11 Mill St, Mossman (Opposite the Library) (07) 4098 3337 DOUGLAS ARTS BASE www.dabmossman.com SEMESTER 2, 2014 PROGRAM GUIDE info@dabmossman.com Understand my Camera! With Ian TEXTILE ARTS with Debbie Rasmussen It's time to burn, scorch, Arcus manipulate and interrogate. Stitch, weave, dye, embellish and construct! Fabric that is - Into wearable art and artable wares! Douglas Arts Base has received funding from the Regional Arts Fund to hold a 10 week workshop in Textile Arts with professional, Debbie Rasmussen. The fabulous creations made during this course will be displayed in an exhibition at the Council Chambers in Mossman to be held in October. All levels. 10 weeks. You have just brought that shiny new camera home from the shop only to be confronted with a plethora of dials and buttons. Don’t Panic – Ian is here to help. Targeted at complete photography novices, these two day workshops will give you the skills and understanding you need to make sense of today’s modern digital cameras. Beginners. th th Workshop 1 - Saturday 9th and 16th August – 9am to 3pm. Cost - $80 for members, $100 for non-members (includes USB stick) Thursday 17 of July to 18 of September – 5:30 to 8:30 pm. Cost - $100 for members, $125 for non-members. (Includes most materials) Workshop 2 - Saturday 18th to 25th October – 9am to 3pm. Cost - $80 for members, $100 for non-members (includes USB stick) Fund, DAB has received funding to run 2, full day workshops with master mosaicer, Dominic Johns from Shardworks Cairns. Learn to create masterful and stunning mosaics from the expert. Particular focus is on developing skills necessary to create mosaics suitable for installation in public spaces. Intermediate to Advanced. How to take GREAT Shots with Ian Arcus If you already have a basic understanding of your camera but would like to build upon your skills and improve your photography, then this 5 week course will be perfect for you. Through a combination of theory and practical lessons, Ian will arm you with new abilities, unique approaches and camera know how. Intermediate. 5 weeks Tuesday 5th August to Tuesday 2nd of September - 1:30pm to 4:30pm. Cost - $100 for members, $125 for nonmembers. (Includes USB stick) Introduction to Mosaics with Sam Mathews Have you ever wanted to learn the skills needed to create stunning mosaics? Sam is just the person to teach you. Over 5 weeks you will gain all the skills you need to confidently create these unique art forms. Starts on Saturday the 26th of July – 9am to 12pm. Cost - $100 for members, $125 for non-members. Mosaics with Dominic Johns - Through the Regional Arts Development Workshop 1, 30th August, Cost, $50 for members. (Materials can be purchased on the day) Workshop 2, 31st August. Cost, $50 for members. (Materials can be purchased on the day) Mosaic Workshops - In one day, you will create and complete a mosaic with Sam Mathews Workshop 1 Make a Garden Paver, Saturday 21st of September – 10am to 1pm. Cost $40. Workshop 2, Create a Mosaic Tree Jewel, Saturday 19th of October – 10am to 1pm, Cost $30. All materials included in costs. BOTANICAL ILLUSTRATION PEER SUPPORT GROUPS – casual groups, no tutors but lots of friends and inspiration. Cost, $5 per member. WITH LIZ SHOWNIRUK Printmaking – Every Monday, 1:30 to 4:30. Judith Corrigan EVERY FRIDAY 9:30 to 12:30. All Levels. Learn to paint and draw plants in pencil and water colour. $20 members, $25 nonmembers CATS – Every Wednesday, 9:30 to 12:30. Sue Dennis Debbie’s shed – Every Monday, 5:30 to 9:30pm. Debbie Rasmussen POTTERY PEER SUPPORT – Saturday 1:30 to 4:30. Ellen Terrell MONDAY FUNDAY! With Jill Booth Join well-known local artist Jill Booth for a morning of creativity and exploration. Covers all aspects of Painting and Drawing. Every Monday, 9:30 to 12:30. $20 members, $25 non - members Christmas Decoration Fundraiser. Love Christmas, Love Craft – then this fundraiser is for you. Come along and learn to make stunning Christmas decorations for your tree, or as gifts for your friends and family. Each 3 hour workshop will include all the materials you need. Fundraiser Workshop 1. Saturday 22nd November, 1pm – 4pm. Cost - $25 (includes everything) Fundraiser Workshop 2, Wednesday 17th September, 1pm – 4pm. Cost - $25 (includes everything). THE POTTERY GROUP with Liz Showniruk PAINTING AND DRAWING WITH LIZ NADAS STUDIO Explore all aspects of pottery and ceramics including sculpture, slip casting, glazing, decorative techniques and much more. All levels welcome. Exciting projects every week. Every Tuesday. 9:30 to 12:30. $20 members, $25 non – members. SHOWNIRUK Come for a paint, a chat or a glass of wine (or all three!) Saturday Afternoon Mosaics with Sam Mathews Let Sam help you out with all your mosaic projects and aspirations. Every Saturday. 1:30 to 4:30. $20 members. $25 non-members. Every Thursday 9:30 to 12:30. All Levels. Exploring acrylics, oils, water colours and all drawing media. $20 members, $25 non-members All levels, painting/drawing/mosaic and more. Tuesday, 6pm – 9pm. $20 members, $25 non-members More Exciting Courses coming up! - DAB is only able to offer affordable courses taught by professionals through the generosity of funding organisations. The following courses will run if our grant applications are successful. Botanical illustration with Leonie Norton. Renowned botanical artist and published author Leonie Norton has been invited to DAB to run a 5 day workshop in September. (Pending funding through the FRRR) Print Making with Elizabeth Hunter. Master Printmaker, Elizabeth Hunter has been invited to DAB to run a 10 week printmaking course. (Pending funding through the Arts Council) Art for Kids with Debbie Rasmussen. Thursday afternoons. (Pending funding from the Community Support Council) Fingers Crossed and we will keep you posted. Memberships - $25 per annum. Pensioner and child discounts available on all programs. DAB kindly acknowledges the support of its sponsors.