Naracoopa Gallery & Artist Studio is proud to be part of the inaugural 4017 Bayside Open Studios. We are Studio 1 on the Map and Open Studios Tour. Please have a look at the official Open Studios website which contains the digital map and studio guide for download, artists contact details, art and bios, sponsors etc. all you need to know to have a fantastic two weekends in our beautiful bayside, 23/24 oct and 30/312 Oct. http://www.4017baysideopenstudios.com
Creatives on Brisbane’s northside will present the inaugural 4017 Bayside Open Studios, in October this year, in Bracken Ridge, Sandgate, Deagon, Brighton and Shorncliffe, featuring 14 artist studios with over 25+ participating artists.
The Open Studios will be held for two weekends, 23-24 Oct, and 30-31 Oct 2021, with all studios welcoming visitors to their creative spaces from 10am to 4pm both days on each weekend.
Workshops and art technique demonstrations will be available for visitors to attend and participate in the creative process.
Visitors can experience a diverse range of art media; paintings, works on paper, textiles, ceramics, sculpture, mosaics, printmaking, mixed media, photography, basketry, and more, while becoming acquainted with the participating artists and their studios and galleries.
“Open Studios has been curated to embrace the uniqueness of the beautiful 4017 bayside area and is a self-guided tour where a printed/digital map will be available to visit local artists in their studios that are no more than 10 minutes’ drive from each other. Whether you’re an art enthusiast or art collector, you can enjoy this rare opportunity to not only see behind the scenes but to speak to and support local artists while acquiring original artwork”.
STUDIO GUIDES WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PICK UP FROM 1 OCTOBER FROM OUR SPONSORS @ARTHOUSE NORTHSIDE IN DEAGON, BCC LOCAL COUNCILLORS OFFICES IN DEAGON AND BRACKEN RIDGE OR AT ANY OF THE PARTICIPATING STUDIOS.
Naracoopa Gallery will be offering two workshops during the event. Rust Paper Dyeing and Leather Bound Journals and book binding cross structure techniques. See the links for booking and more info. OR email Grace for further details.
RUST, LAYER, EMBELLISH
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rust-workshop-rust-layer-embellish-tickets-165636319691
Rust dyeing is Surface Decoration on paper creating an archival like collection of papers, with a weathered and rustic look to your work. We will produce a collection of samplers on all sorts of textured papers from watercolour papers to unique cotton rag.
Using rust dye techniques, you will create paper surfaces that can be applied to your artworks. Perfect for artist book makers, collage, stitch, artworks on paper.
Saturday 23 or Friday 29 Oct
1pm to 4pm
Cost: $120 pp
Supplied: All materials, afternoon tea
To Bring: Check with tutor for list
Numbers: Maximum of 5 participants
BOOKBINDING: LEATHERBOUND JOURNALS,
CROSS-STRUCTURE BINDING
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/leatherbound-journals-cross-structure-binding-tickets-171775203257
Learn how to make a classic leatherbound journal, with your choice of papers inside, hand-sewn using a traditional binding technique known as cross-structure.
In this workshop all materials are provided, and you can choose from a variety of soft upcycled leathers, an assortment of different papers for the book’s pages, and a colourful range of waxed-linen bookbinding thread, all coming together to make a unique and personalised journal.
Saturday 30 Oct
9am to 1pm
Cost: $140 pp
Supplied: All materials, instructions and templates provided
To Bring: Check with tutor for list
Numbers: Minimum of 4 students to go ahead
