Free Arts Workshops January – March 2017
Rockhampton Regional Council presents weekly art workshops at the Rockhampton
Botanic Gardens (meet at the Gardens Tearooms) from 1-3pm every Saturday. The
workshops are FREE and no bookings are required.
Recommended ages 4+. Please ensure all minors under 18 are supervised by parent or carer
Date
Artist
Workshop
7 Jan
Patty
Origami Cranes – the Japanese art of paper folding
14 Jan
Nora
Feather Printing – monoprint feathers using ink (please
wear old clothes)
21 Jan
Tricia
Back to Dinosaurs – clay sculptures for all ages
28 Jan
Peta
Cutting Edge Cards – use a variety of media to create
stunning cards. AGES 13+, younger children may need adult
assistance
04 Feb
Ainslie
At the Zoo – create a funky chimp portrait using ink, crayon
and charcoal
11 Feb
Michelle
My Love – create valentine’s heart using watercolours,
textures and gold paint
18 Feb
Rockridge
Clay Monsters – use clay to create a variety of monsters
25 Feb
Peta
Hand Map – trace your hand onto paper and create a map
of important places and things. AGES 5+
04 Mar
Nora
Watercolour Magic – create beautiful fish paintings using
wax and wet on wet techniques
11 Mar
Amber
No Sew Cushion – use 2nd hand fabric to create cushions
18 Mar
Kylie
Woven Palm Baskets – using local palms create a basket.
Little hands may need help (you may get a little wet)
25 Mar
Michelle
Painted Bug Rocks – use acrylic paint to create rock bugs
Sign up for the mailing list for more information at seeitlive.com.au/get_involved or
call Council on 4932 9000
Free Arts Workshops April – June 2017
Rockhampton Regional Council presents weekly art workshops at the Rockhampton
Botanic Gardens (meet at the Gardens Tearooms) from 1-3pm every Saturday. The
workshops are FREE and no bookings are required.
Recommended ages 4+. Please ensure all minors under 18 are supervised by parent or carer
Date
Artist
Workshop
01 Apr
Tricia
What’s in your Bowl? – clay creations for all ages
08 Apr
Amber
Easter Inspiration – create colourful wall hangings for Easter
15 Apr
Patty
Drawing Animals at the Zoo – put pencil to paper for this
workshop
22 Apr
Ainslie
Jiggly Jellyfish – use household material to create a mobile
29 Apr
Peta
Teeny Tiny Collage Journals – a tiny journal. AGES 8+,
younger children may need adult assistance
06 May
Amber
Recycled Paper Flowers – perfect for Mother’s Day make a
bunch of paper flowers
13 May
Rockridge
Leaf Dish – use clay and leaves to create a dish
20 May
Ainslie
Rainforest Fantasy – a vibrant layered collage using oil
crayon, ink washes and rubbings
27 May
Kylie
Origami Flower Lights – mix paper flowers with LED lights
03 June
Michelle
Dream Catchers – created from a variety of media
10 June
Tricia
Money Box Creatures – use clay to create a money box
creature
17 June
Ainslie
Under the Sea – use layers of foam, prints, ink and crayon
24 June
Rockridge
Owl Pinchpots – use clay to make these owl inspired pots
Sign up for the mailing list for more information at seeitlive.com.au/get_involved or
call Council on 4932 9000