Announcing a second exciting new workshop as part of Taking pART 2018  free art workshops and outings for participants over 50.

Announcing exciting new workshop as part of Taking pART 2018  free art workshops and outings for participants over 50.

“Tin Arting”

Willunga Gallery, 29 High Street, Willunga. Come along and join in the fun of learning a new art skill.

No experience is necessary to create your own unique piece of art to take home – be it a wall hanging, mandala, street number sign or candle holder – the possiblities are endless.

Based loosely on colourful Mexican tin art and the fabulously decorated trucks and buses of Pakistan – “Tin Arting” uses flashing or builders aluminium to provide an easy and fun material to work with, plus an array of “tools” ranging from old pencils, cake decorating tools, various kitchen utensils to create the simplest or most intricate patterns. The finished pieces can be left as is or coloured using sharpies.

Date:  Tuesday 17^th April from 10.30am to 3pm.

For more information and to book your place in the class, please ring 8326 2992 between 9am to 3pm on Tuesday or Thursday or Irene on 0433033455 or email contact@artworksinc.org.au

Announcing the exciting new free art workshops and outings for participants over 50

At Holly Cottage, 2 Gates Road, Hackham. Come along and join in the fun of learning new art skills.

Clay – Get your hands dirty and build a pot or sculpture. Coil and carve it, paint it, add clay shapes to it, anything is possible. We will fire it in the kiln and the result is an enduring keepsake for your garden, home, or a present for a friend.

Dates:  Monday 19^th March (Studio), Monday 26^th March (Studio) and on Monday 9^th April 2018, clay related field trip, from 10.30am to 3pm each day.

Paper Making & Rusting Effects – A basic “come & try” paper-making experience where you learn to make 10 – 15 x A5 sheets of paper, using recycled paper & inclusions as selected. Then learn about creating lovely abstract, rust-coloured effects in lines, curves, spot or splashes; dip your papers in the vats & create a landscape look in layers & shades. The results & colours are unpredictable but very satisfying.

Dates:  Monday 19^th March – Rusting Effects (Studio), Monday 26^th March – Paper Making (Studio) and on Wednesday 11^th April 2018, paper related field trip, from 10.30am to 3pm each day.

Printmaking – Come and try some simple printmaking processes, during these fun workshops. Experiment with creating “plates” from which you will be able to print artworks to take home, with an amazing excursion to print exhibitions.

Dates:  Wednesday 4^th April (Studio), Wednesday 18^th April at Willunga Gallery, print related field trip on Monday 23^rd April 2018, from 10.00am to 2.30pm each day.

For more information and to book your place in any of the classes, please ring 8326 2992 between 9am to 3pm on Tuesday or Thursday or Irene on 0433033455 or email contact@artworksinc.org.au

Free 10 week courses – Participant eligibility criteria apply

Each course offers a unit from the Foundation Skills Training Package.

For more information and to book your place please ring Irene on 0433033455 or email contact@artworksinc.org.au

Tuesday 10.30 am to 3pm. 6^th February to 10^th April

Mixed Media.

FSKNUM05 Identify and use common 2D Shapes for work

OR

Watercolour and Zines

FSKDIG02 Digital technology for simple workplace tasks

Thursday 10.30am – 3 pm. 8^th February to 12^th April

Clay Handbuilding

FSKNUM09 Identify, measure and estimate familiar quantities for work

OR

Printmaking

FSKRDG03 Read and respond to basic workplace instructions.