Workshops in the Studio
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Join our high quality workshops.
Grow your skills and nurture your creativity in our beautiful space.
When you attend our full day workshops most materials are included. This makes it easy for you to come along and enjoy the day. Our workshops and classes are held in the comfort of our air-conditioned Studio.
Scroll down for upcoming classes and workshops.
To book a workshop or class.
Please email
cowpergallery@iinet.net.au
with your full name, a contact number and class or workshop choice.
Please note: we have been having difficulties with some emails not reaching us or our replies not being received. If you don’t hear from us within 48 hours please send a text or phone Kerrie. Details are on our contact page.
One Day Workshops in the Studio
Registration and payment for our workshops occurs in two parts.
Following your expression of interest via email in one of our workshops you will be added to our list for your chosen workshop and this will be acknowledged via return email. Your place in the workshop is reserved for you at this point.
When we have enough numbers to run a workshop, or a workshop is sold out, an email with an invoice for payment in full, information on how to pay, and other details pertaining to your chosen workshop, will be sent to you. Please do not make any payment until you have received an invoice as it is only at that point, that we can confirm a workshop will run.
Workshops
We are continuing to plan workshops for the remainder of our 2024 workshop program.
Keep your eye out here for more workshops as we add them to our program.
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Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th August - Colour Confidence with Kerrie Bowles
TWO DAY WORKSHOP
Working with and understanding colour is a magical process but one that many people struggle with. If you struggle with mixing paint and often end up with ‘mud’, then this workshop is for you!
In this intensive workshop you will not only learn the theory of colour but also how to use colours that create confidence in your art making process. We will spend two days doing a deep dive into understanding how paints work, how to simplify your paint choices to create any colour you desire (and save money!), how to work with colour to create successful and confident palettes and how to love mud – yes mud is beautiful when you know how to use it correctly! Join Kerrie for two days of colourful fun!
Cost: $280.00 includes all materials and morning tea. Please bring your own lunch – our fridge and microwave will be available for you to use along with any cutlery and crockery you may need.
Workshop Hours: 10am – 4pm each day
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Saturday 31st August - Basketmaking with Recycled Textiles with Kerrie Bowles
In this workshop we will use the coiling technique in a different way focussing on the use of fabrics around a strong core. Using materials you will most likely have at hand, means not having to rush out and continually buy more stuff! Using up fabrics that might end up sitting in recycling centres for months on end, or worse still, going to land fill, is an economical and satisfying way to create objects of beauty. You’ll learn how to source materials, what tools you’ll need (hint: you most likely have them already); how to put fabrics together to create a stunning palette (Kerrie will discuss a little about colour and give you some tips on easy ways to ensure you get colour working for you every time); how to prepare your fabric for basketmaking; how to start, shape and finish off your basket; and all the other juicy tips and hints needed to create a beautiful basket made in a very inexpensive way. Join Kerrie for a relaxing and meditative day as you learn this gentle and addictive craft!
Cost: $140.00 includes all materials and morning tea. Please bring your own lunch – our fridge and microwave will be available for you to use along with any cutlery and crockery you may need.
Workshop Hours: 10am – 4pm each day
SOLD OUT! Waitlist available
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Saturday 14th September - Shibori & Dyeing with Indigo with Kerrie Bowles
Join Kerrie for one of our all-time favourite and most popular workshops in the Studio. Indigo has been used as a dye substance for centuries and traditional ways of using it are still practiced around the world. Shibori is the technique of folding, wrapping and tying to create beautiful designs in dyed fabrics and other materials. In this workshop you will learn a little about the history of indigo and shibori, and gain experience using this beautiful dye. You will learn various ways of creating pattern on cloth and then go on to make a beautiful silk or cotton scarf ready to take home and wear at the end of the workshop.
Cost: $110.00 includes all materials and morning tea.
Please note this workshop finishes at 1:00pmWorkshop Hours: 9:00am – 1:00pm
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Saturday 12th October - Let's Print! with Kerrie Bowles
Gel plate printing is one method of monoprinting and in this workshop we’ll be looking at how to use stencils to create simple and intricate designs. For those who are new to this type of printmaking we’ll cover the basics and then go on to look at how you can create stencils in various ways and materials to use in your printing. We’ll start by looking at simple one colour prints and then move on to multi layered prints which can build up intricate designs for creative printmaking. We’ll be printing on a range of papers so you’ll have lots of choice to explore this fun method of printing. Once you know how, gel plate printing is an easy technique to use at home with minimal equipment – Kerrie will share a recipe with you so you can go home and make your own plate and continue the fun.
Cost: $150.00 includes morning tea. There is a $10.00 materials fee for this workshop – this is payable on the day of the workshop, in cash, to your tutor.
Please bring your own lunch – our fridge and microwave will be available for you to use along with any cutlery and crockery you may need.
Workshop Hours: 10am – 4pm
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Saturday 19th October - Weather and Light in Watercolour with Harry Westera
The brilliant colours of sunset, the glaring light and dark shadows of high summer, the warm colours of autumn, a rainy winter day in the city, the warm colours of autumn, the fresh colours of spring or dark storm clouds approaching. In this one day workshop we will paint a few landscapes under different weather and light conditions. We will explore and develop various watercolour techniques which best express these conditions: wet-in-wet, drybrush, glazing, layering etc. All materials supplied.
Cost: $150.00 includes morning tea. There is a $15.00 materials fee for this workshop – this is payable on the day of the workshop, in cash, to your tutor.
Please bring your own lunch – our fridge and microwave will be available for you to use along with any cutlery and crockery you may need.
Workshop Hours: 10am – 4pm
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Saturday 23rd November - Watercolour....in Black and White! with Harry Westera
Love colour? Want beautiful clean colour in your watercolours? This course will help you control colour better by starting with just one colour: Black! In a few simple steps we will learn to simplify busy scenes and create stronger, dynamic pictures. We will explore ways to create beautiful effects of light and dark and develop fluid wash effects. Tutor demonstrations and practical exercises will help to develop your watercolour skills and confidence. By the end of the course, you will be better equipped to express beautiful colour in your watercolours.
Cost: $150.00 includes morning tea. There is a $15.00 materials fee for this workshop – this is payable on the day of the workshop, in cash, to your tutor.
Please bring your own lunch – our fridge and microwave will be available for you to use along with any cutlery and crockery you may need.
Workshop Hours: 10am – 4pm
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Experienced Teachers
All our teachers are practising artists who have extensive training combined with many years of experience. You can be assured that you will receive expert tuition and bucket loads of inspiration. -
Beautiful Environment
Our renovated church nestled on the banks of the Clarence River is the perfect setting for a relaxed and creative day out. Enjoy our beautiful space whilst learning new skills and relaxing by the river. -
Delicious Food
We provide wholesome food and drinks throughout the day to keep your energy levels high. All our food features home style baking with delicious lunches using as many local ingredients as possible - some grown in our own gardens!