Design Inspiration from Plant Anatomy
with Dr Tanya Scharaschkin
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Date: SUN. Oct 13. 10am - 3pm
Cost: $95.00 ($90 for BFF's) Venue: Butter Factory Arts Centre Explore the amazing world of plant cells! Be inspired by patterns and colours beneath the surface in this scientific art study of plant anatomy. Looking at flowers, unusual foliage and the finer details of plants, you will be using microscopic slides to inspire and create your own unique designs and artwork. Turn your view of cells into artwork using watercolours & other mixed media. Pattern design can be useful for textile and fabric design, ceramic decoration, paintings and more Bookings and details here. |
WILD BASKETS: weaving with weeds - BOOKED OUT
with Judith + Richard Wolski
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Date: 10.30am - 2.30pm Saturday, October 12
Cost: $100.00 Venue: Butter Factory Arts Centre Turn weeds into woven baskets with master weavers and passionate conservationists, Judith and Richard Wolski of 'Wild Baskets'. This innovative pair repurpose invasive weeds that can dominate local landscapes ( like morning glory, glycine cats claw creeper, white moth vine and lantana) into beautiful, functional baskets. The feel-good factor is tenfold here! Learn how to make and complete your own bespoke basket with Wild Baskets. All materials provided. |
Sgraffitto Technique Workshop
with Cherryl Williams
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Date: Saturday 19 October 10am - 3pm
Cost: $120 FULL DAY WORKSHOP Venue: Butter Factory Arts Centre Join new Pottery Member Cherryl Williams and learn the art of sgraffitto surface design. Sgraffitto is the decorating technique of applying layers of colour to leatherhard pottery then scratching back parts to create contrasting images and patterns. Students will complete one to two items turning your pottery into works of art! TO BOOK NOW : https://www.trybooking.com/BFWGB Suitable for all skill levels. For more info and requirements contact Cherryl 0400508015 |
AFTER DARK: Wheel Throwing for Beginners
Night class series with Fiona Cuthbert O'Meara
Date: 5 x Thursdays, 6pm - 8.30pm
From Oct 10 to Nov 7
Cost: $.198.00 for the 5-part series.
Venue: Butter Factory Arts Centre
Ceramicist + artisan, Fiona Cutherbert O'Meara invites you into the world of Wheel Throwing with this 5-week, After Dark series.
Beginning Thursday,OCT 10, participants will work their way through the introductory skills of wheel throwing, towards creating their own vessels.
Each session runs from 6pm - 8.30pm.
No prior experience needed and everything is provided for you - perhaps just bring an apron of some sort!
Bisque Firing fees included.
Bookings here.
From Oct 10 to Nov 7
Cost: $.198.00 for the 5-part series.
Venue: Butter Factory Arts Centre
Ceramicist + artisan, Fiona Cutherbert O'Meara invites you into the world of Wheel Throwing with this 5-week, After Dark series.
Beginning Thursday,OCT 10, participants will work their way through the introductory skills of wheel throwing, towards creating their own vessels.
Each session runs from 6pm - 8.30pm.
No prior experience needed and everything is provided for you - perhaps just bring an apron of some sort!
Bisque Firing fees included.
Bookings here.
Clay + Canapes: decorative pottery surfaces
Friday night series with Tania Edwards
Date: 4 x Fridays, 6pm - 8.30pm
From October 18 - November 08.
Cost: $198.00 (firing fees excl.).
Venue: Butter Factory Arts Centre
Come and get creative in this relaxing, Friday night series with ceramicist Tania Edwards as she guides you through a smorgasbord of decorative techniques on provided pots.
Sgraffito, coloured slip inlay, shellac resist, wax resist, Japanese tissue transfer, Stamping, Sprigs, Stencilling, Piercing.
You will be provided with several “blank” pots and all the materials and tools to try these techniques in class and on the pots you'll get to take home at the end of the series.
Suitable for all levels, beginners welcome.
BYO Drinks + an apron.
Bookings open soon.
$198.00 (firing fees excl.).
From October 18 - November 08.
Cost: $198.00 (firing fees excl.).
Venue: Butter Factory Arts Centre
Come and get creative in this relaxing, Friday night series with ceramicist Tania Edwards as she guides you through a smorgasbord of decorative techniques on provided pots.
Sgraffito, coloured slip inlay, shellac resist, wax resist, Japanese tissue transfer, Stamping, Sprigs, Stencilling, Piercing.
You will be provided with several “blank” pots and all the materials and tools to try these techniques in class and on the pots you'll get to take home at the end of the series.
Suitable for all levels, beginners welcome.
BYO Drinks + an apron.
Bookings open soon.
$198.00 (firing fees excl.).
