Category: Our Culture
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Book Now! Dereel Community ‘Journal to the Self’ Program
UPDATE and Bookings Bookings are essential for this program Seven of the twelve places have been taken. I am taking bookings in the order they are received. So, if you are thinking about enrolling in Journal to the Self, now is the time to secure your spot! I will be teaching this program again in […]
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Art Choices In Dereel
Do you enjoy creating? Whether you like painting, writing, knitting or any other art or craft, there are options for you to work on your own project, and chat to other locals. Here is a quick summary of groups and activities. Art In Dereel Art In Dereel is a group of local artists which initially […]
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‘Journal to the Self’ program in Dereel
I am delighted to announce I received a Community Strengthening Grant from the Golden Plains Shire which is being auspiced by the Golden Plains Arts Inc. group. This means I can offer Journal to the Self, free, in the Dereel community for 12 local people. Journal to the Self is a 12 hour journal writing program run across 4 weeks. The focus of […]
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Music, Music, Music!
After a quiet couple of years, it was was wonderful to see performance back in the Dereel Soldiers Memorial Hall on Sunday. Amie Brûlée and Skyscraper Stan shared music and reflections on writing and performing to an appreciative audience. The event was made possible by the Art In Dereel grant received by the Dereel Community […]
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UPDATE: Songs And Stories – Free Concert in Dereel
This update is to announce a line-up change to our concert on Sunday. Unfortunately, Megan’s son has COVID, so she will be unable to perform in Dereel this weekend. Time: 2pm to 4pm, Sunday 19th JunePlace: Dereel Soldier’s Memorial Hall, 14 Swamp Road, Dereel. TICKETS ARE FREE BUT BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL Click here to book […]
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Dereel Open Day is just One Week Away!
The Dereel Open Day is shaping up to be an action packed 3 hours. Held on Saturday 19th March from 12 noon until 3pm at the Dereel Soldiers Memorial Hall, Dereel Community Centre, Dereel and Surrounding Communities Men’s Shed and Dereel Brigade buildings and grounds, this is an opportunity for you to explore our local […]
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Calling Local Artists, Crafters, Writers, Musicians and Performers
The Dereel Community Hub Inc. (DCHI) would like to explore ways of holding different kinds of art events in the Dereel Soldier’s Memorial Hall, and the general surrounding area. Perhaps this could include concerts, plays, poetry slams, variety shows, dances, ‘plein air’ painting, and more. If you have ideas, would like to perform or attend […]
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Silk Painting and Alcohol Ink Artworks: Dereel Christmas Art and Craft Market is on Today
While Rosslyn Bosnar lives in Bannockburn, she is no stranger to Dereel, including teaching local people at the Dereel Soldier’s Memorial Hall. Ros will be at the Dereel Christmas Art and Craft Market today with some of her own work. Skilled in many different art mediums, Ros has recently been working with collage, silk painting […]
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Handmade Bags and Purses at the Dereel Christmas Art and Craft Market
Racheal Strahan is a Dereel-based photographer and sewist who will be at the Dereel Christmas Art and Craft Market tomorrow afternoon. Along with photographic portraits and landscapes, under her business ‘We Shoot Stuff’ Racheal will also have a range of bags, purses, children’s clothing and more, under her brand ‘Amezaak Designs’. See more of Racheal’s […]
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Acrylics and Papier Mache
Along with the art and craft market, a mini art exhibition will also be shown in the Dereel Soldier’s Memorial Hall on Saturday afternoon. Caroline Everett is a local artist who works with many mediums. For the Christmas market, Caroline has a range of papier mache bowls, money boxes, and cups. To see more of […]
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Artist Colouring Books and Fabric Fat Quarters
Dereel Christmas Art and Craft Market Glynis M Bryden is a diverse artist, working with Zentangle, drawings, paintings, book-binding, mosaic, paper-making and more. Glynis will have her hand-bound books, Artist Edition Colouring Books and Zentangle kits for sale, among other things. View more of Glynis’ work on her GP Arts Inc artist page. Musing Meanders […]
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Find Birds at the Dereel Christmas Art and Craft Market
Two of the stallholders you will find at the Dereel Christmas Art and Craft Market are Carol Moyse, a Dereel-based bird photographer, and Pam Farey, who has a range of hand painted cards, paintings, and these bird houses for sale. Carol has a range of prints for sale. You can see more of Carol’s photographs […]
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Links to Stallholders
