Category: Talks, courses & workshops

For Melbourne Cup this year- Pier One Sydney Harbour is host to The Maison Mumm Hotel 'off track'. Showcasing an exciting array of private suites and exclusive areas available for small group bookings. Watch all the race action and enjoy delicious food and beverage packages with the best views in Sydney.Experience all the glamour of race day from the second you arrive at the hotel. Enter via the red carpet and be greeted by the G.H.Mumm bell hops. Be a part of G.H.Mumm's flagship Melbourne Cup day celebration in Sydney!Choose your party spaceADMIRAL PRIVATE SUITE from $3-000HARBOUR BALCONY PRIVATE SUITE from $3-000BALCONY BUBBLE PRIVATE SUITE from $3-000CABANA BALCONY PRIVATE SUITE from $3-000EXCLUSIVE TABLES - BRIDGE MARQEE from $1-500CUP DAY LUNCH AT THE GANTRY $250 per personOur Cleanliness CommitmentYour wellness is our top priority. Our hotel has a COVID Safe Plan endorsed by the NSW Government. Please read on to see all the ways we are operating to keep our guests and our associates safe and healthy: Contactless check-in available for Marriott Bonvoy membersKeyless room access available for Marriott Bonvoy membersOur associates are wearing masks for the best protection for our guests and themselvesMasks are provided complimentary for all hotel guests and we encourage guests to wear them if they would like toWe are using an Electrostatic Disinfectant spray cleaning gun in public areas of the hotelRestaurant and bar seating plans follow social distancing guidelinesWe are accepting a maximum of 10 people per group booking- appropriately spaced within the booking areaWe have a 'Santiser Sommelier' available for guests to select their choice of hand sanitiser from local- Australian distilleriesFreshly printed menus are given to each dining guest and tables are cleaned in front of you on arrivalTime is left in-between dining bookings to allow for deep cleaning of the spaceSanitisation stations are available readily throughout public areasOur staff sanitise hands after every interactionDishwashers are set to over 85°C to sanitise cutlery and crockeryElevated santisation of common areas - high contact areas are cleaned at least every 2 hours using EcoLab productsContactless meal delivery for in-room diningCashless payments are encouragedPier One Sydney Harbour- The Gantry Restaurant and Bar One are committed to the health and wellness of our guests and the community we live in.  We are avid supporters of the COVID Safe app and encourage all of our associates and guests to register for this app before visiting. Pier One Sydney Harbour- including The Gantry Restaurant and Bar One- has been certified COVID-Safe by the NSW Government. If you have any questions- please feel free to contact us further. You are in good hands at Pier One Sydney Harbour.

MAY SPACE is proud to present a new suite of sculptures by represented artist- Peter Tilley.My interest in the connections between the figure and the shadow it casts- once more forms the basis of this body of work. Images of the self were seen indistinctly in polished materials prior to the production of silvered mirrors. Historically- this resulted in a semantic ambiguity between 'reflection' and 'shadow' and is another element I have explored in this body of work. Some of the sculpture's cast shadows are voids and some are material constructions- they symbolically or visually disclose withheld traits of the casting figure that may not be consciously observed. Our usual perceptive process evaluates an object by its real cast shadow and then quickly dispenses with that shadow from our perception. Conversely- these tactile- sculpted material shadows are not only visible- but their tangible presence can be noticed and scrutinised for meaning.Most works in this exhibition are concerned with the relationship between psychological and physical perception- or the abstract and the tangible. In Jungian psychology- the shadow contains those parts of ourselves that remain suppressed- denied- or are unfavourable aspects of the personality- 'the dark side of the self'. In Jung's words 'The shadow personifies everything that the subject refuses to acknowledge about himself [sic].' Another underlying influence in all of my works is the symbolism associated with Ancient Egyptian funerary culture. The simplicity of form and reserved stance of the figure represent one aspect of this bias- and is referenced by Ancient Egyptian artistic canons- Peter Tilley- 2020Join us on Saturday 24 October from 11am to 3pm for an extended opening with Peter Tilley. Drinks will be provided.MAY SPACE has an active COVID Safety Plan. All visitors are required to provide their name and contact number upon entry- surfaces are disinfected regularly- and we have a maximum capacity within the Gallery of 45 people.

