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WHAT’S ON IN SEPTEMBER AT THE BUTTER FACTORY ARTS CENTRE
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18 SEPTEMBER:
CLAY - Raku with Mal Butterworth
19 SEPTEMBER:
Workshop - Unleash Your Creative Potential with Rose Hewartson
25 SEPTEMBER:
Workshop - Plein Air Abstract Watercolour with Libby Derham
26 SEPTEMBER:
Workshop - The Art of Landscaping with Ruth Horton
KIDS WORKSHOPS
20 + 27 SEPTEMBER:
Clay Play, Intro to Wheel Throwing (8+yrs)
20 + 27 SEPTEMBER:
Clay Play, Hand Building (8+yrs)
21 + 23 SEPTEMBER:
Urban Abstract Painting (8+yrs)
28 + 30 SEPTEMBER:
Urban Abstract Painting (8+yrs)
Butterfactory Arts Centre 11A Maple Street, Cooroy www.butterfactoryartscentre.com.au
FLOATING LAND RETURNS FOR 2021
Fabrizio Biviano, Black Swan Theory 2021. Photo by Jennifer Dean.
FLOATING Land Biennale, returns to Noosa this October. This year, Australia’s premier art-inthe-environment project draws on Noosa’s international reputation as a community and destination focused on caring for, and engaging with, the natural environment. The 16-day event will feature 30 curated projects across two key sites – Boreen Point and the Park Road Boardwalk at Noosa Heads. Installed along the foreshore of Queensland’s natural saltwater lake, Lake Cootharaba, a trail of contemporary art pieces will guide visitors on a journey of quiet reflection. While the projects presented this year will bear a light touch and fleeting presence in the natural environment, says Noosa Regional Gallery Director and Biennale Curator Michael Brennan, their brief occupation is intended to thoughtfully provoke the audience.
Using art to provide an opportunity for audiences to engage in conversation about the environment, Floating Land: at the edge of ideas will include an abundance of site-responsive projects, tours, artist-led workshops, symposium, performances and unique opportunities for visitors.
Featuring local, national and international artists at varying stages of their professional careers, Floating Land: at the edge of ideas will run from October 9 to 24. For full details of the artistic program and associated events, please visit floatingland.org.au Floating Land: at the edge of ideas will launch with a FREE community event at Boreen Point on Saturday October 9, from 3-6pm. All welcome.
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Visit Joyousearth.com to watch an intro video on what the session involves and how it could help. Phone Kellie on 0432379579
On a knife’s edge By Lesley Maxfield
NOOSA hinterland can boast its fair share of artisans, and high up on Black Mountain you will find a studio called Crocodile Creek Knives, which will feature in this year’s Noosa Open Studios Art Trail.
Knife-maker Geoff Cook’s studio is filled with ‘blokey’, heavy looking machinery, and of course a forge he uses when handcrafting his unique knives.
Geoff majored in Knife Making from RMIT (Melbourne) - and feels very privileged as the course is no longer on offer.
Starting out in his uncle’s jewellery store aged 12, he was hand-making wedding rings. He became fascinated by all things metal, knives in particular, growing into a passion for “one-off, no two are the same” knives.
Whether a chef- or humble pocket-knife, each is painstakingly made to be functional and beautiful in design and simplicity.
“Every knife not only has artistry and beauty, each one has its own soul,” Geoff said.
The first blade was forged in 400BC in Belgium. It starts with the selection of two types of high-carbon steel. Layer upon layer, 63 in total, are fusion-welded, heat treated, forged then beaten under a power hammer.
Then it’s more heat to de-stress the steel, resulting in a blade that will ultimately hold a razor-sharp edge.
Geoff uses African ebony, Queensland blood gum, black bean timber, or Australian staghorn for handles, also Australian agate and opals from Lightning Ridge - all designed to last a lifetime or more.
The 20-stage process can take Geoff up to 25 hours of work per knife. Once completed, he handcrafts its leather or timber sheath.
If ‘Zen’ can be found in artistic endeavours, Geoff will find it in the fire of his forge, in the beating of his hammer, in the shriek of his grinder, the squeal of his belt sander and the rhythm and pace of the sharpening.
Geoff has held numerous exhibitions over the years and is participating in the Noosa Open Studios Art Trail again this year. Last year he had 400 visitors to his studio.
This year’s Art Trail dates are October 1, 2 and 3, and October 8, 9, and 10. Geoff can also be contacted for private appointments on 0418 156 357.
This workshop is a fun and engaging hands-on experience that allows participants to explore the introductory skills of special effects makeup with industry professionals. You will learn how to create effects such as: Cuts, Bruises, Bites and Bullet Holes. A much-loved workshop by all who participate. Cost $10. Bookings essential. September 15, 4.30 to 6.30pm Noosaville Library, Ages 13-18 Phone: 5329 6555 Email: libraryevents@noosa.qld.gov.au
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Good Shepherd Lutheran College provides quality Christian education in a caring environment.
COLOUR YOUR WORLD, BOLDLY
IT TAKES a keen eye to witness the subtle changes in light, shadow and hue as the seasons change across the Noosa hinterland.
Artist of 24 years Amanda Brooks has that eye, and much more, as evidenced in her vast body of works produced during these years.
Amanda will be participating in the upcoming Noosa Open Studios Art Trail event running from October 1 – 10.
Take a plain painted wall and put a vibrant Brooks painting of an Australian animal or landscape and the room transforms in a warm, welcoming way.
That’s why her works can be found in homes and businesses across the nation, as well as in private collections in South-East Asia, Europe and the United States.
“My observations of nature are displayed in the way I approach my contemporary landscapes, bold florals, birds, animals and portraiture,” Amanda said.
“When one is in touch with nature, no season passes unnoticed.”
Amanda was born into a family of artists and musicians.
“I started as a graphic designer, and moved on to become a teacher of painting,” she said.
“That start has given me a discipline and lifelikeness, and attention to detail.”
Amanda is always in demand by renovators, home decorators and designers who regard art as part of a home’s foundations rather than an afterthought.
“It’s the warmth the paintings bring to people’s homes and lives that attract buyers,” she said.
Such has been the demand, Amanda’s husband Jason has become a business partner, as well as getting involved in the raising of their children Coco, Jasper and Indigo.
“He joined me when we launched our brand-new online store including prints and a homewares range seven years ago.
“He takes care of all the behindthe-scenes business of running our full-time online store, doing all the limited-edition prints, packaging and accounts.
“I take care of the marketing side: styling, website, customer care, photography, gift range and artworks.
“In order to be as prolific and productive I needed someone to be able to help with everything, so I had time to paint.” Amanda’s work can be previewed at her website artbybrooks.com.au
TINBEERWAH ART GROUP ANNUAL SHOW
KEEP Calm and Paint on! That is the motto of the members of the Tinbeerwah Art group (TAG). Artists have been busy all year preparing for their annual three day art show at Tinbeerwah Hall.
Owing to COVID-19 restrictions there will be no gala opening for the art show. There will be paintings to suit every taste all for sale at reasonable prices. Once again this year TAG is donating funds raised from gold coin door entry, raffle and artists donations to Katie Rose Cottage Hospice, Doonan in memory of TAG founder the late Gwen Blair. The raffle includes two beautiful paintings donated by TAG member Avril Hare. Tinbeerwah Hall, Cnr Sunrise and Noosa-Cooroy Rd, Tinbeerwah. Friday September 17 to Sunday 19 For further information contact: Jan Cooke Ph 0412 769 351 or cookeandbutler@aapt.net.au
TAG artist Virginia Spencer-Bower
