We arrived at the airport and went straight to Tondoon Gardens to touch base with the site and arrangements for the next day. We were shown the marquee and chairs and tables available, and spent some time exploring what materials were available around the grounds. We then drove to the town centre to have some […]
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Touring Artist Journal: Lily Karmatz, Spring Hill
We had a five hours hands-on workshop with nineteen male students. Lunch and afternoon tea were catered for all of us. The workshop was set up outside the art studio with a few long tables. The autumn weather was perfect for working outside undercover. The students were inspired with my power point presentation. I gave […]
Touring Artist Journal: Cheryl McGannon, Windsor
I rose at 5am and was on the road by 6.30am to arrive in Brisbane by 8.30am. Sunday April 26 was a beautiful sunny morning with the chill of autumn in the air. I always have a heightened sense of expectation and excitement before I deliver one of my workshops. One of the best things […]
Touring Artist Journal: Belinda Daw, Moranbah
Flying into Moranbah I could see coal mines on the outer edges of town; a few active and many dormant. I’d just touched down and the pilots opened up the cockpit and said hi: a nice touch, and only in the country. My host collected me from the airport and filled me in on the […]
Touring Artist Journal: Nancy Brown, North Lakes
Pressing Question: Can you print etchings on a clay press? I was invited to run a Drypoint etching workshop at a school that didn’t have an etching press; and so the journey of discovery began. It was a two day Flying Arts workshop at North Lakes, where international students were welcomed to the school with […]
Touring Artist Journal Archives
The Touring Artist Journal has been up and running for a number of years We have compiled these previous Touring Artist Journal entries into easy-to-read archives for you to download and enjoy.