Intro to Watercolour
with Libby Derham ​

DATES: Saturday 28 May
​TIME: 10am – 3pm
COST: $125 or $120 BFF 

Come and explore the beautiful medium of watercolour and create luscious washes and magical mixes. Understand about the different papers, types of paints, mark making and so much more in this whole day workshop with local, award winning artist Libby Derham. Come away with a collection of techniques ready to use at home. The workshop concludes with an introductory abstract piece of art, bringing together several techniques learnt during the day. Aimed at the beginner level, this workshop will provide you with the skills to get you started.

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The Next Step: Intermediate Watercolour
with Libby Derham ​

DATES: Sunday 29 May
​TIME: 10am – 3pm
COST: $125 or $120 BFF 

Have you just begun on your watercolour journey or dabbled just a little? Come and learn more about finding your balance between tightness and looseness and techniques in saturation, water control, layering and so much more. Guided by local, award-winning artist Libby Derham, enjoy the finest artist quality paints - Daniel Smith Watercolours for the day and explore painting onto different papers. This workshop will provide opportunities to explore controlled watercolour versus loose, abstract and flowing watercolour. Ideal for those with some experience in watercolour, especially those that have completed Libby's 'Introduction to Watercolour' workshops and would like to extend their skills. New to watercolour? Look out for Libby's one-day Introduction workshops.

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Want to book for the Introduction AND Intermediate Watercolour workshops?
Email us on hello@butterfactoryartscentre.com.au to receive a discount code!

Vibrant Abstraction
with Odessa Mahony-DeVries

DATES: Saturday 04 June
​TIME: 10am – 3pm
COST: $125 or $120 BFF Members

EVENT: Join Odessa Mahony-de Vries to create your own vibrant abstract painting on quality coloured paper and a final canvas piece. Designed for beginners through to professionals, this workshop will guide you in gaining an understanding for composition, mark making, and colour theory. These three vital elements of abstract art will enable you to create a strong artwork that will feel well resolved and ready to frame for your home. 
Odessa is currently exhibiting at the Noosa Regional Gallery in the group show 'Paint' (April 29 - June 16).

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Totem Sculptures
with Maria Brown ​

DATES: Saturday 11 and Saturday 18 June
​TIME: 10am – 3pm
COST: $220 or $200 BFF/Pottery member

EVENT: Join ceramicist Maria Brown over two consecutive Saturday's to create your own abstract totem.
On the first Saturday, participants will use hand building techniques to create a variety of abstract forms layered with textures and patterns.
After a bisque firing, participants will return the following Saturday to paint and assemble the forms with metal and wood. 

All materials and firing included.

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Gaze & Expression: Ceramic Portrait Sculpture
with Erika Mayer

DATES: Friday July 15 - Sunday July 17
​TIME: 10am – 3pm
COST: $400 or $390 BFF/Pottery member

EVENT: Create lifelike and profound portraits in clay. During a three-day workshop participants will learn to successfully create physical harmony and expression, while balancing techniques, and creativity. Erika will lead participant through the anatomical study of the skull and individual features to create expression and narrative. Over the course students will gain fluency in the handling of clay and a visceral understanding of the human face.
The workshop is open to all levels of experience.
All materials included.

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EVENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Refund Policy
A full refund can be provided when written notification to hello@butterfactoryartscentre.com.au is received at least 2 weeks prior to the workshop, class or event. Refunds are not provided for cancellations received after this time or non-attendance. Ticket changes may be requested up to 1 week prior to the workshop however we cannot guarantee availability for alternate sessions."

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Puppet Making
with David Erskine

DATES: Saturdays May 7 & 14
TIME: 10:00am - 3:00pm
COST: $180

Puppetry is one of the oldest forms of storytelling, with traditions stretching back through history to almost all civilizations. In this masterclass, performance artist David Erskine takes you on an inspirational journey into the
art of puppet making.
Over two consecutive Saturdays, you will be taken through the process of creating puppet heads using one of David’s favourite methods. The first session will focus on sculpting characters out of clay and casting them in latex. In the following session participants will be removing their work from the
mould and bringing it to life by giving it colour and expression with acrylic paint.
All materials supplied.

