Moonambel Arts & History Group

MCTC Performs at Local Hall 80th Celebration

27/11/2017

The Moonambel Mechanics Hall had a weekend of celebrating the 80th Anniversary of 'new' hall. (The old one washed away in the floods of 1937!)

MCTC performed 'Its Raining At Lulubels's where we were entertained with an impression of how it must have been back then with the community coming together to build the hall we know today.

Lots of music, comedy and entertainment as we were taken through the 4 years it took to build.

Hogan & Fox Exhibition

6/9/2017

The Twin

As we expected, the artists,
Merri Hogan and Barry Fox,
provided us with a very classy exhibition.
Their work definitely
complemented each other with the
natural colours of earth and timber
providing an Australian atmosphere.

Barry exhibited his Australian animals
but also some new creations
from the fantasy world.
They were definitely a talking point.

We also saw the development
of Merri's work
from black and white etching
to adding wonderful earthy colours
in the printing stage.

Filiform

Forest Floor

Unfortunately, the photos
do not do Merri's work justice as
the reflection on the glass
was unavoidable.

The 'Meet and Greet' saw
large crowd delighting in
the exhibition.
As Louise Staley mentioned,
MAHG always has a wonderful blend
of fine art with beautiful
Pyrenees wines.

Once again we managed to bring
our local talent out on show
for the community to enjoy.

Possum

Photography by Ray Curtis and Graeme Akers

Hogan & Fox Exhibition

10/8/2017

We are thrilled to present
two local artists combining
in what promises to be
a most exciting exhibition.

Both artists are branching out
into new areas.

Merri Hogan comes from
a drawing background
and is exploring this further
with etching and printing.

Barry Fox usually
carves small animals
and is venturing into
the fantasy world.

We are also running a market
on the Saturday 9am to 1pm.

Contact Jan Curtis
if you would like to run a stall.
(see poster)

As usual, MAHG will run
a barbecue stall
and devonshire teas (or coffees)
during the market hours.

See you there!

The Raku Happening Workshop Fired Up

10/7/2017

The first workshop at the
Moonambel Community Ceramic Centre
took place at the Moonambel Primary School where Adrian van den Bergen introduced
the Raku workshop with an explanation of
the history of Raku. He then demonstrated different modelling techniques to 27 people.

Fifty two pots were made and left as pieces of Green-ware for a week to air dry.

Adrian firing up the kiln. Photo: Jan Curtis

A week later they were wood-fired to
Bisque-ware. When cooled, decisions were made about glazing. When glazed they were again fired at higher temperatures.
Many enjoyed helping Adrian stoke the kiln and monitor the temperature, a crucial part of a successful glazing.

Pots at the Bisque-firing stage. Photo:Jan Curtis

The waiting game. Photo:Jan Curtis

The glazed pots plunged into the sawdust then into the water. Photo:Jan Curtis

While the newly constructed kiln
needed a few adjustments to fie correctly,
everyone appreciated the experience
and the skills learnt.

A donated large gas fired kiln
has now been placed on site
and the structure is nearing completion.

We await Council approval and plumbing of the new kiln
to complete the centre.

Some of the completed pots! Photo: Adrian Van den Bergen

In future, it is planned to have
two Raku firings in the winter of each year,
one for the school
and one for the general community.

The Moonambel Community Ceramic Centre
was made possible by funding from
FRRR and Pyrenees Shire,
the inspiration and skills of
Adrian van den Bergen
and the support of the
Moonambel Primary School Council
in conjunction with MAHG.

A community event in the making. Photo: Adrian van den Bergen

MAHG is planning to form
a joint Primary School/MAHG
Ceramic sub-committee
to manage the Ceramic Centre.

We plan to run workshops:
Hand building (Slab and Coil)
  Slip Casting
Plaster moulded dishes
Carved decorating stamps
  Raku sessions emphasizing carving skills.

And more...
watch this website!

MAHG's Break & Make Mosaic 2 Day Workshop.

8/5/2017

Day 1:
  Seven enthusiastic participants
     were led by well known mosaic artist
     and MAHG member, Sanne Malkaer,
     through the stages of creating
  their own individual tiles.

Sanne instructing her students.

Choosing the tiles.

     Day 2:
A week later everyone successfully
     cleaned the surfaces of their tiles
  and applied grout.

Finally, the thrill to see
the colours and design
of the completed projects
brought the two days
to a successful conclusion.

After instruction, the creating began.
The preparation, elements of design,
choice of colours, designs and shapes
was amazing.

Applying the grouting.

What an amazing bunch of people
to be so creative in their first attempt
at mosaic work.

Cleaning the tiles before grouting

A finished pot stand

The finished works.

Many thanks Sanne for your time and generosity
and Gwynn, Helen, Jeanette, Jenny, Jocelyn, Kay and Trish
for participating.

2017 Pyrenees Raku Happening

24/4/2017

Moonambel Arts and History Group and
The Moonambel Primary School Council
present
The Moonambel Community 2017 Raku Happening

Background Presentation
Moonambel Primary School Room
Pot Building
Moonambel Primary Arts Shed
Saturday, May 27, 2017.
10.00am – 4pm
Firing
Moonambel Community Ceramic Centre
Moonambel PS grounds
Saturday, June 3, 2017
8.30am -9.00pm

Entry forms available from Adrian van den Bergen (address below)

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:
There are no workshop, firing or materials fees.
Entries close Friday, May 18 with Adrian van den Bergen, 87 McAdams Lane, Moonambel, 3478. adrianvandenbergen@yahoo.com, 0409 944 757.
Numbers are strictly limited on a first come, first in basis

Each participant will make, decorate, fire and glaze
two small or one medium size pot

BYO food and drinks. BBQ to Finish

Adult participants must attend pot building on
Saturday, May 27
starting at 10.00 am sharp and finishing at 4 pm.

Pots must be finished by 4.00pm, so please do not be late.
No late pots can be accepted.

Participation in the kiln building, kiln stacking and stoking, unloading, glazing and many other activities on the day is encouraged.

Safety Conditions
No participant to consume alcohol

All persons under 12 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Instructions from the Raku Leader and other organisers must be strictly adhered to for safety reasons

Heritage WALK OF MOONAMBEL

22/4/2017

The booklet has been updated thanks to
financial help from the Pyrenees Shire.
This makes our finances
last for other activities we have
happening this year.

The booklets are available from
various businesses
around the area as well as the
Information Centre in Avoca.

Open Studio @ Maggie's Place

29/3/2017

Maggie Barnes-Oake, a local artist, is opening her mud brick house for an Open Studio Experience.
She has invited various localartists to also display their amazing talents.
The artists are very different in their styles and it will be worth a trip.
The mud map is below.

Break & Make Mosaic Workshop

21/3/2017

Sanne Malkaer, our local mosaicist,
is opening her workshop
for a 2 day session for beginners.

The workshop will involve
making a small sampler
to learn the skills of the craft.

The first session will be tiling
and the second session
is grouting the work.

Everyone will come away with a work of art!

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