WORKSHOPS, EDUCATION & ARTIST TALKS

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WORKSHOPS, EDUCATION & ARTIST TALKS

ADULT ART CLASSES KOKEDAMAS

Learn to see as an artist and develop your skills to draw in weekly art lessons with Artfully Yours. Become proficient in using a variety of media and explore different techniques. You will develop more confidence and have fun painting and drawing and creating wonderful artworks. Individual tuition is available or ask a friend to share a lesson and create a mini artwork in your chosen media. Great party idea! WHEN: Tues, Wed & Thurs, 6:00-7:30pm WHERE: Grafton Art Club 365 Dobie Street, Grafton COST: Casual Lessons $28 10 Lessons for $23 each (includes $3 hall fee)

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BOOKINGS: www.artfullyyours.com.au artfullyyoursdeborah@gmail.com 0409321226 Facebook: Artfully Yours Kokedama, (translation moss ball) is a form of bonsai originating from Japan and is the art of creating and displaying potless plants using moss and twine. Suitable for adults. WHEN: Halfway Creek: Wed 30 March, 10:30am - 12:00pm Maclean: Friday 1 April, 10:30am - 12:00pm WHERE: Mobile library at Halfway Creek hall Maclean Library 7 Stanley St, Maclean COST: FREE - Bookings Essential

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BOOKINGS: www.crl.nsw.gov.au libraryevents@clarence.nsw.gov.au

MAKE A RAG RUG

Turn scrap fabric into a colourful, functional rug. We strip fabric, plait it into yarn then sew it together using a sewing machine to make your very own unique floor mat. WHEN: 31st March, 7 April, 14 April, 21 April, 28 April, 9am-2pm WHERE: Iluka Emporium 61 Charles St, Iluka COST: $60

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BOOKINGS: www.geckosnewtail.com geckosnewtail@yahoo.com.au

LANTERN MAKING WORKSHOPS RIVERLIGHT ULMARRA

Help create the lanterns for Ulmarra’s inaugural Riverlight Festival and be part of the fun. FREE public workshops to help make a large lantern sculpture that reflects Ulmarra’s character or you can purchase your own lantern-making kit in advance and join the parade on the day.

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Planning meeting - Thursday 31 March, 7pm Workshop 1 - Saturday 30 April, 11am - 4pm Workshop 2 - Saturday 1 May , 11am - 4pm Workshop 3 - Saturday 7 May, 11am - 4pm WHERE: Brushgrove Hall, Brushgrove COST: FREE

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BOOKINGS: www.riverlightulmarra.com.au Instagram @riverlightulmarra

NO-SEW BOOKS

Join your library’s resident bookbinder, Monique for a fun workshop exploring NoSew bookish structures. Reclaimed materials such as brown packing paper, copy paper wrappers, altered pages and gift wrap will be used this workshop. Participants are welcome to bring sheets of their own paper to work with (90gsm to 120gsm is a good paperweight for these projects). Suitable for adults. WHEN: Friday 1 April, 1:00pm-4:00pm WHERE: Grafton Library 126-144 Pound St, Grafton COST: FREE - Bookings Essential

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BOOKINGS: www.crl.nsw.gov.au libraryevents@clarence.nsw.gov.au (02) 6641 0100 We all breathe the same air – but the virus makes us think twice. Everyone, young and old, has a story to tell about covid. Come to a writing workshop with Claire Aman and activate your story-telling skills so we can record this historic time.

WRITING WORKSHOPS: SOMETHING IN THE AIR

WHEN: Grafton: Saturday 2 April, 10am-1pm WHERE: Grafton Library 126-144 Pound St, Grafton COST: FREE - Bookings Essential

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BOOKINGS: www.crl.nsw.gov.au libraryevents@clarence.nsw.gov.au

YOUR INNER FIRE

SPRUNG!! MEET & GREET

Connect with your inner fire by connecting with the fire held by the land, created by you and nature and shared with the community. In this workshop, together, we will share the magic of making fire and sit together in circle to listen, share, inspire each other with our unique ways of nurturing the fire within our everyday lives. WHEN: Saturday 2 April, 4:30-6:30pm WHERE: Foresthaven 9 Hoschkes Lane, Maclean COST: $10