INTRO to Ceramics
with Julie Wall
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Date: 4 x Tuesdays, 10am - 12.30pm
August 27, Sept. 03, Sept 10, Sept 17 Cost: $180.00 Venue: Butter Factory Arts Centre TAP into BFAC Pottery technician Julie Wall's extensive studio knowledge with this introduction to all things ceramics, of a Tuesday morning. During this 4-part series, you'll learn different methods of handbuilding including pinch pots and coiled pots. Plus learn your way around a slab roller and construction of drape moulds. BONUS for participants is a Pottery Studio safety induction on your first session, so you can slot right in to a membership and make use of facilities as you like, upon conclusion of your series. $180/ 4-week block includes clay. Book your spot direct: juliewall.seven@gmail.com |
Doll Transformation MASTERCLASS
with Simone Eisler
Date: SUN. Sept. 22 10.30am - 3pm
Cost: $95.00 ($90 for BFF's)
Venue: Butter Factory Arts Centre
CREATE a mixed media sculpture with dolls in this exciting masterclass with Brisbane based sculptor & installation artist, Simone Eisler.
You will LEARN experimental techniques and use unique materials to TRANSFORM your doll into a HYDBRID CREATURE! Learn how to build new forms using existing shapes, explore techniques for decorating with natural materials and make new exciting attachments.
Bookings and details here.
Cost: $95.00 ($90 for BFF's)
Venue: Butter Factory Arts Centre
CREATE a mixed media sculpture with dolls in this exciting masterclass with Brisbane based sculptor & installation artist, Simone Eisler.
You will LEARN experimental techniques and use unique materials to TRANSFORM your doll into a HYDBRID CREATURE! Learn how to build new forms using existing shapes, explore techniques for decorating with natural materials and make new exciting attachments.
Bookings and details here.
Drawing Perspectives
with Janine Delgos
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Date: SUN. Sept. 15 10.30am - 1.30pm
Cost: $77.00 Venue: Butter Factory Arts Centre FIRE up your passion for drawing and get back to some basics. Here you'll explore various drawing media like charcoal, pastels, graphite and pencils as Janine guides you through exercises tapping into the right side of the brain. Develop the art of observation for those finer details that elevate your work. Bookings and details here. |
Ceramics for Kids - Term 4, 2019
with Janine Delgos
Dates: 10am - noon each Saturday
For 4 weeks.
Cost: $110 for 4-part series
Venue: Butter Factory Arts Centre
ARTIST and teacher, Janine Delgos will introduce your children to the wonderful world of clay in this four-part, Saturday morning series.
Handbuilding, mold-making and wheel throwing are all part of the journey as primary-school-aged children squelch and squish their way through some exciting projects each week!
$110 per child per term,
Bookings available soon.
Register your interest, here:
For 4 weeks.
Cost: $110 for 4-part series
Venue: Butter Factory Arts Centre
ARTIST and teacher, Janine Delgos will introduce your children to the wonderful world of clay in this four-part, Saturday morning series.
Handbuilding, mold-making and wheel throwing are all part of the journey as primary-school-aged children squelch and squish their way through some exciting projects each week!
$110 per child per term,
Bookings available soon.
Register your interest, here:
WILD Clay School Holiday workshop
with John Manning
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Date: 11am - 12.30pm Tues, JULY 02.
Cost: $30 per child Venue: Butter Factory Arts Centre IDEAL young scientists, creative thinkers and curious tinkerers aged aged 10+, here's a kids workshop with a difference. Potter John Manning creates his unique pieces in a series of experiments. 'What happens when I throw this as hard as I can at a tree?', for example. Or, "what shape does this become when I drop it from this height or hit it with a....?'. John will guide children through preparing their clay for shaping, then a series of experiments and conundrums towards resolving their piece. $30 per child, includes materials and bisque firing of the finished piece. TICKETS here: |
SeedART LAB - BOOKED OUT
with Sophie MUNNS
Sign up to the WAITLIST for a rerun in FEB, 2020, here.
Date: SUN. August 11 10am - 3pm
Cost: $130.00 BFF Members / $140 General public
Venue: Butter Factory Arts Centre
DELVE deep into the fascinating realm of seeds, culture, history and art with Brisbane' Seed Art specialist, Sophie Munns.
You’ll leave with a painterly concertina book of layered ink drawings but the journey there is an informative and unexpected one!
From mastering your smart phone for the ultimate flat lay, to drawing experiments; exploring textures, form and learning of the rich historical, economical and cultural roles seed have in the world, Seedart LAB is delightfully niche!
Sophie Munns has works held in international galleries and collections as a seed specialist; her passion for the histories of seeds across the worlds of science, conservation, economics and culture is energising!
