Crafting capes and confidence

Neurodivergent artist Sarah Lewis will lead a full-day superhero costume-making workshop at the Northern Rivers Community Gallery’s Ignite Studios this Sunday, December 8.

Participants will have the opportunity to design their own costume, including headpieces and belts that showcase their unique superpower.

The workshop coincides with the final weekend of the Suburban Superheroes exhibition by not-for-profit community organisation Sprung Dance Theatre, which creates new contemporary work and provides critical opportunities for artists with disability in the Northern Rivers region.

Lewis is a Queensland-based interdisciplinary artist whose work includes installations, performance, music, digital media, costume creation and community programs.

“We will be working with craft foam and base templates to build our own Supers,” Lewis said. “I want to encourage people to let their weird out — weirdness is power!”

Housed in the heritage-listed old Council Chambers and former Ballina Fire Station, Northern Rivers Community Gallery & Ignite Studios is owned and operated by Ballina Shire Council.

The Gallery will also host an artist-led tour of the Suburban Heroes exhibition at 10am tomorrow (Saturday, December 7), followed by an artist talk at 11am.

The costume-making workshop runs from 10am to 3pm on Sunday December 8 and tickets cost $35.

The inclusive workshop is open to everyone, but children under 16 must be accompanied by a ticketed adult and bookings are required in advance.

For more information and to book, head to nrcgballina.com.au or phone the Gallery on 6681 0530.