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Keep an eye out for more from David Erskine!
Totem Sculptures
with Maria Brown 

DATES: Saturday 19 and Saturday 26 March
​TIME: 10am – 3pm
COST: $220 or $200 BFF/Pottery member

EVENT: Join ceramicist Maria Brown over two consecutive Saturday's to create your own abstract totem.
Saturday 19th and Saturday 26th March, 10am - 3pm 
On the first Saturday, participants will use hand building techniques to create a variety of abstract forms layered with textures and patterns.
After a bisque firing, participants will return the following Saturday to paint and assemble the forms with metal and wood. 

All materials and firing included.
Coloured Portraits
with Jandamarra Cadd
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​DATES: Sunday 20 February 
​TIME: 10am – 3pm
COST: $125 or $120 BFF 
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EVENT: Facilitated by Archibald Finalist Dr Jandamarra Cadd you will create a portrait in full spectrum of colours.
In this one-day workshop using acrylic paints you will be guided by a master portrait artist on his personal technique of creating depth and portrait likeness using a full spectrum of colour.
Participants will be required to have a sketch portrait prepared prior so they can get straight into painting..
Open to all artists of all levels. All paints and brushes supplied.

Intro to Watercolour
with Libby Derham ​

DATES: Saturday 12 February 
​TIME: 10am – 3pm
COST: $125 or $120 BFF 
​
EVENT: Come and explore the beautiful medium of watercolour and create luscious washes and magical mixes. Understand about the different papers, types of paints, mark making and so much more in this whole day workshop with local artist Libby Derham.
​Aimed more at the beginner level, this workshop will provide you with the skills to get you started.​
​All materials supplied.

Expressive Drawing Masterclass
with Kerry Wilson​

DATES: Saturday 29 January 2022
​TIME: 10am – 3pm
COST: $125 or $120 BFF  
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EVENT: This masterclass will focus on basic drawing elements, mark making and incorporating mixed media. 
Participants will be guided to work intuitively through a series of exercises to produce layered, dynamic and resolved works. 
Open to beginners through to experienced artists.
All materials supplied.
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Traditional Watercolour Landscape Techniques
with Phil Egan
DATES: Saturday 4 December
TIME: 10am-3pm
COST: $125 or $120 BFF

EVENT:  Be guided by watercolour artist Phil Egan through traditional watercolour techniques such as monochrome and tonal washes and using a limited palette to create a landscape work you can take home.
Participants can bring own brushes/paints if they desire. ​
Alla Prima Painting
with Lauren Jones
DATES: Saturday 27 November
​TIME: 10am – 2pm
COST: $135 or $130 BFF  
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EVENT: Join artist Lauren Jones for a fun oil painting workshop that explores the ‘Alla prima’ technique. Alla Prima is a direct painting approach where paint is applied wet on wet without letting the earlier layers dry. The workshop will explore shape and tone as a part of a gestural and expressive painting practice. All levels welcome. Oil paint, canvas and brushes all supplied. Participants will take home a ‘finished artwork’.

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The Art of Living
Still life workshop
with Ruth Horton
​DATES: Saturday 20 November
​TIME: 10am – 3pm
COST: $125 or $120 BFF 

EVENT: Artist/educator Ruth Horton will adopt a creative approach to the subject matter 'Still Life’ - using lead -in exercises to stimulate ideas and processes.  You will be working with vessels constructed from clay and found materials. 
​Artists will draw, print and collage their responses as a way into a fuller composition. Participants are invited to bring their own tool box of drawing and painting materials.
Paper and support material will be provided.

