~Speedmaking~
**You are
invited**
to participate in an event that highlights the extraordinary abilities
of makers to produce a finely crafted object in a very short time.
VENUE: The
Napoleons Hall, Colac-Ballarat Rd.,
DATE: weekend of 15,16 November
HOST: a GPArtsInc event,
as part of the 'home is where the Hall is' project, by Regional Arts
Victoria.
CONTACT: Ros Lawson, details below.
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CONCEPT:There are two sections.
1. Making special on your own or in a small
group.
You may choose to weave a basket, a scarf, a hat , shear
a sheep, spin the wool, knit a garment, paint a picture, embroider
a wall hanging , write a book of poems /a short story /a song or tune, sew a dress /shirt /apron , choreograph a
dance and teach it to your friends or propose your own special project.
If you choose to participate you
will need to do these things;
# Work on your project in the
hall or in the grounds at all times .
# Work between 9.30 – 4.00pm on
Saturday and 9.30 – 3.30 on Sunday
# Be prepared to exhibit or
perform your work on Sunday between 4pm – 5pm
# Elect to put your piece in a
silent auction. GPArts Inc will take 10%
on any sales.
# Bring all your own equipment
and materials.
# If painting or drawing work
from setups or imagination. No photographs
2. Enjoy a Collaboration in the round.
You would be working with
a group of 6 makers, who would all have made a start on a particular work like
the frame of a basket, or a wire shape or printed material. Over the two days individual
pieces will be passed on to each member to contribute their own creativity and
technical expertise to the making and finishing of the works. All members of the group will add something
to all pieces .Details about bringing of materials and equipment will be given
to you on registration.
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To
Register: call on (03)53420745, email or post details to Rosalind Lawson, by Sep 30:
Include: Your name, email or phone number, the section you would like to take part in, and your art proposal - the materials and techniques you will use. Also indicate if you will need help to set up equipment (power boards, lamps etc.)