Egg Tempera Workshop with Ruth Parry

A popular destination in Murwillumbah, Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre offers stunning views of the Tweed Valley and presents an engaging program of exhibitions, activities and events. A Tweed Shire Council Community Facility.

Tweed Regional Gallery and Margaret Olley Art Centre

Join Ruth Williams for a one-day workshop to learn traditional and contemporary techniques in egg tempera

Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre

<h3>This workshop is designed to show the how egg tempera’s possibilities for colour and luminescence can transform ordinary moments and objects into extraordinary paintings. Join artist Ruth Williams for a one-day workshop to learn more about the fascinating historical medium of egg tempera. </h3><h3>In this workshop Ruth will demonstrate how egg tempera’s translucent nature allows for rich and varied colour, fine detail or loose mark making. Using materials provided, students will learn how to mix egg yolk with raw pigments, and how to build up the jewel-like surface using glazing and scumbling. </h3><h3>Suitable for all levels of experience. All materials provided.  </h3><h3>In conjunction with the exhibition <a href="https://gallery.tweed.nsw.gov.au/whats-on/exhibitions/artists-at-work-installers-of-tweed-regional-gallery" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><em>Artists at Work: Installers of the Tweed Regional Gallery</em></a> on display at Tweed Regional Gallery. </h3>

<aside>Image credits: Ruth Parry (Williams), <em>After the rains</em> (detail) 2018, egg tempera.  </aside><p>Please note photographs may be taken at this event for reporting and social media purposes, please advise Gallery staff on arrival if you do not wish to be photographed. </p>

<p><strong>Cancellations</strong></p><p>As places are strictly limited due to social distancing measures, if you can no longer attend please cancel your booking by following the link in your booking confirmation email so that others may book their visit. </p>

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