YOU’LL explore seed diversity through art as you experiment with her specialist processes, which she’s travelled the world in various residencies and exhibitions.
You'll need to bring your smartphone or ipad, a journal or sketchbook and an artline pen,. Otherwise, materials and morning tea provided.
Space strictly limited. Book your's here.
Date: SUN. August 11 10am - 3pm
Cost: $130.00 BFF Members / $140 General public
Venue: Butter Factory Arts Centre
DELVE deep into the fascinating realm of seeds, culture, history and art with Brisbane' Seed Art specialist, Sophie Munns.
You’ll leave with a painterly concertina book of layered ink drawings but the journey there is an informative and unexpected one!
From mastering your smart phone for the ultimate flat lay, to drawing experiments; exploring textures, form and learning of the rich historical, economical and cultural roles seed have in the world, Seedart LAB is delightfully niche!
Sophie Munns has works held in international galleries and collections as a seed specialist; her passion for the histories of seeds across the worlds of science, conservation, economics and culture is energising!
YOU’LL explore seed diversity through art as you experiment with her specialist processes, which she’s travelled the world in various residencies and exhibitions.
You'll need to bring your smartphone or ipad, a journal or sketchbook and an artline pen,. Otherwise, materials and morning tea provided.
Space strictly limited. Book your's here.
Introduction to basics of 'art'
with Janine Delgos
Date: Sunday, August 19 10am - 1pm
Cost: $75.00.
Venue: Butter Factory Arts Centre
Been itching to turn your curiosity into creation? The first step is often the hardest but artist + teacher Janine Delgos offers this session especially for you! Take the plunge and let your imagination go wild!
Held amidst our exhibition spaces, this workshop is relaxed and you'll be inspired by the environment of BFAC. Take a fresh look at familiar natural subjects , notice their wonderful designs and use them in your work to express what you see.
Contact Janine here to book your spot.
Cost: $75.00.
Venue: Butter Factory Arts Centre
Been itching to turn your curiosity into creation? The first step is often the hardest but artist + teacher Janine Delgos offers this session especially for you! Take the plunge and let your imagination go wild!
Held amidst our exhibition spaces, this workshop is relaxed and you'll be inspired by the environment of BFAC. Take a fresh look at familiar natural subjects , notice their wonderful designs and use them in your work to express what you see.
Contact Janine here to book your spot.
Contemporary Acrylics
with Janine Delgos
Date: Sunday, August 05 10am - 1pm
Cost: $75.00.
Venue: Butter Factory Arts Centre
Join artist + teacher Janine Delgos in the world of contemporary acrylic paint, mediums and processes.
Explore confidently as Janine guides you through the impact of colour, composition and techniques on your work.
Develop some acrylic techniques that are ways to enhance what you might already know or give you a fresh approach to your own style of painting.
Contact Janine here to book your spot.
Cost: $75.00.
Venue: Butter Factory Arts Centre
Join artist + teacher Janine Delgos in the world of contemporary acrylic paint, mediums and processes.
Explore confidently as Janine guides you through the impact of colour, composition and techniques on your work.
Develop some acrylic techniques that are ways to enhance what you might already know or give you a fresh approach to your own style of painting.
Contact Janine here to book your spot.
Seniors' Week 2018
multimedia workshops with Judith Ahern
Date: Tues - Saturday, August 21, 23 + 25 10am - 1pm
Cost: $75.00.
Venue: Butter Factory Arts Centre
JOIN one or all three of our FREE workshops on offer throughout 'Seniors' Week', with artist, writer and photographer, Judith Ahern.
TUES, AUG 21: 'Tree of Life - what images can we make to explore our lives?'. Mixed media workshop.
THURS, AUG 23: 'Mandala - lets explore the patterns of our world with this classic symbol of the universe'.
SAT, AUG 25: 'Your Community - a collaboration where we explore your experience of 'community'.'
FREE. Book your spot via email, to: hello@butterfactoryartscentre.com.au
These workshops are delivered in partnership with Sunshine 60 + made possible with financial support from State Government body COTA.
Cost: $75.00.
Venue: Butter Factory Arts Centre
JOIN one or all three of our FREE workshops on offer throughout 'Seniors' Week', with artist, writer and photographer, Judith Ahern.
TUES, AUG 21: 'Tree of Life - what images can we make to explore our lives?'. Mixed media workshop.
THURS, AUG 23: 'Mandala - lets explore the patterns of our world with this classic symbol of the universe'.
SAT, AUG 25: 'Your Community - a collaboration where we explore your experience of 'community'.'
FREE. Book your spot via email, to: hello@butterfactoryartscentre.com.au
These workshops are delivered in partnership with Sunshine 60 + made possible with financial support from State Government body COTA.