Kids Art Adventures

Children aged 5 - 10 years create their
own artworks while being inspired
by the art on display at the gallery.
Kid’s Art Adventures is a regular event
giving children the opportunity to
learn about a variety of art practices
through hands-on activities in the
friendly Gallery environment.

Where: Manly Art Gallery & Museum,
West Esplanade, Manly
When: Sundays 11 & 25 Sept,
10.30am - 12 noon
Cost: $15, bookings essential
Contact: 9976 1421

4th Manly Young Artists Exhibition - Entry Workshops

Presented by Brush Art 4 Kids and open to
children 5 – 16 years, this highly respected
art prize provides an opportunity to
showcase their artistic talents. Attend one
of the 3½ hr workshops to produce a large
painting. Great prizes, judging by local
artists, no prior experience necessary.

Where: If u like ART studio,
2/200 Pittwater Road, Manly
When: Sat 3, 10 & 17 Sept,
9am - 12.30pm or Sun 18 Sept,
11am - 2:30pm
Cost: $55 (includes canvas, all materials and creative guidance)
Contact: 0409 569 483
www.brushart4kids.com.au

Printmaking for Adults

Join this all day printmaking workshop
suitable for beginners. Participants
will learn about basic printmaking
techniques like dry point, aluminium
etching and collagraph. You will make
your own plate and create fabulous
artworks. Join us for a fun and
informative day at Gallery Cats Studios.

Where: Gallery Cats Studios
1/121 Old Pittwater Rd, Brookvale
When: Sun 11 Sept, 10am - 4pm
Cost: $95 (+ materials)
Contact: Petra 0425 317 277
or Laurie 0404 773 866,
www.lauriemckern.com.au

Printmaking for Children

This is a half day printmaking workshop
suitable for children. The kids get
to make their own plates and learn
about different ways to print on
paper. We will be working with
etching techniques, like drypoint,
collograph and monoprint to create
unique artworks. Please join us for a
fun day at Gallery Cats Studios.

Where: Gallery Cats Studios
1/121 Old Pittwater Rd, Brookvale
When: Sun 18 Sept, 10am - 1pm
Cost: $50 (materials included)
Contact: Petra 0425 317 277
or Laurie 0404 773 866
www.lauriemckern.com.au

Australian Native Watercolour Painting

Take a little time out from the hustle
and bustle and spend a couple
of hours of botanical painting at
North Head Sanctuary. Choose your
favourite Australian native plant and
create a realistic artwork under the
guidance of Julie Nettleton, local
botanical artist and member of The
Sanctuary Foundation. BYO Materials.

Where: North Head Sanctuary
Education Centre, North Head
Scenic Drive, Manly
When: Fri 9 Sept, 10am - 12 noon
Cost: Gold coin donation
Contact & Register : Julie 0422 980 851

Kids Art Arvo

Drop by Little Easels Art School and
view awesome artworks by our current
little artists. Grab your coffee fix while
the kids decorate crazy glasses and
collaborate on a community centre
artwork. All proceeds go to Bear
Cottage Hospice.

Where: North Balgowlah Community
Centre, corner of Bardoo Ave and
Wonga Street, North Balgowlah.
When: Sun 18 Sept, 2pm - 4pm
Cost: Gold coin donation
Contact: Jenni 0422 935 736
www.littleeasels.com

Sketch Club Manly

Informal sketching at various venues
in Manly with artist, Erin Hill. Sketch
away for a couple of hours then the
group will relax in a local café to
discuss the morning’s work. Tuition
available if required, BYO Sketch book
and materials.

Where: meet at the Erin Hill Studio,
97 Sydney Road, Manly
When: Sun 4, 11 & 18 Sept,
10am - 12.30pm
Cost: $15 adult, $12 Concession
Contact & Bookings: 0412 141 223

Stick Art

Create fabulous and magical animals
and creatures with sticks, fabric and
wool. Collect your own variety of
sticks in the Manly surroundings and
bring them along to the workshop.
Art materials used are recycled.
Children must be accompanied by
an adult, so bring the whole family
to enjoy this wondrous workshop!

Where: Manly Youth Centre,
Kangaroo Street, Manly
When: Sat 10 Sept, 12noon - 2pm
Cost: $5
Contact & Register:
www.angelavanboxtel.com

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Tee Yarn Art

Recycle your old T-Shirts and turn
them into yarn. Learn to make
simple homely art objects and
designers pillows, baskets and
pencil cases. Bring along a pair of
old T-shirts, scissors, and knitting
needles or crochet needle.

Where: Manly Library,
Market Lane, Manly
When: Thurs 8 Sept, 6pm - 8pm
Cost: $5
Contact & Register:
www.angelavanboxtel.com

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Nail It!

Learn the art of nail writing and
create positive words of love, beauty,
hope and peace. You can also create
symbols expressing those feelings.
Bring along a hammer and lots of
small nails. Great workshop for
fathers and sons, or a last minute
Father’s Day gift! Open to adults and
children 7+, (children under 12 must
be accompanied by an adult).

