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Artists in Classrooms

Lost & Found is part of QPAC's Artists in Classrooms initiative, within the Creative Learning Program. Developed to extend the learning beyond the stage, these workshops are designed to be delivered in-school and provide inspiring, curriculum-linked experiences to your students.

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$650

1 hour

Maximum 2 hours, subject to change without notice

Teaching Artists David Burton and Emily Burton guide students into an imagined world shaped by curiosity, challenge and discovery.

Using drama, play, imagination, and creative exploration, students will engage with key ideas and themes such as identity, belonging, uncertainty, and resilience.

Through a series of shaping questions and interactive activities, students will explore their own responses to these themes, consider positive strategies for navigating moments of feeling lost or confused, and reflect on what it means to find your way. Their responses may take shape in concrete and literal ways, or through more metaphorical and imaginative interpretations.

The workshop concludes with a short creative writing task that encourages personal reflection and imaginative thinking.

The complexity of the workshop can be adapted to suit the needs of upper primary and secondary students. A clear workshop outline and running order will be shared with teachers prior to the session. No prior preparation is required for students.

Curriculum Links

The Arts: Drama – Australian Curriculum V9, English Curriculum V9.0
All workshops will be aligned with the appropriate curriculum links for the year level.

Workshop Format & Delivery

Workshop Format

Length of workshop: min. 60 mins, max 2 hours

Group size limits: Maximum of 60 students

Space requirements: Empty classroom, hall or assembly space

Equipment: A whiteboard and whiteboard pens are required. QPAC will provide any technical equipment required.

Accessibility considerations: Please inform us of any specific accessibility requirements of your students.

Workshop Delivery

What is the involvement level of the teacher? Teachers are considered learning partners and will be involved in supporting discussion and engagement throughout the workshop.
What is the level of student participation? Students will be engaging in discussions and practical activities.
Can the workshop be adapted to different learning contexts? This workshop can be adapted for your school’s specific context and the needs of your students. Contact us to discuss any specific requests or considerations.

Learning Resources

Lost & Found - In Classroom Resource

Documents

QPAC's Certificate of Currency

Years 4 - 9
This workshop can be tailored for specific year level/s, subjects, and learning outcomes.

Workshops available throughout 2026

Option 1: 1 x 2 hour workshop for up to 60 students.
Option 2: 2 x 1 hour consecutive workshops for up to 30 students each (depending on artist availability).

Additional students can be accommodated by request.

$650 minimum fee for up to 60 students
$10 per additional student

Travel costs may apply outside SE QLD.

To express your interest in this workshop being held at your school, please fill in the enquiry form and our Creative Learning Team will contact you.

Artists and Facilitators

Emily Burton

Actor | Director | Playwright | Teaching Artist

Emily Burton is an actor, director, playwright and teaching artist. As a stage actress she has performed with: Queensland Theatre Co, Belvior St Theatre, Melbourne Theatre Company, Laboite Theatre Company, and at venues such as the Sydney Opera House, Queensland Performing Arts Centre, and Arts Centre Melbourne.

As a teaching artist, Emily works across schools, universities, and industry organisations, supporting both emerging and professional artists through acting, improvisation, and wellbeing-based practice. She is a passionate advocate for cultivating a resilient, playful, and sustainable culture in the arts and entertainment industry.

David Burton

Author | Playwright

Brisbane-based David Burton is an award-winning author and playwright. In 2014, he won the Text Prize for Children and Young Adults’ Writing for his memoir How to be Happy, published in 2015. David is also known for his award-winning theatrical work including April’s Fool, a verbatim play concerning illicit teenage drug use, published by Playlab Press.

He has written and directed Queensland Music Festival’s signature community works, including The Power Within (2017, in partnership with the Isaac Regional Council) and The Mount Isa Blast (2019, in partnership with the Mount Isa City Council).

QPAC's Creative Learning Program