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Autumn Art Workshops – Basket Weaving

May 3 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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One event on May 10, 2024 at 9:30 am

One event on May 24, 2024 at 9:00 am

One event on May 31, 2024 at 9:00 am

Unveil the artist in you with our Autumn art workshops in May!

We’ll have 4 workshops available across the month:

  • Basket weaving on Friday 3rd May | Gympie Regional Art Gallery | 9am – 12pm | MAX 20 people

Weaving serves as a connection to land and tradition, with diverse styles found worldwide. Carly will show you how nature’s influence and your own creativity will leave you with a piece of art that is both practical and functional. For bookings, go to https://www.trybooking.com/CPGQS

  • Papermaking on Friday 10th May | Artist’s Studio, Glenwood – transport from Gympie available | 9.30am – 3.30pm | MAX 8 people

Try your hand at one of the world’s oldest crafts! Master papermaker Dion will describe the ages-old tradition while guiding you through the same steps that artisans would have followed thousands of years ago. Participants will be shown how to make paper of an A4 size in a handmade papermill environment.*Choose this workshop along with bookbinding to turn your own paper into an Oriental style bound book.* For bookings, go to https://www.trybooking.com/CPIHW

  • Bookbinding on Friday 24th May | Gympie Regional Art Gallery | 9am – 12pm | MAX 10 people

Embark on a journey of craftsmanship with traditional Oriental style bookbinding, using time-honoured techniques described by master papermaker Dion. The elegance of hand-sewn bindings and handmade materials will offer you both a useful and beautiful book to use as you’d like – journal, diary, sketchbook, etc. *Book with papermaking to create your own paper for this project.* For bookings, go to https://www.trybooking.com/CPIIA

  • Mosaic on Friday 31st May | Gympie Regional Art Gallery | 9am – 12pm | MAX 8 people

Learn the art of arranging vibrant tiles to create a unique design that reflects your own style. Sue will guide you through the process and give you information about mosaic as an artform. Craft a one-of-a-kind paver for your garden or to display in your home or make a gift for someone you care about! For bookings, go to https://www.trybooking.com/CPIIC

These workshops are open to Veterans, War Widows, and a Plus One only.

Book your workshop now for only $15 per person & per class!

Details

Date:
May 3
Time:
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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