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A Show and Tell revival for grown-ups, with Scott

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October 24, 2025

★ A Show and Tell revival for grown-ups, with Scott ★

Show and Tell King, Scott Rossiter

Remember the days of Show and Tell in school, and how fun that was?

Well, Scott Rossiter is giving grown ups a fresh chance to share an object that is meaningful to them, in front of a supportive audience.

It’s about hearing the connection and memory attached to the trinkets in our life and celebrating these together.

Scott has always had a fascination for stories and objects. He is a landscape architect by day and a creative enthusiast by night – with at least ten different artistic hobbies including lino cutting, felt artwork, children's picture book making, poetry, graphic design, improv, theatre clowning and leaf collecting – to name a few. 

Show and Tell for Grown Ups bubbled to the surface as an idea, naturally. Outside of an art exhibition, Scott questioned where the opportunities were for adults to share everyday things they’ve made or collected. 

“These objects might not be polished or perfect like an art piece, but they can mean a lot to us,” in the hard worn hours it might have taken to create them, or the people and experiences they are connected to.

“Or maybe, quite simply, you just have a favourite stuffed animal or dress?” Scott says. 

“Everyone and anyone is encouraged to participate. Show and Tell is the place to be seen and share a part of yourself where there are no expectations. 

Scott says Show and Tell can be a really different way to get to know people and learn unexpected things about them.

“I always find conversations with other adults more interesting when I’m hearing about their passions, creativity or values — instead of just hearing about what they do for work, or what they got up to on the weekend.”

Some of the things people share are silly and light. Others are more sentimental and emotional, but they’re always meaningful.

Examples of things Scott has shared include a Miffy broach, a piece of bark and a painted egg carton full of miniature pinecones of googly eyed characters. 

“Fundamentally I want people to connect to that feeling of being kids again, that’s what it’s about, really.”

Show and Tell for Grown Ups runs seasonally and has previously shown in the Castlemaine Fringe. Scott is always looking for new audience members and sharers at every event. So have a think about the objects that mean a lot to you and why, or just come along to listen. 

—By Tessa O’Brien

❀ Wind down with clay ❀

Danielle of Dusty Pots is running Peaceful Pottery sessions at her fabulously renovated studio on Wednesday evenings.

She uses hand building as a form of mindfulness and relaxation, combined with herbal teas and soothing music.

This drop-in session is a killer way to unwind, giving you the space to learn with Danielle or quietly create. Materials and refreshments are provided.

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