Tag: Workshops

Learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop to prepare your own artwork or design that we'll laser cut for you.Led by an experienced facilitator over Zoom- these fun interactive workshops are a great introduction to the popular Adobe Photoshop software. Choose from 2 different workshops to design your own laser cut stamp or artwork.In each workshop you'll be guided through how to prepare your existing image or design using Photoshop. Once you're happy with your final design- we'll laser cut or etch it for you at our Darling Square Library makerspace. You'll receive your design by mail after the workshop to either hang on the wall or stamp with ink or paint.Over the 2-hours- we'll also give you a tour of the makerspace so you can see the laser cutter and 3D printers in action.What you'll learn Basic digital design using Adobe PhotoshopHow to navigate the user interface and import images  Tools including colour manipulation- image correction and filters to prepare your image for laser cutting   Basic laser cutting and 3D printing processesWorkshop format   Interactive workshop using Zoom led by an experienced facilitatorMaximum 10 people - bookings are requiredSuitable for ages 16 and overParticipants under 18 years of age require parental permissionBeginner workshop with no required knowledge Laser cut designsTuesday 27 October- 4pm to 6pmTuesday 24 November- 1pm to 3pmLaser cut stamp designTuesday 10 November- 4pm to 6pmTuesday 8 December- 4pm to 6pmBefore the workshopPlease read your booking confirmation carefully for instructions on how to join the workshop.You'll need to install Zoom and Adobe Photoshop on your own laptop or computer before the workshop and internet connection and an email address to use to send your file. Zoom is free to download and Photoshop is available on a plan or a 7 day free trial from Adobe online.Cost and inclusionsThe workshop cost is $30 per person which includes professional laser cutting of your design on plywood by City of Sydney and postage to your nominated address. Designs are laser cut up to a maximum size of 15cm x 10cm.Facilitator: Albert OngAlbert is a cofounder of Tinkery- an educational electronics supplier and electronics design consultancy. He has a background in mechatronics engineering and biotechnology- with an expertise in human interaction- augmentation and emerging technologies. Albert teaches at the University of Technology- Sydney across a number of faculties- including Engineering and IT- Science- Design- and Transdisciplinary Innovation.Explore other City of Sydney online workshops and events.  

Audrey Rhoda lives and works in Katoomba- a creative hub in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales. She has exhibited extensively  over the past 20 years both in Australia as well as in New York- Los Angeles- and Paris.Art Out of joy is an exhibition of her extensive body of work on canvas- board and paper. It includes a number of  'revisited and reconstructed remainders ' from past exhibitions   together with  recent work. Many of these works incorporate  her unique beeswax layering technique. She is well known for her popular workshops- based on this  technique - which uses beeswax as an encaustic medium in her painting process .For Art Out of Joy she has compiled over 150 documented artworks. As shown in her digital catalogue- her artworks are available for sale  in all sizes- on canvas- paper and board - framed and unframed- stretched and unstretched- mounted and unmounted.Rhoda has significantly reduced her past catalogued prices to make her work affordable specifically for this show in the hope that art lovers with a good eye will be able to pick up some real bargains. She will be in the gallery throughout the run of the show to talk to anyone interested in her process- art practice and philosophy on life.Covid-19 safe procedures operate at the gallery. We record names for contact tracing- supply hand sanitiser- disinfect our surfaces and have only 12 people in the gallery at a time- applying social distancing.

Flower crown workshops are on trend. If you are searching for a unique and creative activity for your special day- it is the perfect choice. Flower Lane and Co offers customised and private floral crown workshops to suit your needs. Making a flower crown is fun and easy. We love doing parties! Celebrate your hen party-bridal shower- baby shower- birthdays in style by making stunning floral headpieces with your dearest friends and bridesmaids at the flower crown workshop. Our flower experts ensure you have loads of fun and walk out of the door wearing gorgeous fresh blooms in your hair. Add a flower power to your big weekend. We'd love to chat with you and host a special party for you. What you will get We understand planning a hen's party can be a little stressful. We ensure the whole process goes smooth and easy to save you a headache. Flower Lane and Co has hosted hundreds of flower crown making workshops over the couple of years and gained a wealth of experience from the past workshops. You will get an easy guide throughout the session. Meet your flower expert and create gorgeous floral crowns with us. Minimum numbers 8. Discounts for 10+ and 15+.

Where does my coffee come from? With Selena Griffith- local horticulturist- we'll be sharing the secrets to growing coffee in your own backyard. The workshop will cover planting- harvesting- processing and brewing arabica coffee.This event is run by Kua in collaboration with Selena Griffith and the Randwick City Council. It will be held on Gadigal Land at the Randwick Community Centre and recorded live.Register on HumantixThis is 1 of two immersive sustainability workshops on coffee and composting.

Pantsula is a distinctive dance style that emerged during Apartheid in South Africa. This energetic and spontaneous dance expressions of black townships continue to amaze and inspire young people across the world. Zimbabwe-born dance artist Thubalethu Ndibali is an experienced Pantsula teacher who introduced this dance form to Shaun Parker & Company.In these one-hour weekly workshops- participants will gain important knowledge about the cultural context of Pantsula.Rooted in a spirit of empowerment and freedom- learning this Pantsula will help to build the participant's self-confidence. Through the learning of energetic- technical footwork- participants will benefit from a great physical and mental workout. In the intermediate level group- participants will develop their ability to retain choreography. The open class will open an opportunity for all dance lovers to gain a cultural understanding of Pantsula dance while learning the movements and techniques. Thuba will also bring in hip-hop street flavour to 'mix-up' the dance routines to ensure every class will be unique and fresh.Bookings available here Parents in NSW can apply for a Creative Kids voucher to participate for free.Sydney Moves with Shaun Parker & Company is fun series of school holiday and after-school dance workshops for young people and supported by the City of Sydney.

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