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WORKSHOPS

COLOUR MIXING

CHILDREN’S WORKSHOPS

PHOTOGRAPHING YOUR ARTWORK 1

PHOTOGRAPHING YOUR ARTWORK 2

CHEEDITHA ECO DYEING

JULUWARLU BASKET WEAVING

SENIORS MORNING TEA

PLEIN AIR PAINTING

PAINTING IN COLOUR

STRING MAKING

COILED BASKETS

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COLOUR MIXING WORKSHOP SUNDAY 19 JULY, 10AM – 3PM, $35 GALBRAITH STORE, COSSACKJOIN PRACTISING ARTIST AND ARTS WORKER NICOLE LEUCHTER AS SHE TEACHES YOU HOW TO DEVELOP AND CREATE YOUR OWN COLOUR WHEEL, CONSIDERING HOW TO MAKE DIFFERENT SHADES AND TINTS. Using only 8 foundation acrylic colours, this workshop will guide beginners, and those seeking a refresher, on how to mix and blend colours for their artistic practice.

Nicole Leuchter has been an artist and maker for several years, working mainly in abstract painting, but also uses leather to make wearable adornments. An arts worker for more than 5 years, she has a passion for colour, and delights in being able to tell a story using the right colour combination.

Workshop Outcomes:

• Make your personal colour wheel and samples to refer back to

• Learn how to achieve a wide range of colours by using a minimal colour palette

• Understanding why some colours when mixed achieve the colour you wanted and some simply do not.

• Learn about cold and warm colours and colour bias

Places are limited, bookings are essential. Cost is $35 per person, capacity 12 participants. All materials provided

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CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP – SEED & BEAN MOSAIC FOUR SESSIONS OPTIONS, 12 PAX PER CLASS, $10 GALBRAITH STORE, COSSACKCHILDREN ARE INVITED TO CREATE A MOSAIC PICTURE USING DRIED SEEDS AND LEGUMESJoin facilitator Maria Atkinson from Whisk and Glue as she leads you through the creation of a seed/bean mosaic – a mosaic picture made with dried seeds and legumes on a cardboard frame.

Facilitator: Maria Atkinson from Whisk and Glue

Thursday 23 July 2020, 10.00am – 11:00am

Tuesday 28 July 2020, 10.00am – 11:00am

Thursday 30 July 2020,: 10.00am – 11:00am

Tuesday 4 August 2020, 10.00am – 11:00am

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PHOTOGRAPHING YOUR ARTWORK #1 SATURDAY 25 JULY 9:30AM – 11AM, $25 GALBRAITH STORE, COSSACKYOU’VE CREATED THE PERFECT ARTWORK, BUT NOW YOU WANT TO POST AN IMAGE OF IT ON YOUR WEBSITE, SHARE IT ONLINE OR TAKE A HIGH-QUALITY IMAGE FOR AN AWARD… BUT DON’T KNOW HOW!? Join photographer and videographer Amelia Blanco as she guides you through simple ways of using natural light to take an image using your phone. Amy will also show you how to utilise basic photo editing apps to ensure your image represents your artwork in the best possible light.

Amelia Blanco, Amy, is a Theatre Lighting Designer, a Stage Manager, a Production Manager, a Automotive Mechanic, Photographer and a Videographer.

Videography is my passion, and my past experiences in all my professions allow me to see the world, and people,

on so many different levels. To be able to relate and understand people, from the finest of Artists to the most rugged of Tradesmen, allows me to capture the true essence of any story. I love to travel and meet new people with a story to share, I believe sharing life experiences brings people closer together and I love being a part of that journey. Let me help you tell your story.

Places are limited, bookings are essential. Cost is $25 per person, capacity 12 participants.

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PHOTOGRAPHING YOUR ARTWORK #2 SATURDAY 25 JULY 1PM – 3PM, $25 GALBRAITH STORE, COSSACKYOU’VE CREATED THE PERFECT ARTWORK, AND YOU KNOW YOU’LL GET THE BEST SOCIAL MEDIA RESPONSE TO THE WORK TAKING A VIDEO OF THE WORK… BUT DON’T KNOW HOW!? Join photographer and videographer Amelia Blanco as she guides you through simple ways of using your phone to take footage of your artwork, and transform it into a short film.

Amy will also show you how to utilise basic video editing applications to ensure your video represents your artwork in the best possible light and can be shared to socials and your website.

Amelia Blanco, Amy, is a Theatre Lighting Designer, a Stage Manager, a Production Manager, a Automotive Mechanic, Photographer and a Videographer.

Videography is my passion, and my past experiences in all my professions allow me to see the world, and people, on so many different levels. To be able to relate and understand people, from the finest of Artists to the most rugged of Tradesmen, allows me to capture the true essence of any story. I love to travel and meet new people with a story to share, I believe sharing life experiences brings people closer together and I love being a part of that journey. Let me help you tell your story.


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CHEEDITHA ECO DYEING WORKSHOP SUNDAY 26 JULY, 10AM – 1PM, $45 GALBRAITH STORE, COSSACKYINJIBARNDI PEOPLE HAVING BEEN TAKING INSPIRATION FROM THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT FOR THOUSANDS OF YEARS, DRAWING FROM THEIR LOVE OF COUNTRY, THEIR CULTURE AND THE FLORA AND FAUNA OF THE REGION IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR ART PRACTICE. Cheeditha artists have been exploring new art forms and storytelling to merge contemporary and traditional methods to create prints and dyes in the creation of new textile products. Join Cheeditha artists in an informal workshop encouraging co-creation and allowing for a cross cultural exchange and conversation as you create your own naturally dyed silk scarf.

