Celebrate all things creative in Laverton with the return of Block Party, following a hiatus due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Presented by Woods Street Arts Space, Block Party is on Saturday 1 May 2021, 11am to 3pm.
The day's entertainment includes Crashendo Children's Choir, Beasties by Kinetic Theatre, Dr Hubble, Cook Island F7 Soul Drummers, live music curated by young people and more.
People will be able to drop into the Mesh Mash design and print studio to print a free Block Party tote bag and there will be a delicious range of local multicultural food and coffee on offer.
Home-grown FreeZA bands will perform in the Lohse Street Reserve between 1pm and 3pm.
Local school students will also star in the community celebration which highlights Hobsons Bay as a creative city.
Seabrook Primary School art teacher Renee Easson and local artist Heather van Heerwaarden have curated a beautiful exhibition titled 'Living by Skeleton Creek' featuring artworks by Seabrook Primary School students inspired by the making of a new street art mural by Rich Keville.
In partnership with Woods Street Arts Space, Laverton P-12 College students have been working with renowned artist and costume designer Anna Kolusniewski to create couture costumes and sculptures made from recycled materials.
The students will showcase their works of art as part of a fashion parade at the Block Party and an exhibition titled 'Recycled Wasteland' at Woods Street Arts Space.
Lohse Street Reserve is located on the corner of Woods and Lohse Streets in Laverton.
Woods Street Arts Space is located at 44 Woods Street, Laverton.
To view the Woods Street Arts Space current program, events and activities, please visit www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/woodsstreetarts
