# Event Details

- **Event Name**: CREATIVE LAB presented by Heart of Gold
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am – Mon, 14 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm (+10:00)
- **Event Description**: A three-day program workshops and learning opportunities, part of the 2026 Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival program.


𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟮 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 

𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗗𝗮𝘆 workshop with Pluggas Studios, 9am to 3pm. $30pp. Work as a film crew under the guidance of Plugga Studios to create a short film in a day. From storyboarding to camera operations, and everything in between.

𝗟𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝘄 𝗮 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 with Cindy Vogels, 9.30am to 12.30pm. $15pp. A playful, hands-on community workshop that invites participants to discover storytelling through fabric, stitching and imagination. Created to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival, this unique experience brings together sewing, visual art and filmmaking in an accessible way that welcomes all ages and skill levels. Participants will step into the role of costume makers, prop designers and character creators, sewing a cast of wonderfully weird and delightfully unexpected soft sculptures that will become the stars of a collaborative short film. Everything needed to participate will be provided.

𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 with Robyn Cook from Cultivate the Chaos, 1.30pm to 4.30pm. $15pp. Create a vision board you can carry with you! Learn how to create pocket-sized vision boards from simple folded paper books. Explore collage with old and new papers, magazines and clippings. Mix images, colours and words to express your goals and ideas. Take home your own unique pocket-sized source of inspiration.


𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟯 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿

𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗲 with DIVE Theatre, 9am to 1pm, $15pp. An immersive journey that combines physicality, creativity, and storytelling to explore the powerful connection between body, mind, and social space. You’ll learn to use your physicality as a powerful storytelling tool, both on stage and in everyday life. This workshop will challenge you to build confidence, push your boundaries, and develop essential soft skills such as leadership, communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and adaptability.

𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆 with Dr Sharon Hogan, 10am to 12pm. $10pp. Great dialogue does more than communicate information—it reveals character, drives story, and creates opportunities for powerful performances. In this practical and engaging workshop, playwright and theatre director Dr Sharon Hogan explores the craft of writing dialogue that works on the page and comes alive in performance. Designed for screenwriters, filmmakers, and emerging storytellers, the workshop focuses on creating authentic, dynamic exchanges that actors can truly inhabit.

𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗱𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 with Jenny Wynter, 1pm to 3pm. $10pp. In this interactive workshop you’ll learn how improvisational thinking - from a “yes and” approach to finding “the game” of a scene to a collaborative mindset - can unlock your screenwriting.

𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲, collaborating with STUFFit STudent Film Festival, 3.30pm to 5.30pm. FREE. See a curated selection of student films submitted to Heart of Gold in 2026 as well as some best-of films from the STUFFit collection. The next generation of filmmakers on display!


𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟰 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 

𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀, 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 and showcase of creativity in the Gympie region. In partnership with Creative Arts Gympie Regin and Regional Arts Services Network. Networking and food, Gold Bar operating. $15pp.

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Festivals Australia program.

For the full 2026 Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival program including special events, film sessions, live music and more visit www.heartofgold.com.au
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gympie/creative-lab-presented-by-heart-of-gold/200030561270841
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, art, workshops, festivals, theatre, music, storytelling, live-music, contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 28

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Gympie
- **state**: QL
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: 40 Mellor St, Gympie QLD 4570, Australia
- **lat**: -26.18828
- **long**: 152.66685
- **full address**: 40 Mellor St, Gympie QLD 4570, Australia, 40 Mellor St, Gympie QLD 4570, Australia, Gympie

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: CREATIVE LAB presented by Heart of Gold
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is CREATIVE LAB presented by Heart of Gold being held?
  - **A:** CREATIVE LAB presented by Heart of Gold takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am to Mon, 14 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm at 40 Mellor St, Gympie QLD 4570, Australia, 40 Mellor St, Gympie QLD 4570, Australia, Gympie.
- **Q**: Who is organizing CREATIVE LAB presented by Heart of Gold?
  - **A:** CREATIVE LAB presented by Heart of Gold is organized by Heart Of Gold International Short Film Festival.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** CREATIVE LAB presented by Heart of Gold is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Gympie, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If CREATIVE LAB presented by Heart of Gold sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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