Category: Our Culture
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Book In NOW – Zentangle® for Kids
Zentangle® is an easy-to-learn, relaxing and fun way to create beautiful images by using repetitive patterns. Every pattern can be broken down into five easy strokes. If you can draw these marks, you can do Zentangle! Glynis Bryden is a certified Zentangle® teacher who can introduce your children to the amazing world of image making […]
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Four Places Left – The Joy of Making Paper
Never throw out your scrap paper again! Learn how to turn your scraps into wonderful and functional sheets for all your art projects. At the workshop, we will be recycling art quality Fabriano paper and you get to keep all of the sheets you make. These are fantastic for sketching, drawing, binding into books or […]
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Four Places Left! Sun Dyed Fabric
Reserve your spot in the Sun Dyed Fabric workshop run by Michelle de Groot at her studio. Begin with white fabric and create colourful, original fabrics you can use for your crafts projects. Many of Michelle’s textile artworks begin with her own sun dyed fabric. More information click here: This workshop will only run if […]
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Only Two Places Left! Watercolour Wonders
Reserve your spot in the Watercolour Wonders with Marie Perryman which runs on Saturday 23rd March. More information click here: This workshop will only run if the minimum number of people have booked in. To book your place please email Glynis at artindereel@gmail.com
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Art In Dereel Workshop Schedule
Currently scheduled Art In Dereel Workshops are listed on a single page with links to detailed posts. Find the workshop schedule here: Art In Dereel Workshop Schedule
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Coloured Pencil Techniques – Create a Chook
In this workshop Marita Reynolds will provide you with personal guidance on how to use a variety of coloured pencil techniques in step by step demonstrations. Learn how to create texture and pattering to reveal a realistic image. Marita’s own artwork is a combination of pencil and pastel. Her focus is on wildlife and nature and […]
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An Introduction to Bookbinding
Discover the joy, economy and diversity of making your own books – the size, what paper, the cover material – all your own ideas. There are many ways to bind a book. This first workshop will show you how to create your own sketchbook using coptic binding. Details Date: Sat. 27th July Tutor: Glynis Bryden […]
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Short Play in a Day –a playwriting workshop
Get that awesome idea for a play out of your head and onto paper! Participants will choose an idea and work through the writing process. Develop a concept sketch, a narrative outline and some scene content by the end of the workshop. Details Date: Saturday 13th July Tutor: Megan j. Riedl Time: 10am to 4pm […]
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Paper Magic Workshop
This workshop will use a variety of papers and mediums to alter the paper surface with techniques including resists, printing, rubbing and layering. Tutor Lyn Dickson has exhibited extensively including at Geelong’s Winter Garden, the Art Is Gallery, Copac, Lorne Biennale (small sculpture), and from 2013 – 2015 she was an artist in residence at […]
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Introduction to Studio Mosaic
This full day workshop will be run at Glynis Bryden’s home studio. Glynis has been creating mosaic pieces for about 18 years. In this workshop you will learn the basic skills on how to create studio quality mosaic in a project based activity. You will be using handmade, hand painted and commercial tiles, glass embellishments […]
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Speak Up – a spoken word workshop
Megan J. Riedl is a Ballarat-based arts management professional and independent theatre producer, with a creative practice in poetry, playwriting and directing for the stage. Speak Up – a spoken work workshop is designed to help you gain confidence when presenting aloud to an audience. Using your original writing or a variety of existing texts – […]
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Acrylic Painting Workshop
Learn the basics of acrylic painting with local artist Michelle de Groot. Find out how Michelle creates her bold and expressive images and explore your own expression on canvas. Details Date: Friday 10th May Tutor: Michelle de Groot Time: 10am to 1pm (3 hours) Location: Dereel Community Centre, 14 Swamp Road, Dereel Costs Tuition: free […]
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Two Workshops In One: Felt Bowl and Eco-Dye
Integrated over a full day workshop, Jane Bear and Irene Pagram are working together to teach their individual skills. You will learn how to make a hand-felted bowl and explore techniques of eco-dying textiles and paper – a non-toxic, sustainable and eco-friendly method. Making a simple Decorative Felt Bowl – Jane Bear Jane particularly enjoys […]
