Arts & Culture

FESTIVAL27 MARCH - 2 MAY 2020

160+ FESTIVAL EVENTS ACROSS THE CLARENCE VALLEY Summer Pool Plunge; Katrina Wade. Compact Camera Category Winner, InFocus 2020

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The plunge festival is a collection of arts and cultural events across the Clarence Valley during April. For information on disability access please contact the event organiser venue. Events are listed in chronological order by category: • Cultural Experiences and Events • Museums in the Clarence Valley • Exhibitions, Launches and Open Studios • Music, Dance, Film and Theatre • Art, Craft and Food Markets • Workshops for kids, teens and young people • Workshops, Education and Artist Talks

Workshops can sell out so book early to avoid disappointment. Keep up to date with the latest information by following us on Facebook - Clarence Valley Culture. Use the hashtags #cvcplunge2020 and #clarenceculture to share your experiences.

FOLLOW US Yuraygir Phoenix Photographers’ statement: Taken in the Brooms Head part of after fires in August 2019. There is beauty in the devastation of bush fires - from the crisp charcoal tree trunks to the auburn foliage and the spray of fire retardant. The Australian bush is like a Phoenix - it regenerates after being burnt to nothing but ash, and comes back stronger then ever. Samantha Clarke of South Grafton plunge category winner, InFocus 2020

The plunge community of artists, local businesses, community groups and organisations support the Clarence Valley communities affected by the fire emergency in 2019. We are with you in your ongoing recovery and invite everyone to embrace the power of play and creativity. We invite you to join in, get creative and join plunge 2020. Take the plunge!

Mayor welcome and acknowledgement. Welcome to the Clarence Valley plunge Art & Culture Festival for 2020. This guide will help you plan your festival experience and make the most of the creativity that exists here in the Clarence. We have a rich, diverse and resilient culture and is proud to support the community groups, local businesses and arts practitioners who keep the creative spirit alive in our region. After the events of 2019 there isn’t a better time to acknowledge the healing power of the creative arts and within this book there are more than 150 events that you can choose from - to get involved in and enjoy, either as a spectator or a participant. Try a new skill or craft, create something for yourself or someone else and be inspired by a theatre, dance or musical performance. These events have been produced by our community, for our community and you can follow the Clarence Valley Culture Facebook page to keep up to date. I look forward to seeing you at a plunge event in April - make sure you say hello. Jim Simmons Mayor

Acknowledgment of Country We acknowledge the people of the Bundjalung, Gumbaynggirr and Yaegl nations, traditional custodians of the lands where these events, exhibitions, workshops and performances will take place, and pay tribute and respect to Elders, past and present of the Bundjalung, Gumbaynggirr and Yaegl nations which lie within the Clarence Valley Council boundary. Contents

11 CULTURAL EXPERIENCES AND EVENTS

20 MUSEUMS IN THE CLARENCE VALLEY

23 EXHIBITIONS, LAUNCHES, OPEN STUDIOS

37 MUSIC, DANCE, FILM AND THEATRE

46 ART, CRAFT AND FOOD MARKETS

51 WORKSHOPS (0-25YRS)

67 WORKSHOPS, EDUCATION AND ARTIST TALKS

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All event details supplied by contributors. All events, times, dates, prices are correct at the time of printing and may be subject to change. Be sure to like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/clarencevalleyculture and check regularly for updates on workshops and events. Colours of Hope, Wayne Griffin. Digital SLR category winner, InFocus 2020 You are

To the Official Opening of the plunge Arts & Culture Festival

Friday 27th March, 6pm Ferry Park Gallery Pacific Highway Maclean (cnr Cameron Street)

Opening of the Lower Clarence Arts & Craft Association Annual 8x8 Exhibition

InFocus Photo Competition prize presentation

Entertainment, art and more

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21 MARCH

Background Artwork ‘Biirrinba - Our Truth’ 2019 © Frances Belle Parker Graphic Design by Kelly Simpson Clark - stardustgraphics.com.au Plunge Festival - clarence.nsw.gov.au/cp_themes/metro/plunge.asp Harwood Hotel - harwoodhotel.com.au/what-s-on

12 31 MARCH

SHOREBIRDS AND THEIR WRITERS ON THE ROAD HABITAT WITH TONY BELTON Writers on the Road is the Byron Writers Meet Tony Belton and listen to his talk Festival touring event, taking acclaimed about his passion for photography, the Australian writers on the road to meet environment and wonderful native and the readers for discussions, workshops, migratory shorebirds and their habitat in the readings and games. Join us for an Clarence Valley. Tony is often on the Clarence entertaining evening and chat about River in his kayak with his camera exploring, writing, books, art and poetry. documenting and capturing bird species of the Clarence River environment. 1hr talk and WHEN: Tue 31 Mar, 6-8pm 30min question time. WHERE: Harwood Hotel 2 Morpeth Street, Harwood Is WHEN: Sat 28 March COST: FREE 10.30am-12noon WHERE: Yamba Art Space BOOKING: [email protected] 44a Wooli Street, Yamba WEBSITE: byronwritersfestival.com/roadtrip COST: Gold coin donation INFO: 0488 070 069 [email protected] WEBSITE: yambaartspace.com

13 10 APRIL

116th MACLEAN HIGHLAND GATHERING

Witness a host of top-class Scottish musical, FRIDAY 10 APRIL cultural and sporting performances in Maclean Showground picturesque Maclean. On Friday, solo piping Venue: and drumming events are held throughout 12pm- Solo piping & drumming the town along with a street concert featuring Venue: Council foyer open piping dancers, pipers and singers. Bands parade 6pm - Piobaireach through the town on Saturday morning before we move to the Showgrounds for the main Venue: Civic Centre open piping event with pipe bands, dancing and traditional 6pm - March, Strathspey & Reel, Highland games, including the Caber Toss, to Air, Hornpipe & Jig entertain crowds during the day. Venue: McLachlan Park ‘Ceilidh In The Park’ 7:15pm - Bands and dances performing 8:15pm - Massed band display and civic welcome 8:30pm - Entertainment and special COST: Adults $15 artists Pensioners $10 School Students $5 BOOKINGS: macleanhighlandgathering.com.au

14 11 APRIL

SATURDAY 11 APRIL Venue: Shopping Centre Main Street 8:30am - Bands on Parade - Competition Best Presented Band on Parade Venue: Maclean Showground 9am - Highland Dancing starts 9:30am - Pipe Band Contest starts 10am - Highland Sport Registration 12:30pm - Official opening Afternoon - Drum major solo contest - Dress inspection - Pipe band contest - Drum major solo contest 4:15pm - Massed band display Venue: Maclean Service Club, River Street 7.45 pm - International Piping Recital Guest Piper: Glenn Brown

15 18 APRIL

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS CREATIVE AND CULTURAL CHARACTER CREATION DELVE EXPO

Be guided by experienced Dungeons & Creative Cultural Expo is an event to inspire Dragons Dungeon Masters and players through and inform artists and craftspeople from all the process of creating your own first level disciplines about the opportunities they can character. Joining with others, you will take access to develop and promote their creative your characters on an adventure into the practice. There will be several service unknown. Facing challenges, sinister plots and providers for creatives - business help, foul monsters to hopefully, if all goes well, live & marketing, products and local galleries. This reap great reward. For ages 12+ event is hosted by Clarence Valley Cultural Committee. The expo will also provide a WHEN: Sat 18 April venue to local service providers to promote, 10am-6pm grow and develop their market. WHERE: Grafton Library WHEN: Sat 2 May 126-144 Pound Street, Grafton WHERE: Vines@139 COST: FREE plus pizza lunch provided 139 Fitzroy Street Grafton BOOKINGS: At your local library or online COST: FREE at www.crl.nsw.gov.au BOOKINGS: Eventbrite - Search ‘Creative Cultural Expo’ FACEBOOK: clarencevalleyculture

16 28 APRIL

MACLEAN ANNUAL SHOW The Maclean Show Society has played an integral part in the Lower Clarence for more than 127 years. Events include sideshows, equestrian events, trotting, exhibtiions, sales displays, floral and fruit exhibits and food stalls alongwith fabulous showcase of cane, craft, beef cattle, vegetables poultry cooking, caged birds photography and local schools. Our showgirl announcements will be at the offical opening.

WHEN: Tue 28 - Wed 29 April COST: Tuesday WHERE: Maclean Showground $7 Adults 12 Cameron Street, Maclean $5 School child/concession INFO: [email protected] Wednesday $15 Adults WEBSITE: www.macleanshow.org.au $8 School child/concession $40 Family ticket (2 adults, 3 school children) $30 Members incl. 2 adults and 3 school aged children for both days

17 2 MAY

FESTIVAL OF THE BIKE Grafton Cycle Club proudly presents the 3rd Festival of the Bike 2020 to celebrate over 125 years of bike culture in Grafton. This year will feature the 60th Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic and loads of bike events such as a film screening, G2I memorabilia at the Grafton Library, Bike Town Food Fest and the Midday Rotary Family Fun Ride over the Old Grafton Bridge and back on the New Bridge, accompanied by antique bikes from Mulga Bill Cycles. See facebook.com/festivalofthebike/ for details

Bom Bom Coastal MTB Series Bike Town Food Fest Sat 2 May feat. Design Collective Bom Bom State Forest Fri 8 May - evening Juniors Time Trial Memorial Park, Grafton Sun 3 May - morning 60th Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic Junction Hill Crit Track Sat 9 May - early Official Opening feat. Bike Film Start: Opp Crown Hotel, Grafton Wed 6 May Midday Rotary Family Fun Ride Clocktower Hotel & Saraton Theatre feat. Mulga Bill Cycles Prince St, Grafton Sat 9 May – after G2I riders Johnno’s Bike maintenance & Bubbly Start: Opp Crown Hotel, Grafton Thur 7 May – evening Magical History Tour Cyclesport Grafton Sun 10 May Prince St (opp Heart & Soul) Meet: Bailey Park, Ulmarra

18 For information on Anzac Day services and events happening in the Clarence Valley see council advertising in local papers. The Daily Examiner Saturday edition Coastal Views On Fridays FERRY PARK GALLERY or visit Ferry Park Gallery features ever-changing www.clarencevalleycouncil.com.au exhibits of over 60 creatives and junior artists from the Clarence valley. Each month the work of one artist or group is showcased at the front of the gallery. Small exhibitions are held throughout the year displaying the work of local groups.

