Deanna Maich
Deanna offers workshops that nudge us to think sustainably about our planet. "The lack of legislation around plastics and toxins in landfill and our marine world can be overbearing. Changing our language and habits are things we can do to make this world more liveable for future generations". Deanna deliver workshops that focus on new skills and urge participants to investigate where they source their arts supplies, the role they play in maintaining a healthy environment, and how they can influence others with environmental choices they make. She has been teaching for 25 years, has an undergraduate degree in languages and theatre, a diploma in arts, a Graduate Diploma in Education and is a registered teacher. She has designed and delivered art workshops for Cairns Tanks Arts Centre, Kickarts and Cairns Regional Gallery and most recently (2017) has completed illustrations for three children's books written by my sister Bianca Begovich. Below are examples of a couple of workshops but go to 'Enviro Workshops' to see more.
Wind-catchers Workshop |
Wind Catchers: Atherton Vacation Care: Kids were primed and the natural collectors brought in keys, plumbing pieces, cutlery and seeds. One girl brought in pre-drilled knives and forks and I asked who owned the fantastic drill that did such a wonderful job. She said "my 6 year old brother" - not sure if he actually drilled these hardy pieces but they certainly made a wonderful windchime clang. The classes were an hour each but due to the mixed ages of the group and abilities of half of the students to tie knots, two hours would go better next time.
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Assem-blage Workshop |
Medusa Assemblage: Atherton Children's Art Club: The Herberton Road Refuse Centre was instrumental in my collection of hubcaps and some bower bird pieces including a large box of buttons for the workshops. The students washed and assembled the pieces with the help of volunteers. We studied how the environment can be improved or damaged by our actions. The workshops concerned marine debris and the repercussions of disposing of our wrappers, plastic cups into the waterways and most importantly how we can reduce waste by using other items.
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