WORKSHOPS & EVENTS
WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS FOR ART LOVERS AND CREATORS
This year Open Studios Sunshine Coast is offering you the chance to immerse yourself in workshops / exhibitions / demonstrations to learn from and create with local artists.
They are looking forward to sharing their methods, media, ideas and insights.
Many of these will be taking place in the days between our two Open Studios weekends, check out the listings below for more details.
Rob Natoli Arts- Pottery
CLAY TASTER WORKSHOP 1
Presenter: Rob Natoli
Saturday, May 25
Time:10am - 12noon
Cost: $95
Address: 19 Leigha Place, Kureelpa, QLD 4560
This single session class (for a maximum 4 participants) is an opportunity for students with little or no pottery wheel work experience to sample the process of making pottery on the wheel. A structured and proven teaching method will guide students in successfully making pottery pieces.
Included in Fee:
Equipment
Tools
Clay and glaze.
Bisque and glaze firing for 2 small or one larger pottery piece
How to arrange booking: Phone, Email, Book Online
Online Booking Link: https://rob-natoli-arts.square.site/s/shop
Presenter: Rob Natoli
natolir@hotmail.com
0487 860 992
CLAY TASTER WORKSHOP 2
Presenter: Rob Natoli
Saturday, May 25
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Cost: $95
Address: 19 Leigha Place, Kureelpa, QLD 4560
This single session class (for a maximum 4 participants) is an opportunity for students with little or no pottery wheel work experience to sample the process of making pottery on the wheel. A structured and proven teaching method will guide students in successfully making pottery pieces.
Included in Fee:
Equipment,
Tools,
Clay and glaze.
Bisque and glaze firing for 2 small or one larger pottery piece
How to arrange booking: Phone, Email, Book Online
Online Booking Link: https://rob-natoli-arts.square.site/s/shop
Presenter: Rob Natoli
natolir@hotmail.com
0487 860 992
Marcel Desbiens - Oil Painting
SEASCAPES IN OIL - MADE EASY
Presenter: Marcel Desbiens
Sunday, May 19,
Time: 9.30am - 4pm
Cost: $185
Address: 19 Caloundra Road, Landsborough
Learn to paint the frozen moment of a gentle rolling wave on the beach with a view on the background environment, headland and rocks. Capture the transparency, colour and texture of the water movement by using the right brush strokes and variation between translucence of colours and opacity of the white
In this one day workshop, you will learn a quick and easy way to paint a realistic representation of water – still and in motion. Marcel’s expertise and easy to learn techniques developed over the years of experimentation and research, will enable you to achieve instant results.
What will I learn?
Through step-by-step demonstrations and ‘hands-on’ exercises, you will learn how to:
- capture the effects of the transparency of water, using layering techniques
• choose the right brushes and mediums to reproduce highly realistic effects
• achieve the different textures created by water
• recreate the emotional value of water.
A new image to be painted will be presented on the day.
Who is this course suitable for?
This workshop is suitable for all skill levels.
What is Provided?
All materials - oil colour, brushes, boards, etc
Tea and coffee (you might like to bring your own cup)
A friendly, supportive and encouraging learning environment
Connection to the Bienarté art community
Booking Details:
https://bienarte.com.au/course/Marcel_Desbiens_Seascapes_In_Oil
LUMINOUS FLOWERS IN OILS
Presenter: Marcel Desbiens
Monday, May 20
Time: 9.30am - 4pm
Cost: $185
Address: 19 Caloundra Street, Landsborough
Have you ever wanted to paint the optical illusion of depth and luminosity in your flower paintings? Marcel Desbiens will reveal his secrets for creating exquisite flower paintings in oils, using his signature techniques.
Marcel will guide you every step of the way to create luminous flowers with texture and detail. Using his technical expertise and simple and effective techniques, distilled from those of the Old Masters, you will be able to achieve instant, amazing results.
What will I learn?
Through demonstrations and a series of ‘hands-on’ exercises, you will learn fast and easy methods for painting flowers, using a multi-layering technique. This will include learning to:
• paint with opaque and transparent oil colours
• understand the advantages in painting with the Venetian technique
• build volume, textures and shapes from a first layer in tones of grey and second layer in full colour
• balance tones for a harmonious outcome
Who is this course suitable for?
This workshop is suitable for all skill levels, however, basic knowledge and skills in oils and colour is an advantage.
What is provided?