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Coloured Portraits
with Jandamarra Cadd
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​DATES: Saturday 13 November
​TIME: 10am – 3pm
COST: $125 or $120 BFF 
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EVENT: Facilitated by Archibald Finalist Dr Jandamarra Cadd you will create a portrait in full spectrum of colours.
In this one-day workshop using acrylic paints you will be guided by a master portrait artist on his personal technique of creating depth and portrait likeness using a full spectrum of colour.
Participants will be required to have a sketch portrait prepared prior so they can get straight into painting..
Open to all artists of all levels. All paints and brushes supplied. ​

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Glazing Masterclass 
with Dennis Forshaw

DATEs: Saturday 16 October
to Saturday 13 November 
​TIME: 10am – 1pm
COST: $295 or $290 BFF 

​Over 5 weeks be guided by master ceramist Dennis Forshaw to learn all about the processes and techniques of glazing. You will learn all about glaze applications, testing, using pigments and stains and experiment with different firing temperatures.

The masterclass is suitable for beginners through to those with experience.
All materials supplied.

Abstract Painting
with Odessa Mahony-de Vries 

DATE: Saturday 16 October
​TIME: 10am – 2pm
COST: $125 or $120 BFF 

Artist Odessa Mahony-de Vries will guide participants through a series of mark-making, collage and abstract painting techniques. The workshop will focus on experimentation and process, and then be focused on producing a resolved artwork to take home. 
Suitable for all levels.
All materials supplied. 

Botanical Contact Printing
​with Rhonda Rettke

DATE: Sunday 10 October 
​TIME: 10am – 3pm
COST: $145 or $140 BFF 
EVENT: Discover nature's colour and patterns in this eco dying workshop. You'll be delighted by the slow reveal of transferring natural materials to textiles. Participants will use flowers and leaves to create unique prints to make their own silk scarves and art journal.
​Ticket includes $45 materials. 

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Intro to Watercolour
with Libby Derham 

DATES: Thursday 7 October 
​TIME: 10am – 3pm
COST: $125 or $120 BFF 
​
EVENT: Back by popular demand!
Come and explore the beautiful medium of watercolour and create luscious washes and magical mixes. Understand about the different papers, types of paints, mark making and so much more in this whole day workshop with local artist Libby Derham.
​Aimed more at the beginner level, this workshop will provide you with the skills to get you started.​


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The Art of Landscaping
​with Ruth Horton
DATE: Sunday 26 September
​TIME: 10am – 3pm
COST: $115 or $110 BFF 
EVENT: A fun, creative painting workshop with local artist and art educator Ruth Horton, will explore the medium of acrylic on paper and canvas. Artists in the workshop will be encouraged to bring photos relating to their own experiences and travels. Studies of natural plant and landscape forms will combine to form imaginative Art works that reflect the diversity of Noosa and its surrounds.

Plein Air Abstract Watercolour
with Libby Derham 

DATE: Saturday 25 September
​TIME: 10am – 3pm
COST: $125 or $120 BFF 
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EVENT: Join local watercolour artist Libby Derham on a relaxing day outdoors learning to loosen up with watercolours.
Begin by ‘drawing whilst walking’ and then build on this as you begin your watercolour and mark-making ‘sampling’ outdoors. The culmination of the day is bringing it together to create an individual abstract or semi-abstract painting on Clayboard.
Ideal for those with some experience in watercolour. 

Unleash Your Creative Potential
with Rose Hewartson

DATE: Sunday 19 September
​TIME: 10am – 3pm
COST: $125 or $120 BFF 
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EVENT: This fun workshop by abstract artist Rose Hewartson will concentrate on the art of creativity. You will be guided through various exercises to activate your creative potential. Starting with charcoal and then progressing to paint, the aim for this workshop is to become as creatively free as possible.


