School Holiday Art Workshops – Cairns Art Gallery at Cairns Art Gallery
Felt Keychains with Jamie Lee Simpson, ages 9-14
Tuesday 2 April
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Ages 9 – 14 years
$25 members / $31 non-members
Add some creativity to the school holiday calendar and create a felt keychain to add a funky edge to your school backpack, pencil case or bedroom. Join artist Jamie Lee Simpson to learn basic stitching skills and put your expertise to the test as you create a unique keychain or ornament made of felt. The colours, choice and design are all up to you, so let your imagination run wild!
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Bookbinding with Keelie Nicholls, artist, ages 9 – 14
Wednesday 3 April
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Ages 9 – 14 years
$25 members / $31 non-members
Take part in a group tutorial on bookbinding with Keelie Nichols, specifically a saddle stitch method, where paper and thread are used to create a customised journal. Take your pick from an assortment of coloured papers and embroidery thread to make a journal that is truly yours. This is a versatile technique that can jumpstart ideas for bigger art projects.
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Watercolour Landscapes with Elaine Murray, artist, ages 9-14
Thursday 4 April
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Ages 9 – 14 years
$24 members / $28 non-members
Join artist Elaine Murray in this workshop to explore watercolour painting, a popular medium for observational art. Let her guide you in learning to break down an image brought from home, into broad strokes, to evoke fond memories of your favourite place.
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Air-dry Clay Ceramic Workshop with Jamie Lee Simpson, artist, ages 4-9
Friday 5 April
10:00am – 11.30am
Ages 4 – 9
$19 members / $25 non-members
Embrace your inner sculptor in this air-dry clay ceramic workshop. Choose to create a 3D figure or tile artwork and work alongside artist Jamie Lee Simpson to learn how to use this fun, hands-on medium. Please note: all air-dry ceramic creations will require a clean area at home to dry completely.
For more information and to book visit the Cairns Art Gallery.