All materials are provided - oil colour, brushes, boards
Tea and coffee (please bring your own cup)
A friendly, supportive and encouraging learning environment
Connection to the Bienarté art community
Booking Details: https://bienarte.com.au/course/MarcelDesbiens_Oil_Workshop
Sarah Sculley - Business Workshops
THE BUSINESS OF MURALS
Presenter: Sarah Sculley
Tuesday, May 21
Time: 10am – 12noon
Cost: $80
Address: 197 Ninderry Road, Ninderry
You're a creative human - whether you paint, or you're a digital designer, collage-master or photographer. You have the talent and you've been thinking about how you might turn your current skills into money-making murals. But murals sound like a big, multi-faceted project right? Wrong.
Sarah will take you through the step-by-step process of finding clients, taking briefs, creating mural-worthy works, getting your work onto the wall and finishing the project professionally, confidently and safely.
The workshop that will provide you with the knowledge, confidence and understanding to add 'murals' to your creative business offering.
Workshop content:
The workshop covers the mural process from client enquiry to final coating on the mural, including: • Taking a brief • Materials, tools, estimating material costs • Pricing, quoting, contracts and safety training courses • Getting your mural design up onto the wall (several different techniques) • Protecting the surface of your completed mural • Production timelines, logistics and contracting artist assistants • Finding mural work, call outs and grants • Community engagement
This workshop would suit any creative (from emerging through to established) who is looking to scale their work larger onto walls.
Only includes a short 20-minute practical component. Please wear clothes you don't mind getting covered in paint.
Included:
- worksheets
- pens and pencils
- spray paint for practise
- masks and gloves
- a load of enthusiasm and inspiratio
Bookings: Essential via https://www.sculleydesign.com/event-details/the-business-of-murals-workshop?origin=notification
Presenter: Sarah Sculley
sarah@sculleydesign.com
ART + BUSINESS
Presenter: Sarah Sculley
Thursday May 23
Time:10am – 12noon
Cost: $40
Address:197 Ninderry Road, Ninderry
Sarah Sculley, a street artist and creative business owner of 20 years, will share her knowledge around running a successful art practise in the workshop. She will speak about: ideal work days, your vision in 3/5 years, online presence, target market, marketing and sales, business goals, pricing, diversification, basic finances, support crew and values.
Workshop would suit emerging creatives: painters, photographers, ceramicist, craft workers, muralists, designers. Artists looking to build their creative business and generate more income. Creatives who need some time, inspiration and space to develop a plan for the future.
The outcome from the workshop will be a new way of thinking about the business side of your art practise along with the notes and plan for the future, created during the workshop. Plus a number of avenues to further your learning and development of your business practises.
Included:
- worksheets
- pens and pencils
- a load of enthusiasm and ideas for your busines
Bookings: Essential via https://www.sculleydesign.com/event-details/art-business-workshop?origin=notification
Presenter: Sarah Sculley
sarah@sculleydesign.com
Sarah Sculley - Art Skills
INTRO TO STENCILS WORKSHOP
Presenter: Sarah Sculley
Wednesday, May 22
Time: 3.30pm - 5.30pm
Cost: $120
Address: 197 Ninderry Road, Ninderry
In this workshop you will be able to cut loose and immerse yourself in 2 hours of fun with Sarah Sculley, street artist and muralist.
You will be learning how to create stencils and use spray paint to produce a colourful, creative and edgy 300 x 300mm quality canvas artwork to take home.
While paying attention to concept development and colour palettes, you will be shown how to create a rich and vibrant abstract background on your canvas by building up layers of spray paint.
Once the background is complete, Sarah will show you how to photograph, prepare and cut your own stencils. There will also be a range of stencil templates for you to choose from. You will learn how to effectively cut and spray the stencils.
Different spray paint techniques and blends will be demonstrated to create your own unique design.
All materials and safety gear will be provided. You only need to bring your wonderful self, covered in old clothes that you don’t mind spilling paint on. Everyone will walk away from this colourful workshop with their own street art masterpiece and the skills to create your own stencils and techniques to spray them.
Inclusions:
- the materials and tools provided for the workshop
- gloves and masks for use during the workshop
- a selection of stencils to cut and take home
- 300 x 300 mm canvas artwork created by you
- some rad stencil making skills to keep practicing and creating with
Bookings Essential via website
https://www.sculleydesign.com/event-details/intro-to-stencils-workshop-wednesday-22-may?origin=notification
Presenter: Sarah Sculley
sarah@sculleydesign.com
Jenny Newbound - Painting
WATERCOLOUR BREAKTHROUGHS
Presenter: Jenny Newbound
Monday May 20
Time: 10am to 3pm
Cost: $120
Address: 19 Scartree Street, Pelican Waters
Join Jenny on a pathway to creative watercolour… for an innovative and experimental day of fresh, bold paintings using brush, sponge and stencils.
