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MASTERCLASS WITH PHILLIP PIPERIDES

MASTERCLASS WITH PHILLIP PIPERIDES | $150

MODELLING FROM LIFE WITH MASTER SCULPTOR PHILLIP PIPERIDES Philip Piperides is renowned in Australia and internationally as a leading craftsman with extensive experience in modelling, casting and finishing. Within his own foundry, Phillip meticulously controls every step of the process of bronze sculpture making. His virtuosity at modelling and his innovative patinas, through remarkable variations, convey
SUNDAY SESSIONS. LIFE DRAWING

SUNDAY SESSIONS. LIFE DRAWING | $45 & $30

ADULT WORKSHOP  |  LIFE DRAWING Life Drawing is a traditional form of practising art. Drawing from life prompts the viewer to consider the three-dimensional dynamics that make up the human form in its various shapes and postures. Whether you draw in line, shadow or with a distinctive mark, we invite you to this extraordinary experience

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SWELL 2017 ARTISTS ANNOUNCED

June 06, 2017   ARTISTS ANNOUNCED AS SWELL CELEBRATES 15 YEARS Over 600 artists have exhibited at SWELL since its humble beginnings in 2003 and in 2017, another 50 artists have been selected to join this distinguished cohort. Celebrating its 15th year, the 10-day exhibition has been instrumental in engaging the community in a vibrant

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SWELL SCULPTURE FESTIVAL GAME CHANGERS

FEBRUARY/MARCH 2017 GAME CHANGERS FEATURED AN ARTICLE ON RUTH DELLA AND NATASHA EDWARDS
SUNDAY SESSIONS PLEIN AIR PAINTING

SUNDAY SESSIONS | PLEIN AIR PAINTING | $95

ADULT WORKSHOP  |  PLEIN AIR PAINTING Plein air painting is about leaving the four walls of your studio to experience the process of painting in the landscape. French Impressionists coined the term over 100 years ago to describe painting in the outdoors to capture natural light, atmosphere and now… sculpture. Award-winning artist Seabastion Toast will
VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE SCULPTURE

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE SCULPTURE

Be part of the People’s Choice, vote for your favorite sculpture and go into the draw to win some great prizes. Kids can also vote to win!
SCAVENGER I CHRISTOPHER TROTTER Artist Christopher Trotter has been a part of SWELL since the inaugural exhibition way back 2003! Over the years, Christopher has created over 40 public artworks, exhibiting his work internationally and extensively across regional Queensland. After numerous contributions to SWELL over the past 15 years we are proud to announce that Christopher has accepted our invitation to develop an engaging new work for Northerly SWELL! WELCOME SCAVENGER! “The Scavenger is a whimsical, creative and interactive piece that takes a look at the classic Australian culture of ‘ making do’. Through the creative recycling of waste material from a broad cross section of industries, “The Scavenger” has become a spiritual/fishing/aquatic themed Mad Max machine promoting creative solutions to future generations. Waste [symbolised by the scrapmetal] continues to be dumped into our oceans and waterways.” CHRISTOPHER'S WORK WILL BE INSTALLED AT HELENSVALE BRANCH LIBRARY FROM THE 15TH OF AUGUST TO THE 17TH OF SEPTEMBER

NORTHERLY SWELL 2017. FREE

SCAVENGER I CHRISTOPHER TROTTER Artist Christopher Trotter has been a part of SWELL since the inaugural exhibition way back 2003! Over the years, Christopher has created over 40 public artworks, exhibiting his work internationally and extensively across regional Queensland. After numerous contributions to SWELL over the past 15 years we are proud to announce that