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Zentangle for Kids
Zentangle is an easy-to-learn, relaxing and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Glynis Bryden is a certified Zentangle teacher who will lead you through the building blocks which can be used to create your own original drawings. This is part of a school holiday program. Details Date: Saturday 13th April Tutor: Glynis […]
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Workshop: The Joy of Making Paper
Learn how you can turn your paper scrap into functional new paper for all your art projects. We will be recycling art quality paper into new A4 sheets. Details Date: Saturday 6th April Tutor: Glynis Bryden Time: 10am to 4pm (Full day workshop) Please bring a plate to share for lunch Location: Glynis Bryden’s Studio, […]
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Watercolour Wonders Workshop
Marie Perryman has received awards and and acknowledgements for her watercolour work since commencing painting in her senior years. In this workshop, Marie shares what she knows to provide you with an introduction to watercolour techniques. Details Date: Saturday 23rd March Tutor: Marie Perryman Time: 10am to 1pm (3 hours) Location: Dereel Community Centre, 14 […]
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Sun Dyed Fabric Workshop
Learn how to use dyes, and the power of the sun, to create your own personalised fabrics. Great for those textile projects you have in mind – we will also supply a pattern for you to turn your sun dyed fabric into a one off shopping bag. Details Date: Friday 15th March Tutor: Michelle de […]
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Today: Day Two of the Arts Trail
The Dereel Hall was abuzz yesterday with art from 11 local artists, music by Noah Vernon, BBQ by the Dereel Men’s Shed and Devonshire Tea by the Dereel Walking Group. The fun continues for a second day today, Sunday 18th March so drop by and check it out. Dereel has two venues in the Arts […]
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Workshop: Learn How to Draw
Local artist Glynis Bryden is running the first Art in Dereel workshop ‘Learn How To Draw’ on Saturday 2nd September between 2pm and 4pm. Bookings are essential as places are limited. Note that the workshop is free but there is a $10 charge for art materials which Glynis is supplying. A link to the PDF flyer is here. […]
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Art In Dereel: What Inspires You?
Local artists and crafters interested in building an active arts community in Dereel, agreed to meet on the third Saturday of the month at the Community Centre. In the first of these gatherings we’ll discuss inspiration. What inspires you? How do you use this inspiration in your work? The discussion starts at 1:30pm on Saturday […]
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Art in Dereel – How?
Calling Artists, Crafters, and Creatives of all descriptions! How do we develop an arts community in Dereel? Chat over coffee about art and what you want to be able to do here in Dereel: 2pm, Saturday 25th February, Dereel Community Centre What is important to you in your creative practice? Would you like the […]
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Creative Writing Workshop – Saturday 22nd October
Have you ever wanted to explore creative writing but not known where to begin? Keeping a creative writing journal is a great way to start. All you need is a pen and a notebook to take your mind on journeys into an imaginative world, or to explore your own personal history. Led by Lisa Hunter who […]
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Winter in Dereel
By Mudguts Well, Winter arrived with a vengeance. Freezing cold winds and rain… and rain. Full tanks, full dam. It’s painful to see water running out of the overflows of the tanks. Should I have more? If I do, will they fill up? Depends on “El Nino”. Well, the last two months, “El Nino” […]
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DCHI Member News: GPS Arts Trail – Michelle DeGroot
DCHI Member Michelle DeGroot is participating in this year’s Golden Plains Arts Trail, held on the coming weekend, 19th and 20th March. We asked Michelle about her art practice and her exhibition:. What inspires you to create? I love different textures and fibers and live to see them come together. When i see animals or photos […]
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DCHI Member News: GPS Arts Trail – Caroline Everett
DCHI Member Caroline Everett is participating in the 2016 Golden Plains Arts Trail, held over this weekend, 19th and 20th March. We asked Caroline about her art practice and her exhibition at the Golden Plains Arts Trail: What inspires you to create? Nature and the environment. I can’t improve on nature with my artwork but […]
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