These workshops offer a unique opportunity for artists of all levels to hone their skills and explore new mediums. From painting and sculpture to digital art, music and professional development, our diverse range of classes are led by renowned local and visiting artists dedicated to fostering a vibrant artistic community.
SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS
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Tiny Villages
With Linda Bates.
Create your own miniature world in our Tiny Villages Ceramic Workshop. Learn simple hand-building techniques to craft small houses, trees, and figures from clay. Perfect for beginners and creative explorers, this fun, hands-on session encourages imagination and connection through art. All materials and guidance are included for every participant. For all ages.
This is a two-part workshop.
9.00am–12.00noon Saturdays 10 and 24 January.
$35 tickets.
Old Post Office Gallery
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Chickens
With Linda Bates.
Join our Ceramic Chickens Workshop and sculpt your own quirky flock from clay! Learn simple hand-building techniques to shape, texture, and decorate unique chickens full of personality. Perfect for beginners and experienced makers alike, this relaxed and creative session includes all materials and plenty of laughs along the way. For all ages.
This is a two-part workshop.
9.00am–12.00noon Sundays 11 and 25 January.
$35 tickets.
Ravenshoe Mountain Institute
Anthropomorphic Animals
With Jo Bingham.
Join our Anthropomorphic Watercolour Workshop and bring whimsical characters to life! Learn to paint animals with human traits, personalities, and playful details using acrylics. Perfect for beginners and creative explorers, this hands-on session encourages imagination, storytelling, and self-expression. All materials are provided, with step-by-step guidance to inspire your unique creations. For all ages.
10.00am–1.30pm Sunday 18 January.
$25 tickets on sale from Thursday 18 December.
Old Post Office Gallery
Gel Plate Mono-printing
With Hanna Wood.
Discover the joy of Gel Plate Mono-printing in this playful, hands-on workshop! Experiment with colour, texture, and layering to create one-of-a-kind prints using gel plates, stencils, and found objects. Suitable for all skill levels, this creative session encourages exploration and self-expression. All materials and friendly guidance are provided.
Children under eight must be accompanied by an adult.
10.00am–1.30pm Sunday 25 January.
$25 tickets on sale from Thursday 25 December.
Old Post Office Gallery
Surrealist Collage
With Karina Talbott.
Doorways are rich, universal symbols that invite introspection and creativity. They can represent transitions, choices, curiosity, secrecy, safety, transformations and more. Context, colour, and how doorways are depicted can create a story. Indulge your surrealist sensibilities in this creative workshop, using old magazines and books, destined for landfill. Participants create at least one A4 collage, using quality materials. Ages 13+.
10.00am–1.00pm Saturday 31 January.
$15 tickets on sale from Wednesday 31 December.
Old Post Office Gallery