Explore ceramics after dark

Manning Regional Art Gallery is committed to providing high quality education and programs which engage and inform students of all ages and abilities about art, artists and the Gallery sector. Every year the Gallery offers an extensive exhibition program of high quality international, national and local exhibitions, incorporating touring shows. The Gallery is a fantastic learning environment with an outstanding art studio, outdoor undercover art space and large exhibition spaces.

Manning Regional Art Gallery

A ceramic class introducing you to hand building techniques, enabling you to make your own sculptures or table ware while having a good time

Forster Civic Centre, 4 Lake Street Forster

Expression Sessions

The Expression Sessions give us tools and ideas, contacts and confidence, experience and fun! Bespoke events designed for everyone interested in creative industries, that is not only enjoyable, but full of resources and experiences for all creatives.

A ceramic class introducing you to hand building techniques, enabling you to make your own sculptures or table ware while having a good time with your friends.In this class you will not only make ceramic one off pieces, but discover a variety of ways to decorate your masterpieces. You will be guided by expert Ceramic Artist <a href="https://www.madeleinehayes.com/" title="https://www.madeleinehayes.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Madeleine Hayes</a> in making your objects who will then fire them after your class with the glaze of your choice.When is my sculpture ready to take home?<ul><li>Glazing and firing will be done by the artist herself at her home (a real gift).</li><li>Hayes will have her go to colours on the day for you to choose from.</li><li>Firing by the artist will take up to 3 weeks and pieces can be picked up from the artist or select a postage option at the check out and have your sculpture sent to you once firing and glazing is done.</li><li>Postage is $20 to a NSW address.</li><li>All artworks must be picked up within 4 weeks of the class or they will be donated to a worthy local charity.</li></ul>The series of events will be carried out at Manning Regional Art Gallery and Forster Civic Centre giving creatives across the MidCoast an opportunity to come along and have some fun while learning new techniques.Held each month from September through to December 2024 the 'Expression Sessions' will host Professional artists offering their skills and classes for FREE to our community.These Ceramic classes are proudly funded by TLE Electrical and brought to you by the Friends of the Manning Regional Art Gallery.What to Expect:<ul><li>Build your skills: Learn new techniques, test out different mediums and explore a skill set you didn't know you had.</li><li>Art Exploration: be guided by professional artists.</li><li>Ceramic class: Utilise this opportunity to speak with professional creatives living the life of a practicing artist and gain their insight into the industry.</li><li>Everything is provided Please just bring yourself</li></ul>RSVP: Please let us know if you can join us by reserving a spot (places are limited) and share with your friends. Classes are for everyone and held at Manning Regional Art Gallery in Taree or Forster Civic Centre from September to December 2024.Check the whole EXPRESSION SESSION series for more dates and classes.

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