Where: Manly Youth Center
Kangeroo Street, Manly
When Sat 3 Sept, 12 -2 pm
Cost: $5
Contact & Register:
www.angelavanboxtel.com

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Canvas Painting Short Course

Over four sessions, create your
own large free choice acrylic canvas
painting to proudly display at home
or give as a gift. Artistic and creative
guidance on hand. Bring your own
photo or image. Suitable for adults
and teens.

Where: If u like ART studio
2/200 Pittwater Road, Manly
When: Wed 7, 14, 21 & 28,
or Thurs 8, 15, 22 & 29 Sept,
7:15pm - 9:15pm
Cost: $140
Contact: 0409 569 483,
www.ifulikeart.com

Little Kids Being Creative for Fathers Day

Presented by Brush Art 4 Kids,
pre-schoolers aged 3 to 5 years
create their own ‘Father’s Day’ canvas
portrait gift in a fun workshop
environment. In 75mins they will
complete two special pieces of
artwork to take home for dad.
Parent supervision is required.

Where: If u like ART studio
2/200 Pittwater Road, Manly
When: Tue 30 Aug & Fri 2 Sept,
10am - 11:15am
Cost: $20
Contact: 0409 569 483,
www.brushart4kids.com.au

Big Weekend @ The G Spot

Learn about glass with these exciting two
day workshops. Glass Casting workshop
explores the creative possibilities of
kiln cast glass, including modeling and
forming moulds and making two of
your own glass pieces to take home.
Glass Blowing workshop explores the
excitement of working with hot glass;
including learning how to gather and
marver, shape and blow and play with
colour! All skill levels welcome!

Where: The G Spot Glassworks
30 Lower Greycliff Street Queenscliff
When: Sat & Sun 17 - 18 Sept, 10am - 4pm
Cost: Glass Casting $380
Glass Blowing $490
Contact: 9938 6395, 0418 279 518
www.sallieportnoyglass.com.au

Learn to Print the Lino-cut Way

Beginners workshop of basic printing
techniques using a fun and creative
lino-cut method. In 3½ hrs create a
native flora or fauna lino-cut print
to take home. Suitable for adults
and teens.

Where: If u like ART studio,
2/200 Pittwater Road, Manly
When: Thurs 15 Sept,
10.30am - 2pm
Cost: $55
Contact: 0409 569 483,
www.ifulikeart.com

Abstract Manly : Not Your Ordinary Painting Workshop

Create an abstract or semi-abstract
work inspired by a short stroll around
beautiful Manly in this engaging
workshop. Using a series of panels,
experiment with acrylic and mixed
media techniques under gentle
guidance from local artist and tutor
Vivianne Hazenveld. Perfect for
beginners and those with a little
experience, numbers limited.

Where: Manly Art Gallery & Museum
When: Sat, 3 Sept, 11am - 4pm
Cost: $90, includes lunch and some
additional materials
Contact: 9976 1421

Paper Pop-Ups

Familiarise yourself with the basics
of pop-up structures in this great
workshop - make your paper move!
Materials are all supplied, and the
class is taught by Barbara Schmelzer,
professional bookbinder.
Suitable for adults and teens.

Where: Manly Library, Market Lane,
Manly
When: Sat 3 Sept, 2pm - 4pm
Cost: $25 adults,
$15 children aged 12+
Contact: Barbara 8013 7889,
www.barbaraschmelzer.com.au

Marketing Your Book

Learn the secrets of successful
self-promotion from Aleesah Darlison,
one of the hottest new authors in
Australia. Discover the TIPS and
TOOLS you need to stand out from
the crowd and get your books selling.
Perfect for new and aspiring authors,
self-published authors and anyone
looking for fresh ideas. Handouts provided.

Where: Manly Youth Centre,
Kangaroo Street, Manly
When: Sun 18 Sept,
10am - 12.30pm
Cost: $25
Contact: Aleesah 0414 324 747

Rediscover Your Creativity

Get back in touch with your
creativity by indulging in creative
play to limber up the imagination
and encourage you to see the
world with fresh eyes. Working
both individually and in groups,
participants will take part in a range
of exercises to help develop and
enrich their creativity.

Where: Manly Youth Centre,
Kangaroo Street, Manly
When: Sun 18 Sept, 1pm - 3pm
Cost: $25
Contact: Aleesah 0414 324 747

Creating Worlds of Wonder
& Characters to Inspire

Children’s book creators Sue Whiting,
Aleesah Darlison and Serena Geddes
lead children through fun exercises to
create and illustrate sensational settings
and unforgettable characters. Map out new worlds, develop heroes, villains and fantasy creatures
then draw them! This workshop develops
creativity and idea sharing. Includes afternoon tea.
For ages 7 - 12.

Where: Manly - Fairlight Scout Hall,
Ivanhoe Park, Raglan Street, Manly
When: Sat 17 Sept, 1pm - 4pm
Cost: $25
Contact: Aleesah 0414 324 747

Story Games

Children will create characters,
become characters in their own
stories, design a story setting and
participate in writing exercises
they share with the group. This
workshop focuses on developing
ideas, teamwork and having fun
with words and stories. Participants
will need paper and pens. For ages 9 - 13.

Where: Manly Library,
Market Place, Manly
When: Sun 18 Sept,
9.30am - 11.30am
Cost: $25
Contact: Aleesah 0414 324 747