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Tired of the cold weather in Southern Australia?

How about a trip north to the Sunshine Coast Queensland! While you’re there why not include one of Sculptured Glass Australia’s workshops?

Shar Feil-Moorman

Your tutor is Shar Feil-Moorman, renowned author and an internationally recognised glass Artist, with numerous installations in private residences, commercial buildings and public art displays.

5 - 9 July 2010

Spend a whole week absorbed in a creative pursuit at Sturt Winter School from 5th to 9th July, 2010. A total of 14 courses are being offered and places are still available in a number of them:

Acrylic painting for beginners with Sara Farmer – begin painting with acrylics using simple compositions and developing skills in tone and volume, colour mixing and paint application, learn how to use an art diary and find your personal style. Sara Farmer is a regular exhibitor of her work and teaches both adults and children.

24 September to 3 October, 2010

Kenilworth Celebrates! Arts Festival is fast becoming the biggest Art Festival in Queensland.

The tiny town [population 260] in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland now runs for nine days and includes all the ingredients of great entertainment for the entire family. Only an easy 1.5 hour drive from Brisbane, a day in Kenilworth and the beautiful Mary valley is a great experience for young and old alike.

DESERT ARTISTS with Professor Liz Ashburn

Be nestled in the earth’s arms as you sleep under the stars...feel the connection to country…let it guide your artwork.

Into the Blue Creative Walks is a walking company with a difference. They seek to walk in wilderness and not just through it, allowing opportunities to experience nature and the journey in a more profound and enjoyable way.

Their programs combine workshops that meld into the narrative of the journey, allowing the landscape and story of the country to be more fully felt. Take your passion and combine it with Into the Blue: and the results are usually extraordinary.

In July this year, Liz Ashburn will again be leading a group on the DESERT ARTIST Walk. Each season sees the program delve further into the drama, emotional story, tragedy and beauty that is the Central Australian story.

Art Retreats International is the inspired creation of Ruth Rich – artist, teacher, guide and entrepreneur – who has been successfully promoting professional art & workshops in Australia for over ten years.

Ruth’s passion for travel and her desire to assist others expand their creative horizons has culminated in her ultimate dream – leading painting, writing and photography retreats to the world’s most beautiful and unique locations.

Jade Oakley

In the tradition of the old French ateliers, ArtWorkshops Australia brings together those with a desire to create and those with a passion to share their knowledge through our series of weekend workshops. Conversing with your peers and cultivating meaningful connections, is central to becoming an interesting artist. Come and enjoy this extraordinary experience with Australia's best art-practitioners.

Our profile workshop is with the talented Jade Oakley in our Sydney studio for 2 days 10 - 11 April, 2010 and is suitable for all levels. 

Larapinta Creative Camps take you out into the heart of our country to explore your connection with the land and expand your creative horizon.

We cater for creative people at all levels, from novice to professional and offer a small group, camping experience especially designed for those who love to work ‘au plein air’.

With more than 10 years experience in the field we provide everything needed to ensure your safety, comfort, confidence and inspiration in some of Australia’s most beautiful and remote locations.

Searching local op shops for doilies, lace table-clothes and silk scarves has become the new past time for Gippsland textile artist Mandy Rowe. Her felting work has taken on a completely new dimension. Using traditional felting techniques Mandy incorporates these op shop treasures into exquisite wraps that are textured, colourful and abounding in memories. She calls this new range of wraps her heirloom shawls. Workshops for 2010 will explore these techniques further.