Nature inspired subjects, relaxed and casual atmosphere. All abilities catered for.
Included:
Jenny will provide materials for the day course.
Please bring your own lunch.
Bookings: Arrange your booking through phone or email directly with Jenny.
Presenter: Jenny Newbound
Email: jenalan31@bigpond.com
Phone: 0437 363 423
ENRICHING THE SURFACE - TEXTURES
Presenter: Jenny Newbound
Thursday May 23
Time: 10am to 3pm
Cost: $140
Address: 19 Scartree Street, Pelican Waters
Taking your watercolours further and bringing the viewer to a more close up concept.
Jenny will be rolling gold leaf through Japanese papers onto your watercolour painting. And she may use some collage.
Resulting in a contemporary like image. Bring any preferred images if your own.
Included:
Jenny will supply all materials for the workshop
Please bring your own lunch.
Bookings: Arrange with presenter directly via phone or email directly with Jenny
Presenter: Jenny Newbound
jenalan31@bigpond.com
0437 363 423
Bird Catcher Gallery- Ceramics
AFFIRMATION BOWLS - CERAMICS
Presenters: Gemma Troy and Cath Kerr Knijeneburg
Wednesday, May 22
Time: 1.30pm - 3pm
Cost: $80
Address: 51 - 59 Apps Road, Maroochy River,
A beginners to intermediate class in making affirmation bowls out of clay.
Bookings: via Gemma's website www.gemmatroy.com
Presenter: Gemma Troy
0434210002, gemmatroypoetry@gmail.com.
Presenter: Cath Kerr Knijnenburg
0400520911
hello@artistcathk.com
CERAMIC BELLS
Presenters: Gemma Troy and Cath Kerr Knijeneburg
Thursday, May 23
Time: 1.30pm - 3pm
Cost: $80
Address: 51 - 59 Apps Road, Maroochy River,
A beginners to intermediate class in making bells out of clay.
Bookings: Book via Gemma’s website at www.gemmatroy.com
Presenters: Gemma Troy and Cath Kerr Knijnenburg
Gemma
0434210002
gemmatroypoetry@gmail.com.
Cath
0400520911
hello@artistcathk.com
Libby Derham - Water Colour Painting
LUSCIOUS NATIVES - EXPLORATIONS IN WATERCOLOURS AND INK
Presenter: Libby Derham
Wednesday, May 22
Time: 9:30am - 1.30pm
Cost: $120 + booking fee (includes all materials and morning tea)
Address: 31 Lingarra Avenue, Palmwoods
Join award winning artist, Libby Derham on this watercolour workshop where you'll experience loose luscious watercolour.
Explore the wonderful qualities of watercolour, mark-making and ink. Be inspired by beautiful natives such as Banksias and paint from life in Libby's studio.
Work with artist quality materials and the rich colours of Daniel Smith Paints.
What's included:
All materials are supplied.
Please wear old clothes or bring an apron. Morning tea included.
Bookings: via Humanitix - events.humanitix.com/host/libbyderham
Presenter: Libby Derham
libby@libbyderham.com
0424 880 703
Libby regularly runs a range of workshops to see everything she is currently offering go to https://events.humanitix.com/host/libbyderham
Lara J Cooper - Water Colour Painting
PAINT THE LIGHT - CAPTURING STILL LIFE IN WATERCOLOUR
Presenter: Lara J Cooper
Thursday, May 23
Time: 9am - 12pm
Cost: $90 (includes morning tea)
Address: 125 Gardners Lane North Maleny
Learn how to give your paintings eye-catching depth by tuning into the light. You will complete a still life painting exercise, focusing on the contrasts between light and dark and the effects of light on colour and tone.
Materials are not included. Please bring ALL your own materials, ie. 2B pencil, erasor, watercolour paints, brushes, palette, jar for washing brushes and rags/paper towels, painting board and masking tape. A more detailed list of materials required will be sent upon registration.