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BOOKINGS: www.naturethread.com.au nature.thread1@gmail.com 0436 281 346 Join the cast and crew of the Sprung!! Integrated Dance Theatre for an open forum Q&A after their cabaret performance of FRENCH CAFÉ at the Gallery. WHEN: Sunday 3 April, 11am - 12pm WHERE: Grafton Regional Gallery 158 Fitzroy St, Grafton COST: Entry by donation INFO : www.sprungqasunday. eventbrite.com.au www.graftongallery.nsw.gov.au gallery@clarence.nsw.gov.au 02 6642 3177

FORGET ME NOTS

This singing group is held at Clarence Valley Conservatorium each Tuesday from 10-11.30am (excl. Public Holidays and NSW School Holidays). Nobody cares how well people sing because somehow, we all come together, sounding great, laughing and having a fabulous time. Morning tea provided. Make connections with others over a song and a cuppa. You’re guaranteed to leave with a smile. WHEN: Tuesday 5 April, 10am-11:30am WHERE: Clarence Valley Conservatorium 8 Villiers Street, Grafton COST: FREE

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BOOKINGS: www.cvcon.nsw.edu.au Facebook: @forgetmenotchoir Join internationally recognised dance artist and educator Jade Dewi Tyas Tunggal for Somatic Dance Movement in unique Angourie Yuraygir. Experience new ways of being healthy, aware and a playful relationship with Nature. Exploring movement, touch & listening tools for artistic, creative and mindful endeavours – focus on what you feel. Reconnect body, mind and soul to develop trust and confidence. All levels of experience and curiosity welcome.

MOVING WITH-IN NATURE

WHEN: Tuesdays: 5, 12, 19 & 26 April, 10am-12 noon WHERE: Angourie Nature Reserve Meet 9:50am Back Beach Lookout COST: $30 for each workshop or $100 for entire workshop series Dine & Discover Vouchers accepted

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BOOKINGS: jadedewi@gmail.com Facebook: @jadedewidance YouTube: Jade Dewi Tyas Tunggal

VINTAGE FILM CLUB

Your Grafton and Iluka libraries are hosting a monthly film club to help our community stay social and connected. We will be streaming films every month using beamafilm, the library’s movie streaming platform. Come and join us for a movie and morning tea. WHEN: Grafton: Wednesday 6 April, 10:30am Iluka: Thursday 7th April, 10:30am WHERE: Grafton Library 126-144 Pound St, Grafton Iluka Library Cnr Duke and Micalo Sts, Iluka COST: FREE - Bookings Essential

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BOOKINGS: www.crl.nsw.gov.au libraryevents@clarence.nsw.gov.au This workshop combines the love of drawing, painting in acrylics and water colour, and embroidery. Create your own floral landscapes and bouquets of flowers using paint, pens, ribbons and threads. Follow step by step instructions to explore materials and create mini artworks on canvas and paper. This is a great workshop for the beginner and more experienced artist or embroiderer.

BLOOMS SEW PAINTERLY

WHEN: Saturday 9 April, 10am-4pm WHERE: Grafton Art Club 365 Dobie Street, Grafton COST: $95

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BOOKINGS: www.artfullyyours.com.au artfullyyoursdeborah@gmail.com Facebook: Artfully Yours 0409 321 226

BOTANICAL DYEING

Learn the process of coaxing colour from nature with Victoria Larnach at this Botanical Bundle Dyeing class. WHEN: Saturday 9 April, 10am -12.30pm WHERE: Grafton Regional Gallery 158 Fitzroy St, Grafton COST: From $65.00 INFO : www.botanicaldye_victoria_ larnach.eventbrite.com.au www.graftongallery.nsw.gov.au gallery@clarence.nsw.gov.au 02 6642 3177 A fun creative workshop and social event for adults facilitated by Clarence Valley artist educator Kerrie Speirs. Workshop includes artist demonstration, guided activities & all art supplies. Enjoy complimentary beverage & pre dinner nibbles by ‘Juices to you’. Join us for some creative fun, learn new visual art skills. Limited to 8 participants.

