@ Central Craft

'Werte'  Welcome 2023

IN THIS EDITION: EARLY NOTICE FOR OUR AGM AND SPECIAL AGM - SAT 22 APRIL 12PM IN THE STUDIO
COIL HAND BUILDING WORKSHOPS WITH EM FRANK
WHAT YOU SAID - SURVEY FEEDBACK
SHOP OPENS WED 1 FEB
STILL LOOKING FOR TUTORS AND EXHIBITORS
OFFICE CLOSURE FRI 27 JAN
any issues / enquiries please email directors@centralcraft.org.au

From the Chair
@ Pam Mills



Exciting times and lots of wonderful art and craft events are happening/being planned.  We’re looking at another year filled with wonderful creative journeys.  Here are some of the highlights:
 
  • Ceramics workshops continued over the end of 2022 and into early 2023.  There’s a lot of popularity for Ceramics at the moment and also a great appreciation of the excellent facilities for Ceramicists at Central Craft. 
  • An amazing group of volunteers conducted a stocktake of the shop – quite a mammoth task.  Special thanks to Karen Montey who led the team with Marilyn, Rita, Staci, Kevron, Betty and Margie all on the job. They collected, counted, noted, counted, recorded and counted again!  Our shop reflects the wonderful diversity and high standard of our members’ work.  The shop reopens in February 1.
  • Central Craft’s 50th anniversary is next year (2024) and while that may seem a long way away, planning is already happening.  If you’d like to be part of the team to plan the celebrations, please don’t hesitate to chat to Lucy.  We’re looking for ideas on themes, promotion, marketing, workshops, visiting and local masterclass leaders, exhibitions, workshops etc etc.  All ideas welcome and the more hands, the merrier.
  • The Management Committee welcomes Karen Montey and Anne Mosey.  Karen is also taking on the role of Treasurer, Anne as Secretary.  We’re delighted to have them join.
  • And whilst on the subject, our next Management Committee meeting is mid February – if you have anything you’d like to raise at this forum, please reach out to Lucy, to me or any of our Committee Members.
That’s all from me for now………
happy creating, exploring, learning, sharing and making. Pam
WORKSHOPS @ CENTRAL CRAFT

Introduction to coil building in ceramics with Em Frank

(four weeks starting Tuesday 7 Feb 5:30-8:30pm)

The course will focus on coil building simple functional vessels such as cups, vases and candle sticks. It will cover how to use tools to smooth the walls of your vessel, how to make and attach handles, how to join two forms together, and how to achieve texture and angles.

Week 1 - coil building with smooth walls

Week 2 - coil building with texture

Week 3 - coil building with sharp angles 

Week 4 - finishing work

This course is suitable for people who are new to ceramics, or who have some experience but are keen to learn more.

The course includes all materials and firing. 

BOOK ONLINE: https://centralcraft.org.au/whats-on/introduction-to-coil-building

CENTRAL CRAFT SHOP OPENS
WEDNESDAY 1 FEBRUARY
The shop is now ship shape and ready to open next Wednesday.
Shop hours are from 10am-2pm weekdays, weekends only if we have volunteers, can you help? There is a shop roster at the sign-in desk, even 2hrs a week makes a big difference. Thanks to our amazing Committee Members who have taken on portfolios that support our shop, Karen Montey (shop stock & display) and Kay Smith (shop volunteers)

HAVE YOUR SAY @ Central CrafT

Thank you to everyone who responded to our 2022 survey - this is some of what you said

You said you wanted more workshops especially in ceramics, textiles (slow stitch, repurposing, fibre, eco dye, pattern making and sewing), jewellery, printmaking (screen, fabric), glass (stained, slumped, fused), weaving, wood working, animation and bookbinding. That you wanted more advanced workshops and workshops that develop creativity and not just skills. That we could have a more consistent and varied workshop program and connect more with the school and community sectors. You wanted better inductions to the studio with how to use sessions, like how the glaze room and firing systems work. You would like a better organised volunteer scheme with timely answers to enquiries, a proper welcome, an induction, a list of project / tasks/ areas that need volunteers. You also wanted better communication and member consultation as this is a Member organisation after all. 