Bookings: via email or online on Lara's website https://laracooper.com.au/
Presenter: Lara Cooper
Contact: laracooperart@gmail.com
To find out more about the regular workshops held at Chenrezig Institute’s Art Studio see their website https://chenrezig.au/events/category/buddhist-art-program/
Contact Details: artstudio@chenrezig.com.au
Chenrezig Institute Art Studio
TSA TSA PAINTING – SCULPTURES
Presented by: Chenrezig Institute Art Studio
Thursday, May 23
Time: 1pm - 2.30pm
Cost: $15
Address: 33 Johnson Road, Eudlo
Join us at the Chenrezig Institute Art studio on the Buddhist holy day of Saka Dawa to do some meditative painting of Tsa Tsas, a form of Buddhist sacred art.
The practice of making Tsa Tsas has flourished in remote parts of the Himalayas, most notably Tibet.
Originally Tsa Tsas are small sacred images made from clay. Nowadays at the Chenrezig Institute Art Studio we produce Tsa Tsas using plaster or gypsum which allows for greater detail. Tsa Tsas can be found inside Stupas, Prayer Wheels, Sacred caves and on Alters. They may also be given as gifts.
The creation of sacred objects such as Tsa Tsas is a practice that is said to result in positive energy for the makers, painters and the recipients.
Included:
Statues and paint will be provided and participants will be able to take their sacred objects home.
Bookings: via email artstudio@chenrezig.com.au with subject line “Open Studios Tsa Tsa painting ”. Please provide the number of participants you're booking in, name and contact number for each. Payment can be made by cash or card at the Art Studio on the day.
To find out more about the regular workshops held at Chenrezig Institute’s Art Studio see their website https://chenrezig.au/events/category/buddhist-art-program/
Contact Details: artstudio@chenrezig.com.au
BUDDA’S PORTRAIT - DRAWING
Presented by: Chenrezig Institute Art Studio
Friday, May 24
Time: 1pm - 3pm
Cost: $25
Address: 33 Johnson Road, Eudlo
Learn to draw a portrait of the Buddha using a traditional grid system, a method that has been passed down in a lineage for hundreds of years.
This method is the foundation for anyone interested in learning to draw or paint a thangka, a painting usually depicting a Buddhist deity or mandala.
The class is suitable for absolute beginners, as well as artists interested in learning the traditional methods of buddhist drawing and painting.
Included:
Participants will be provided with an A3 piece of artist quality paper, the grids and tuition.
Please bring: HB pencil, eraser, long and short ruler and a compass.
Bookings: via email artstudio@chenrezig.com.au with subject line “Open Studios Buddha Portrait Workshop”. Please provide the number of participants you're booking in; name and contact email for each and confirm for May 24.
Payment can be made by cash or card at the Art Studio on the day.
To find out more about the regular workshops held at Chenrezig Institute’s Art Studio see their website https://chenrezig.au/events/category/buddhist-art-program/
Contact Details: artstudio@chenrezig.com.au
ORAGAMI AND FELT - CRAFT
Presented by: Chenrezig Institute Art Studio
Saturday, May 25
Time: 9am – 12noon
Cost: $25
Address: 33 Johnson Road, Eudlo
Come and learn the fun of folding paper origami and felt treasures. Join buddhist nun Venerable Ösel (Ani-la) for a few hours of craft, morning tea, and a good ol’ chat.
Bring along a friend or family member to enjoy it with you. Adults and children above 5 years old are welcome.
About the teacher
Venerable Ösel is a retired teacher who worked mostly with primary school children but also taught in high school, TAFE and university settings, and loves to share her artistic enthusiasms.
She was ordained as a buddhist nun in 2020 by our own Geshe Tsultrim.
Included:
Morning tea and basic craft materials are provided and you can take home what you make.
Bookings: Please drop into the Arts Studio and talk to Tim or contact Ven Ösel on 0428661323 to ask any questions and to let her know you are coming, or you can email to artstudio@chenrezig.com.au
Payment can be made by cash or card at the Art Studio on the day.
To find out more about the regular workshops held at Chenrezig Institute’s Art Studio see their website https://chenrezig.au/events/category/buddhist-art-program/
Contact Details: artstudio@chenrezig.com.au
GOLD LEAF WORKSHOP - GUILDING
Presented by: Chenrezig Institute Art Studio
Sunday, May 26
Time: 1.30pm – 3.00pm
Cost: $60
Address: 33 Johnson Road, Eudlo
Come and learn the art of gilding in gold leaf at the Chenrezig Institute Art Studio.
In this workshop we will guide students through the process of applying gold leaf to a small Buddha statue called a Tsa Tsa.
The creation of, as well as the offering of paint/ gold to sacred objects such as Tsa Tsas, statues, and stupas, is a practice that is said to result in great merit and positive energy for the practitioner as well as the recipient. Tsa Tsas make wonderful additions to an altar, mantelpiece or any other clean, respectful location.