Find out more about the stalholders who will be at the Dereel Christmas Art and Craft Market
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Art In Dereel – Workshops
Now that we are able to book the Dereel Community Centre, Art In Dereel are thinking of creating a short workshop program to be offered over the next few months. Before we organise anything, we would like to ask the community of Dereel to let us know the type of art or craft workshop you […]
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Invitation: 2020 Golden Plains Community Arts Trail Launch
Here’s an invitation to join artists and the Golden Plains community in launching the 2020 Golden Plains Community Arts Trail. This event is now run and organised by community groups, led by the artist group GP Arts Inc. The launch is being held at 2pm in Lucy McEachern’s beautiful studio gallery in Wingeel. If you […]
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Last 2019 Art Workshop: Basketry Techniques
Those of you who attended the Dereel Arts and Crafts Festival may have watched Lyn Dickson weaving her coiled baskets. Lyn will be running a workshop showing the coiling technique on Saturday 7th December at the Dereel Community Centre. Details: Tutor:Lyn Dickson, GP Arts Inc.Date:Saturday 7th DecemberTime: 10am to 1pmLocation: Dereel Community Centre, 14 Swamp […]
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Spring in the Shire Launch
The Spring in the Shire “What I love about Golden Plains” photograph award ceremony and launch of the exhibition will be in Dereel on Saturday 16th November between 3pm and 5pm. Please RSVP the Golden Plains Shire if you plan on attending.
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Community Mural Unveiling
The Dereel Community Murals (one for adults to paint and one for children to paint) will be unveiled on Saturday at Hub Café. Did you or your kids make a contribution to it? Come and see how the collaboration with Glynis Bryden of Art In Dereel worked out. Here are a few tantalising sneak preview […]
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Murals: What’s Happening?
Did you make your mark on the Dereel Community Mural? Come and see how it ended up at the unveiling of finished works: the mural painted by adults and the mural painted by children. Both were a collaboration with the community and Art In Dereel. Date: Saturday 9th NovemberTime: 3pm While you are there, enjoy […]
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Photo Gallery – Dereel Arts and Crafts Festival
Everyone had a great day on Saturday 19th October at the Dereel Arts and Crafts Festival. Here are some of the highlights. Thanks to everyone who participated. Photographs by Lucy Osmond.
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3 Places Remaining: Watercolour Wonders
Only three places remain in this workshop. Book in now by emailing artindereel@gmail.com Art In Dereel is delighted to announce that Marie Perryman is returning to Dereel on Saturday to run another Watercolour Wonders workshop. This workshop booked out the first time around. So if you are interested in participating, please get in early by […]
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New Workshop: Watercolour Wonders
Art In Dereel is delighted to announce that Marie Perryman is returning to Dereel on Saturday to run another Watercolour Wonders workshop. This workshop booked out the first time around. So if you are interested in participating, please get in early by emailing artindereel@gmail.com to book your place. Details Date: Saturday 26th October Time: 10am […]
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New Workshop: Mosaics
After the first Mosaics workshop, there were many calls for a follow-up. Art In Dereel is running the second Mosiacs workshop this Saturday Date: Saturday 5th October Time: 10am and 4pm. Cost: Materials cost $40 Tuition free Location:Glynis Bryden’s Studio10 Russel Street,Dereel To register for this workshop, please email artindereel@gmail.com by Thursday 3rd October.
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Talking Art Websites
Have you got lost in the maze of potential ways of sharing and promoting your artwork online? Do you use Facebook because it is easy but wonder if it is worth setting up a website? Do you want to see examples of other ways of showing your best work? Do you have online art experiences […]
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Dereel Arts and Crafts Festival
Art in Dereel is delighted to announce the Dereel Arts and Crafts Festival. Art and craft demonstrations, stalls, an exhibition and the chance to try your hand at a few techniques will sit alongside fun, food, the Dereel Community Garden demonstrations and more. This community arts day is one of the projects funded by the […]
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Journal Writing Sessions in Dereel
Journal writing can help with personal wellbeing through reflection on experiences and emotions, among other things. A new free, journal writing group is starting up in Dereel and will run once a month. Clarissa Stein will lead you through journal writing methods using writing prompts. Some participants may volunteer to read out their reflections, enabling […]
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