grumpus:grumpuslandonline:rrldev:thewellhome" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Great and Grand Rumpus Well</a>, showcasing the creative works that inspired the exhibition. Our workshops are fully supervised, with all equipment and materials supplied. Different age groups and learning styles are catered for by our highly-experienced facilitators, <a href="https://www.bearlyengineering.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Bearly Engineering</a>. Places are limited and tickets sell fast, so be quick to book! Parent/carer supervision is not required for these workshops. Recommended for children 8 to 12 years<a href="https://www.slq.qld.gov.au/about-us/contact-us/stay-in-touch" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Subscribe </a>to be the first to know about our future events. Please consult our <a href="https://www.slq.qld.gov.au/alerts" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">conditions of entry</a> before making your booking.We respect your privacy. Personal information we collect is used only for our internal activities and functions (<a href="https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/act-1988-029" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Libraries Act 1988 (Qld)</a>) and will not be disclosed unless required by law. For more information, please read State Library&#x27;s <a href="https://www.slq.qld.gov.au/privacy" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">privacy statement</a>.The views expressed by the speakers are their own and the promotion of products/services is not endorsed by State Library.State Library films, records and photographs events for use in marketing and communications. If you do not wish to be filmed, recorded or photographed please advise staff upon your arrival.Important COVID-19 informationIn line with the Queensland Government’s COVID-19 restrictions, from 17 December 2021 unvaccinated people aged 16 years and over will be unable to enter Queensland Government-owned libraries, galleries and museums. This includes State Library of Queensland. We will continue following Queensland Government advice. Given the public health directions are subject to change, please check our alerts page before your visit for the latest information.

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