Opening drinks and artist talks – Thursday 1st March 6-8pm Anita Larkin, Jenny Pollak & Margarita Sampson are three mid-career artists working in new media, found object & textiles; with work represented in major prizes and collections across Australia. In this exhibition they present new bodies of work responding to the idea of the ‘Sanguine’. […]
This one-day intensive jewellery making course is a great introduction for students who’d like to see if they enjoy working with metal. Suitable for absolute beginners, you’ll learn basic techniques of traditional jewellery making, such as annealing, soldering, pickling, cutting, forming, cold joining, jump ring making, and texturing, and walk away with a beautiful sterling […]
Medium brings together Vernon Bowden and Sean O’Connell to explore the power of objects and matter to evoke meaning. Opening celebrations Thursday 18th October 6-8pm Artist Talk with Sean O’Connell – Saturday 20th October 2pm. Join Sean as he compares living in rural Tasmania with Sydney and how the history and layers of place that […]
"My Salt Experiments are the remnants of a four-year-long investigation into the properties of salt and its collision with mild steel. These experiments were conducted in the realm of art, rather than science, but they still offer valuable knowledge. Specifically, they highlight the important fact that nature is a resilient and powerful force that does […]
This one-day intensive jewellery making course is a great introduction if you’d like to see if you enjoy working with metal. Suitable for absolute beginners, we’ve kept the class small and limited to 6 students, so you get the attention you deserve. You’ll learn the techniques of traditional jewellery making, such as annealing, pickling, cutting, […]
“I want to be truthful to the materials I am working with, and would like the piece to reflect the joy of making. I have always been drawn to the Eastern Sensibilities of traditional and contemporary art, especially ceramic art. As a Westerner my traditions are much closer to the Bauhaus, than anything else. These […]
Are you a tea lover? Join us for a traditional Korean Tea Ceremony conducted by Tea Master Stephen Carroll; followed by a discussion of Tea Culture. This is a FREE event but bookings are essential at: https://www.trybooking.com/BDJRJ This event is in conjuncture with In Reverence of Tea, a group exhibition curated by Susan Tiller. There […]
Have fun learning the techniques of traditional jewellery making, such as annealing, soldering, pickling, cutting, forming, cold joining, jump ring making, and texturing, and walk away with a beautiful sterling silver pendant or pair of earrings. Full details and booking information at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/one-day-silver-jewellery-making-course-tickets-64661180331
In recent years woven bags have become real ‘it bags’. They have come to signify ethical, handmade, and of course ‘natural’ by their very appearance. At the same time, makers are invisible. These bags are often made in less affluent countries where makers are poorly paid. The clothes accompanying the bags have a brand, a […]
Regine Schwarzer's 'Structura' explores the possibilities and opportunities of natural occurrences, drawing inspiration from rocks, minerals and landscape formations. Schwarzer studies the internal crystalline patterns and crafts metal objects to adorn body and space by discovering, deconstructing, assembling and interpreting these shapes and patterns. Born in Germany, Schwarzer grew up in Bavaria, training in jewellery […]
Bring an old Tote or basket bag you would like to upcycle or decorate and learn some new basketry skills at the same time. Basket maker Nicole Robins will teach some basketry and braiding techniques which can be used to replace old handles or add a colourful new dimension to bags and jewellery. Sat October […]
