northerlySWELL 2024
Still Life Drawing & Collage Experience with Michelle Le Plastrier
NortherlySWELL 2024 will feature a spectacular still life drawing experience created by Gold Coast Artist Michelle Le Plastrier at Helensvale Library and Cultural Centre.
Michelle will curate a still life extravaganza, inviting guests of all ages and abilities to immerse themselves in the art of drawing from still life with a contemporary twist.
Pencils and paper will be provided along with inspirational insights, tips and tricks to help you create anything from a simple drawing to a masterpiece. It’s all about fun and immersing yourself in the age-old practice.
You are invited to come along and see for yourself and allow your creativity to soar – pop in for a short visit or stay and play.
SWELL Sculpture’s Still Life Drawing Experience will provide a fun and engaging environment for all participants, encouraging exploration of basic to advanced drawing techniques.
When | Monday 2nd to Saturday 14th September
Time | 2.00pm – 5.00pm Monday to Saturday. Closed Sunday.
Where | Helensvale Library and Cultural Centre Helensvale Plaza, Corner Lindfield Road and, Sir John Overall Dr, Helensvale QLD 4212
Cost | FREE
Panoramic Patterns
Exploring Colour and Pattern through Collage and Still Life Drawing
Join Michelle Le Plastrier for a vibrant mixed media collage workshop!
Dive into a world of colour, creativity, and abstract landscapes in this hands-on workshop where your imagination is the only limit.
Guided by northerlySWELL artist Michelle, participants will explore the use of colour and pattern, experiment with creative materials and methods, and be inspired by the feature artwork to craft your very own abstract landscape.
The dynamic ceramic installation, There’s No Place Like Home, incorporates shapes, patterns and colours reflecting the landscape of the local area, both natural and man-made. The vibrant swirls and loops echo the shapes of the towering rollercoasters through the suburbs and mirrors the natural rolling hills in the distance. The landscape reflects the waterways and thriving wetlands of the surrounding environment.
No prior experience needed. Suitable for ages 13+
When | Saturday 7th & 14th September
Time | 10.30am – 12.00pm Sunday.
Where | Helensvale Library and Cultural Centre Helensvale Plaza, Corner Lindfield Road and, Sir John Overall Dr, Helensvale QLD 4212
Cost | FREE – bookings essential
Workshop schedule:
- Welcome and overview
- Introduction to materials
- Showcase of the ceramic installation
- Warm-up activity: colour and pattern exploration
- Main activity: collage creation
- Adding details with drawing
- Sharing and reflection
More about Michelle Le Plastrier
Michelle Le Plastrier is a multidisciplinary artist with a focus on handbuilt ceramics exploring identity, socio-political and environmental issues all in her signature candy coloured style.
Michelle teaches introductory ceramics across South-East Queensland. She has completed residencies, produced workshops and exhibited across Australia for businesses, galleries and councils such as Gold Coast Arts and Culture, Level Up Studio + Gallery, Pacific Fair, HOTA, Side Gallery and Honey Bones Gallery.
IMAGE: Ellamay Fitzgerald