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Tac - Tiles Paper Sculpture
with Jaime Kiss
DATE: Saturday 4 September
​TIME: 10am – 3pm
COST: $80 or $75 BFF 
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EVENT: Create your own modular sensory artwork, inspired by Max Bill words: "an infinite number of very different developments can be evolved according to individual inclination and temperament."
Participants will start constructing the square tiles (using primary and neutral colours paper strips) and will be inspired by the ‘concrete art movement’ and its precise and pre-emptive compositional structures, to use their tiles to compose
a unique paper sculpture.
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Botanical Contact Printing
​with Rhonda Rettke

DATE: Saturday 31 July
​TIME: 10am – 3pm
COST: $145 or $140 BFF 
EVENT: Discover nature's colour and patterns in this eco dying workshop. You'll be delighted by the slow reveal of transferring natural materials to textiles. Participants will use flowers and leaves to create unique prints to make their own silk scarves and art journal. Ticket includes $45 materials. 

Alla Prima Painting
​with Lauren Jones

DATE: Sunday 25 July
​TIME: 10am - 2pm
COST: $125 or $120 BFF 
EVENT: 
Join artist Lauren Jones for a fun oil painting workshop that explores the ‘Alla prima’ technique. Alla Prima is a direct painting approach where paint is applied wet on wet without letting the earlier layers dry. The workshop will explore shape and tone as a part of a gestural and expressive painting practice. All levels welcome. Oil paint, canvas and brushes all supplied. Participants will take home a ‘finished artwork’.

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Playful Printmaking 
​with Melissa Stannard 

DATE: Saturday 17 July 
​TIME: 10.30am - 2.30pm 
COST: $125 or $120 BFF 
EVENT: Working with easy carve lino and found objects, participants will explore various ways of printmaking that are achievable at home with very little cost..

Print & mark making on clay
​with Ellen Appleby 

DATE: Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 July 
​TIME: 9.30am - 3.30pm (both days)
COST: $198 or $187 BFF 
EVENT: This hands-on workshop suitable for beginners and more experienced ceramic artists will cover several print and mark making on clay techniques including tetra-pac intaglio and transfer monoprints.
Ellen is an established Noosa based ceramic artist well known for her highly decorated porcelain vases, bowls and sculptural work.

Painting Coloured Portraits 
​with Jandamarra Cadd

DATE: Saturday 26 June 
​TIME: 10am - 3pm 
COST: $125 or $120 BFF 
EVENT: Facilitated by Archibald Finalist Dr Jandamarra Cadd you will create a portrait in full spectrum of colours.
In this one-day workshop using acrylic paints you will be guided by a master portrait artist on his personal technique of creating depth and portrait likeness using a full spectrum of colour.
Participants will be required to have a sketch portrait prepared prior so they can get straight into painting..
Open to all artists of all levels. All paints and brushes supplied. ​​
Intro to Watercolour #2
with Libby Derham 
DATE: Sunday 6 June
​TIME: 10am – 3pm
COST: $125 or $120 BFF 
EVENT: Back by popular demand! Come and explore the beautiful medium of watercolour and create luscious washes and magical mixes. Understand about the different papers, types of paints, mark making and so much more in this whole day workshop with local artist Libby Derham. Aimed more at the beginner level, this workshop will provide you with the skills to get you started.​




Throwing Large Forms
with Barry Tate

DATE: Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 May
TIME: 9.30am - 3.30pm
COST:  $320 or $310 for Pottery/BFF members

Over two days, master ceramicist Barry Tate will guide you to work with large sections of clay and teach you how to create your own large forms. Pick up tips on how to make taller and wider wares. Participants will complete two large pieces.
Clay and coloured slips included. Optional firing at extra cost.
Suitable for beginner and intermediate potters.

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Intro to Watercolour
with Libby Derham 

DATE: Saturday 15 May 2021
​TIME: 10am – 3pm
COST: $125 or $120 BFF
EVENT: Come and explore the beautiful medium of watercolour and create luscious washes and magical mixes. Understand about the different papers, types of paints, mark making and so much more in this whole day workshop with local artist Libby Derham. Aimed more at the beginner level, this workshop will provide you with the skills to get you started.

