Hello to our Central Craft community! Welcome to our August Newsletter.
Workshop Works: Foiled & Fired
Over the past six weeks, participants from two courses - Handbuilding with Em Frank and Leadlighting with Miles Dunne - have explored a range of techniques, forms and ideas, developing their skills and individual creative styles along the way. It has been fantastic to see students’ work take shape throughout the course, resulting in unique pieces in two special crafts.
The work from both courses can be viewed in our current student exhibition, Workshop Works: Foiled & Fired. The exhibition opened over the weekend to a great turnout. The exhibition is now on display in the June Marriott Gallery and runs until 15 August. Catch it in its last days - you’ll be pleased you did.
UPCOMING EXHIBITION
Tjapaltjarri Brothers
A collaborative exhibition by Jamesy Collins and Sam Gledhill
Opening: Saturday August 22nd,10:30am
Artists Jamesy Collins and Sam Gledhill collaborate in Tjapaltjarri Brothers - an exhibition showcasing their love of fine craftsmanship in a series of works that speak to their respective upbringings in Central Australia.
Jamesy uses traditional Anmatyerre craftsmanship to share his and his grandfather’s dreamings, carving boomerangs and animals from locally sourced mulga and river red gum roots. Sam, a sign-writer born in Mparntwe, sets the scene of his hometown, painting on scrap metal and glass collected from town and bush. Together, they have curated an exhibition that celebrates working both ways.
Join us for the opening next Saturday August 22nd at 10:30am. Exhibition runs until September 5th.
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STUDIO NEWS & UPDATES
Private Studio available
Enjoy your own dedicated space at Central Craft with your projects and tools on site. We’re looking for a creative willing to take on a 3-month lease on one of our studio spaces for just $110/month (plus membership).
Email admin@centralcraft.org.au to get more information or register your interest.
Workshops
It’s been a busy month in the Studio with four workshops running 6-weeks sessions. To help you plan your time in the Studio, workshops are currently being held:
Wednesday evenings - Wheel Works (ceramics studio)
Friday evenings - Play with Clay (ceramics studio)
Sunday mornings - Watercolours (main studio) and
Sunday afternoons - Wheel Works (ceramics studio).
Missed out on securing a spot in a workshop this time? Keep an eye out for email updates announcing the next round.
Sewing Club
In addition to Basketry Club which kicked off last month, we also have a new monthly Sewing Club happening here in the Studio. Bring your own project for a relaxed evening of making, chatting and sharing ideas. All welcome, feel free to bring a snack to share.
When: 6-8pm the last Wednesday of the month
Next session is Aug 26th.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
Members Exhibition
Calling all members! You are invited to enter works in our upcoming Members Exhibition COMMON GROUND. Let’s celebrate, admire, and be inspired by those who make Central Craft the special place that it is.
Important dates:
Entries close: Sunday October 4th, 5pm
Works submitted: Monday 19th - Wed 21st Oct
Opening: 10:30am, Saturday Oct 24th
Exhibition closes: November 7th
All forms and media are welcome, in line with the theme Common Ground.
Entries are now open! Head on over to our website to read the T&Cs and download an entry form. Paper copies are also available on the noticeboard in the library. Get crafty!
Desert Mob
Don’t forget that Desert Mob is on the horizon (September 10th -October 25th) and with it we expect increased visitors to our shop. Craft sellers - please keep this in mind, it’s a great time to have a fully stocked shop with all of your wonderful wares!
Interested in becoming a craft seller? All members are invited to sell their work through our shop - get in touch with Anthea at admin@centralcraft.org.au to get a new seller pack with all the information you need.
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Central Craft is a place for creativity, rest and connection, and we thank you all for helping to maintain that spirit.
Warm regards,
Central Craft Team
As always, please send any concerns or enquiries to centralcraftboard@gmail.com
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