MON 12 SEP | SWELL MASTERCLASSES | SIP & SCULPT WITH JO NORTON | $88

SIP & SCULPT WITH JO NORTON Sip on a glass of wine whilst being guided through the process of sculpting your own sculpture by local ceramicist Jo Norton. During the masterclass, you will learn Kurinuki, a traditional Japanese form of hand-building. The word means ‘carving out’ and it involves shaping a solid block of clay,

MON 12 SEP & TUES 13 SEP | SWELL MASTERCLASSES | NORTHERLYSWELL | MONTE LUPO SEATED LADY MASTERCLASS | $231+BF

2 DAY MASTERCLASS WITH MONTE LUPO AT HELENSVALE LIBRARY AND CULTURAL PRECINCT Build your own ceramic seated figurine with Monte Lupo. Day one: Participants will be guided through the process of forming your own seated figurine and giving your masterpiece some personality through sculptural techniques.Day two: Participants will be guided through the process of decorating

TUE 13 SEP | SWELL MASTERCLASSES | THE LAZY DAISY BEGINNERS CROCHET | $33

THE LAZY DAISY – BEGINNERS CROCHET Learn how to make the humble and springtime essential – The Lazy Daisy. A beginners crochet flower that uses two fundamental stitches used in crochet. This workshop will introduce you to crochet in a really fun and light-hearted way. Lazy daisies can be used to create wearable art ,

WED 14 & THU 15 SEP | SWELL MASTERCLASSES | MONTE LUPO HEAD BUST MASTERCLASS | $308

MONTE LUPO HEAD BUST MASTERCLASS Day one: Participants will be guided through the process of forming your own head bust and giving your masterpiece some personality through sculptural techniques. Day two: Participants will be guided through the process of decorating your piece, ready for firing. Your piece will be fired, with pick up from Monte

WED 14 SEP | SWELL MASTERCLASSES | INTRODUCTION TO STILL LIFE DRAWING | $33

INTRODUCTION TO STILL LIFE DRAWING WITH NAT POP Drawing from still life’s, Natalie will run you through the fundamentals of drawing including measuring, gesture and shading.  Kick back with a glass of wine while we unwind and learn about the art of drawing. When | Wednesday 14th September Time | 6.00pm – 8.00pm (6.00pm arrival for a
ARTIST TALKS

SWELL ARTIST TALKS | FREE

SCHEDULED ARTISTS TALKS Join us for insightful talks with artists at their sculptures, gain a deeper understanding and engage in creative conversations. You will hear firsthand of the artist’s motivation and the creative process to bring these artistic concepts to life. Visit the Information Hubs for Artist Talk times and locations. FREE

SAT 10 SEP | SWELL FRINGE | RETRO DANCE DIVAS

RETRO DANCE DIVAS COME TO SWELL Watch at the wonderful Retro Dance Divas rove around SWELL to an ABBA medley. When | Saturday 10th September Time | 3.00pm – 5.00pm Where | Roving https://www.retrodancedivas.com/  Image credit: Retro Dance Divas Back to What’s On – SWELL Fringe 2022

FRI 9 SEP | SWELL FRINGE | COMEDY SHOW – WOKE ADVICE | $28

WOKE ADVICE WITH MYSTIC MOIRA & PONCHO ORANGE Two of the Gold Coasts’ favourite character comedians Mystic Moira and Poncho Orange present SWELL Sculpture Festival’s first ever comedy night. Moira and Poncho are self-proclaimed experts at giving irrational but hilarious solutions to your problems. So join them for a night of weird yet wonderful counselling

SAT 10 SEP | SWELL FRINGE | FULL-MOON SUNRISE MEDITATION

FULL MOON SUNRISE MEDITATION Full Moon Sunrise Guided Meditation & Mindfulness with Cat Valentine Join Cat Valentine as she takes you through a guided meditation on a morning where the full moon sets as the sun rises. Starting with an Acknowledgment to Country, you will then be guided through to a deep connection with self,

SAT 10 SEP | SWELL FRINGE | FRINGE FEAST | $191.50

FRINGE FEAST – LONG TABLE DINNER We invite you to the first ever Fringe Feast, where we celebrate the beauty of music, art, storytelling and good food. Join us for a long table family style dinner where local artists have created one-off beautiful tableware, for you to take home. A carefully curated dinner celebrating our