WHEN: Daily 9-5 WHERE: Ferry Park Gallery Pacific Highway Maclean COST: FREE INFO: 02 6645 3700 WEBSITE: ferryparkgallery

19 Alumy Creek School Museum Mon 9am –12pm and by appointment Cost $5 adult $2 school age child 465 Lawrence Road Grafton NSW 2463 0427 679 389 MUSEUMS

20 Glenreagh Memorial Museum Maclean Bicentennial Museum Tues 9am –12pm Wed & Sat 1-4pm Tues 9–12pm Wed & Sat 1-4pm Entry Fee: By appointment. Cost: $3 Adults, $1 Children 62 Coramba Street Glenreagh NSW 2463 41 Wharf St, MacLean NSW 2463 02 6649 2001 02 6645 3416

Iluka Museum Schaeffer House Wed & Fri 9-1pm. (Sat. during hols) Tues Wed Thurs Sun, 1-4pm Cost $2 Entry Cost: $5 Soldiers Memorial Hall, Charles St Iluka 190 Fitzroy Street Grafton 2460 02 6646 6673 02 6642 5212

Lawrence Museum Yamba Museum Tue 9 –1pm Sat & Sun 1-4pm Tues - Thurs 10-4:30pm Sat & Sun 2-4:30pm Cost: $5 Adults Children 50c Cost: $5 2 Merton Street Lawrence NSW 2463 River Street Yamba 2464 02 6647 7588 Phone: 6646 1399

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EXHIBITIONS, LAUNCHES AND OPEN STUDIOS 29 FEB

LOOKING BACK, MOVING FIBRE DELIGHTS FORWARD PAT JENKINS & Unique and quirky handmade arts and JULIE MCKENZIE crafts of all description and all available for sale: including felting & craft supplies, Still Life, Landscapes and Sculpture. yarns and buttons. With the current upheavals around us, these two women who share 85 years of art WHEN: Daily making, continue to produce lovely, poignant 9.30am-3.30pm work. WHERE: 13 Coldstream Street Ulmarra WHEN: Sat 29 Feb - Sun 5 Apr INFO: instagram.com/fibre_delights 10am-4pm weekends facebook.com/fibredelights WHERE: Cowper Art Gallery 90 Clarence Street, Cowper COST: FREE INFO: www.cowpergallery.com facebook.com/cowpergallery

24 27 MARCH

Glenreagh Museum Annual Art Exhibition CEDAR & STEAM 27th & 28th March 2020 Glenreagh School of Arts Hall

WANTED or DEAD ALIVE to the to artistic despondency expression of droughts & & community bushfires involvement

Official Opening: Friday 27th March 2020 at 7pm Beginning with a light supper at 6pm. Opening Saturday 9am - 3pm

Open & Youth (u18) Categories - 6 Sections L Photography L Painting L Drawing L Fibre L Sculpture L Special Section: My Favourite Animal The Special section can be expressed in any medium and is open to adults, youth and school students. Each Adult Section: $100 First Prize $50 Second Prize Each Youth Section: $50 First Prize REWARD! $25 Second Prize Enquiries & Entry Forms: Honi Reifler 6649 0955 or [email protected] Wilma Towells (President) 6649 2136

CEDAR AND STEAM CONNECTING THE THREADS

Artists Wanted Dead or Alive! Dead to the Come & view a collection of modern / despondency of droughts and bushfires and traditional quilts by Clarence Valley Quilter alive to artistic expression and community Barbie Mitchell. Barbie uses both traditional involvement. Glenreagh Museum’s & modern techniques to create her quilts. annual exhibition includes open and youth Barbie will be joined by Christine Mitchell, categories, photography, painting, drawing, a textile artist with a love of free-motion fibre art, sculpture and a special section machine quilting which will be shown in her inspired by ‘my favourite animal’. collection of soft furnishings & wearable art. Official Opening Friday 27th March. Light supper from 6pm and opening at 7pm. WHEN: Fri 27 - Tue 31 Mar Exhibition open Saturday 28th 9am - 3pm. Friday opening night 6-8pm Sat-Tue, 4-9pm WHEN: Fri 27-Sat 28 Mar - 6pm WHERE: New School of Arts Hall Sat 30 Mar 9am-3pm Spring Street South Grafton WHERE: Glenreagh School of Arts Hall COST: Gold coin donation Coramba Street, Glenreagh INFO: [email protected] BOOKINGS: Honi Reifler 6649 0955 or facebook.com/handstitchedowl [email protected]

25 27 MARCH

WHITEMAN CREEK POTTERY HOME AS A GALLERY

Geoff Crispin’s ceramic studio will be available Peter McGrath invites the public to view his by appointment during the plunge festival. latest paintings. Come along to his home Geoff makes wood fired porcelain and for a chat and a cool drink. stoneware utlising many local raw materials. Raw wood ash, green and blue celadon, WHEN: 27 Mar - 1 May copper red, chun and iron rich glazes are used 10am-3pm, open each Saturday in combination with the markings as the wood and Sunday during plunge fired flame passes over the ceramics. WHERE: Downstairs at 28 Yamba Road, Yamba WHEN: 27 Mar - 1 May COST: No entrance fee, although By appointment there will be art for sale WHERE: Whiteman Creek Pottery 40 Whiteman Creek Road 23km northwest of Grafton BOOKINGS: Geoff on 02 6644 9685/ 0437 279 436 [email protected] WEBSITE: geoffcrispin.com.au

26 27 MARCH

CLARENCE VALLEY INFOCUS BREIMBA LANE EXHIBITION - LOOKING BACK This inaugural Breimba Lane Exhibition Space Presented by Grafton Shoppingworld & has been quietly transformed especially for the Grafton Regional Gallery. A selection of plunge Festival. Featuring the original work of past winners of the Clarence Valley InFocus local artist Tony Schaefer. Happily supported Competition will be on display in Grafton by Yoohoo McPhee. The display will run Shoppingworld throughout the 2020 throughout the plunge Festival. plunge Festival. Take the time to relive the past highlights of the InFocus community WHEN: 27 Mar - 1 May photographic competition. Mon-Thu, 8-5pm Fri, 8-4pm, Sat, 10-2pm WHEN: 27 Mar - 1 May WHERE: Breimba Lane off 25 Prince Daily Street Grafton WHERE: Grafton Shoppingworld COST: FREE COST: FREE WEBSITE: thecloudgallery.org INFO: chrystal.davies@ mcconaghygroup.com WEBSITE: graftonshoppingworld.com.au

27 31 MARCH

KEITH HOWLAND ‘HIS YAMBA YEARS’

A retrospective exhibition of artworks by the late Keith Howland drawn from private collections across the Clarence Valley. Keith’s dynamic paintings of seascapes and boats show a deep understanding of the movement of water. Favourite scenes include headlands and rocky ocean cliffs around Yamba and local trawlers. Keith became well known in the Clarence Valley for both his art and his design practice. Most of these artworks have never been exhibited before.

WHERE: The Old Kirk, Yamba Museum WHERE: Yamba Library River Street, Yamba Wooli Street, Yamba WHEN: Exhibition 31 Mar - 1 May WHEN: 31 Mar - 1 May Opening night 3 April COST: FREE COST: $5 BOOKING: Opening night invite only

INFO: facebook.com/KeithHowlandRetrospectiveProject/

28 3 APRIL

OUR CLARENCE OUR CLARENCE ART PRIZE EXHIBITION OPENING AND EXHIBITION

Be the first to see original works by some The inaugural Our Clarence Art Prize is open of the Clarence Valleys best artists. From to all artists. Enter before 27th March to the headwaters of the Clarence, through the be part of this exhibition at the Coldstream gorges, farms, national parks, villages, towns Gallery in Ulmarra, showcasing the Clarence all the way to the ocean. Enjoy a delicious from the headwaters to the ocean. Entry selection of local food and live music. Beer, forms are available by contacting the gallery. wine and champagne will be available. Exhibition on show right through plunge.

