PLEASE NOTE- The workshops have limited spaces and frequently book out early. It is essential to book and pay for your workshops in advance. Bookings are made with Stephanie Wernick at artsintheolives@gmail.com
ARTS IN THE OLIVES WORKSHOPS
SUNDAY CLASSES Registration from 8.00am Morning class 9.00- 11.30 am Afternoon Class 1.00 -3.30p
1. Batik:Patena Moesker Full day workshops
Create a picture or a pattern. Learn about wax and dyes and wondrous colour on shimmering fabrics. Something to wear or something to frame. Patena has returned after time in Indonesia with new information and inspiration.
2. : Sculpture in Clay: Beaudesert Potters Half day workshops
3.Basketry: Therese Flynn Clarke Half day workshops
Create a twined basket using a variety of plant fibres with a stitched border or a stitched basket using a variety of plant fibres and recycled materials. Workshop suitable for beginners.
4. Rug hooking :Bec Anderson Afternoon workshop
Learn the basics of design and production of a rug using up old sewing scraps and clothes. I will also put on a pot of dye to teach you how to transform these leftovers into a usable colour for a rug.
5 .Black Smithing: Gilbert Louttit Full day workshops- Saturday and Sunday
This is a truly ‘by-hand’ experience of working metal. Come and play with fire for a day and see what magic you can create from steel at plastic heat. A day of fun and challenge. Take home something decorative/useful. Both days a mixture of beginners and repeat offenders. All materials and tuition provided.
6. Bookbinding with Lorraine Brown – Half day Workshops – Sunday
For beginners and those with more experience.
7.. Millefiori Bead Making: Stephanie Wernick Half day workshops
Discover the fun of making your own beads and jewellery using polymer clay (Sculpey/Fimo) and the millefiori technique.
8. Needle Felting :Emmalisa McGhee Half day workshops
Introducing the basic techniques of needle felting . Come and enjoy making your own needle felted figure out of wool.
9. Photography : Peter Williams :Afternoon workshop – Starting 2.30 – 5.00 pm
An introduction to portraiture in our natural environment. Using locations and natural light. A basic introduction to subtractive lighting.
10. Crochet Fruit Brooches : Lucy-Belle Rayner Half day workshops
In this workshop you will learn the basic crochet stitches (chain, double and treble stitch) in order to complete a fruit brooch.
11. The Magic of Glass : Felicity Smith half or full day workshop
Create magical stained glass creations to take home. Choose from a range of original Australian designs and learn many of the secrets to making Tiffany style pieced works using traditional methods with master glass artist Felicity Smith.
12. Painting With Acrylics: Dave Groom – Full Day
Become inspired by the majestic landscape of the Scenic Rim. Learn techniques for painting with acrylics, from observation or imagination
13. Stone Sculpture : Luke Zwolsman
14. Relief Carving in Wood – Radha Pedersen
15. Environmental Sculptural Installation : A drop in workshop where individually made pieces can contribute to a larger installation in the grove.
KIDS WORKSHOPS
1. Junk Orchestra
2. Kite Making
3. River Sculptures
4. Peg People
5. Pottery
6. Finger Knitting
SATURDAY 12 May, SUNDAY 13th May CLASS
Therese Flynn Clarke: Basketry Full day Saturday- 9.30am- 3.30 pm Sunday Full or half day
Gilbert Louttit: Blacksmithing Saturday Full day – 9.30am- 3.30 pm Sunday Full Day
Experience what magic can happen when you make hard, hard metal red hot & hammer it with creative intent. Instruction and materials provided. Take something home.
