| A great day thanks to Helen's knowledge and guidance. All participants are eager to continue dabbling in the art of screen printing. The photos tell all...  Day 2 is planned for 2019 |   |
 At last! All approvals are finalised so that Moonambel now has a community ceramic centre. The facility now comprises a large LPG kiln and associated kiln furniture, a kick pottery wheel, a wood fired Raku kiln a workbench, a storage rack and a sturdy lockable cupboard. A pottery workshop will be held at the Centre on Sunday, June 3 from 10.00 am till about 3.00 pm leading up to the official opening Sunday, June 17, with an all-day firing of both the wood fired Raku kiln and the gas-fired kiln.A fee of $10.00 per participant will apply to cover materials for two pots. There will be an additional firing fee for pots to be fired in the gas kiln. To obtain a workshop entry form, contact Adrian van den Bergen on adrianvandenbergen@yahoo.com  Check out the poster for our official opening...
 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.
What an amazing bunch of people to be so creative in their first attempt at mosaic work.
 The finished works. Many thanks Sanne for your time and generosity
and Gwynn, Helen, Jeanette, Jenny, Jocelyn, Kay and Trish for participating.  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  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!  A great day was had by all who participated in the charcoal workshop. The group was expertly guided along by Deborah Wood, a very experienced artist, who has both exhibited and taught art for many years as well as possessing a PHD in fine art.  Deb explained in simple steps how to use the wonderfully black charcoal and the eraser to achieve great results. An abstract exercise to explore creating the illusion of shape with light and shade moved on to a still life.
 We are thrilled to be holding our next workshop being presented by local artist Deborah Wood. Deb has exhibited in many places and has a primary/secondary school background to enhance her ability to successfully run workshops. She has exhibited in our local shows. Check out this blog to see her wonderful kangaroo charcoal creation in our 'Core of My Art' exhibition in October 2013. Contacts: Jan Curtis 03 5467 2353 janandray@activ8.net.au Sanne Malkaer 03 5467 2205 bernardabadie@skymesh.com.au |
Our website was created December 2012. The History page lists activities from 2003 to 2012.
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