Located at 39 Nash Street Gympie PO Box 155, Gympie QLD 4570

Phone 1300 307 800 | gympie.qld.gov.au/galleryOpen Tuesday to Saturday, 10.00am – 4.00pm

Parking at rear | Lift and disabled access Closed public holidays | Entry is free

GympieRegional Gallery

WORKSHOPSAND EVENTS

GYMPIE REGIONAL GALLERY

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Creative Gallery GroupsThese groups meet at the Gallery each week, except school holidays. Each group is run independently so it is best to call and find out if they suit your needs.

Tuesday Art Group every Tuesday, 9am – 12pm. Active group of local artists. Nonie Metzler: 5482 4344.

Tuesday Botanical Art Group every Tuesday, 1pm – 4pm. Spaces available. Jan Tabler: 0428 787 943. Email: tabler.j@gmail.com.

Wednesday AM Art and Craft Group every Wednesday, 9.30am – 12pm. Spaces available. Heather Mawditt: 0407 363 807.

Untutored Life Drawing Thursday fortnightly, during the school term, 5.30pm – 7.30pm. BYO materials, model fees apply. Call Gallery 5481 0733.

Thread and Fibre Group every second Thursday of the month, 9am – 12pm. Robyn Jellicoe: 5482 9929.

Thursday AM Art Group first, third and fourth Thursday of month, 9am – 12pm. Spaces available. Unstructured, any medium. Relaxed art group. Jenny Leonardi: 5483 1374.

Thursday PM Art Group 12.30 – 3.30pm. Unstructured, any medium. Halina Paterson: 0437 454 545.

Cover image credit: Mother Load Panel 1 (detail), Julie Bradley, 2018,Mixed media, gouache and collage on timber screen.

Creative LearningSchools are encouraged to experience exhibitions with an educational tour and art activity. Satisfies aspects of the Australian Curriculum, The Arts. Call the Gallery and speak to staff about tailoring a tour.

Gallery Tours and FunctionsSpecial guided tours can be arranged for your community group with morning tea and a crafty activity. Gallery spaces can be hired for private functions and workshops.

BookingsNumbers are limited to workshops and some events. Please book through Eventfinda or call the Gallery on 5418 0733. To keep up to date ‘like’ the Gympie Regional Gallery Facebook page or check out gympie.qld.gov.au/gallery for more detail.

Going a Little DeeperInformative and enriching series to experience a deeper understanding of art and artists working methods and ideas. For more information, visit gympie.qld.gov.au/gallery or Facebook.

Lunchtime Chat Art and its Role in the Bronze Age with Sally Spencer. Tuesday 4 February 12.30pm, free event

In Conversation Health and Care In conjunction with the exhibition Women United Saturday 29 February, 1.30pm, free event

In Conversation Slow and Sustainable In conjunction with the exhibition Women United Look out for random appearances and performances within the Women United exhibition space. Saturday 14 March, 1.30pm, free event

Meet the Artist Christine Porter In conjunction with her exhibition The Working Shed Thursday 19 March, 10.00am, free event

Panel Discussion Force Majeure - The greater force of women in the arts as discussed by a panel of national leading arts professionals. Celebrating International Women’s Day. Wednesday 11 March, 6.30pm, fees apply

Free Exhibition OpeningsFriday 17 January6.00pm - The Dance Goes On Local artist Sally Spencer Retrospective6.00pm - Paper, Scissors, Rock Canberra based artist Julie Bradley’s abstract works on paper

Saturday 22 February4.00pm - Lace Brisbane based artist Mary Barron installation5.00pm - Constellations Local photographer Jazmyn Bowen and mentor Donna Maree Robinson5.30pm - Women United Local photographer Charmaine Lyons

See the Exhibition Program brochure or visit gympie.qld.gov.au/gallery for more detailsFertile Crescent (detail), 2008, Sally Spencer

Holiday FunBeat the heat and join a relaxing, fun and creative workshop during the Summer holidays. Explore art using different types of art making processes. Program is run by experienced artists and educators. Jump onto holidayfun.com.au for a full list of what’s on around the region or ‘like’ the Gympie Regional Gallery Facebook page for updates. Tuesday 14 – Friday 24 January

Material Thinking: Non-Toxic Etching and Collage WorkshopLearn aluminium etching and dry-point combined with collage and photographic transfer techniques with national recognised Brisbane based printmaker Glen Skien. Fees apply.Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 February, 10.00am – 4.00pm each day

When is my Painting Finished?Take your painting from finished to fabulous. Learn how to see what your audience sees. Develop strategies to analyse, plan and move forward with “not-quite-there” works on paper. Fees apply. Limited numbers, pre-booking essential.Friday 20 March, 9.00am – 4.00pm

Indie Weaving – Bobbin Lace TechniqueSpend a relaxing morning and learn an old feminine handicraft with Brisbane based artist Mary Barron. Fees apply. Limited numbers, pre-booking essential.Saturday 22 February, 10.30am – 1.00pm

Art Play – for LittliesIntroduce your little ones to wonders of art by bringing them to Art Play. For children aged 2 - 4 years and runs the first Friday of every month. Fridays: 7 February, 6 March, 10.00am – 11.00am

Julie Bradley Workshop – Secrets of CompositionInvestigate natural patterns and our understanding of beauty and balance, combined with ancient ideas of perfection. Fees apply.Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 January, 10.00am – 4.00pm each dayBay of Fires, Julie Bradley

Art Stars – for KidsCreative art sessions for children to express their creativity. For children aged 5 - 9 years and runs the first Saturday of every month. Saturdays: 1 February, 7 March, 10.00am – 12.00pm

Middle-Eastern DinnerJoin Sally Spencer over dinner for the closing celebration of her exhibition. Pre-bookings essential. BYO Middle-Eastern inspired dish to share. Friday 14 February, 6.00pm

Art Film Afternoon Watch the classic Monty Python film Life of Brian in conjunction with the exhibition The Dance Goes On. Free event. BYO afternoon tea share plate.Saturday 8 February, 1.00pm

BookingsNumbers are limited to workshops and some events. Please book through Eventfinda or call the Gallery on 5418 0733. To keep up to date ‘like’ the Gympie Regional Gallery Facebook page or check out gympie.qld.gov.au/gallery for more detail.

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