Wow that is a long list, for a little organisation we sure have a lot going on. Please be patient we are only staffed by two part-time positions and sometimes we struggle to respond as quickly or as well as we would like to. We encourage and take on this feedback from you our valued Members. If you would like to have more of a say in the strategic direction of Central Craft please consider joining our Management Committee - Our Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Sat April 22 at 12pm.
If you still want to have a say but did't get the chance to fill out the survey, its still live, here is the link again: https://forms.gle/PUi2fH2LvDQbzS3u9 
Kind regards Lucy (Director) & Isla (Admin)

OPPORTUNITIES @ Central Craft

We are still looking for workshop tutors

especially for Beanie Festival workshops. Do you have skills to share and the confidence to run a workshop session or series? Workshop tutors are paid at the rate of $70/hr plus a 1.5hr preparation fee per session paid @$50/hr. 
Workshops will only run if there are enough bookings to make them viable.

Come in and have a chat or Find the application via this link 

EXHIBIT with us in 2023
we still have some slots available 
COST 
Gallery Hire: Members $80/ Non-Member $160 per week
Insurance $15 per week, Cost of printing invitations 
35% commission fee on sales
Exhibition length is three weeks (excluding bump-in and out). Available calendar dates will be subject to change and confirmation comes with the signing of our Terms and Conditions.
TO APPLY Central Craft welcomes proposals from artists, groups, curators and community organisations. If you require assistance with your application please email directors@centralcraft.org.au or call us on 08 8952 4417.   Application form   The June Marriott Gallery floor plan  

Find out 'Whats On' in Alice Springs 

The Red Hot Arts weekly e-bulletin is a great way to find out what’s going on
https://redhotarts.com.au/
scroll down to Sign Up to their E-Newsletter - in your inbox every week, full of local arts events and opportunities.

STUDIO HAPPENINGS @ Central Craft

Gap Youth Centre Holiday Workshops

We had so much fun on Tuesdays learning about clay and drawing animals, thanks Hannah from Gap Youth for making this happen. It was also very special for Lucy to catch up with former students Jackie and Lilly who came along with the Gap kids. https://www.gyc.org.au/

So many ways to print

This week Greg and Meret had the screen printing machine working and Margie busy making eco dye prints in the dye lab

Fabulous Fibre Fridays 1-4pm

all welcome

CERAMICS @ CC

Central Craft now has reconstituted and reclaimed clay for sale

Thanks to Maria, Staci and Kirsten for all your wedging. Logs cost between $7-$15 depending on size and quality. 

IMPORTANT REMINDER :
Covid is still about 

Please spray & wipe down surfaces after use.
Wear a mask and socially distance if you feel unwell.

As a member-based organisation,
Central Craft aims to:

  • build the visibility of contemporary craft and design from the Northern Territory.

  • exhibit high-quality craft and design to local, regional, and international audiences.

  • engage and educate individuals and groups in craft and design practice.

  • improve the viability of emerging and professional craft and design practitioners.

  • build strong cross-cultural partnerships to create opportunities for innovation in craft and design practice.

  • enhance the reputation of the Northern Territory as a significant centre for contemporary craft and design.

 
Central Craft is located at the Araluen Cultural Precinct, next to Yaye's cafe named after the Two Sisters
(Big Sister and Little Sister) important sacred sites for Apmrereke Artweye - Mparntwe Custodians.

61 Larapinta Drive, Alice Springs NT 0870

Our mailing address is:
PO Box 85 Alice Springs NT 0871 

CONTACT US
T: 08 89524417
E: directors@centralcraft.org.au
W: www.centralcraft.org.au
 
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Central Craft acknowledges the traditional lands of Mparntwe/Alice Springs in which we live, work, and engage. We pay respects to the custodians, the Arrernte people, and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters, and culture.

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