Come and experience...
9th - 12th March (Benalla Street Art Festival weekend)
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Gallery Gigwith Liv Cartledge, Harrison Musik,
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Personal Mandala Workshopwith Meralyn VincentA lovely opportunity to take time out. Commencing with a meditation to quieten the mind you'll be guided in creating a simple mandala arising from the stillness.
Dates: Friday 9th March & Monday 12th March Time: 2pm-4:30pm Cost: $5 Location: Upstairs multi-purpose room Book at NEA front desk or email: neartisans.newsletter@gmail.com |
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Introduction to Jewellery Makingwith Sally WallaceLearn the techniques for making your own earrings, bracelet or necklace. This taster workshop is a chance to discover whether this hobby is for you.
Gold Coin Donation for materials and use of tools. Dates: Friday 9th March Time: 9:30am-12:30pm Dates: Monday 12th March Time: 1pm-4pm Cost: Gold Coin Donation Location: Gallery 2 Book at NEA front desk or email: neartisans.newsletter@gmail.com |
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Felting Demo & Workshopwith Annie LongmuirAn all ages activity following a demonstration of felting a flower, you will be guided in making a felt bangle.
Dates: Friday 9th March 2018 Time: 2pm-4:30pm Cost: $4 Location: Gallery 2 Book at NEA front desk or email: neartisans.newsletter@gmail.com |
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Benalla Guitar EnsembleBenalla's 8 piece guitar ensemble will entertain you with some relaxing classical music.
Dates: Friday 9th March 2018 Time: 6pm-8:30pm Cost: FREE Location: Upstairs multi-purpose room |
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2 day Pastel Painting Workshopwith Jenny PaullIn this workshop we will be using underpainting techniques with water colour, acrylics and pastel to experiment with different effects in landscape and portraiture.
Some materials will be supplied. Full list of required materials will be supplied on booking. Dates: Sat 10th & Sun 11th March 2018 Time: 10am-4:30pm Cost: $145 pp for two days (Limited numbers) Location: Upstairs multi-purpose room Bookings phone Jenny Paull 0407 856 048 Payment must be received by Friday 2nd March. |
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Preparatory workshop for 'Paint Presto'with Janet LeithCreate a painting or drawing of a Benalla building or street scene using selected techniques & mediums whilst working plein air. Students will be instructed through various approaches & techniques to develop confidence working out on the street.
Date: Saturday 10th March 2018 Time: 10am-2pm Cost: $40 pp (Limited to 15 places) Location: Meet at NEA gallery Book at NEA front desk or email: neartisans.newsletter@gmail.com Click here for information about the 2 day 'Paint Presto' held in conjunction with the Wangaratta Jazz Festival later in the year. |
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Eco Printingwith Maggie Hollins Eco printing is a direct print method that obtains colours from plants and creates beautiful designs on material. In this workshop you will learn the basics of eco printing and create an eco printed scarf that you will love to wear.
Date: Saturday 10th March 2018 Time: 9am-4pm Cost: $50 pp (Limited to 10 participants) Location: Gallery 2 Book at NEA front desk or email: neartisans.newsletter@gmail.com *A material list will be sent out after you have booked your place in the workshop. |
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Round Robin Drawingwith Frank BurgersA fun, creative event guided by artist Frank where you will be building upon what has gone before....
Date: Saturday 10th March 2018 Time: 11am-12pm and 1pm-2pm Date: Sunday 11th March 2018 Time: 11am-12pm and 1pm-2pm Cost: FREE (Each session limited to 5 participants) Location: Gallery 2 at NEA Book at NEA front desk or email: neartisans.newsletter@gmail.com |
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Graffiti Style Muralwith Justin HunterAn all ages event guided by street artist Justin in creating a mural for one of our courtyards.
Date: Saturday 10th March 2018 Time: 11am-3pm Cost: FREE Location: Garden Courtyard at NEA Book at NEA front desk or email: neartisans.newsletter@gmail.com |
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Mural Makingwith Simmon TanAn all ages event guided by Buddhist artist Simmon in creating a mural for one of our courtyards.
Date: Saturday 10th March 2018 Time: 11am-3pm Cost: FREE Location: Garden Courtyard at NEA Book at NEA front desk or email: neartisans.newsletter@gmail.com |
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Wood Carvingwith Seamus FoleyWhittling wood has been around for as long as there have been implements with which to do it, stone, bone, bronze, iron. It is a gentle meditative activity where the doing is as important as the end result.
Learn some basic cuts and how to use a knife safely. Have a go at shaping a piece of wood into something beautiful such as a small figure, or something useful such as a spoon. You might also want to let the wood inspire you to create an abstract masterpiece. The workshop will be run on an informal basis, with opportunities to watch before having a go, sit around and chat, and meet people. Date: Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th March 2018 Time: 11am-3pm Cost: FREE Location: Gandhi Courtyard at NEA Book at NEA front desk or email: neartisans.newsletter@gmail.com |
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Dragon Egg Making Demonstrationwith Merv BeamishBring the mystical magical worlds of Game of Thrones , Harry Potter and others into your own home. Mervyn Bamish will demonstrate how to make your own Dragon Eggs from inexpensive and readily available materials. Dragon Eggs can be painted and decorated inside and out to create your own stories and mysteries. Candle holders, minaiture gardens, night lights and much more.
Date: Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th March 2018 Time: 11am-3pm Cost: FREE Location: NEA Book at NEA front desk or email: neartisans.newsletter@gmail.com |