The Central West Science Hub is convened by The Corridor Project. We deliver a multi-year program of community workshops. Learn about our latest workshop, Flying Sculptures, HERE

The Central West Science Hub is supported by Inspiring Australia NSW, who build influential networks that connect science and engineering researchers with diverse audiences across‍ the state.

Working in collaboration with partners we create community events and programs that explore emerging issues, celebrate scientific discovery, and showcase how Australian researchers, industry experts, and communities are helping to solve some of the world’s biggest challenges.

Natural Dye & Ink Workshop

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Date: SUNDAY September 6th - 2026

Time: 10AM-4.00pm
Location: The Corridor Project

Join us for a hands-on workshop exploring the alchemy of natural dye and ink making in a site-based learning environment. This workshop will introduce participants to sustainable pigment extraction using locally sourced flora while learning about conservation and science practices through creative expression.

What to Expect

Participants will experiment with dyeing, staining, and marking natural fibre fabrics using handmade dyes and inks. The workshop will also cover ethical harvesting techniques, sustainable dyeing practices, and the role of natural pigments in conservation efforts.

Flying Sculpture Workshop

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Date: Sunday - 2nd August 2026 - 10.00am-3.30pm
Location:The Corridor Project - 2997 Darbys Falls Road, Wyangala, NSW 2808.

Supported by: Inspiring Australia NSW

OVERVIEW

This hands-on workshop invites young people and community members to dive into a blend of creativity, regenerative farming, environmental design, and engineering by making seed-dispersing wind socks. Using stained and repurposed tea bags as a key material, participants will explore how fragile, discarded materials can be turned into lightweight structures that carry seeds through the air for ecological benefit.

Together, the group will individually build their own soft sculptural wind sock that can carry and release grass seeds. The intention is to integrate a small seed bank into the design and experiment with mechanisms that respond to wind and gravity. The endemic seeds chosen will focus on supporting biodiversity areas connected to Wiradjuri Country. Throughout, conversations will naturally arise about soil health, biodiversity, and sustainable land care and how art practice can stimulate and support practices of land stewardship.

Participants will experiment with natural fibres to create soft sculptures as a seed dispersal device. The workshop will cover ethical harvesting techniques, sustainable practices, and the role of community engagement in conservation efforts.

This workshop offers a fresh way to combine creative making with ecological restoration and community knowledge-sharing. The results may include innovative prototypes, material experiments, and public flying demonstrations across The Corridor Project's landscape.

📣 Calling all teachers and educators in the Cowra region. Boost your teaching confidence and engage your students with fun cross-curricular STEM learning in this exciting unit from Questacon’s teacher professional learning team.

Where: Club Cowra 4-6pm

In this FREE workshop, you will: 

• ​Get hands-on with mechanical engineering and activities from the ‘Catching the Wind: Designing Windmills’ unit of work. 

• Develop effective strategies to teach STEM content, and skills, to meet the learning needs of your students.    

• Gain the confidence to teach STEM in your classroom through the Engineering Design Process.     

After the workshop, Questacon will send you a resource kit and unit of work so you can run Engineering is Elementary in your classroom. You’ll also be connected to a national community of practice for ongoing collaboration and support.  

Find out more and sign up HERE

Supported by The Central West Science Hub