Wild Life Art
with Ruth Horton

 DATE: Saturday 10 April 2021
​TIME: 10am – 3pm
COST: $115 or $110 BFF 
EVENT: Participants in the workshop will be encouraged to express their ideas in a creative and encouraging environment. Participants will create studies of animal life rendered in charcoal, ink and watercolour, which will reference the current exhibition focusing on Australian wildlife. Paper, charcoal and ink will be provided with artists encouraged to bring their own toolbox.​
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Creating animal textures
with Fiona Groom

DATE: Saturday 1 May 2021
​TIME: 10am – 3pm
COST: $125 or $120 BFF
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EVENT: Join Fiona Groom as we explore the world of textures, using acrylics we will create a variety of animal and background swatches.
Learn a wide range of painting techniques and how to use different types of paint brushes. These skills will be useful to apply to your art practice in regards to animal art.

Alla Prima Painting Workshop
with Lauren Jones

DATE: Sunday 28 March 2021
​TIME: 10am – 3pm
COST: $125 or $120 BFF
EVENT: Join artist Lauren Jones for a fun oil painting workshop that explores the ‘alla prima’ technique. Alla Prima is a direct painting approach where paint is applied wet on wet without letting the earlier layers dry. The workshop will explore shape and tone as a part of a gestural and expressive painting practice. Oil paint, canvas and brushes all supplied. Participants will take home a ‘finished artwork’.

An Evening with Malcolm Greenwood

DATE: Monday 15 March
​TIME: 6 - 8pm
COST: $35
​(includes a light meal)

EVENT: Join renowned potter Malcolm Greenwood for a conversation about his career spanning 43 years. Malcolm will share his knowledge of Japanese and West African pottery techniques, and tableware commissions for Australia's leading restaurants.

Malcolm's high quality porcelain wares have been commissioned by The Bentley Restaurant and Bar, Monopole, Yellow, Masuya Group,Ormeggio and Bennelong and featured inVogue Entertaining, Gourmet Traveller and Vogue Living.

SeedArt Lab: Seeds to Abstraction 
with Sophie Munns

DATE: Saturday 6 March 2021
​TIME: 10am – 3pm
COST: $135 or $130 for BFF members
​(includes $10 materials)

EVENT: Come and dig into the world of Bio-cultural diversity through the lens of Seeds with a morning of experimental drawing and mark-making followed by an afternoon constructing an artist book to tell your story around seeds & important places in your life using a lively semi-abstract or abstract visual approach, exploring seeds as both motif and symbol.

Sophie Munns launched her Homage to the seed project in 2010 and continues to share this all-encompassing fascination with others.

Earth Pigment Painting
​Workshop
with Mo Riggs

DATE: Saturday 20 Feb 2021
​TIME: 10am – 2pm
COST: $85 or $80 for BFF members

EVENT: Participants will experience a profound joy of creating long lasting colourful artworks using hand made and locally found earth pigment powders. Discover the rich vibrant palette of earth and mineral based pigments. Be guided how to mix the powders into various thick and thin textures and opaque and transparent hues. The Flying with Rainbows earth pigment painting workshops are colour explorations transforming the way we think about paint in todays world. Suitable for all levels. Materials incl & Morning Tea Provided - BYO Lunch

​Encaustic Wax
​Painting Masterclass
with Cheryl McGannon

 DATE: Saturday 6 FEB 2021
​TIME: 10am – 3pm
COST: $225
​(Includes $70 of materials)
EVENT: Here you will experience a ‘hands on' exploration into the seductive medium of encaustic hot wax, oils and pigments, where you will be learning and experiencing an exciting emerging art form whilst creating your own small abstract artworks along the way. In this 1 Day Masterclass with experienced teacher and artist Cheryl McGannon, you will gain all the knowledge & support to continue with this medium and introduce it to your own art practice or begin a new journey of creativity. Materials incl & Morning Tea Provided - BYO Lunch
Opening Hours
Tues – Sun: 10:00am – 3:00 pm
(closed on Mondays, public holidays and sometimes when changing exhibitions)
 
Office Hours
Tues – Fri: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sat – Sun: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Contact
Phone: (07) 5442 6665
​hello@butterfactoryartscentre.com.au



Location
11A Maple Street
COOROY 4563