# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Creating River Critters 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Event Description**: Join Weaving the River artists Roger McKindley and Forest Keegel at Newstead Arts Hub to make small metal river creatures from  reclaimed, recycled old iron and copper.

River Critters can be figurative or abstract forms made of reclaimed durable materials with no sharp edges that can be securely fastened to the fence-river shapes bubbles and swirls, fish, waterbugs, birds, frogs, plant forms, algae and whatever else connects you with the Loddon. 
The 'river critters' will be attached to the fence. After the workshop people can work on things at home and post pictures in the whatsapp group or here on the Weavingthe River facebook page. 

Everyone is welcome to attend the workshop and become a maker, you don't have to identify as an artist. We are seeking more people interested in making so please help get the word out to others you think may be interested. 

Or you may wish to participate by  donating reclaimed copper, old iron and steel. Copper sheet and wire is of particular interest because of its malleability and ease to work with and can have a good patina.

Bring materials and tools with you if you have them- safety glasses, gloves, pliers, metal cutters.
We will also provide tools so no problem if you don't have any

Free no bookings required

Bring your lunch

Cuppas provided
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newstead/creating-river-critters/200030273023649
- **Event Categories**: art, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 12

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Newstead
- **state**: VI
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Newstead Arts Hub 8a Tivey St, Newstead, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3462
- **lat**: -37.11348
- **long**: 144.05596
- **full address**: Newstead Arts Hub 8a Tivey St, Newstead, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3462

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Creating River Critters
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/c4d3e7fd6d1cf0dc8e1a9d53b3ab644a56685f85d6b3d23cecbbc3654585bde5-rimg-w1200-h336-dc020202-gmir?v=1784724210

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Creating River Critters  being held?
  - **A:** Creating River Critters  takes place on Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am at Newstead Arts Hub 8a Tivey St, Newstead, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3462.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Creating River Critters ?
  - **A:** Creating River Critters  is organized by Weaving the River.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Creating River Critters  is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Newstead, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Creating River Critters  sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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