CLASSES AND COURSES

CLASSES

WORDS BROOKE DOHERTY

AND COURSES

COLLAGRAPH WITH VISCOSITY COLOUR PRINTING The internationally experienced and awarded printmaker, Seraphina Martin, will show participants how to create a collagraph plate to produce images with various tonal effects and colours. Martin is a rare find - trained at the National Art School in Paris during the 1970s under William Hayter and later, under American Dan Weldon. If you love this art form, get in quick to learn from one of real talents in the business.

The Maker’s Studio, 8 Russell Drysdale Street East Gosford. 21–22 March. Non-members $330, members $300. Bookings themakersstudio.org.au Phone 0491 614 995

KATHRYN ORTON WORKSHOP: LINO & WOODBLOCK JIGSAW PRINTS Kathryn Orton cut her teeth as a graphic artist so she has an eye for detail. During this weekend, she’ll demonstrate how to create striking composite images with a contemporary feel.

The Maker’s Studio, 8 Russell Drysdale Street East Gosford. 25–26 April. Non-members $330, members $300. Bookings themakersstudio.org.au Phone 0491 614 995

LEARN TO FLY: 8-18 YEARS If your teen or pre-teen has hankered to fly but hasn’t known where to start, The Australian Air League is the perfect organization to join. Open to both boys and girls, the League gives education in subjects like Navigation, Radar and Flight Theory as well as running practical flight lessons at Warnervale Airport at reduced cost. Cadets also learn self-discipline and hone their fine motor skills through camps, hikes, drills, sports and swimming carnivals, community service activities and constructing model aircraft. They can also complete The Duke of Edinburgh Award if they choose. It’s a fun community that can help channel your child into an amazing career.

The Australian Air League. airleague.com.au Email info@airleague.com.au Phone 1800 502 175

WATERLILY WORKSHOP, ACRYLICS In this full-day Monet-inspired workshop, artist Robyn Pedley will guide you in the art of colour mixing and design to produce your own 40 cm x 40 cm piece. Morning tea, lunch and all materials are provided.

Bobbie P Gallery, Level 1/7 Hudson Lane Terrigal. Cost $279. Phone 0490 061 949. Bookings bobbiepgallery.com

JUNIOR CHOCOLATIER WORKSHOP The Chocolate Factory at West Gosford holds small classes for children aged from 5 to 14 years on weekends. Kids learn how the various products at The Factory are made, complete practical activities and receive an apron and some chocolate samples at the conclusion of their session. Yum!

The Chocolate Factory: Nougat & Chocolate Central Coast NSW, 6 Jusfrute Drive West Gosford Saturdays and Sundays, 11 am–1 pm. Cost from $40. Maximum 8 students per class. Bookings: chocolatefactorygosford.com.au Phone (02) 4322 3222.