WHEN: 2 Apr, 6-8pm WHEN: Entries Close 27 March WHERE: Coldstream Gallery Exhibition 3 Apr – 3 May, 5 Coldstream Street, Ulmarra 10am-4pm COST: $10 WHERE: Coldstream Gallery, BOOKING: Eventbrite. Search ‘Our 5 Coldstream Street, Ulmarra Clarence Opening Night’ COST: Exhibition entry: free INFO: www.coldstream.gallery Art Prize Entry: $20 www.facebook com/ INFO: www.coldstream.gallery coldstreamgalleryulmarra FACEBOOK: coldstreamgalleryulmarra

29 3 APRIL

SOUL TIES: YOUNG AT HEART: Kade Valja Sue Bell ‘Soul Ties’ is an exhibition of new work Memories gather like cobwebs over the by Clarence Valley artist Kade Valja . years and slowly emerge at odd moments. The exhibition takes his practice in a In the exhibition ‘Young At Heart’ mid north new direction exploring life experiences coast artist Sue Bell explores her memories and touching on the human condition, of childhood. Multi-layering images and investigating a deeper level than our bringing them into a new time frame works physicality and flesh - the soul. The the way memory does. Her works reference exhibition documents Valja’s spiritual family mementos from the past and present lessons and experiences from a human a complex mix of imagery is put together standpoint through a synthesis of classic like a scattered narrative in a dream. European painting and street art aesthetics

WHEN: 3 Apr - 31 May WHEN: 3 Apr - 31 May 10am-4pm 10am-4pm WHERE: Grafton Regional Gallery WHERE: Grafton Regional Gallery 158 Fitzroy Street, Grafton 158 Fitzroy Street, Grafton COST: Gallery entry by donation COST: Gallery entry by donation WEBSITE: graftongallery.nsw.gov.au WEBSITE: graftongallery.nsw.gov.au FACEBOOK: graftonregionalgalleryau FACEBOOK: graftonregionalgalleryau

30 4 APRIL

ZEN MIND: ART OPENING Toshiyuki Yanagisawa Join us for the opening of current exhibitions Solo Exhibition of recent Wood Carvings by at Yamba Art Space. talented Yamba artist Toshiyuki Yanagisawa. ‘Zen Mind’ solo show and artist talk with wood Toshiyuki’s artist practice is his meditation. carver Toshiyuki Yanagisawa. Plus ‘Depth He creates unique intricately detailed and Rotation’ a sculpture exhibition featuring wooden carvings using sustainable timber. work by Belinda Laurie, Jason Anderson, Jan He explores themes relating to his Japanese Brown, Julie McKenzie and Jeff Keyes. heritage and shares stories that are Art, food, music and more art. symbolic and spiritual in representation.

WHEN: 4 Apr - 2 May. WHEN: 4 Apr, 4-6pm During gallery hours WHERE: Yamba Art Space Tuesday - Saturday 10am-3pm 44a Wooli Street Yamba WHERE: Yamba Art Space COST: Gallery entry by donation 44a Wooli Street Yamba INFO: 0488070069 or COST: Gold coin donation [email protected] INFO: 0488070069 or WEBSITE: www.yambaartspace.com [email protected] WEBSITE: www.yambaartspace.com

31 8 APRIL

A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE, WILD ABOUT WOOLI ART SHOW

FOR FORMER ILUKA MOVIE The Wooli Art Show is an opportunity to GOERS acknowledge all artists and the Wooli school community. You are invited to We invite everyone, especially those who exhibit and visit the exhibition over the recall those good old days of Jaffas and Cow Easter weekend. Entry Forms and details Boys & Indian movies, to visit our newly re- available through the website. Proceeds created Movie Show Projection Room display. to support Dune Care and the Coast The old Iluka Picture Show played a unique role Communities Protect Alliance-Wooli. in the social fabric of our small, once isolated community. WHEN: Opening 10 Apr, 6.30pm WHEN: 8-12 Apr, 10-2pm Exhibition 11 Apr, 10-3pm Exhibition 12 Apr, 10-2pm WHERE: Iluka Museum, 2 Charles Street, Iluka WHERE: Wooli Hotel Motel COST: $2 COST: $10. Opening night $2. 11 & 12 Apr INFO: 0419220467 [email protected] INFO: 0411 421 579 & 0457 498 954 [email protected] FACEBOOK: ilukahistorygroup FACEBOOK: wildaboutwooliartshow WEBSITE: protectwooli.com. au/2020/01/18/art-show-2020/

32 DIVA NIX IN ULMARRA LOWER CLARENCE ARTS

DiVaNix Wearable Art is a boutique and & CRAFTS ASSOCIATION gallery featuring the works of local artist 6TH ANNUAL 8X8 SMALL Diane Valerie Nixon. Diane creates WORKS EXHIBITION unique and eclectic wearable art, fashion and jewellery pieces. Vintage and contemporary clothing and textiles are The 2020 theme “The Everyday”, artists upcycled with stitching and botancial dyes. and makers have been invited to create Her unique jewllery is handcrafted using works in any medium within the confines gems, glass and pearl, bespoke caftans of the supplied 20x20cm canvas. and silk and wool wraps are also available. WHEN: 27 Mar-2 May 2020 WHEN: 28 Mar - 30 April, Opening Night 27 Mar 6pm 9:30-3:30pm, Thu-Sun WHERE: Ferry Park Gallery or by appointment call Pacific Highway Maclean 0431 626 691 INFO: 02 6645 3700 WHERE: 8 Coldstream Street, Ulmarra FACEBOOK: ferryparkgallery INSTAGRAM: divanixdesign FACEBOOK: divanix

33 11 APRIL

EYE SEE, I SEE BUSINESS AS USUAL

The mystery of how the human mind Saturday 18th April sounds like a good day. constructs reality and interpretation of So what if you all turn up here ad we’ll have sensory information is inspiration for Lyn’s a bit of a gathering? BYO wine, music and work. Using photography, symbolism food. Meet up with some local artists for and metaphor to explore and imagine a chin wag, some arty stuff and maybe a how others might perceive the world, Lyn political discussion. Paintings, prints and uses various filters, including water, to small sculptures on display and for sale. distort realities. One person’s distortion is Kingstudio will be open from 10am to 4pm another’s reality. Wed to Sat during plunge.

WHEN: Sat 11 Apr - Sun 24 May WHEN: Sat 18 Apr 10am-4pm weekends 4pm onwards WHERE: Cowper Art Gallery WHERE: Kingstudio 90 Clarence Street, Cowper 105 River Street, Maclean COST: FREE COST: FREE INFO: www.cowpergallery.com facebook.com/cowpergallery INFO: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.kingstudio.com.au

34 19 APRIL

ROCHELLE SUMMERFIELD GO ART EXHIBITION

ARTIST STUDIO Entries are open now for the Go Art Join national artist Rochelle Summerfield Exhibition. This annual event held at the at her beautiful studio situated right beside Grafton High School MPC is a showcase and the Clarence River at Seelands. View her prize for professional and emerging artists artwork, see some works in progress, from all over and also for Primary ask about her inspirations, purchase an and Secondary students in the Clarence artwork, have a personal tour and learn Valley. There are winners in each section about some of her processes. Rochelle with total prize money of around $7000. has many skills in drawing, collage, print, Entries close 12 June. Get your entry form photography and digital media. Rochelle from the Go Art Webiste. has been a professional exhibiting artist for 20 years. Light refreshments available. WHEN: Sat 20 Jun, 9-5pm (Opening night 6-9pm) WHEN: Sat 19 Apr Sun 21 Jun, 9-3pm 11am-3pm WHERE: Grafton High School WHERE: 20 Drummer Place, Seelands Multi Purpose Centre Fry Street, Grafton COST: FREE COST: Gold coin donation BOOKING: Eventbrite. Search ‘Rochelle INFO: [email protected] Summerfield’ WEBSITE: rochellesummerfield.com WEBSITE: www.goartprize.com

35 ‘Dip In The Clarence’ by K Wade Clarence Valley InFocus winner 2018 MUSIC, DANCE & THEATRE PERFORMANCE PROUD TO BE ASSOCIATED WITH

Maclean Highland Gathering 10-11 April

Scottish Towns and Grand Houses Tour featuring Capercaillie in Maclean 30 May

Start planning your Australian Scottish experience by visiting the suite of festivals, artists and events on offer and celebrate the gems of Scottish culture within our Australian landscape. For more information go to www.yearofscotlandaustralia2020.com

YOSA2020 28 MARCH

GOTHIC FOLK CUBA - FROM THE TRIBAL ROOTS TO THE SALSA Local balladeer, Brian Winters, will take you on an original, musical journey back Experience a little bit of Cuba when in time to when this Valley lay, Naked for Cuban Salsa returns to Grafton for some the Feast. With support acts, this Gothic fun nights during plunge. Come join Folk tale of raw emotions will be a unique Christina, who started Cuban dance theatrical experience, set within the in Australia 1999, learn to ‘Walk with historical backdrop of Calliope Hall. Attitude’ in an inclusive and fun-filled class, which is what Cuban Salsa is all about! All welcome! WHEN: Sat 28 Mar, 7pm WHERE: Calliope Hall WHEN: 28 Mar - 25 Apr 681 Sherrys Lane, Calliope 6.00-8.30pm COST: $20 Sticky tickets WHERE: Grafton City Tennis Club $25 at the door 202 Prince Street Grafton BOOKING: stks.be/gothicfolk COST: $20 INFO: 0407 623 313 BOOKING: rhythmmm.org/product/ FACEBOOK: brianwintersgothicfolk group-lessons-grafton INFO: [email protected] WEBSITE: rhythmmm.org

39 2 APRIL

STRASSMAN: THE CHOCLATE DIET

From London to New York, Strassman’s comic genius has shocked and surprised. Now it’s your turn to experience Strassman’s uproarious comedy with those infamous favourites, the loveable Ted E. Bare and the evil Chuck Wood. Ted E. Bare’s health quest is hilariously painful and one we can relate to. Meanwhile Chuck is going through an identity crisis. Strassman is one of Australia’s favourite comedians, a master of his art. Once again, he delivers the ultimate night out. This performance is rated MA15+. Children 12 to 15 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. No one under 12 admitted.

