Verge 2014 opens this Saturday afternoon at 2pm at the Cairns Regional Gallery

 

 

 

 

EXHIBITION OPENING EVENT VERGE 2014

Saturday 22 November 2014, 2.00 pm

With Rose Rigley, artist

Verge 2014 is a group exhibition of selected works by students of James Cook University Creative Industries, TAFE Visual Arts and TAFE Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Visual Arts courses.
This exhibition celebrates the vitality, creative energies and diversity of practice of artists who are on the verge of launching their professional careers.

Artists represented in Verge 2014 are Phillip Johns, Marnie Awarm, Jessica Pledger, Maree Grey, Samantha Laifoo, Laura Billy, Maiga Pearson, George Musu, Brenda Howarth, Rhonda Sciacca, Jamaika Yaganegi, Bronte Scott, Marika Mago and Sharon Weller.

All are welcome to attend this free event at Cairns Regional Gallery (Cnr Abbott and Shields St)
RSVP appreciated
(07) 4046 4800
shop@cairnsregionalgallery.com.au

Image: Phil Johns, Dreadnought, 2014 oil on canvas

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Jewellery Short course with Kate Hunter starting this evening at 6pm

A message from Kate regarding standard of dress and footwear for class

Hi Everyone
Welcome to the Jewellery and Silversmithing class this evening.

We will be in room Y 104 at the top of the ramp into Y block. The best place to park is in the car park next to the Hospitality building on Gatton Street. You can then walk towards Y block (on left from car park) and the Horticulture shed ( to the right). A map of the campus can be found the enrolment info tab on left hand side of page.

I would like you to bring a note book and pen or pencil for your own notes and references.

Please wear covered shoes and not to flowing clothes.

I would also like hair to be tied back to prevent any mishap.

I look forward to meeting you all and sharing my passion for Silversmithing.

See you all tonight, and please feel free to ask any questions.

Kind regards

Kate
info@katehunterdesigns.com

ph: 0438 567730

Jewellery and Silversmith Introductory course with Kate Hunter starts Thursday 9th of October

The next class in Jewellery and Silversmithing starts on Thursday 9th October.

The class runs for 4 Thursday evenings until Thursday 30th of October, 6.00pm – 8.30pm.  Y Block room Y104. Cost $170.01 - phone 1300 656 959 to enrol

This introductory course will teach you fundamental jewellery making techniques using the jeweller’s saw, the art of heat control and soldering, jewellery component, chain and ring making, along with the principles of forging and doming.
You will be able to create a piece of finished wearable jewellery, or small set within the 4 weeks. Bring design ideas for discussion and note/sketch book.  
No experience necessary, equipment supplied, wear covered shoes, tied back hair and apron.  There will be additional costs for materials - silver purchased directly from the teacher on the night at $3 per gram (6 - 12 grams depending on the size of the project so approx. $20 - $40 in silver) To contact Kate for further information email her at info@katehunterdesigns.com

The photographs above and below were taken in the last class.

Jewellery Short course with Kate Hunter starting this evening at 6pm

A message from Kate regarding standard of dress and footwear for class

Hi Everyone
Welcome to the Jewellery and Silversmithing class this evening.

We will be in room Y 104 at the top of the ramp into Y block. The best place to park is in the car park next to the Hospitality building on Gatton Street. You can then walk towards Y block (on left from car park) and the Horticulture shed ( to the right). A map of the campus can be found the enrolment info tab on left hand side of page.

I would like you to bring a note book and pen or pencil for your own notes and references.

Please wear covered shoes and not to flowing clothes.

I would also like hair to be tied back to prevent any mishap.

I look forward to meeting you all and sharing my passion for Silversmithing.

See you all tonight, and please feel free to ask any questions.

Kind regards

Kate
info@katehunterdesigns.com

ph: 0438 567730

Creatiive Story Telling Through Artist's Books Short Course with Rose Rigley starts Monday 26th May @ 6pm - Enrol now

Jewellery and Silversmithing Introduction short course starting Thursday June 5th.

Certificate III Students have finished the week with Sculpture class

The CUV30111 Certificate III in Visual Arts students have finished the week with the Produce Sculpture unit. Today's class focused on introductory mouldmaking skills with students working on a small ceramic jewellery piece (pendant) or a small relief tile in a smooth white clay. The mould will be made using Plaster of Paris and the pieces will be reproduced using stoneware and porcelain clays. They will be finished using a range of ceramic decorative and glazing techniques.
Places still exist in most classes -elective areas include Painting, Drawing, Ceramics and Sculpture. If you would like to study visual arts at TNQTAFE in 2014 please contact Kerry Grierson on 40 422505 or email kerry.grierson@deta.qld.edu.au

Images of student work from 2013 can be found under the photos tab.

Introduction to Pottery with Rachel Platte starts tonight @ 6pm

The first of our Introduction to Pottery short courses starts this evening at 6pm. The class will be held in L101 which is opposite the big red wall off the Gatton Street entrance to the TNQTAFE campus.
Please ensure that you wear covered shoes and bring an old towel. Studio practice clay (AKA Bin 2014 or mongrel mix) is supplied for this class. If you would like to purchase some lovely new clay at cost price please bring cash - approximately $10.

Please find information on items to bring for your first classes below

CUV30111 Visual Arts Certificate III


*For all practical classes please wear old clothes and covered shoes*

Please email if you are going to be absent or call 40422505 (Kerry M-Th) 40422350 (Carole W – F) leave a message - Email addresses on blog spot - on right hand side.

