Workshops
Featured Workshops
Feb 20, 2021 – Mar 13, 2021
Introduction to Acting
NORPA is offering a fantastic opportunity for young people to learn acting with some of the best in the biz including NORPA Artistic Director Julian Louis and leading professionals from the region. A pop-up ‘Introduction to Acting’ course will be held over a 4-week block of Saturday mornings at Federal Church, Jasper Corner.
Mar 6, 2021 – Mar 27, 2021
Beginners Wheel Throwing Course: 4 weeks
Help on Saturday mornings at The Clay Barn, this course is suitable for beginners and students with no throwing experience. Over four weeks we will teach you how to use the pottery wheel to make your own ceramics. You will also learn how to wedge your clay, throw off the wheel-head, create bowls & cups & finish your pots.
Mar 11, 2021
Creating Content For XR
Screenworks presents two leading XR creative producers, Kim-Leigh Pontin, Creative Director of Nexus Interactive Arts and Nathan Anderson, CEO of New Canvas, who will explore how XR can be used as a storytelling platform and how to use it in a compelling and authentic way.
All Workshops
Feb 12, 2020 – Feb 10, 2022
Dynamic Drawing
For over 20 years, Ron Curran has been encouraging people to let go, free up and explore their own unique drawing signature. Wednesdays 9.30am - 12.30pm at the Drill Hall Theatre, Mullumbimby @dynamicdrawingbyronmullum
Jul 21, 2020 – Jul 21, 2021
Nextwave Online
Nextwave Online provides all the filmmaking know-how, all in one place. The subscription breaks down the essentials on how to write, film and edit – plus everything in between – with step-by-step workshop episodes.
Feb 16, 2021 – Mar 23, 2021
Michelle Dawson | Life Drawing
Working from the model is a great way to learn to draw through observation and one of the best ways to learn to appreciate the wonder of the human form. Michelle will guide students through various approaches to drawing the figure, from classical core techniques to more contemporary expressive activities.
Feb 20, 2021 – Mar 27, 2021
Rene Bolten | Beyond The Object
In this six-week course students will investigate a variety of approaches to working in the Still Life genre as well as painting in general. Rene insists on providing a sense of wonder when beginning a painting, however, each week Rene will introduce another strategy for working with still life.
Feb 20, 2021 – Mar 13, 2021
Introduction to Acting
NORPA is offering a fantastic opportunity for young people to learn acting with some of the best in the biz including NORPA Artistic Director Julian Louis and leading professionals from the region. A pop-up ‘Introduction to Acting’ course will be held over a 4-week block of Saturday mornings at Federal Church, Jasper Corner.
Feb 24, 2021 – Nov 30, 2021
Leadlighting course
Come and explore the total gorgeousness of leadlight windows and learn all the technical aspects of this extraordinarily beautiful craft. Courses are 7 sessions of 3 hours. Start when you want. Attend the sessions you choose. Classes in Mullum
Feb 24, 2021 – Nov 30, 2021
Mosaics course
An ancient craft, mosaics have been decorating walls and floors all over the world for thousands of years. Come and learn the timeless language of mosaic. Courses are 6 sessions of 3 hours each. Start when you like. Attend the sessions you want.
Feb 27, 2021 – Feb 28, 2021
Helle Jorgensen | Contemporary Weaving & Basketry
Create a sculptural form using local plant material such as banana, cat’s claw creeper, bullrush and Bangalow palm. Random weaving technique and cordage will be demonstrated. Harvesting and processing the plants for weaving will also be discussed.
Mar 6, 2021 – Mar 27, 2021
Beginners Wheel Throwing Course: 4 weeks
Help on Saturday mornings at The Clay Barn, this course is suitable for beginners and students with no throwing experience. Over four weeks we will teach you how to use the pottery wheel to make your own ceramics. You will also learn how to wedge your clay, throw off the wheel-head, create bowls & cups & finish your pots.
Mar 11, 2021
Creating Content For XR
Screenworks presents two leading XR creative producers, Kim-Leigh Pontin, Creative Director of Nexus Interactive Arts and Nathan Anderson, CEO of New Canvas, who will explore how XR can be used as a storytelling platform and how to use it in a compelling and authentic way.
Mar 13, 2021
Exploring Mixed Media with Kerrie Bowles
This workshop is designed to introduce students to a variety of ways of working in various media and how this can be incorporated into future artwork. Students will go home with many samples of mixed media and a whole swag of ideas!
Mar 13, 2021 – Mar 14, 2021
Encaustic Mixed Media
Weekend workshop in Encaustic Mixed Media by Mo Godbeer held in the Kyogle Banquet Room. Learn about the history of encaustic, how to prepare your own encaustic medium & paints. Cost of $180. 12 places only
Mar 14, 2021
Gelliplate Printing | Lucille Campeanu
Create beautiful prints with the reusable Gelliplate to create backgrounds for mixed media or prints on many different surfaces. So much fun printing with this versatile plate. If you're a mixed media enthusiast, this course is for you.
Mar 20, 2021
Shibori and Dyeing with Indigo
In this workshop you will learn a little about the history of indigo and shibori, and gain experience using this beautiful dye.We begin the day by experimenting with various ways of creating pattern on cloth and then go on to make a beautiful scarf.
Mar 20, 2021 – Mar 21, 2021
Bridie Lunney | Material Fetish / Site Response
Limitations of materials can inspire ingenious solutions. What potential can you perceive in objects? By deconstructing and reconstructing you can also reconstruct meaning. Explore what new meanings can be generated and further relate to a specific site.
Mar 20, 2021 – Mar 21, 2021
Shibori and Indigo Dyeing | Anne Leon
Learn the fascinating art of Indigo and Shibori! Students will learn the basics of traditional Shibori techniques: Arashi and Bomaki (pole wrapping), Itajime (clamping) stitching, binding and wrapping to create beautiful patterns.
Mar 21, 2021 – Mar 28, 2021
Sculpture Introduction
Learn to work with your hands & unleash your creative skills as you experiment with several forms of sculpture. Working with wire, clay, carving, construction & found object art to develop your own creative expression.
Mar 21, 2021 – Mar 28, 2021
Goddess Mixed Media | Lucille Campeanu
Always wanted to learn how to draw faces, in a beautiful and unique way? Incoporate drawing faces with mixed media. Learn to draw a face and getting proportion and shape correct. Faces can be alot of fun to draw when you know how.
Mar 27, 2021
Watercolour for Beginners
If you’ve been itching to try the wonderful technique of watercolour then this is the workshop for you. Learn all the essentials of working in this beautiful media including how to mix colours, use washes, add details, handle paints and much more.