WHEN: Thu 2 April, 8pm WHERE: Saraton 99 Prince Street, Grafton COST: $49.90 all tickets BOOKING: www.saraton.com

40 8 APRIL

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NIA YAMBA COMMUNITY LIVE ‘N’ LOUD DANCE JAM This all ages gig features young muso’s If you love moving to music with friends in a fun and bands performing with The Ruperts, atmosphere, this Community Dance Jam is for a local band recently showcased on Triple you! All of us at Vibrant Vitality with Carol would J’s Unearthed and who have performed love you to join us. You need no prior experience, at Blues Festival. Bring your everbody is welcome! Nia is a fun, barefoot, friends, enjoy the music and the free pizza mindful movement practice guaranteed to make and non-alcoholic drinks. you feel joyful and exhilarated! All proceeds from this event will go to a local charity so you will not only be giving your body, mind and spirit a gift, WHEN: Wed 8 Apr you will be supporting a worthwhile cause. 6-9pm WHERE: Grafton Library, WHEN: Fri 3 April - 6-7.30pm Pound Street, Grafton WHERE: RSL Hall COST: FREE Church Street, Yamba BOOKINGS: At the library or online COST: $20 donation to charity at www.crl.nsw.gov.au BOOKINGS: pay donation cash at the door WEBSITE: crl.nsw.gov.au INFO: Carol on 0412255306 WEBSITE: niaaustralia.com.au/teacher/ carol-greenwood

41 9 APRIL

FLUTE ENSEMBLE YAMBA UKES JAM SESSION PERFORMANCE Yamba Ukes have a fortnightly Jam Session The Clarence Valley Conservatorium has been at Latitude 20 Café where we play ukulele, leading the performing arts in the region since laugh, learn and sing our hearts out. its historical beginnings in the 1930s. students Playing music in a group is wonderful of all ages are able to expand and enrich their therapy for everyone. lives through creative artistic expression. All levels are welcome from beginners to Join the Clarence Valley Conservatorium when advanced players. they present their flute ensemble performance this plunge festival at Grafton Shoppingworld. WHEN: Wed 9 April, 10-12pm Wed 23 April, 10-12pm WHEN: Thu 9 April - 4.45pm WHERE: Latitude 20 Cnr Yamba & Coldstream Sts WHERE: Grafton Shoppingworld COST: $5 per session COST: FREE INFO: [email protected] INFO: chrystal.davies@ mcconaghygroup.com WEBSITE: www.yambaukes.com WEBSITE: graftonshoppingworld.com.au

42 14 APRIL

GRAFTON DANCE THE ADDAMS FAMILY EISTEDDFOD MUSICAL A dance competition for all ages, The Clarence Valley Conservatorium will be individuals and groups in a variety of dance appearing at Grafton Shoppingworld this styles. Competitors have the opportunity to plunge Festival to give you a sneak peek of win prizes including trophies, medals, prize their new production The Addams Family money, scholarships and encouragement musical which will go live in june 2020. awards. Spectators can enjoy a vast selection of dancers from the Clarence, WHEN: Tue 14 April, 3pm surrounding regions and southern WHERE: Grafton Shoppingworld Queensland. From beginners through to COST: FREE professionally presented performances. INFO: chrystal.davies@ mcconaghygroup.com WHEN: 11-19 April WEBSITE: graftonshoppingworld.com.au Sessions start at 8.30am, 1pm and 6.30pm. WHERE: South Grafton High School Tyson Street, South Grafton COST: $5 INFO: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.graftoneisteddfod.org.au

43 18 APRIL

A MUSICAL FEAST AT THE CELTIC & CONTEMPORARY CATHEDRAL FOLK SESSIONS This prestigious Black-Tie Fundraising These folk sessions are the only local regular Event includes cabaret style entertainment events where you can sing, play and discover from the Clarence Valley Orchestra, traditional folk music. We encourage and 3-Course fine dining and dancing till late support sessioners - including nervous into the evening. Charity proceeds will go newcomers - in singing and playing acoustic to the BackTrack Youth Works Programs and instruments. And we have a ball doing the Cathedral Organ Restoration Project. it. Come and check it out, bring acoustic instruments, voices & a sense of fun. WHEN: Sat 18 April Beginners through to pros all welcome. Song 6.30-11.30pm and tune folders to share are available WHERE: Christ Church Cathedral WHEN: Copmanhurst - Sat 25 Apr, 1pm Duke Street Grafton Copmanhurst Tennis clubroom, COST: $150 per ticket on Sports & Rec Oval BOOKING: Eventbrite. Search ‘Musical Grafton - Sat 2 May, 1pm Feast At The Cathedral’ Good Intent Hotel, 65 Armidale INFO: [email protected] Street, South Grafton FACEBOOK: clarencevalleyorchestra COST: Copmanhurst: $5, Grafton: FREE BOOKING: Mazza 6647 3274

44 30 APRIL

Broadcasting live at 7.30pm-9pm Wednesday nights during the plunge Art & Culture festival. Listen to local artists read their prose or poetry favourites, sing YAMBA CINEMA or play their music and INTERNATIONAL FILM talk about their art and FESTIVAL why their chosen pieces inspire them. Escape to Yamba as we bring the World of Cinema to our local big screen. We showcase Tune in to 100.3FM films from around the world. The festival is during plunge. a reflection of our deep roots in film culture and passion for cinema. The Festival aim is to bring you films rarely seen in regional Australia and create a memorable big screen, festival, community experience WHEN: 30 Apr - 6 May WHERE: Yamba Cinema, Bottom Cinema 35 Coldstream Street, Yamba COST: $15 per session Festival pass available INFO: 6646 2150 Broadcast by Presenter will be live BOOKING: Tix at the Box Office but presenter will use pre-recorded WEBSITE: www.yambacinema.com.au sessions, recorded at TLC

45 MARKETS

WEEKLY

Wednesday Yamba Farmers & Producers Market mornings 7-11.00am. Whiting Beach Car Park, Yamba

MONTHLY

1st Saturday Glenreagh Markets (except January) 8-12.30am. 62 Coramba St School of Arts Building

Iluka Market 1st Sunday Cnr Owen & Spenser Streets, Iluka

Maclean Community Market 2nd Saturday Centenary Drive Car Park, Maclean

Grafton Showground Markets 3rd Saturday Cnr Prince & Dobie Streets, Grafton

Yamba River Market 4th Sunday Ford Park, River Street, Yamba

SEASONAL

1st Sunday Halfway Creek Local Market (Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec) Halfway Creek Hall, Kungala Rd, Halfway Creek

ANNUAL

31 October Jacaranda Thursday Market

1st Saturday November Grafton TAFE Market

National Goanna Pulling Championships 1st Sunday October Wooli Sports Ground, North Street, Wooli ART & CRAFT MARKET YAMBA HANDMADE MARKETS

An annual ‘Two Day Art & Craft Market’ Over 60 stalls come together to sell their with local art and handmade articles/goods handmade designs at these seasonal markets, for sale - including our Monster Garage check out the huge variety of amazing and Aale, Art Sale & Club Cafe serving light beautifully detailed items. Our markets support refreshments. Something for everyone. the small businesses from the Clarence Valley and beyond. Grab a coffee and there’s plenty WHEN: Sat 2-Sun 3 May to keep the little ones occupied. Remember Sat 7-3pm, Sun 7-2pm to BYO bags and cash, as some stalls operate on cash only. Some stall holders even offer WHERE: Grafton Art Club Hall, workshops which must be booked directly. 365 Dobie Street, Grafton Keep an eye on our Facebook page for updates. COST: FREE INFO: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.graftonartclub.net WHEN: Sat 11 Apr, 9-2pm WHERE: Raymond Laurie Sports Centre 78 Angourie Road, Yamba COST: Gold coin donation FACEBOOK: simplyhandmadeyamba Gran’s Frog, Tash Clausen. Youth Category Winner, InFocus 2020.

The Final Colour. Photo by Freya McGrath. Clarence Valley Infocus Winner 2017 WORKSHOPS (0 - 25YRS) 27 MARCH

STORYTIME & CRAFT LITTLE SMARTIES

Join Clarence Valley Anglican School at Grafton This is creative fun for under fives and Shoppingworld on Fridays during plunge their carers brought to you by the 2019 for free storytime and craft celebrating Grafton Regional Gallery. Sing-a-longs Clarence Valley Authors and their stories. and dancing with Mel from the Clarence Bring your children along to enjoy a storybook Valley Conservatorium and lots of craft reading followed by a Craft activity with early activities with all art materials and childhood specialists from CVAS. Enjoy a coffee equipment included. while your Children listen, learn and create something special. WHEN: Tue 7 April, 10.30-12pm WHERE: Vines@139 WHEN: 27 Mar, 3 & 10 April, 1 May 139 Fitzroy St, Grafton 10am daily COST: $5 WHERE: Next to Gym Beans Espresso BOOKINGS: Eventbite, search Grafton Shoppingworld ‘Little Smarties Grafton’ COST: FREE INFO: [email protected] INFO: chrystal.davies@ or call 6642 3177 mcconaghygroup.com WEBSITE: graftongallery.nsw.gov.au WEBSITE: graftonshoppingworld.com.au

52 14 APRIL

FEATHER CHARMS AUGEMENTED REALITY (AR)

Join maker Mel from MeCo Macramé for CARDS AND BOOKS this 1-hour workshop to create a feather AR Books are physical or digital copies of charm in your choice of colours! Adorn traditional books, both text and illustrations, that your favourite backpack, handbag, purse are then linked to additional, non-traditional or keys, or even make a gift for a friend. content through the use of technology. In this workshop kids will use books, cards and devices This workshop is suitable for children to transport them through the pages and into aged 8+ or any guests who wish to learn new worlds. For ages 8+ the tips and tricks to create a feather charm. All materials provided. WHEN: Tue 14 April, 10.30-11.30am WHEN: Thu 11 April WHERE: Grafton Library, 9am, 10am,11am, 12pm, 1pm Pound St, Grafton COST: FREE WHERE: Simply Handmade Maket Raymond Laurie Sport Centre BOOKINGS: At the library or online Angourie Road, Yamba at www.crl.nsw.gov.au COST: $25 WEBSITE: crl.nsw.gov.au INFO: [email protected] FACEBOOK: mecomacrame/events

