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Screen Printing with Helen Wakefield

14/10/2018

 




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...

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​Day 2 is planned for 2019
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Raku Event in Moonambel

20/9/2018

 
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Ceramic Centre open for business

7/7/2018

 
PictureAdrian van den Bergen taking Raku pots from the kiln.
Moonambel's ceramic centre is now officially operational thanks to the hard work and patience of Adrian van den Bergen leading this MAHG and initiative.

At this stage, the centre 
comprises of a 3 cubic metre LPG kiln and associated kiln furniture, a 
kick-pottery wheel, a wood fired Raku kiln, a work bench, a storage rack and a sturdy lockable cupboard.

The opening in June was celebrated by an all day firing in the Raku kiln and a demonstration run of the gas kiln.



Acknowledgement signs were also unveiled.

Moonambel Community Ceramic Centre

29/5/2018

 
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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.


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​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


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​Check out the poster
for our official opening...

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 f
or a week to air dry. 
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PictureAdrian firing up the kiln. Photo: Jan Curtis




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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.

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Pots at the Bisque-firing stage. Photo:Jan Curtis
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The waiting game. Photo:Jan Curtis
PictureThe glazed pots plunged into the sawdust then into the water. Photo:Jan Curtis

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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.



PictureSome 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
i​n conjunction with MAHG.
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PictureA 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...  
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                                                                                               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. 
PictureSanne instructing her students.
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PictureChoosing the tiles.


     
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     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.




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Applying the grouting.
What an amazing bunch of people
to be so creative in their first attempt
​at mosaic work
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Cleaning the tiles before grouting
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A finished pot stand
PictureThe 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

 
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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

Break & Make Mosaic Workshop

21/3/2017

 
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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!



Charcoal workshop a success

30/6/2016

 
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​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. 

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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. 

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​The session concluded with learning face drawing. 









​There was general surprise and satisfaction among the budding artist with the quality of their work. The participants walked away with 3 very professionally looking drawings and new enthusiasm about making art.

                                                                           -                                 photos & text: Sanne Malkaer



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WORKSHOP: Charcoal Drawing with Deborah Wood

15/5/2016

 
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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


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