Included:
Each person will be provided with a small tsatsa and gold leaf for gilding, which participants will be able to take home with them afterwards.
Bookings: via email artstudio@chenrezig.com.au with subject line “Open Studios Tsa Tsa Gold Leaf Workshop”. Please provide the number of participants you're booking in, name and contact number for each. Payment can be made by cash or card at the Art Studio on the day.
To find out more about the regular workshops held at Chenrezig Institute’s Art Studio see their website https://chenrezig.au/events/category/buddhist-art-program/
Contact Details: artstudio@chenrezig.com.au
Tara Sage - Painting
MOODY SEASCAPES – ACRYLIC PAINTING
Presenter: Tara Sage
Thursday, May 23
Learn to paint a stormy sky with fluffy clouds and movement. Tara will guide you step-be-step and then you will have a completed 40x30cm painting that is ready to hang.
Time: 9am – 12noon
Cost: $120
Address: Shop 2, 147 Grigor Street West, Moffat Beach, 4551
Bookings: via Tara’s website. https://www.tarasage.com/workshops/23-may-2024
Presenter: Tara Sage
tara@tarasage
0459752820
Talkin Feet Studios - Earring Making
EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVITY WITH LEATHER EARRINGS!
Presenter: Jen Hill from Talkin Feet Studio
Wednesday, May 22nd 3pm – 5pm
Thursday, May 23,10am – 12noon
Friday, May 24 3pm – 5pm
Saturday, May 25 4 pm – 6pm
Sunday, May 26 2 pm – 4pm
Cost: $79
Address: 1/34 Suncoast Beach Drive, Mt Coolum
Ready to unleash your creativity? Join us for an exciting workshop where you'll learn the art of crafting hand-painted and printed leather earrings! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned crafter, this is your chance to design two pairs of your very own unique leather earrings.
Bookings: online via our website https://www.talkinfeet.com.au/products/leather-earring-workshops
Jen regularly runs a range of shoe making and painting workshops that you can find on her website https://www.talkinfeet.com.au/collections/frontpage#
Presenter: Jen Hill
0413 177 980
www.talkinfeet.com.au
Pendragon Shoes - Shoe Making
BEGINNERS SANDAL MAKING - LEATHER
Presented by: Pendragon Shoes
Wednesday, May 22
Time: 9.30 - 4.30pm break for lunch
Cost: $255
Address: Pendragon Shoes, 62 Wrigley Street, Maroochydore
In our one-day beginners sandal workshops, we’ll guide you through the essentials of sandal making. You’ll learn the art of leather selection and explore various techniques for leather decoration, including dyeing, stamping, pyrography, and more.
The leather straps and panels will be lined with soft leather and sewn using industrial sewing machines under our guidance. Next, we’ll walk you through lasting, soling, and the finishing touches. This class is beginner-friendly, though having some sewing skills can be advantageous.
Booking: via our website.
https://pendragonshoes.com/shop/boutique/workshops/sandal-making-workshop/
Presenter: Pendragon Shoes
Jackie Orme Ward
0419155535
54432643
www.pendragonshoes.com
https://www.facebook.com/pendragonshoes
The Little Red Cottage - Printmaking
PRINTMAKING / GESTURAL MARK MAKING - CONCERTINA ARTIST BOOKS
Presenter: Noela Mills
Friday, May 24
Time: 1.30 - 3.30pm
Cost: $100
Address: 20 Coral Street, Maleny
Have fun making marks on paper with a variety of tools and materials - pens, pencils, sticks, handmade brushes, and more, then use your design to create a concertina artist's book.
Included:
All materials supplied.
Bookings: Directly with presenter via email or phone
Presenter: Noela Mills
nmillsartist@gmail.com
0414 875 958
PRINTING WITH THE SUN – A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO CYANOTYPE PRINTING
Presenter: Katie White
Friday, May 24
Time: 11.30am – 12.30pm
Cost: $50
Address: 20 Coral Street, Maleny
Using the sun and UV sensitized papers, you can make beautiful art.
This little introduction to cyanotype will let you create original prints using a range of natural materials … and the power of the sun. (maximum 10 participants)
All materials supplied.
NB: If we have a completely rainy day, this workshop will be cancelled, and all bookings refunded.
Bookings: via email with presenter Katie – art@katiewhite.com.au
Payment by direct deposit.
Presenter: Katie White
art@katiewhite.com.au
0400 722 786 (general enquiries via text)
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