53 14 APRIL

THE JITTERBUGS MAKIN’ WAVES HOKUSAI The Jitterbugs Children’s Show is an interactive STYLE (AGES 7-12) journey for children through the garden Explore beautiful Wooli and create a learning to compost, mulch, grow plants, play mixed media oceanic artwork inspired instruments, and make art whilst creating a by Japanese artist Hokusai. You will green environment and a groovy lifestyle! The experiment with various drawing materials Jitterbugs are bright and colourful characters And techniques. Wooli School of Art teacher taking form of the bug world! Sing and Nardia has nearly 20 years experience in dance along with The Jitterbugs at Grafton the Visual Arts sector including 7-12 Visual Shoppingworld this plunge Festival. Arts and facilitating education and public WHEN: 14-18 April programming at regional gallery level. 11-1pm daily WHERE: Grafton Shoppingworld WHEN: Wed 15 Apr COST: FREE 10am-11.30am INFO: chrystal.davies@ WHERE: Wooli Hall, Main Street Wooli mcconaghygroup.com COST: $25 per child/ $45 per family WEBSITE: graftonshoppingworld.com.au of 2. Group discount available BOOKINGS: 0457 498 954 FACEBOOK: woolischoolofart

54 1515 APRIL APRIL

COLLABORATIVE DRAWING KIDS INSTRUMENT ZOO

WORKSHOP The Clarence Valley Conservatorium invites Drawing is never boring...especially parents and students to come along to a when you experiment with mixed media special kind of zoo at Grafton Shoppingworld art materials and share the process as a - an instrument zoo where the exhibitions are group! A fun workshop facilitated by artist musical instruments. Parents and budding educator Kerrie Howland. Explore hands musicians will have the opportunity to try on creative expression/play, collaborative out all the instruments you can learn at the drawing activities and techniques using conservatorium, guided by Clarence Valley pencil, pen, ink, oil pastel, graphite and Conservatorium. charcoal on paper. For ages 5 - 12yrs WHEN: Wed 15 Apr WHEN: 15, 17, 22 and 24 Apr 10-2pm 1-3.30pm WHERE: Grafton Shoppingworld WHERE: Yamba Art Space COST: FREE 44a Wooli Street Yamba INFO: chrystal.davies@ COST: $30 mcconaghygroup.com BOOKINGS: 0488 070 069 WEBSITE: graftonshoppingworld.com.au [email protected] WEBSITE: www.yambaartspace.com FACEBOOK: yambaartspacegallery

55 15 APRIL

MAKE AND WRITE YOUR LIBRARY LEGO LEGENDS OWN BOOK Library LEGO Legend workshops have arrived Write your own story and make a book from at Yamba Library these school holidays. Get in scratch. Spark your imagination with objects and quick! Ages 8-14 years. pictures to get your story started. Design, illustrate, write and make your own book. All materials WHEN: Wed 15 Apr, 11-12pm supplied. Age 8+. Limit 10 per workshop. Tue 21 Apr, 2-3pm WHERE: Yamba Library WHEN: Iluka - Wed 15 Apr, 10.30-12pm 45 Wooli Street, Yamba Maclean - Fri 17 Apr, 10.30-12pm COST: FREE Yamba - Fri 17 Apr, 2-3.30pm BOOKINGS: Essential. At the library or WHERE: Iluka Library, Duke Street online at.crl.nsw.gov.au Maclean Library, Stanley Street Yamba Library, Wooli Street COST: FREE BOOKINGS: Essential. At the library or online at crl.nsw.gov.au WEBSITE: crl.nsw.gov.au

56 16 APRIL

DRAWING IS NEVER BORING ROTHKO RAINBOW WALL

Drawing is never boring...especially HANGING (AGES 5-8) when you make mistakes, experiment Be inspired by the famous Abstarct with art materials and share the process Expressionist painter Mark Rothko and with your peers. Create and explore using construct your own rainbow wall hanging. mixed media drawing techniques and You will use a variety of mixed media create a small artist book to take home. materials to create your own wall hanging For ages 13-18 years to take home. Wooli School of Art teacher Nardia has nearly 20 years experience in WHEN: Thu 16 Apr, 1-3.30pm the Visual Arts sector including 7-12 Visual WHERE: Yamba Art Space Arts and facilitating education and public 44a Wooli Street Yamba programming at regional gallery level. COST: $30 BOOKINGS: 0488 070 069 WHEN: Thu 16 Apr [email protected] 10am-11.30am WEBSITE: www.yambaartspace.com WHERE: Wooli Hall, Main Street Wooli FACEBOOK: yambaartspacegallery COST: $25 per child/ $45 per family of 2. Group discount available BOOKINGS: 0457 498 954 FACEBOOK: woolischoolofart

57 19 APRIL

MACRAMÉ FOR KIDS - MAGIC JAKE PRESENTS - SHOULDER BAG ABRA-KID-ABRA

Join instructors Mel and Sue from MeCo Magic Jake presents Abra-Kid-Abra! At Macramé for a fun morning of knotting. This Grafton Shoppingworld during plunge 2020! kids workshop is suitable for children aged The ultimate children’s magic show is a 50 10+ who want to learn the tips and tricks for minute fun filled magic and illusion show creating their very own macramé shoulder bag! for kids! The show is packed with amazing All materials and light refreshments included. & unbelievable magic routines that will leave you amazed! Plus every child receives a balloon animal to take home. WHEN: Sat 19 Apr, 9-12pm WHERE: Yamba Art Space, WHEN: 20-24 Apr, 11am daily 44a Wooli Street, Yamba WHERE: Grafton Shoppingworld COST: $80 COST: FREE INFO: [email protected] INFO: chrystal.davies@ FACEBOOK: mecomacrame/events mcconaghygroup.com WEBSITE: graftonshoppingworld.com.au

58 22 APRIL

MAKE EASTER CROWNS ALL DAY TEENS AND SCREENS

Join us for a holiday workshop fit for A fabulous full day workshop with local master- royalty. Paint, glue, stick and shape your printer Malcolm King from King Studios in Maclean. own crown to take home using natural Teens will learn about screen printing as a medium willow headpieces with Cassandra-lyn for creativity. They will make a unique design Palmer. For primary school children. and prepare it for screen and printing. Kindy – Yr 2 Workshop is 5 hours with a 1/2 hour lunch break. Bring your own lunch, water and wear protective clothing. WHEN: Tue 21 Apr, 9.30-12pm WHERE: Vines@139 WHEN: Wed 22 Apr, 9.30-3pm 139 Fitzroy St, Grafton WHERE: Vines@139 COST: $25 139 Fitzroy St, Grafton BOOKINGS: Eventbite. COST: $40 INFO: [email protected] BOOKINGS: Eventbite. Search ‘All Day or call 6642 3177 Screens Teens’ WEBSITE: graftongallery.nsw.gov.au INFO: [email protected] or call 6642 3177 WEBSITE: graftongallery.nsw.gov.au

59 22 APRIL

VAN GOGH STYLE SKYSCAPE CREATIVE CANDLE (7-12YEARS) WORKSHOP

Using the dreamy style of Post Impressionist Grab your friends in the Easter School painter Van Gogh, experiment with drawing holidays and design and decorate your materials that create a fantasy skyscape own cool candle using specialty paints and artwork. You will experiment with materials adding gems and other embellishments such as wax crayon, pencil, watercolour, acrylic with Cassandra-lyn Palmer. For primary paint to make your skyscape move and swirl school children in Yrs 3 - 6. like the style of Vincent Van Gogh. Wooli School of Art teacher Nardia has nearly 20 years WHEN: Thu 23 Apr experience in the Visual Arts sector including 9.30am-12pm 7-12 Visual Arts and facilitating education and WHERE: Vines@139 public programming at regional gallery level. 139 Fitzroy St, Grafton COST: $25 WHEN: Wed 22 Apr, 10-11.30am BOOKINGS: Eventbite. Search ‘Decorate WHERE: Wooli Hall, Main Street Wooli Your Own Candles, Grafton. COST: $25 per child/ $45 per family INFO: [email protected] of 2. Group discount available or call 6642 3177 BOOKINGS: 0457 498 954 WEBSITE: graftongallery.nsw.gov.au FACEBOOK: woolischoolofart

60 24 APRIL

POSTCARDS FROM STREET ART STICKERS AND PARADISE (7-12YEARS) POSTERS WITH KADE Make a detailed drawing that is also a Local street artist Kade Valja will be sharing postcard, a gift that you can send to someone his knowledge on the fundamentals of street special. You will experience with traditional art techniques with stickers and paste-up landscape drawing techniques along with poster-making. Draw and make your creations. illustration using the Wooli Wooli River and From design to application Kade will guide you escarpment and inspiration. Wooli School through the urban process of paste-ups and of Art teacher Nardia has nearly 20 years stickers. Limited space available and materials experience in the Visual Arts sector including included, first in best dressed. 7-12 Visual Arts and facilitating education and public programming at regional gallery level. WHEN: Fri 24 Apr, 9.30-12pm for years 3-6 and 1-3.30pm for years 7-9 WHEN: Wed 23 Apr, 10-11.30am WHERE: Vines@139 WHERE: Wooli Hall, Main Street Wooli 139 Fitzroy St, Grafton COST: $25 COST: $25 per child/ $45 per family of 2. Group discount available BOOKINGS: Eventbite. Search ‘Street Art Stickers Posters_Yr3-Yr6’ BOOKINGS: 0457 498 954 INFO: [email protected] FACEBOOK: woolischoolofart or call 6642 3177 WEBSITE: graftongallery.nsw.gov.au