MAY SPACE is proud to present it's fourth solo exhibition with Tania Lou Smith- Untitled (pusher)Untitled (pusher) 2019Pusher is a short- tragicomic video work. A harried woman in a bright red dress and stilettos bounds across a stadium pushing an empty stroller. The reason for her sense of urgency is unclear. Pusher is a wry take on parenting- anxiety- navigating public space and all of these things mixed together.Untitled (pram variations) 2020Bend. Lug. Heave. Pull. Flick. Adjust. Stretch. Squeeze. Slither. Untitled (pram variations) is a musical score. A set of scales practiced on an uncooperative instrument. A steel and canvas extension of the familial body. Poking- catching- jarring and pinching. This new series of photographic works is a playful response to the physicality of caring.Join us on Saturday 24 October from 11am - 3pm for an extended opening. Drinks will be provided.MAY SPACE has an active COVID Safety Plan. All visitors are required to provide their name and contact number upon entry- surfaces are disinfected regularly- and we have a maximum capacity within the Gallery of 45 people.

If you already know the basics of the bridge game or you have just finished the Beginners Course- you may want to consider refreshing or expanding your knowledge with our Face-to-Face Improvers Courses. These courses will run for 6 weeks (once a week) - 3 lessons on card play and 3 lessons on bidding- with notes and practice play at each session. This is perfect timing to complete a course before Christmas!When?Attend either Wednesday afternoons or Thursday afternoons.Cost:$159 for the full course- including course notes.Where?All our courses will be held at Level 1- 162 Goulburn Street- Sydney. Parking is available at the Secure Parking Station at the corner of Elizabeth & Goulburn Streets. For $12 a validation ticket covering a full day's parking can be purchased from us.We hold our regular club games in the same premises. You can continue to play & improve after completion of these courses with us here.We're CovidSafe: We are running regular sessions and courses CovidSafe. Please find our Guideline for F2F Sessions and the full Covid-19 Safety Plan on our website.

This course is designed to help you get the most out of your DSLR or Compact-System camera.Camera Craft 1 will help develop your creativity while teaching you how to use your camera in full manual mode. Learn about the fundamental creative principles of photography and how these principles relate to your camera's functions in a series of informative lectures. Each week- you'll be given a practical assignment- the results of which will be reviewed in the following class.You'll also be encouraged to discuss historical and contemporary images with your classmates- which will help develop your understanding of exposure- subject and composition.This course is for those wishing to build a solid foundation in photography or who plan to continue developing their photographic skills at ACP. Participants should expect to bring their assignments as 4x6 prints each week.This course runs at the same time on the same day- every week over 5 weeks with a maximum class size of 8 participants.Prerequisites and RequirementsThis course requires no previous experience.Bring your own DSLR or Mirrorless (MILC) camera (charged batteries and memory card). If you are unsure please search your camera brand and model for clarification.Camera manual (download from the internet if necessary)Note book and penFrom week 2 students are required to bring in 6x4 prints of their assignments.Please review our FAQ for terms and conditions of enrolment.A bundle discount of 15% is available if you enrol in multiple classes. Email workshop@acp.org.au for more information.Camera Craft 1 is also available as an online course- check out dates and enrolment details HERE!

From the team that brought you the Australian premier of The Spoils by Jesse Eisenberg (Flight Path Theatre)- and their own satire How to Change the World and Make Bank Doing It (Limelight on Oxford)- Michael Becker & Ian Warwick return with a brand new work.Produced by Fixed Foot Productions- previous credits include Hairworm by Emma Wright (Old 505 Theatre w- Eye Contact Theatre Company)- Xavier Coy's Distorted (Old 505 Theatre)- Caught Out (Bondi Feast) and Are You Listening Now? (Old 505 Theatre).CastPaul Ayre- David Halgren- Susan Jordan and Hannah Raven.Creative teamWritten and directed by Michael BeckerAssistant Director: Ian WarwickProduction Designer: Daniel AmpueroLighting Designer: Mehran MortezaeiProduced by Becky Matthews- Fixed Foot ProductionsCovid-19 guidelinesDue to Covid-safe restrictions- the number of seats are strictly limited for each performance. All seats are spaced 1.5 metres apart and entry into the venue will be managed to avoid crowding. Hand sanitiser is provided for use in the foyer. Face masks are not mandatory but strongly recommended. Chippen Street Theatre is a Covid-safe venue.