DRAW PAINT & SIP

WHEN: Saturday 9 April, 2:30-5:30pm Saturday 23 April, 2:30-5:30pm WHERE: Yamba Art Space 44a Wooli Street, Yamba COST: $100

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BOOKINGS: www.yambaartspace.com info@yambaartspace.com 0488 070 069

MAKE A MOSAIC MIRROR

Create with Linda exploring ‘pique assiette’ style mosaic making. You will produce a special mirror of your own design using china, glass, jewellery and collectibles. Spend Saturday designing and creating and Sunday grouting and finishing your work. WHEN: Saturday 9 - Sunday 10 April, 9am - 12noon each day WHERE: 27 Micalo St, Iluka (go to the left side of the house where there is a sign) COST: $150 all inclusive INFO : 0402330244 artistinthebush@gmail.com www.lindafrylinkanderson.com Facebook: Scribbling Barefoot & Mosaic Art Instagram: scribblingbarefoot

TOWARDS 50 WAYS TO PRINT YOUR ETCHING

Discover up to 50 ways to print your etching in this in-depth workshop with artist Christine Porter. Christine has counted more than 50 different processes to ink, wipe or print a plate before it needs to be changed permanently. This 3 day workshop is about those processes and we’ll work towards 50 ways. WHEN: 9, 10 & 11 April, 10am - 4pm each day WHERE: Cowper Art Gallery and Studio 90 Clarence Street, Cowper COST: $450

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BOOKINGS: www.cowperartgallery.com/ index.php/workshops/ cowpergallery@iinet.net.au Facebook: @cowperartgallery

PASTEL AND PENCIL PORTRAITS

This workshop is for the beginner and the more experienced artist. It’s easy… pick an animal, draw it (light box available if required) … Watch demonstration on combining pastels and pencils and then do it. Individual instruction given to assist in colour blending and layering including each animals’ eyeballs. Lots of fun exploring techniques. WHEN: Sunday 10 April, 10am-4pm WHERE: Grafton Art Club 365 Dobie Street, Grafton COST: $85

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BOOKINGS: www.artfullyyours.com.au artfullyyoursdeborah@gmail.com Facebook: Artfully Yours 0409 321 226 Make a unique, practical, or whimsical bespoke bowl or basket with Deb Keyes. Choose the workshop that best suits you. Discount available for more than one session. Includes a selection of materials, information, and techniques on using natural plant materials. Limited to 6 participants.

BASKETRY AND NATURAL PLANT FIBRE WEAVING

WHEN: Cordage Creations: April 13, Twined Basketry: April 27 Small coiled bowl: May 11 Stitch a cordage piece: May 25 10am - 1pm each day WHERE: Yamba Art Space 44a Wooli Street, Yamba COST: $100 per person, per workshop

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BOOKINGS: debrahebbard@westnet.com.au 0438 901 401

ECOINNOVATE

Where science and arts converge to create climate solutions. Join creatives from the Clarence Valley to talk about challenges facing our local environment. Connect with people and projects that are helping better our region. Facilitated by Cate McQuillen a passionate crusader for the environment who works with community to develop positive attitudes and values through learning experiences, everyone is welcome. WHEN: Wednesday 13 April, 5:30pm WHERE: Grafton Library 126-144 Pound St, Grafton COST: FREE - Bookings Essential

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BOOKINGS: www.crl.nsw.gov.au libraryevents@clarence.nsw.gov.au (02) 6641 0100

ADVANCED CYANOTYPES WITH RAIMOND DE WEERDT

This workshop is for those who have completed the introduction to Cyanotype process and want to take the art of blue prints a step further to create a suite of prints that are exhibition ready. Students will work from negatives and experiment with advanced techniques of toning and other processes. WHEN: Saturday 16 April, 10am - 4pm WHERE: Cowper Art Gallery and Studio 90 Clarence Street, Cowper COST: $150

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BOOKINGS: www.cowperartgallery.com/ index.php/workshops/ cowpergallery@iinet.net.au Facebook: @cowperartgallery

