WHEN: Saturdays, 2 – 4pm
DATES: 17 February – 23 March
COST: $250
BOOKINGS: Book here
Fascinating succulents is an investigation into the wondrous and infinitely varied world of plants. Succulents are marvelous drought tolerant plants with wonderful sculptural form, subtly coloured textured surfaces and spectacular flowers. Learn more about their varieties and habits with conservation, land management and horticulture trained visual artist Gina Chapman.
About the Artist
Gina Chapman joined the TAC team in 2022, assisting Messengers classes and working on events. She is a graduate of the ANU School of Art, winning the BCC Patron Award for her graduating work. She has gone on to study conservation and land management and horticulture.
Gina currently leads the Seniors and Carers classes as well as masterclass workshops. She is passionate about environmental issues, conservation and the intersection with visual arts.
WHEN: 10am – 12pm Saturdays
Term 2: 18 May – 22 June
Term 3: 27 July – 31 August
Term 4: 19 October – 23 November
WHERE: Woden Library
***Woden Library is currently closed for renovations. Art Play will now be held at the Woden Library Pop-Up, which is located at 26 Corinna St, behind the Discount Chemist, across the road from the Woden Library.
COST: $180 (6 weeks) $35 drop-in per class
Details
ART PLAY FOR CURIOUS ADULTS led by visual artist Blaide Lallemand, introduces participants to the work of different artists each week, with participants trying new approaches to art making in every class. Develop art making skills as you enjoy a chat, and a cuppa in a friendly and supportive environment.
Over 6 consecutive Saturdays we will analyse and draw inspiration from three iconic Australian artists who have created powerful and intriguing portraits. We will play with a range of materials including: watercolour, ink, gouche, acrylics, pen, mixed media and glitter!
Bring along printed photos of your self or loved ones to use as a starting point.
- Week, one and two will investigate and respond to Joy Hester’s haunting emotive portraits.
- Week three and four will examine the figurative expressionism of Brett Whiteley.
- Week five and six will examine the graphic and detailed symbolic imagery of Del Kathryn Barton.
This series allows us to be bold and get personal when delving into the lyrical, expressive and symbolic world when creating powerful portraits.
About the Artist
Blaide Lallemand takes an interdisciplinary approach to making works of art, fusing her interest in sculptural practices with a range of ephemeral practices including performance, new media and site-specific installation. Blaide is interested in immersing the audience into the artwork, enabling them to have a visceral experience and choice to actively participate with the realisation and evolution of the artwork.
Blaide studied acting at the University of Western Sydney before graduating from the ANU School of Art with first class Honours in 2003. She is interested in exploring cycles in nature, rhythms of the body and aspects of intimate social and physical relationships between people and their complex means of communication.