61 24 APRIL

OZOBOT ROBOT FUN WEEKLY YOUTH ART CLASSES

Ozobots are tiny robots that teach and practise Learn to see as an artist and develop your coding through fun and interactive activities. So skills to draw in weekly lessons with Artfully tiny yet packed with fun! For ages 7+ Yours. Become confident in using a variety of media and explore different techniques. You will develop more confidence and have WHEN: Fri 24 Apr fun exploring all areas of art while creating 10.30-11.30am a variety of artworks. Age 9 to 18. Creative WHERE: Grafton Library, Pound Street Kids vouchers accepted. COST: FREE BOOKINGS: At the library or online WHEN: Tue, Wed and Thu at www.crl.nsw.gov.au 3.45-5.15 WEBSITE: crl.nsw.gov.au WHERE: Grafton Art Club 365 Dobie Street, Grafton COST: Casual lesson $20 10 lessons $15ea Hall fee $2 BOOKINGS: Deborah 0409 321 226 [email protected] WEBSITE: www.artfullyyours.com.au

62 The Clarence Valley Cultural Committee support and promote arts and cultural activity within the Clarence Valley. Come along to the Cultural and Creative Expo to find out more about the art and cultural groups in the Clarence plus access resources and information that can help your creative business. More information on page 16 or on Facebook/ClarenceValleyCulture For meeting and membership information contact the cultural committee at [email protected]

The Final Colour. Photo by Freya McGrath. Clarence Valley Infocus Winner 2017 WORKSHOPS, EDUCATION AND ARTIST TALKS 19 MARCH

DEUTSCHLAND DINGO UPCYCLED COFFEE CUP Join Clarence Valley artist Jaz Grady live on NOTEBOOK WORKSHOP Instagram for a tour of her studio at Berlin Art Drop-in to Grafton Library and learn how Institute as part of her residency funded by the to turn used, disposable cups into beautiful Yulgilbar Foundation. Join the conversation notebooks with traditional bookbinder in real time from the Clarence to Berlin. Then Monique Buchbach. Bring in your own come and meet the artist at the Grafton Regional used - but clean - coffee or milkshake Gallery for a talk about her experience and view cups or use some that we have prepared work created during her residency. for you. Ages 12 to 102! Please allow 30mins to make your notebook. WHEN: Thu 19 Mar, 7.30pm online Instagram @strangerandfiction WHEN: Sat 21 Mar, 9.30-11.30am WHEN: Wed 15 Apr, 5.30-7.30pm WHERE: Grafton Library Grafton Regional Gallery 126-144 Pound Street COST: FREE BOOKINGS: At the library or online BOOKINGS: RSVP to artist talk on eventbrite. at www.crl.nsw.gov.au WEBSITE: averagegoods.com.au WEBSITE: crl.nsw.gov.au graftongallery.nsw.gov.au

68 28 MARCH

RAG RUG MAKING BOLD, BRIGHT, BOTANICAL Turn scrap fabric into colourful rugs. A BLOCK PRINTING ON PAPER functional rug for your home can be created Explore the beautiful world of Botanical Art in a 4 hour workshop. in printmaking. This workshop focuses on With some cutting plaiting and sewing creating prints of flowers, leaves, ferns, machine experience. Full guidance, supplies seed heads and everything else botanical. and equipment provided. Enjoy the company Students will create prints on paper suitable of friends or family in a small group setting for Art prints, cards, wrapping paper, tags, on the deck of Iluka Emporium. etc. The use of hand colouring after printing will also be explored.

WHEN: 26 Mar, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Apr WHEN: Sat 28 Mar, 10-4pm 10am-3pm WHERE: Cowper Art Gallery & Studio WHERE: Iluka Emporium 90 Clarence Street, Cowper 61 Charles Street, Iluka COST: $140 COST: $60 BOOKINGS: Kerrie Bowles 0429 357 388 BOOKINGS: Call Michelle 0452 459 634 [email protected] [email protected] WEBSITE: www.cowperartgallery.com FACEBOOK: geckosnewtail FACEBOOK: cowpergallery

6969 28 MARCH

NYMBOIDA AUTUMN BEGINNERS MACRAMÉ

WEAVING CIRCLE Join instructors Mel and Sue from MeCo Suitable for both beginners and experienced Macramé for an morning of knotting to weavers this is a chance to take some time create your very own wall hanging. This out, while practising the mindful art of weaving. workshop is suitable for adult beginners Under the guidance of local Bundjalung tutor or guests who want to learn the core Bianca Monaghan, participants will enjoy knots used in macramé wall hangings. All learning simple basket weaving techniques. materials and light refreshments included. Morning tea and workshop materials provided. A free workshop for the community. WHEN: Sun 29 Mar, 8-12pm WHERE: Iluka Emporium WHEN: Sat 28 Mar, 10am-1pm 61 Charles Street, Iluka WHERE: Nymboida Hall COST: $120 Armidale Road, Nymboida INFO: [email protected] COST: FREE. Limited spaces FACEBOOK: mecomacrame/events BOOKINGS: Bianca on 0403933845 or email [email protected] FACEBOOK: bundjalunculturalexperiences

70 30 MARCH

BASKET BUNTING IN FLIGHT

Join instructor’s Mel and Sue from MeCo Barbie Mitchell will guide you through the Macramé for an afternoon of knotting process to create one of her original quilt to create your very own bunting. This designs. Choose between her Golden Whistler or workshop is suitable for adult beginners Eagle Quilt Pattern (included in workshop fee). or guests who want to learn the common During this two day workshop you will explore a knots used in macramé, and tips for variety of techniques including, Fabric Selection, creating a bunting. All materials and light Colours & Pattern, Needle-turn Applique & or refreshments included. Machine Applique and Machine Piecing You will be encouraged to explore the difference WHEN: Sun 29 Mar, 1-4pm between hand & machine work. WHERE: Iluka Emporium Beginners to Advanced Welcome. 61 Charles Street, Iluka COST: $80 WHEN: 30-31 Mar, 10-3pm INFO: [email protected] WHERE: New School of Arts Hall Spring Street South Grafton FACEBOOK: mecomacrame/events COST: $135 BOOKINGS: [email protected] FACEBOOK: handstitchedowl

7171 31 MARCH

FLORAL WATERCOLOUR EVENING ART CLASSES JULIANNE GOSPER Learn to see as an artist and develop Learn basic watercolour painting techniques your skills to draw in weekly lessons and have fun with vibrant and dynamic colours with Artfully Yours. Become confident suited to floral painting. Create a beautiful in using a variety of media and explore loose, expressive floral watercolour to take different techniques. You will develop home. This course is aimed at beginners to more confidence and have fun exploring intermediate and includes a glass of wine and all areas of art while creating a variety of cheese plate. artworks. Individual tuition is available or organise a Friends Enjoying Art Evenings. WHEN: Tue 31 Mar, 6-8.30pm WHERE: Vines @139 WHEN: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and 139 Fitzroy St, Grafton Thursdays 6-7.30pm COST: $60 or $50 for Gallery Friends WHERE: Grafton Art Club BOOKINGS: Eventbite, search 365 Dobie Street, Grafton ‘Expressive Floral Watercolour COST: Casual lesson $25 Workshop Grafton’ 10 Lessons for $20ea plus $3 Hall Fee per lesson INFO: [email protected] BOOKINGS: Deborah 0409 321 226 or call 6642 3177 WEBSITE: www.artfullyyours.com.au WEBSITE: graftongallery.nsw.gov.au

72 Mend and Make Do Crew is a volunteer-run not-for-profit providing opportunities for social inclusion through recycling-based Arts & Crafts and supporting other Not-for-Profits using Arts & Crafts Skills. Volunteers needed: Due to the NSW/QLD GRAFTON ART CLUB LIFE bushfires, volunteers are urgently needed to help with assembling and transporting DRAWING SESSIONS toiletry kits and other general duties. Weekly Life Drawing classes hosted by local artist Juli Hutchings are held at Grafton Art Club HQ. Contact Juli for more information or to join the class - everyone welcome. Grafton Art Club is a community club that has been part of Grafton since 1987. Members enjoy daily classes and social events year round.

WHEN: 3, 10, 17 and 24 Apr 10-1pm WHERE: Grafton Art Club 365 Dobie Street, Grafton COST: $15. Includes shared model BOOKINGS: Juli - 0428 508 183 or 02 6642 1394 WEBSITE: www.graftonartclub.net Sheds 1 & 3, 46 Through Street, South Grafton [email protected] (02) 6643 4150 or 0402 024 209 1 APRIL

MINDFULNESS QUILTING GLENREAGH CREATIVE GROUP INC. Join Barbie in a relaxed fun class to learn the techniques to make a quilt from start to finish Just come along and join us anytime. Bring without using a sewing machine. along any UFO’s (unfinished objects or PHD’s Techniques explored during the four sessions: (Projects half done). We are a wonderful • Needle-turn Applique group of keen crafters with lots of chatter • Hand-piecing and friendship. Share tips or gather advice from experienced crafters who practice a • Big stitch quilting variety of skills including crochet, embroidery, • Binding, labels & finishing your quilt. knitting, papercraft, painting, patchwork and Beginners to advanced students welcome. quilting. Everyone is welcome!