In this beginner's guide to smarter photo editing you will learn how to navigate the Photoshop CC workspace in its entirety.You will be introduced to the following industry-standard techniquesLayersSelection ToolsMasksAdjustment LayersFiltersThe course will ensure you are confident in handling the basic functions of this powerful program.The ACP will provide computer workstations for all students during the class.This course runs at the same time on the same day- every week over five weeks with a maximum class size of seven participants. Prerequisites and RequirementsThis course requires no previous experience.Photoshop CC for practice at homeNotebook and penA USB for saving workPlease review our FAQ for terms and conditions of enrolment.A bundle discount of 15% is available if you enrol in multiple classes. Email workshop@acp.org.au for more information.Introduction to Adobe Photoshop is also available as an online class- check out dates and enrolment details HERE!

There's a kind of innocence and earnestness to looking up at the clouds. It's something we do as children - searching for shapes- glimpses of meaning that might suddenly give form to the expansive and changing sky. This yearning to explore and make sense of our world is lost as we grow. When we're not looking down- we look up and feel suddenly small- distant to whatever lays beyond and at the same time- completely at its mercy.It's this notion of the sublime that Jackson Farley uses as the backdrop to his work- but rather than surrendering to these systems of value at play- he peers through - poking and prodding- making fun and inserting his own narrative.His images- taken on his iPhone and blown up 17 times to scale- are riddled with Jackson's mark making- zany loose drawings overlay the forms of clouds- rock faces and flowers and he uses text to give voice to the anecdotes and narratives at the heart of each work. Whether it's 'i miss you' sprawled out over the heavens or lyrics to Taylor Swifts 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together' tagged onto 'Jesus' tomb'- each mark becomes a catharsis and speaks to a kind of universal history - a mourning for naivety- lost love and family departed.In Jackson's video work- which shares the exhibition's title- we see a tangible 69th edit of the Bible. The Old and New Testaments are collaged together with the artist's personal narrative to create a hypnotic world that embellishes the fantastical nature of the original text. The crucifix that Jesus died on finds its voice and 'naughty' escapades ensue in the party to end all parties- where the faithful are turned into 'techno fish' and father and son finally have that much needed talk.Using irony- afforded by combining seemingly 'pure' and 'impure' imagery and text- Jackson channels the subliminal and parodies the way in which we see ourselves and our world. With the crudeness of slapstick- schoolboy humour and sexual innuendo- this body of work speaks to the irony of religion- god and notions thereof- whilst also conversely- being just as sentimental- heart-felt and self-reflective.In many ways- TESTAMENT PT. XXXXXXVIIII plays with value: we search for identifiable shapes in the clouds- find ourselves in the lyrics of Taylor Swift songs and we cannot help but identify the number 69 with oral sex. These dualisms almost appear as compulsions- competing for primacy within the spaces of image and video- one sitting alongside the other. They speak to the pathos and hierarchy of Catholicism- whilst also pointing out its irrevocable contradictions.Covid-19 guidelinesIn light of the Covid crisis and to ensure your safety we request that all visitors register upon entry and maintain social distancing. Private viewings can be arranged call or email the gallery to book a time.

Vermilion Art is pleased to announce its first solo exhibition by acclaimed Chinese artist- Li Jin.To Live [It Up] has been curated by leading art critic- John McDonald- a long-term admirer of his work.From 2001-2013 Li Jin's brush-and-ink paintings were exhibited in Sydney- with great success- by the late Ray Hughes. Over the past decade Li Jin has become a global favourite- exhibiting extensively in museums and private galleries in China- Europe and the United States- where his work has been acquired by institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art- New York and the Boston Museum of Fine ArtsChinese ink painting may conjure up thoughts of serene- landscapes- flowers and birds- but Li Jin takes a very different approach. Although he is steeped in tradition- and master of many techniques- his pictures are bold- whimsical and sensual - hedonistic celebrations of the pleasures of food- drink and sex - seen through a frame of self-deprecating humour.To Live [It Up]features 38 works- including a suite of 20 small- idiosyncratic coloured ink paintings- eight ink sketches incorporating his distinctive calligraphy- two painted fans- five semi-abstract ink pieces- two large- scale works on paper and one magnificent scroll painting.According to John McDonald- To Live [It Up] has a message that relates to both China's recent history and the COVID-19 outbreak: 'Having come through the hard times- we should make the most of the good times.' Or as Li Jin himself puts it: 'My appetite for life and my desire to express myself have not been diminished by the pandemic. The uncertainties have been a good test for me to keep faith in art and life.' We are COVID Safe business. For enquiries please contact us at info@vermilionart.com.au