Classes are subject to change, and may be cancelled if insufficient bookings are received.

ART WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS AUGUST - FEBRUARY 2017

For enquiries phone (02) 4227 8500 Bookings through Eventbrite, go to www.wollongongartgallery.com

NATURES FORMS IN FELT WORKSHOP WITH ANITA LARKINTwo day workshop: Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 November, 12 - 4pmNatures Forms, like a shell or a seedpod, can be infinitely inspiring to make in felt. Participants will learn various ways for making those types of shapes in handmade felt. Learn how to use many resists at once, resist pockets, make shapes with thick pre-felts, and felt by modelling shapes directly in your hand. Participants to bring a few found objects from nature, a towel, an upholstery sewing needle and thread, and a pair of pliers. Most materials supplied. Cost $160/$150 Friends. Image: Anita Larkin, Felted gumnut, 2016

SENIORS FABRIC DESIGN WORKSHOP WITH LINDA JACKSONThursday 13 October 10am - 12.30pmDraw inspiration from colourful, vibrant designs by legendary designer Linda Jackson in a free viewing of the exhibition before embarking on this hands-on workshop exploring fabric design. Age 60+. All materials supplied. Morning tea provided. Free

Image: Linda Jackson (design), David McDiarmid (fabric design), Ballets Russes, 1977. Photography David McDiarmid.

ROCKING THE SONGWRITERS WORKSHOP WITH JIM MOGINIE AND ROB HIRST FROM MIDNIGHT OILSaturday 10 December, 1 - 3pm Part conversation, part tutorial, part Q&A; hear about the journeys, the challenges and the triumphs behind the iconic songs of Midnight Oil. As two of Australia’s most significant songwriters and rock musicians, Rob and Jim will ‘deconstruct’ songs, discuss the collaborations, and reminisce on the riffs, the lyrics, and the stories.

All ages. Free.

Image: Midnight Oil members, (left) Jim Moginie, (front left) Rob Hirst

BASIC DRYPOINT AND MONOTYPE PRINTMAKING WITH TONY AMENEIRO Two day workshop: Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 January, 12 - 4pmThis workshop will look at both the monotype and the drypoint printmaking processes using lightweight and affordable plastic sheet materials. There will also be a focus on the combination of processes with an aim to develop unique state prints. Ages 18+. All materials supplied. Cost $175/$165 Friends.

Image: Tony Ameneiro, Wilson Head No 2, 2016 monotype

POSTER AND BADGE MAKING WORKSHOP WITH BRIDGET PERRYSunday 5 February 2017, 10am - 2pmCreate your own gig poster and badges. Be inspired by the exhibition The Making of Midnight Oil, and be guided through the design processes before creating your very own gig poster and badges! All materials supplied, but bring your own images to work from. Ages 12+. Cost $25/$20 Friends.

TOY BUSTing! MASTERCLASS WITH FREYA JOBBINSTwo day workshop: Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 October, 12 - 4pmGet a unique insight into assemblage artist Freya Jobbins’ distinctive & humorous art practice. Develop skills and techniques in toy deconstruction and reconstruction. Gain ideas on how to respond artistically to these materials in a spontaneous way by creating your very own Toy Bust. Participants to bring along some smaller second hand toys to include on their bust. All other materials and tools supplied.

Ages 18+. Refreshments provided. Cost $175/$155 Friends.

Image: Freya Jobbins, (detail) Bella, recycled toys, 2016

LIFE DRAWING WITH COLLAGE AND MIXED MEDIA WITH ELSPETH McCOMBETwo day workshop: Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 October, 12 - 4pmDay 1: Figure drawing from the life model and collage preparation.Day 2: Figure drawings to be transferred to several compositions and combined with more collage and mixed media. Life drawing experience necessary.

Materials supplied. Cost $125/$115 Friends.

Image: Elspeth McCombe, (detail) Shadow Play, 2011, collage, mixed media on paper

Corner Kembla & Burelli streets Wollongong phone 02 4227 8500 www.wollongongartgallery.com www.facebook/wollongongartgallery open Tues-Fri 10am-5pm weekends 12-4pm

Wollongong Art Gallery is a service of Wollongong City Council and receives assistance from the NSW Government through Trade & Investment Arts NSW. Wollongong Art Gallery is a member of Regional and Public Galleries of NSW

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LARGE SCALE DRAWINGS FROM STILL LIFE ARRANGEMENTS WITH JAN FIELDSENDSaturday 17 September, 10am - 4pmUsing ink washes, shellac, oil pastels and a variety of papers students will create large-scale expressive drawings from an arrangement of unusual natural materials. Collage techniques will be used to augment your drawings. Participants are encouraged to bring still life materials/ objects. Suitable for beginners and for those with drawing experience. Materials provided. Cost $140/$130 Friends.

Image: Jan Fieldsend Nature Table studio shot, 2016, rocks from Coalcliff dimensions variable

CONTEMPORARY WATERCOLOUR WITH ELSPETH McCOMBESaturday 20 August, 12 - 5pmUse watercolour in a non-traditional way by combining strong darks with charcoal, conte, pastel pencil, and gesso.Watercolour experience necessary. Materials provided. Cost $70/$60 Friends.

Image: Elspeth McCombe, One Man’s Shed 2, Watercolour, charcoal, pastel, gesso on paper.