WHEN: 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 Apr WHEN: 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 Apr 5.30-8.30pm WHERE: Glenreagh School of Arts WHERE: Dear Hazel Studio Coramba Street Glenreagh 19 Skinner St, South Grafton COST: Joining Fee $10 COST: $135 Annual membership $10 BOOKINGS: [email protected] Day fee $5 FACEBOOK: handstitchedowl BOOKINGS: Liz Shipman 6649 2223 Jan McGeorge 0408538130 [email protected]

74 3 APRIL

FREE MOTION FREEDOM NOW + PROJECT

Join Christine Mitchell for the day to create Reconsider your relationship to waste and a piece of fabric suitable for a wall-hanging, join us to create a sculptural Wave of Change cushion or table runner. Learn a variety of out of Single Use Plastics. Join the Grafton techniques including; Free-motion quilting Regional Gallery, Goldberg Aberline Studio and & Stitch & Slash. Its a great way to recycle Clarence Valley Creatives in a fun community fabrics or use fabrics from your stash. collaboration to create large scale inflatable Beginner to advanced quilters welcome. artworks and raise awareness of single use plastics in the Clarence Valley. Join a full day WHEN: Thu 2 Apr wokshop or drop in for a creative session. 9.30-2.30pm WHEN: Fri 3 Apr, 11-7pm. Yamba WHERE: Sals Sewing 61 Skinner Street, Sat 4 Apr, 10-3pm. Grafton ELF South Grafton Sun 5 Apr, 10-3pm. Grafton ELF COST: $50 WHERE: Yamba Art Space 44A Wooli Street, Yamba BOOKINGS: [email protected] Clarence Environmental Learning Facility. 704 Armidale Road, South Grafton COST: FREE. Bookings essential WEBSITE: graftongallery.nsw.gov.au

7575 4 APRIL

CYANOTYPES with Raimond BLOOMS SEW BEAUTIFUL de Weerdt A splash of paint, a line or two here and there and a bloom or bouquet appears. Join Artfully Join us for a full day workshop working with a fascinating alternative photographic Yours to create mixed media artworks of process that produces prints that are a flowers and then embroider with a range of beautiful cyan blue. Use simple objects and simple stitches to highlight your colourful materials that can be easily done at home. blooms and compositions. Follow step by step No previous experience needed. All meals instructions and explore materials to create included in the workshop cost. mini artworks that will bring you joy.

WHEN: Sat 4 Apr, 10-4pm WHEN: Sat 4 Apr, 9.30-4.30pm WHERE: Cowper Art Gallery & Studio WHERE: Grafton Art Club 90 Clarence Street, Cowper 365 Dobie Street, Grafton COST: $140 COST: $55. BOOKINGS: [email protected] BOOKINGS: Deborah 0409 321 226 WEBSITE: www.cowperartgallery.com INFO: [email protected] FACEBOOK: cowperartgallery WEBSITE: www.artfullyyours.com.au

76 4 APRIL

KADE VALJA ARTIST TALK THE BASICS OF MOSAIC Working with Annie and Gypsy learn all you Join Clarence Valley artist Kade Valja for a need to know to create a mosaic for your Home talk about his practice and the inspiration or Garden. All materials are supplied, and you behind his exhibition prior to the official will leave with a Plaque or Small Pot Planter. opening. The Soul Ties exhibition will Day 1 will be designing and gluing your mosaic showcase new work from the artist as he pieces to the surface and Day 2 will be learning takes his practice in a new direction. how to Grout your design. You leave with a lovely artwork after a relaxing WHEN: Sat 4 Apr, 3.30pm 2 days and the skills to create more mosaics. WHERE: Grafton Regional Gallery 158 Fitzroy Street Grafton WHEN: 4-5 Apr COST: FREE 9.30-2pm both days BOOKINGS: RSVP for catering purposes. WHERE: 33 Compton Street, Iluka Eventbrite. Search ‘Kade Valja COST: $100 Soulties’ BOOKINGS: [email protected] or INFO: [email protected] call 0411 160 599 6642 3177 WEBSITE: graftongallery.nsw.gov.au

7777 4 APRIL

EMBROIDERY WORKSHOP WRITING WORKSHOPS Join The Long Way Home team for their annual Join Bree & Barbie for a fun morning of creative writing workshops. Whether you’re creative modern embroidery. You’ll embellish working towards submitting a story in the one of our hand stamped panels with bright annual short story competition or searching for and simple stitches that will be ready to hang motivation to put pen to paper, these workshops as artwork! All levels welcome will have you writing, telling stories, developing characters and imagining plots in the short WHEN: Sat 4 Apr, 9-1pm space of a morning. You’ll leave with an idea WHERE: Dear Hazel Studio or two, plus tools to keep you writing. 19 Skinner St, South Grafton COST: $65 (incl. materials and WHEN: Sat 4 Apr. 9-12pm. Yamba refreshments) Sun 5 Apr. 9-12pm. Grafton BOOKINGS: 0431 753 028 WHERE: Yamba - Wooli Street Hall Grafton - Gurehlgam Centre INSTAGRAM: _dearhazel_ Victoria/Villiers St, Grafton COST: $10 BOOKINGS: [email protected] or phone 0423747468 INFO: [email protected] FACEBOOK: cvshortstories/events

78 5 APRIL

NOTAN - FABRIC STAMPING WORKSHOP IT’S ALL BLACK & WHITE Come and Stamp with Barbie & Bree! During this workshop you will create a stamped tote Notan is a Japanese term which literally bag and your own original fabric design on means “light dark harmony”. This quality quilting cotton fabric! All levels welcome charcoal drawing on paper and collage workshop explores design, pattern and composition with flat areas of dark and WHEN: Sun 5 Apr, 9-1pm light values. For Teens and Adult WHERE: Dear Hazel Studio 19 Skinner Street, South Grafton WHEN: Sat 4 Apr, 10-4pm COST: $65. (incl. materals and WHERE: Kingstudio refreshments) 105 River Street Maclean COST: $75 BOOKINGS: 0431 753 028 BOOKINGS: kingstudio.com.au/ INSTAGRAM: _dearhazel_ print-workshops WEBSITE: www.kingstudio.com.au FACEBOOK: kingstudio/events

7979 5 APRIL

A LITTLE OF THIS AND A BIT CHINESE THREAD BOOK OF THAT Create your own basic thread book with traditional bookbinder Monique Buchbach. A Can you cut? Do you like the funny side of Chinese Thread Book or Zhen Xian Bao is a form life or need more oddly beautiful moments? of Chinese folk art combining book making and Then collage is for you. Random images origami. Women made them and carried their from different sources are recomposed into sewing supplies in them: threads, snips of fabric, an artwork. Collect some of your favourite needles, paper patterns, and other relatively flat images (optional) to use and come and treasures, all folded and tucked into pockets. The have fun creating your own artwork with insides were made of paper and the outsides Artfully Yours. were often made of fabric, indigo dyed shibori and other fabrics. The inside compartments could WHEN: Sun 5 Apr, 9-1pm be preserved with lacquer or wax. Bring your WHERE: Grafton Art Club own lunch as part of a shared table at this 365 Dobie Street, Grafton intimate workshop at Maclean Library. COST: $30 BOOKINGS: Deborah 0409 321 226 WHEN: Mon 6 Apr. 10-4pm INFO: [email protected] WHERE: Maclean Library WEBSITE: www.artfullyyours.com.au COST: FREE BOOKINGS: At the library or online at www.crl.nsw.gov.au

80 JOIN US AT THE PLUNGE ART MARKET YAMBA RIVER MARKETS SUN 26 APRIL 2020 9AM - 2PM

For more information on the plunge Art Market and participating artists follow @clarencevalleyculture on Facebook and Instagram 7 APRIL

POETRY PEP TALK AND VISION & MISSION CLARITY READING with Christina Giorgio

Join Melbourne poet Peter Bakowski for Back by popular demand - Vision & Mission an intimate poetry reading and 90 minute Clarity: Getting your creative life and poetry workshop. During this workshop business vision and mission rock solid is Peter, who has been writing poetry one of the most powerful ways to transform exclusively for thirty-six years, will share your life and biz. practical and philosophical tips, insights, suggestions, challenges and exercises connected with the writing of poetry. WHEN: Wed 8 Apr, 9.30-12.30pm WHERE: Grafton Library WHEN: Tue 7 Apr COST: $20 5.30pm Poetry Reading BOOKINGS: Eventbrite. 6-7.30pm Poetry Pep Talk INFO: [email protected] WHERE: Grafton Library 6642 3177 COST: FREE WEBSITE: graftongallery.nsw.gov.au BOOKINGS: At the library or online at www.crl.nsw.gov.au

82 10 APRIL

CREATIVE BUSINESS BLAST SAILING AROUND THE WORLD with Christina Giorgio IN MY SARONG

Speed Business Blast: The ultimate Meet Linda Frylink Anderson: Author, artist, checklist for arts businesses. Taking steps scribbler, wife, mother, teacher and adventurer. to becoming an artist-entrepreneur is for She set sail to circumnavigate the world with most creative folk the difference between her ‘Captain Underpants’ aboard a boat built in those who dream and those who do. their backyard. Enjoy an author talk and colourful presentation of images from sailing around the WHEN: Wed 8 Apr, 3-6pm world. Welcome drinks and nibbles provided. WHERE: Island Collective Workshop, Books will be for sale and signing afterwards. Unit 1, 16 Uki Street, Yamba WHEN: Fri 10 Apr, 4-6pm COST: $20 WHERE: Iluka Emporium BOOKINGS: Eventbrite. 61 Charles Street, Iluka INFO: [email protected] COST: $20 6642 3177 BOOKINGS: Linda Frylink Anderson WEBSITE: graftongallery.nsw.gov.au [email protected] or 0402 330 244 WEBSITE: www.valiam.com.au FACEBOOK: sailinginmysarong

8383 14 APRIL

MACRAMÉ PLANT HANGER CURATING AN EXHIBITION WORKSHOP Would you like to know how to create an Join Mel Orams from MeCo Macramé for exhibition around a central idea with a an evening workshop to create a take home limited budget? Join us for a workshop macramé plant hanger. This workshop is suitable that will cover the essential ingredients for beginners or guests who wish to learn the for a quality exhibition including didactics, tips, tricks and techniques used to estimate rope materials and display tips. Curator and artist quantities, and learn a variety of commonly used Cher Breeze will share her knowledge and macramé knots. All materials provided and skills and you’ll leave with an understanding paired with complementary refreshments. how an exhibition can help to create public programs, events and increase visitation. WHEN: Tue 14 Apr, 5.30-8.30pm WHEN: Thu 16 Apr, 10-3pm WHERE: Vines@139 139 Fitzroy St, Grafton WHERE: Vines @139 139 Fitzroy St, Grafton COST: $85. $75 for Gallery Friends COST: $10 BOOKINGS: Eventbite. Search ‘Plant BOOKINGS: Eventbite, search Hanger Workshop Melorams’ ‘grgcurateexhibition’ INFO: [email protected] INFO: [email protected] or call 6642 3177 or call 6642 3177 WEBSITE: graftongallery.nsw.gov.au WEBSITE: www.graftongallery.nsw.gov.au

