On Saturday, May 17, you can take part in ‘Flowers in Oils’, a workshop with Strathbogie-based artist Anna Mackrell.
Join Anna for a workshop exploring her practice and more specifically her techniques and approach to painting flowers with oils.
Coinciding with her exhibition in the Simpson Gallery, this workshop will cover both charcoal and painting mediums, reflective of Anna’s prolific body of work.
The workshop will be held from 11am to 3pm in the Patricia Gardner Studio.
All materials, including oil paints and canvases, will be provided. The cost is $110 for members or $120 for non-members.
If you have ever wanted to learn how to make mosaics, a fun series of workshops led by experienced artist Kate van Nooten will get you started.
The series will begin with an introduction to mosaic tools, materials, process and design, before selecting a piece of pre-cut cement-sheet as a base.
Participants will choose a colour scheme to begin the mosaic process.
Once completed and the grout solidified, paint is added to the surrounds of the piece.
Kate began making mosaics in 2004, joining a team working alongside Melbourne sculptor Deborah Halpern, which assisted with the restoration of the National Gallery of Victoria’s Angel sculpture at Birrarung Marr.
Kate has since created many public works around Surf Coast Shire and Bellarine Peninsula.
Kate’s own work is inspired by community and her reverence for nature.
Mosaics with Kate van Nooten takes place on May 14 and May 21 in the Patricia Gardner Studio. The cost is $140 for non members or $150 for members.
Book your place via benallaartgallery.com.au/learn
