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3-day Ceramics Masterclass with Eric Natuoivi

Internationally acclaimed artist and Principal of Vanuatu Teacher College Eric Natuoivi will hold this 3-day masterclass, guiding participants with his extensive knowledge of the processes and design of pottery. Eric’s art is so influential that it is collected by the National Gallery of Australia.
The master class will focus on a moulding technique, a simple process of [...]

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Art & Environment Books and Booksellers

Fiona Stager, President of Australian Booksellers and co-owner of Avid Reader, will give insights into the world of art and environment books, distribution and booksellers in her half-day workshop. Her knowledge of the book industry will provide a reference point for writers working on publication.
Floating Land writers’ events
When: Thursday June 25, 1pm to 4pm
Where: The TopTent at [...]

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Art & Environment Publishing in Magazines

This half-day workshop hosted by Art Monthly editor Maurice O’Riordan will look at ways to optimise your potential for art magazine publication along with other print and online publishing avenues. With a focus on ‘green’ arts writing - broadly, writing on art that relates to environmentalism / ecological and cultural sustainability / climate change / conservation - the [...]

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Connecting Threads - Virginia King

Internationally acclaimed sculptor Virginia King will lead participants in the creation of naturally aesthetic works which will later be either launched individually on the lake or collaborated into a larger work. Participants may also choose to continue to assist Virginia throughout Floating Land in the making of Ephemeral and Edible Installation.
When: Sunday June 21, 9.30am [...]

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Creative Education Forum and Workshop

This professional development day for teachers, co-hosted by Noosa Regional Gallery and CQUniversity, will unpack the ‘Floating Land - Rising Seas’ philosophy and project and also take a look at some different approaches to creativity education.  Sessions will draw on the experiences of Floating Land artists, as well as providing participants with some strategies and activities [...]

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Fish, Fibre and Form - Phyl Williams

Versatile artist Phyl Williams will guide participants in weaving techniques and applying natural materials, in moulding and defining a framework for an individualised piece that can later be floated or kept.
When: Friday June 26, 9.30am to 4.00pm
Where: [...]

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Floating Islands - Mandy Gunn

Mornington Peninsula artist Mandy Gunn will guide the group in constructing individual floating islands made from twigs and twine, fashioned into circles and floated onto the lake. These can be individually decorated with remnants of greenery, small building like boxes etc and is symbolic of the many remnants of land to be left above water as [...]

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Originating Actions - Tijn Meulendijks

With a background in European floral design, Tijn will guide the participant as they create objects from the pure form of plant material. The character and expression of leaves, roots, branches will provide the working method in the production of an installation. Think stacking, winding, binding and scattering.
When: Saturday June 20, 9.30am to 4.00pm
Where: Storytelling [...]

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Sound Reflections - Leah Barclay

‘Sound Reflections’ involves participants engaging in the sound environment and capturing sounds using Zoom H4 digital recorders. The sounds are then used to create an electroacoustic sound sculpture in response to the environment. All participants will then have the opportunity to improvise with the soundscape to create an elusive performance installation.  Simple improvisation techniques will [...]

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Wandering Thirst - T Kirby & C Wright

Tamara Kirby and Corrie Wright will conduct a practical collaborative workshop. Designed to produce part of the installation for their work ‘wandering thirst’ participants will engage in the immediate aspects of delivering site specific work. A variety of unusual approaches will be used to investigate environmental concepts, especially water with very tangible results.
When: Sunday June [...]

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