Community
12 October, 2024
Gallery classes returning
CAIRNS ART GALLERIES is encouraging artists in the community to get their diaries ready, with events planned all the way into July 2025 and new adult art classes starting this October.
With events ranging from kids and adults’ art classes all the way to an artist talk with Maria Fernanda Cardoso, Cairns Art Galleries ensures there is something for any artist.
Featuring her incredible “Spiders of Paradise” exhibition, Artist Maria Fernanda Cardoso is offering a walk-through presentation of her stunning photographic series and video on Saturday, October 12th.
An MCA touring exhibition, “Spiders of Paradise” features images of various species of the Australian Maratus spider, which, despite being less than 5mm in size, have been enlarged by 260 times in photographic portraits to allow incredible details and courting rituals to be appreciated.
For ages 5-9, Mixed Media with Jamie Lee Simpson will explore a variety of materials and art tools to establish a base foundation in visual arts.
Beginning with colour theory, which will be applied throughout the six-week course, students in this introductory class will experiment with mediums including oil pastels and watercolours, with a completed project in each medium. All materials are provided.
For ages 9-13, Principles of Art with Jamie Lee Simpson is coming on October 16 and will allow students to fine tune their art skills, enhancing their knowledge of balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, pattern, rhythm and variety. All materials will be provided.
For the grown ups, Cairns Art Galleries is also hosting an engaging two-day workshop led by experienced tutor and practising artist, Sue Schreiber on fluid acrylics and how to work with bold, flowing colours.
Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a beginner, this workshop offers a chance to explore new techniques and materials, and students will produce a 5x7’’ floral piece to take home.
There’s also a metal work and slow stitch class with artist Kate Hunter coming up on October 26 and November 2.
Ms Hunter who’s an experienced metalsmith will guide students in creating an inspirational textured leaf letter while her slow stitch class is for more slow-paced souls where students will be introduced to a more abstract and meditative stitching.
For more information or to book, email info@cairnsartgallery.com.au, visit Cairns Art Galleries at https://bit.ly/3U2GMM6
or call on 07 4046 4800.
