Bribie Island Community Arts Centre
NEWS AND UPDATES
5/3/12
Working Bee - now on 18 March 8am
Pleas come and help clean up the gardens- see Home page.
8/2/12
BRIBIE ISLAND COMMUNITY ARTS SOCIETY14th Annual Matthew Flinders Art Competition 2012
ARTIST’S ENTRY FORM
Entries close Fri 22nd June
Opening Night 14th July at 4.30 pm
Exhibition 14th July—10th August 2012
5/2/12
There will be a Tutors Exhibition in the Mathew Flinders Gallery from the 28th Feb to the 25th March.
All the exhibitors will be teaching at the festival.
THE UKE DUKES
The Uke Dukes are a trio of “mature” age blokes who love playing the ukulele. In fact they love it so much that they want to share their love by teaching others to play this instrument as well.
The ‘Banksias to Beach’ Arts Festival to be held in July is providing a venue for these three keen blokes to run a couple of workshops so that anyone can join in for a day or two to learn all about playing a ukulele. Included in the workshop fee is a Ukulele Kit for you to use and keep. How good is that!
For those who are not too familiar with the origins of this instrument, here is a short history.
The ukulele is a small 4-stringed guitar of Portuguese origin which became popular in Hawaii and subsequently in the U.S and Europe.
The word Ukulele is Hawaiian for ‘jumping flea’!
The Trio was formed in 2008 with the express purpose of promoting the enjoyment of music and to encourage the playing of ukuleles for all age groups.
So if you think this would be a fun thing to experience and learn go to the website www.bribieartcentre.com.au and click on Festival then ‘workshops’
or phone: 07 3408 9288 for more information, Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 4pm.
Mask Comedy – this is an exciting workshop for everybody to get involved in, and is suitable for all ages.
Learn simple techniques to bring the Mask to life and also to get to play in great character Masks that have entertained audiences for centuries.
The only requirement for students is to wear loose comfortable clothing that is easy to move around in.
Brin Pritchard has a Bachelor of Education in Drama and has a Post Graduate Diploma in Film. He has studied in Paris and had training in Berkely, California, Padua in Italy and in Melbourne. He has also had extensive teaching experience at a TAFE Institute in Melbourne.
Brin will be holding one workshop only during the Festival so make sure you book in early!!
For further details go to the website www.bribieartcentre.com.au and click onto Festival 2012.
Amazing MosAicS
It is now a couple of years down the track and with help and support from a couple of members, with more experience, they have produced many delightful designs. These include house numbers, bathroom designs, decorated tiling for the garden, bird baths, wall hangings, mirror surrounds, and many other colourful items. The ideas are endless.Next time you visit the Bribie Community Arts Centre take a moment to view the Mosaic creation on the outside wall near the entrance door to the Art Centre. This was commissioned by the Art Centre President, Liz Heber, for the first ‘Banksias to Beach’ Arts Festival in 2010. It was a proud moment for the small group when their first combined project was mounted on the wall for the whole world to enjoy.
If this interesting hobby appeals to you why not enquire at the Reception Desk for further details. New members will always be made welcome.
Life Drawing
The Life Drawing Group is FULL and starting later in March. However if you are still interested, ring Fiona (3139 1911) to put your name on the waiting list. The group will now start on Tuesday 22nd March from 12.30-3.30pm Studio 2. The cost is $15.
Bribie Potters
BRIBIE POTTERS are up and running again, with morning groups on Mondays and Wednesdays, 9.00am-12.00 now on, and the Monday night evening group starting up on Monday 17th January from 7.00-9.30pm.
So, if pottery is something you have always wanted to try, see which group would suit you, and come and check us out. Drive around to the rear of the Bribie Island Community Art Centre, Sunderland Drive, Banksia Beach, until you see the two large gas bottles, and entry is via the rear courtyard.
Heather will be commencing a new "Introduction to Pottery" six weekly sessions, commencing Monday night, 7th February, 6.30-9.00pm, which is designed to cover all the basics of handbuilding. Cost is $60 plus clay, firing, and glazes, which totals around $100 for the six weeks. It is a lot of fun, and bookings are through the Centre, 3408 9288, or ring Heather 3408 7202.
A "CLAY-GLAZES & FIRING' series of workshops will commence with Heather on Saturday 19th February, 9.00am-1.00pm for six weeks. These classes are for potters with some experience, will cost $200 plus approx. $40 for clay and glaze materials, and students will complete this course taking home many interesting usable pottery pieces. Ring Heather for more information, class is limited to 12, and bookings are through the Art Centre.
You can contact Heather Rohde on 3408 7202.
Page Last Updated: 06 March 2012