CREATORS ARTSPACE

NEWS AUTUMN 2017

Incorporating news, views, and events from the

Studio, Gallery, Members, Committee, and UmberElla Collective

COMING UP WORKSHOPS
Drawing and Design workshop with Abi Thompson
This is for artists with some experience or those who
have completed Alan Philips drawing workshops. It will
include some drawing techniques, drawing from life,
and how to transition from drawing to design. We will
explore composition, tone and line and will help you to
produce designs suitable for further print studies.

When: March 18th & 19th - 10am to 3pm at Creators

Cost: $100 ($80 members)
Booking: www.trybooking.com/255068
Enquiries: abi.thompson@bigpond.com

Drypoint Printing with Joan Mullarvey

Drypoint, is literally drawing with a dry point to create an impression of a drawing
that, when inked, can be printed from again and
again. This introductory workshop is suitable for be-
ginners or experienced printmakers and will cover all
aspects of drypoint from plate preparation through to
printing the design. You will have the opportunity to
use both zinc and acetate plates.
When: April 22nd 10am-4pm at Creators
Cost: $120 ($100 members) includes $20 materials fee
Booking: www.trybooking.com.au/PESU
Enquiries: creatorsartspace@gmail.com

Exciting opportunity for local printmakers

Internationally renowned
Basil Hall
at Creators Artspace

Two x 2 day workshops

20/21st May, 22/23rd May

Over each two day workshop, master

printer Basil Hall, will be covering dry-
point, etching, aquatint and printing
for artist proofs using metal plates. The workshops are open to artists
with previous experience and/or an interest in printmaking. There will
be 6 participants per workshop. At completion of both workshops there
will be an exhibition of participants work.

$225 per 2 day workshop, (20% discount for Creators members). Bookings
are limited and expressions of interest can be submitted by emailing:

creatorsartspace@gmail.com
acersace@gmail.com
For further information about Basil: www.basilhalleditions.com.au

Many thanks to City of Wodonga for providing a grant to fund this

project
COMING UPEXHIBITIONS

Opening: 6pm 4th April

- Closes 14th April

Autumn Members Exhibition

Opening Sun 23rd April 12 noon All Welcome
(Closes 14th May)

MEMBERS AND FRIENDS COME ALONG AND ENJOY NIBBLES

AND DRINKS IN THIS RELAXED AND FRIENDLY ARTSPACE,
MEET YOUR COLLEAGUES, CHECK OUT THE ARTWORKS

All members are invited to submit works at $5 per item

No commission it taken however a 5% fee is charged on EFTPOS purchases
Exhibitors bring a plate or bottle and invite some friends to the opening
Exhibitors can hang their work during opening hours in previous week

Invitation to meet Basil Hall and the

participants of his 4 days of print workshops
A selection of the works produced will be hung and exhibited
for the opening event and a further two weeks

OPENING: 6pm Tuesday 23rd Mayall welcome

Come along for a chat, nibbles and drinks and enjoy
the show
(Closes 4th July)

GALLERY HIRE
The gallery is available for bookings for various dates throughout
2017. Cost is $100 per week, no commission is taken on sales,
conditions apply, email us for further details. The opportunity for
high level exposure occurs when your exhibition coincides with a
Hothouse show, Farmers Market or Gateway Village open day. You
will find the 2017 dates for the Hothouse shows and Farmers Mar-
kets on our website calendar, open days will be posted as soon as
available

Members are reminded that, when there are no exhibitions on in the

gallery, they are able to hire the space to do artwork of any kind
(If it's messy you have to clean up though!). Cost is $20 per day and
any number of artists may be involved. Our visitors can then see
artists at work as part of their experience at Creators. Studio rates
are $20 per half day and include use of the press and equipment.
 WORKSHOP REPORTPRINT RECOVERY
Creators members came together to collaborate and inspire each other over three
days prior to the Print Recovery exhibition. New works were created out of their
stored prints and other artworks. Prints were renewed using collage, monoprints,
solar printing and block printing. The results were refreshing and in most cases gave
the artists new perspectives. The workshop participants were joined by other mem-
bers young and old to produce a balanced and colourful exhibition of many medi-
ums. Congratulations to all the exhibitors. Creators invites more members to take
part in future workshops and members exhibitions, for a low cost and educational
experience. Abi Thompson

UMBERELLA PRINT COLLECTIVE & GIFT SHOP

We are currently opening from 10.30 to 4pm Wednesday to Sunday. Come

on in and check out the new prints and other artist made products. Our new
raffle is for a wonderful coffee table book of beautiful photos, including some
by Paul Temple ($2 per ticket).

The UmberElla print cooperative consists of a group of

members who rent the studio space to sell framed and un-
framed prints, and other hand made art wear, homewares
and gifts. If you would like to join us please feel free call in
and talk to one of us during our opening hours or contact
us by emailing: creatorsartspace@gmail.com

10% discount on framing and framing supplies

Members are now eligible for a 10% discount
with our new partner picture framing shop I
Was Framed at 461 Olive Street, Albury. Ph
02 6023 6999. You will need to show your
current membership card which can be col-
lected at the gallery during opening hours.

COMMITTEE NEWS

The Creators Artspace management committee over the summer period has
collaborated to bring more members, customers and interested parties into our
unique, multi-purpose spaces. A recently purchased large gallery sign at our
entrance further advertises our presence. We successfully ran our February
Print Recovery workshops and already have participants interested in our
March, April and May workshops. Quality printmaking materials have been
expertly sourced and stocked for workshop participants to use or purchase.
Professional printmakers are running these sessions; one of which has been
part-funded by a City of Wodonga Arts and Cultural Contribution Printmaking
Grant. Our print facilities have been given a customised facelift, including
smart new benchtops, and tools and materials have been purchased. A business
plan has been written for further grants and philanthropic funding. Our recent
registration with the Volunteer Resource Bureau means that we should be able
to access volunteer help to keep Creators Artspace, and its UmberElla Print
shop open for six days a week rather than the present five.
Lynette Callaghan, Secretary

Creators Artspace is a community arts group. We are incorporated

as a not-for-profit group and are funded through memberships, exhi-
bition and studio hire, workshops, and fundraising. Membership is
$25 per year ($15 concession), payable each July. Your member-
ship benefits include this newsletter, workshop discounts, framing
discounts, eligibility to hire the gallery or studio and printing press.
Contact us: creatorsartspace@gmail.com or
www.creatorsartspace.weebly.com or come in Wed-Sun 10.30-4pm,
in the Laneway next to La Maison, Gateway Village, Causeway,
Wodonga or phone: 02 6041 3086