Workshops calendar for 2008

Sat/Sun 2nd and 3rd August
Mosaic workshop - Roman Replica Mosaics with Christina Macaulay, mosaic artist
Sydney based mosaic artist, Christina Macaulay, will guide participants through some of the traditional laying techniques to create a replica of a segment of a roman mosaic, 25cm square.
Christina trained in mosaic at the Ravenna School in Italy and with Emma Biggs in London. She teaches at her Newtown Studio and the Mosman Community College and has taught residential courses at the MacGregor Summer and Winter Schools. Christina has completed several commissions for private clients in Sydney and Canberra and exhibits her work locally. She is a skilled tutor who enjoys sharing her extensive knowledge and skills in this ancient art form with her students.
Cost: $275 per person (Includes tuition, all materials, grouts, adhesive, backing board and use of tools)
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Sat 23rd August   10.30am till 3.30pm
Create and make a Tyvek Flower with Barbara Jackson, mixed media artist
In this workshop you will be working with Tyvek (a polypropylene synthetic) and copper wire to create a three dimensional bud or flower that can be used as a sculpture or body adornment. Example is shown above. All materials will be provided, including tea and coffee. Please bring own lunch. Coffee and cake will be on sale in the Gallery Café.
Cost: $60 Deposit or full payment required by 15 August
Sat 6th September   10.30am till 3.30pm
Creative Book making and Journaling with Barbara Jackson
In this workshop you will learn how to make a creative book or Journal. This will be hand stitched and different papers or thicknesses of paper or card can be used. After you have made your book we will then discuss and work out what you wish to put in it. Will be a Visual Process Diary or a daily journal? Different ideas and techniques will be shown for you to develop to your own style. Workshop participants may like to form a collaborative Artists' book group.
Cost: $50 including tea and coffee. Please bring own lunch. A material list will be provided on reservation and deposit. (Required by September 1) Coffee and cake will be on sale in the Gallery Café.
Please phone 0412 139 453 for details and enrollment.
October - December
Gwanji Monks
October - December
Jasmine Schiedler