Monday – Art History/Painting cluster with Jenny Valmadre
Notebook and pen
USB stick for the second class
Brushes (whatever you have already)
Rags
A palette – Jenny likes laminated paper or card A3 size – old posters etc.
Container for water

Tuesday – Ceramics with Kerry Grierson
Notebook and pen
Clay – available at The Art Barn (Newell St) or Cairns Potters Club (Grove St - http://www.cairnspottersclub.net/pdf/clay-pricelist-jan-2014.pdf  for price list and contact information)
Keane Stoneware 33 – preferred only @ Art Barn, Walkers PB103 or Feeney White Stoneware – will use on wheel. 1 bag required for first lesson.
Raku clay – Keane Special K, Keane White Raku, Keane Raku T or Feeney BRT – 1 bag required for second lesson.
Old towel
Car cleaning sponge for cleaning your table etc.
Bucket with lid – lockers fit up to 10 litre
Container for water

Any tools you may have. Don’t buy any until after 1st class.

Wednesday/Thursday – Drawing with Carole Lomax
Workable fixative – The Art Barn, Showgrounds Craft Shop, Art and Office (formerly Cairns Drawing Supplies – Scott St)
Rags – items to clean your area
Old towel

Friday - Sculpture will be advised next week in class

CUV30111 Certificate III in Visual Arts orientation/induction today @ 10am - Y block Gallery

Places are still available in most classes in the Diploma course.

CUVPAI501A Refine Painting Techniques with Julie Poulsen


Check out Julie’s website at http://www.juliepoulsen.com/

Julie was a finalist in the 2013 Paddington Art prize – a $20,000 Acquisitive prize for painting inspired by the Australian landscape. http://www.paddingtonartprize.com.au/finalists/2013/
Contact Kerry at kerry.grierson@tafe.qld.edu.au or 40 422 505 for more information.

Diploma Painting postponed today 4th February

Diploma Ceramics starts on Monday 3rd February - please check on the start date of all other Diploma classes.

Diploma Ceramics starts this coming Monday at 9.00am, All other Diploma classes have been postponed until further notice. We will advise on the status of theTuesday Diploma Painting class on Monday afternoon.

Certificate III will start on Monday 10th of February.
Induction/orientation for Certificate III is on Wednesday, February 5th at 10am in the Y block gallery.

Don't leave it until the last minute to enrol in your Visual Arts classes. Enrol now.

Places are still available in the CUV50111 Diploma in Visual Arts. Vet fee help has been introduced to assist in covering course fees for Diploma level courses at TAFE in 2014.
http://tnqit.tafe.qld.gov.au/enrolments/vet-fee-help/index.html

Limited places also available in CUV30111 Certificate III in Visual Arts

Phone Kerry Grierson on 40422505 for more information


Short courses starting soon

Introduction to Pottery: with Rachel Platte


12 February - 5 March

(4 Classes @ 2.5 hours each)

Wednesday evenings, 6.00pm - 8.30pm

Cost $155.00

This class will introduce students to the wide range of techniques associated with the ceramics field. Complete pieces using the techniques of hand building (press moulding and coiling) and be introduced to wheel work and the techniques of decorating and glazing. Students will complete a number of pieces in class that will be decorated using a variety of techniques. These pieces will be glazed and fired.

Short courses starting next week - Portrait: with Kristin Tennyson starts next Monday evening at 6.00 pm

Portrait with Kristin Tennyson is a four week class where students work from famous works and a live model. Students will learn various painting techniques to represent portraiture. The class tackles portraiture from a number of different angles, working from live observation of the model in class and from source imagery. 
Monday evenings. 3 February - 24 February, 6.00pm - 8.30pm
Cost $210.00
This is fantastic value as it includes your tuition and access to a model in class.
Check out Kristin's work at her website http://kristintennyson.com/WORKS.31.0.html
and at the Kick Arts website http://kickarts.org.au/exhibitions/archive/2011/god,-queen-and-country/

Enrol in person or by phone and pay with a credit card.
Call 1300 656 959 to enrol.

Welcome to Visual Arts courses at TNQTAFE in 2014

We are currently enrolling for full time and part time study in Certificate III, Diploma and Short Courses in Visual Art and Contemporary Craft for semester one 2014.

For further information please contact Kerry Grierson by email kerry.grierson@tafe.qld.edu.au
or phone 40 422 350 (W, Th, Fri) to speak to a teacher.

Continuing students please contact Carole Lomax on 40 422 350 or via email carole.lomax@tafe.qld.edu.au

New Diploma students require an interview (view folio if available) email kerry.grierson@tafe.qld.edu.au to arrange an interview. Please enrol as soon as possible - classes start Tuesday, 28th of January . You will find information on available options for fee payment at
http://tnqit.tafe.qld.gov.au/enrolments/vet-fee-help/index.html
New Certificate III students please enrol as soon as possible contact kerry.grierson@tafe.qld.edu.au or visit the R block service centre (service centre number 40 422 641) to obtain an application for study form. Application for study forms can be submitted to the R block service centre - campus map available at 
http://tnqit.tafe.qld.gov.au/resources/pdf/about-us/cairns-campus-map.pdf 
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The TNQTAFE website can be found at http://tnqit.tafe.qld.gov.au/

Short Courses are listed on the flyer below.
Short Course students can enrol in person at the client services centre

(http://tnqit.tafe.qld.gov.au/resources/pdf/about-us/cairns-campus-map.pdf)
or enrol by phone and pay with a credit card by calling 40 322 302

please double click on flyer to enlarge

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