84 16 APRIL

ARTS IN MIND FAY BOYD’S FINE ART SCHOOL A relaxed and inclusive monthly program for people living with dementia and their Eighteen 5-Day visual art workshops led carers. The program is run by supportive by professional tutors. This school attracts Gallery facilitators on the third Thursday of beginner artists as well as experienced each month from 10am til noon. Participants artists. Class sizes are small. and carers enjoy a delicious morning tea, a guided tour and arts presentation centred WHEN: 16-20 Apr around current gallery exhibitions. 8.30am-4pm daily WHERE: 97 Mary Street, Grafton WHEN: Thu 16 Apr, 10-12pm COST: $725 Adults WHERE: Grafton Regional Gallery $655 Concession 158 Fitzroy Street BOOKINGS: fayboydsfineartschool.com COST: $5. Carers FREE WEBSITE: fayboydsfineartschool.com BOOKINGS: Eventbrite. Search ‘Arts In FACEBOOK: fayboydsfineartschool Mind Grafton’ INFO: [email protected] or call 6642 3177 WEBSITE: www.graftongallery.nsw.gov.au

8585 17 APRIL

ART PLAY: ART AND FICTION THERAPY PHOTOGRAPHY COMBINED Join Zac for a creative writing workshop over Bring out your creative side. Bring a favourite 3 sessions and learn how to create a fictional photo or paint a small canvas on the day. narrative, write in flow and construct a story. Creative writing supports well-being and A digital program will be used to capture encourages positivity: local writer Zacharey your photo or art work and we will print Jane is researching Fiction Therapy as a your creation with dye sublimation ink, then creative outlet that also makes you feel good. you will use a heat press to print onto the 4 Workshops are for 16+ years. Bring your ceramic coasters which you will take home. laptop or use a supplied notebook and pen to Cost includes all materials, Maximum 4 uncover your author within. people per workshop.

WHEN: 17, 18, 19 Apr, 10-1pm WHEN: 18, 25 Apr and 2 May WHERE: 889 Kangaroos Creek Road WHERE: Grafton Library 2-4pm Kangaroo Creek Harwood Hotel 10-10pm COST: $35 COST: FREE BOOKINGS: Irene rsoinspirations BOOKINGS: Zac at @gmail.com or SMS [email protected] 0408769893 FACEBOOK: zachareyjane FACEBOOK: rainbowsforlily

86 18 APRIL

NATURAL BASKETRY EN PLEIN AIR PAINTING WORKSHOP IN SEE PARK Enjoy the day with local basket maker and fibre weaver Deb Keyes who forages from Join artist and educator Bernadette Trela the local environment to create her beautiful for an outdoor painting workshop at the woven pieces. Learn to investigate a variety beautiful See Park in Grafton. A workshop for of natural materials and create a small bowl beginners and experienced painters who want or basket from hand made cord. All materials to try something different for fun, learning and supplied. Limited to 6 places. BYO Lunch. Tea creativity. All materials and light refreshments and coffee provided. supplied. Don’t forget your paint shirt, portable chairs, water, hat and sunsreen WHEN: Sat 18 Apr, 10-2pm WHERE: Yamba Art Space WHEN: Sat 18 Apr, 9.30-1.30pm 44a Wooli Street Yamba WHERE: See Park, Grafton COST: $100 COST: $55. Gallery Friends $50 BOOKINGS: 0488070069 or BOOKINGS: Eventbite, search ‘Enpleinair [email protected] Painting See Park’ WEBSITE: www.yambaartspace.com INFO: [email protected] FACEBOOK: yambaartspacegallery or call 6642 3177 WEBSITE: graftongallery.nsw.gov.au

8787 18 APRIL

CRAFT BEER COCKTAILS MIXED MEDIA LIFE DRAWING AND CANDLES WORKSHOP IN THE GARDEN

AT SANCTUS Do you love mixed media, life drawing and being outdoors? then join artist Kerrie Howland Join us for a fun afternoon of Craft Beer and enjoy a workshop that includes all of the Cocktails and Candles. Make your own hand above. Explore mixed media techniques on poured soy candles at Sanctus Brewing Co paper and canvas. Create in the workshop and sip cocktails inspired by our scents. & outdoors in the art space front garden, Bookings are essential. Includes all materials capturing our beautiful life drawing model to make your own large soy candle and under the tree. Take a series of drawings cocktails as well as yummy food. on paper and a final artwork on canvas home. Limited to 8 participants. All materials WHEN: Sat 18 Apr, 10am-12pm supplied. Morning Tea provided. BYO lunch. WHERE: Sanctus Brewing Co 5 Re Road, Townsend WHEN: Thu 23 Apr, 10.30-3.30pm COST: $135 WHERE: Yamba Art Space BOOKINGS: justenoughbeach.com.au 44a Wooli Street Yamba 0410 553 434 COST: $100 BOOKINGS: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.yambaartspace.com

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22 APRIL

DIVERSIFY YOUR INCOME TOP 10 TIPS FOR CREATIVES

This is an interactive workshop that allows This fast, fun and information-packed workshop participants to discuss the various general uncovers the ten worst ‘pain points’ on the road ways that creatives can make money to a successful creative business, and gives (including services, goods and passive practical guidance on how to manoeuvre past income), and includes practical exercises to the pain and continue towards success. help brainstorm those ideas. WHEN: Thu 23 Apr, 5.30-8.30pm WHEN: Wed 22 Apr, 5.30-8.30pm WHERE: Deosa Wholefoods WHERE: Island Collective Workshop, 79 Prince St, Grafton Unit 1, 16 Uki Street COST: $25+BF includes light supper COST: $25+BF includes light supper and glass of wine and glass of wine BOOKINGS: humanitix.com.au. Search BOOKINGS: humanitix.com.au. Search ‘Grafton Workshop Top ‘Yamba Workshop diversify your Ten TIps’ creative income’ INFO: [email protected] INFO: [email protected] or call 6642 3177 or call 6642 3177 WEBSITE: graftongallery.nsw.gov.au WEBSITE: graftongallery.nsw.gov.au

90 24 APRIL

SHIBORI AND DYEING WITH DRAWING FROM LIFE SOIREE INDIGO WITH KERRIE BOWLES Draw a model in costumes during a relaxed Shibori is the technique of folding, session with live music with local artist Linda wrapping and tying to create beautiful Frylink Anderson. No experience necessary. designs in dyed fabrics and other Have fun with pastels, charcoal and ink. Go materials. Experiment with various ways home with your chosen piece in a mount of creating pattern on cloth and then go ready for framing. Materials, bubbles and on to make a beautiful silk scarf dyed with snacks provided. indigo and ready to take home and wear at the end of the day. Scarf included in cost. WHEN: Fri 24 Apr, 4.30-8pm WHERE: Iluka Emporium Thu 23 Apr, 10-4pm WHEN: 61 Charles Street WHERE: Cowper Art Gallery and Studio COST: $70 90 Clarence Street, Cowper BOOKINGS: [email protected] $140.00 COST: Spaces limited BOOKINGS: [email protected] WEBSITE: lindafrylink.wordpress.com WEBSITE: www.cowperartgallery.com FACEBOOK: scribblingbarefoot&mosaicart FACEBOOK: cowperartgallery

9191 25 APRIL

PAINTING STILL LIFE AND INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE EVERYDAY OBJECTS IN PARTERSHIPS AUSTRALIA

WATERCOLOUR with Harry Creative Partnerships Australia is dedicated Westera to upskilling and enhancing Australia’s arts. This session is a general overview Although often associated with landscape and conversation starter to introduce painting, watercolour is a beautiful medium for the programs and services and cover sketching everyday objects around us. We will fundamental elements of Philanthropy and sketch a variety of objects, both organic and Sponsorship; from writing an effective Case man-made, with a special emphasis on colour, for Support, to the fundraising roles and tone and light to create realistic looking objects. responsibilities of the Board. Cost includes all meals during the workshop. WHEN: Wed 29 Apr, 11am-12.30pm WHEN: Sat 25 Apr, 10-4pm Followed by a light lunch 10-4pm WHERE: Vines @139 WHERE: Cowper Art Gallery and Studio 139 Fitzroy Street, Grafton 90 Clarence Street, Cowper COST: FREE. Bookings essential COST: $140.00 INFO: [email protected] BOOKINGS: [email protected] or call 6642 3177 WEBSITE: cowperartgallery.com WEBSITE: graftongallery.nsw.gov.au

92 2 MAY

THE ART OF CREATIVE MOSAIC WORKSHOP BUSINESS Learn the art of mosaic in a weekend! Finding focus and simple business goal setting Let Bronwyn and Kate guide you through plus how to get on top of your social media & the steps of design, cutting and shaping, marketing with experienced business coaches gluing and grouting. This workshop will Courtney Tune from Alt Collective and Sarah give you the skills to get started on your Poole from One Fine Day Consulting. own mosaic adventure!

WHEN: Weekend 2 & 3 May WHEN: Sat 2 May, 10-1pm 9-3pm Advanced WHERE: Grafton library 11-3pm Beginner 126 Pound Street, Grafton WHERE: Brushgrove Hall, COST: $10 includes morning tea Clarence St, Brushgrove BOOKINGS: Eventbrite. Search ‘The Art Of Creative Business COST: $75 Beginners $100 Advanced INFO: [email protected] or call 6642 3177 BOOKINGS: katespiecebypiececreations @gmail.com WEBSITE: graftongallery.nsw.gov.au

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