Cheeditha artists will provide participants with an introduction into the wonderful process of eco dying using flora and fauna from our own backyard. Featuring Pilbara reds, browns, greens and yellows be fascinated by the amazing colours created utilising natural products. The process is eco-friendly using only natural and non-toxic material.

Your two-hour workshop includes:

• All materials

• Tuition from experienced Cheeditha artists

• Free-flow tea and biscuits

• A beautifully eco dyed silk scarf


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JULUWARLU BASKET WEAVING WORKSHOP SUNDAY 26 JULY, 3PM - 6PM, $35 GALBRAITH STORE, COSSACKWEAVING IS A SKILL THAT HAS BEEN PRACTICED BY YINDJIBARNDI PEOPLE FOR THOUSANDS OF YEARS IN THE MAKING OF UTILITARIAN CEREMONIAL ITEMS. Join Juluwarlu artists in an informal workshop encouraging co-creation and allowing for a cross cultural exchange and conversation as you create your own woven basket.

Each basket is built through wrapping fine bundles of grass in brightly coloured wool or raffia and then stitching each round on to the previous one. The baskets are primary made from putayarra and minarri grass, usually collected during bush trips.

Recent projects including the establishment of the Yindjibarndi Cultural Centre and creation of life size puppets depicting Yindjibarndi creation stories have seen Juluwarlu artists continue to develop new designs and incorporate weaving into new storytelling mediums.

Workshop includes:

• All materials

• Tuition from experienced Juluwarlu weavers

• Free-flow tea and biscuits

• A takeaway bag of needles and raffia so you can finish your basket at home


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SENIORS MORNING TEA WEDNESDAY 29 JULY, 10AM - 12PM, FREE COSSACK COURTYARDEnjoy an informative tour through the 2020 Cossack Art Awards Exhibition with the Cossack staff, then get a sneak peek into the studio of our 2020 Artist In Residence, Carrie McDowell and her award winning artistic abilities, followed by a sumptuous morning tea in the Cossack Courtyard.

For catering purposes, please RVSP via email to [email protected] or call Red Earth Arts Precinct Box Office on 9186 8600. Bus transport provided from Red Earth Arts Precinct, Karratha and return

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PLEIN AIR PAINTING FRIDAY 31 JULY 4PM ONWARDS, FREE GALBRAITH STORE, COSSACKPAINT COSSACK FROM ITS TOP VIEWPOINT IN THIS DYNAMIC PLEIN AIR PAINTING SESSION. Under the guidance of experienced artist, David Hooper, participants have the opportunity to enjoy painting Cossack from the top viewpoint, in a dynamic plein air painting session, to further hone their acrylic and oil painting skills

David Hooper has lived in the Pilbara for almost 30 years, making the bold leap from New Zealand’s green mountains to the red ‘rusty’ plains. Originally trained as a jeweller, David has been painting for almost two decades, preferring

oils and acrylic as the best mediums.

When I look at artwork, I love to see simplicity: simple but effective. I like to see that in art - something that looks easy, but at the same time, attracts the eye, and takes you to ‘that happy place’.

Capacity unlimited - participants to bring their own equipment i.e. easels, stools and painting supplies.

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PAINTING IN COLOUR SATURDAY 1 AUGUST 9:30AM – 3PM, $45 GALBRAITH STORE, COSSACKLOCAL ARTIST DAVID HOOPER WILL SHARE HIS KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS ABOUT OIL PAINTING AND COLOUR THEORY IN THIS FUN AND RELAXED WORKSHOPDavid is well known for his technique of creating textural pieces and using colour to elicit emotional response. You will be guided through his techniques in creating a stunning landscape piece, learning about colour mixing and composition.

David Hooper has lived in the Pilbara for almost 30 years, making the bold leap from New Zealand’s green mountains to the red ‘rusty’ plains. Originally trained as a jeweller,

David has been painting for almost two decades, preferring oils and acrylic as the best mediums.

When I look at artwork, I love to see simplicity: simple but effective. I like to see that in art - something that looks easy, but at the same time, attracts the eye, and takes you to ‘that happy place’.


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STRING MAKING SUNDAY 2 AUGUST 3PM - 6PM, $25 GALBRAITH STORE, COSSACKJOIN 2020 COSSACK ART AWARDS ARTIST IN RESIDENCE AND AWARD WINNING ARTIST, CARRIE MCDOWELL AS SHE TEACHES YOU THE TECHNIQUE OF STRING MAKING. String making is a technique that has been well used throughout my making years. The ancient process creates robust cordage that has a multiple of applications. Made from recycled fabrics it is itself a standalone beautiful product and can also be used to create 3D sculptural works, or you can just tie up your boat!

This workshop teaches participants the string making technique and looks at ways to transform the handmade string into vessels.


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COILED BASKETS SUNDAY 9 AUGUST 10AM - 1PM, $25 GALBRAITH STORE, COSSACKJOIN 2020 COSSACK ART AWARDS ARTIST IN RESIDENCE AND AWARD WINNING ARTIST, CARRIE MCDOWELL AS SHE TEACHES YOU HOW TO USE WASTE FABRIC TO CREATE VESSELS. The simple but beautiful technique of coiling and stitching used fabrics into vessels gives new life to discarded clothing. Old fabrics are softened from years of washing and are gentle on the hands. It is a lovely way to have you favourite dress or shirt continue to be part of your life.

This workshop teaches participants the string making technique and looks at ways to transform the handmade string into vessels.


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