ARTISTS UNPACKED: ARTIST RUN SPACES

Creatives need to show and share their work – why not create your own space? We unpack the business of running an artist run initiative. Hear from people who’ve done it and share their experience. Get ideas and make connections – for musicians, artists, artisans, and creatives of all types. WHEN: Wednesday 20 April, 5:30pm - 7:30pm WHERE: Grafton Regional Gallery 158 Fitzroy St, Grafton COST: $10 INFO : www.graftongallery.nsw.gov.au gallery@clarence.nsw.gov.au 02 6642 3177

LIFE DRAWING SOIREE

Draw a live model during a relaxed session to music with Linda. You will be guided through some warm up drawing exercises and encouraged to draw what you see. Pastels and charcoal will be available for you explore on paper. A glass of bubbles and nibbles on arrival. WHEN: Thursday 21 April, 5 - 7:30pm WHERE: 27 Micalo St, Iluka (go to the left side of the house where there is a sign) COST: $50 all inclusive

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BOOKINGS: : 0402330244 artistinthebush@gmail.com www.lindafrylinkanderson.com Facebook: Scribbling Barefoot & Mosaic Art Instagram: scribblingbarefoot

COLOUR CONFIDENCE WITH KERRIE BOWLES

Working with and understanding colour is a magical process but one that many people struggle with. In this intensive workshop you will not only learn the theory of colour but also how to use colours that create confidence in your art making process. Join Kerrie for some colourful fun! WHEN: Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 April, 10am - 4pm WHERE: Cowper Art Gallery and Studio 90 Clarence Street, Cowper COST: $300

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BOOKINGS: www.cowperartgallery.com/ index.php/workshops/ cowpergallery@iinet.net.au Facebook: @cowperartgallery

MAGIC TRANSFORMATIONS

If you like the funny side of life, the peculiar or making things of beauty then this is the place to explore. Collage is the way to combine random images from different sources and include textures or memorabilia. We will explore simple compositions and include art media to create interest on smaller and larger formats. Come and have fun making your own artwork with Artfully Yours. Warning - we cut up books! WHEN: Sunday 24 April, 10am-4pm WHERE: Grafton Art Club 365 Dobie Street, Grafton COST: $50

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BOOKINGS: www.artfullyyours.com.au artfullyyoursdeborah@gmail.com Facebook: Artfully Yours 0409 321 226

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OLD MASTERS

Celebrating the finer things in life ~ art music and friendship ra on Regional Gallery is wheelchair & mobility aid accessible This program is for people aged 60+ living in r any access or booking enquiries, please contact assisted or residential care facilities, looking llery@clarence.nsw.gov.au for a safe & social experience, and their carers or support person. WHEN: Thursday 28 April, 10:30am-12:30pm WHERE: Grafton Regional Gallery 158 Fitzroy St, Grafton COST: Entry by donation. Carers or Support Workers are free

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BOOKINGS: www.oldmastersgrg. eventbrite.com.au www.graftongallery.nsw.gov.au gallery@clarence.nsw.gov.au 02 6642 3177

ARTISTS UNPACKED: SELLING ONLINE

Unpack the business of selling product online with Sami Gilroy from Sparrow Digital. With 10+years of personal and professional experience and one of the Top 50 people in e-commerce 2 years running, Sami works with small and mid size business looking to take that next digital step. WHEN: Saturday 30 April, 11am - 1pm WHERE: Grafton Regional Gallery 158 Fitzroy St, Grafton COST: $10 INFO : www.graftongallery.nsw.gov.au gallery@clarence.nsw.gov.au 02 6642 3177

IF YOU ARE A VISUAL ARTIST, MUSICIAN, PERFORMER, CREATIVE WORKSHOP PROVIDER, DANCER OR PRACTICE ANY OTHER ART AND CULTURE ACTIVITY AND WANT TO BE A PART OF PLUNGE 2023, REGISTER YOUR INTEREST BY EMAILING: PLUNGE@CLARENCE.NSW.GOV.AU FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT PLUNGE GO TO: CLARENCE.NSW.GOV.AU/PLUNGE

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Keep listening to your community radio station for what’s happening during the Plunge Festival - daily updates during Kick Start Your Day With Damo - Weekday Mornings first at 5am and throughout the day. Proud to be local - Loving Life FM103.1 and also streaming online through www.lovinglife.fm

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