Puppets and Percussion Workshops

Get ready to make some noise and get creative with the Junkadelic Arts Collective! In collaboration with the Mandurah Community Gardens, these inclusive, multi-generational workshops invite you to become part of a massive community spectacle.

Guided by professional artists and musicians—with cultural storytelling grounded by a Noongar educator — you will help bring a giant puppet and mobile junk-music sculptures to life. Across two exciting phases, participants will brainstorm lyrics, construct a vibrant character from recycled materials, and learn infectious percussion rhythms.

Whether you want to tinker with sustainable "junk" art, write original songs, or practice your drumming skills, there is a place for everyone. Perfectly timed for the school holidays, these workshops cater to all ages, skill levels, and backgrounds. Best of all, your creations and rehearsals will culminate in a massive, high-energy flashmob-style performance on Mandurah’s Eastern and Western Foreshore, at Music Under the Bridge!

Session Information

Brainstorming session

Sunday, 6 September 2026, 1pm-3pm

Construction Workshops

Be part of building a giant puppet, or a musical sculpture, at these construction workshops

Thursday, 1 October 2026, 10am-11.30am

Friday, 2 October 2026, 10am-11.30am OR 1pm-2.30pm

Monday, 5 October 2026, 10am-11.30am OR 1pm-2.30pm

Tuesday, 6 October 2026, 10am-11.30am OR 1pm-2.30pm

Music Workshops

Thursday, 1 October 2026, 1pm-2.30pm

Wednesday, 7 October 2026, 10am-11.30am OR 1pm-2.30pm

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Location: Mandurah Community Gardens, Coodanup Drive, Coodanup

Dates and times: as above

Tickets: Free, but bookings required 

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Accessibility: wheelchair accessible, ACROD Parking, accessible toilet. All abilities welcome.

Acknowledgements: this event is presented by Junkadelic Arts Collective and Mandurah Community Gardens as part of Mandurah Arts Festival 2026