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Occurs Daily

Start Date: 20 Jun 2019 09:00:00
End Date: 20 Jun 2019 17:00:00

Housed in a landmark heritage building the Cairns Regional Gallery is the region's premier destination for exhibitions featuring historical and contemporary art by leading regional, national and international artists. The Gallery also presents exhibitions highlighting key works and themes from the permanent collection that focus on the unique cultural heritage of Far North Queensland.
Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm
Sat 10am - 5pm
Sun 10am - 2pm
Shop closes 15 min prior
to Gallery closing
Gallery closed on Public Holidays

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Occurs Weekly

Start Date: 24 Jun 2019 17:30:00
End Date: 24 Jun 2019 18:30:00

Conducted in the peaceful setting of the Gallery, participants will be guided through various yoga techniques, including learning postures, meditation and breathing techniques to improve core strength, mind and body. Our qualified and experienced yoga instructor Jeany Schall will guide the class, offering the highest and latest standards of modern yoga practice.

Classes run weekly on Monday evening, except for public holidays
COST (5 class pass): $70 non-members| $56 Members
5 class pass valid for 2 months from the date of purchase
Single Class Pass $15 (contact the Gallery to book a single class)

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Start Date: 8 Jul 2019 10:00:00
End Date: 8 Jul 2019 15:00:00

Introduce children to the fun of making art through creative workshops at the Cairns Art Gallery these School Holidays. Workshops are a great way to encourage kids to play and learn about art and extend their artistic skills.

Bookings are essential with classes filling up fast. Discounted pricing available for Members! Classes are available for Children ages 4-15years. Visit the Gallery Website for more details. SEE INSIDE FOR MORE DETAILS AND CLASS TIMES

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Start Date: 29 Jul 2019 15:30:00
End Date: 29 Jul 2019 17:00:00

Level 3 Class is for 11-16 years old students who take creating artwork and art classes seriously. This program may assist students who require a folio of work for application to high school art excellence programs by encouraging free expression and confidence in their artistic abilities. Students will develop techniques used by real artists, and gradually develop a deep understanding of the value and enjoyment that can be gained through art. Participants will further their skills in drawing and painting as well as working in other media. This program will also teach about historical and contemporary artists and allow students to work toward a mini group exhibition at the end of 2019

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Start Date: 30 Jul 2019 15:45:00
End Date: 30 Jul 2019 16:45:00

Level 1 art classes are highly stimulating, providing major benefits for your child's cognitive development as they experiment with colours, use their imagination and solve problems. Meiyin Ahnsuz will teach little ones a range of introductory art skills based on the exhibitions displayed and techniques to compliment what is studied at school. This six-week program is designed for early primary school-aged children.

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Start Date: 30 Jul 2019 17:30:00
End Date: 30 Jul 2019 19:30:00

During this 3-week adult art course, Hayley Gillespie will share techniques on how to develop visual imagery from a personal response or emotional connection to a written piece of work. Participants will then illustrate sections of their chosen story or poem, which they have brought along to the class.

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Occurs Weekly

Start Date: 30 Jul 2019 10:00:00
End Date: 30 Jul 2019 10:45:00

Looking for a fun activity to do with your little one? This six-week program provides an early introduction to the arts and the Gallery for the very young. In a fun environment creative little ones will improve their fine motor skills and let their imaginations run wild in a variety of creative activities relating to the Gallery exhibits.

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Start Date: 31 Jul 2019 15:30:00
End Date: 31 Jul 2019 17:00:00

Level 2 art classes, consisting of 12 sessions, are for 8-11 year olds are designed to explore the world of art and challenge those with a special interest in the visual arts. Practicing artists will be sharing their expertise and allowing creative kids to get hands on with a wide variety of media and tools, including fundamental art skills such as composition, line, tone, colour, shape and form through structured projects and activities. During this program students are given the opportunity to broadening their visual vocabulary and extend on skills using their individual artistic style, encouraging free-flowing creative expression and confidence in their artistic abilities.

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Start Date: 1 Aug 2019 15:30:00
End Date: 1 Sep 2019 17:00:00

This outreach program runs over twelve weeks including six classes in Term 3 and six classes in Term 4. Participants will be guided through a range of formal art techniques and media, including drawing, painting and sculpture to develop techniques used by real artists. Each student will be encouraged to work at their own level of ability and develop a deep understanding of the value and enjoyment that can be gained through art.

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Start Date: 1 Aug 2019 15:30:00
End Date: 1 Aug 2019 17:00:00

Level 3 Class is for 11-16 years old students who take creating artwork and art classes seriously. This program may assist students who require a folio of work for application to high school art excellence programs by encouraging free expression and confidence in their artistic abilities. Students will develop techniques used by real artists, and gradually develop a deep understanding of the value and enjoyment that can be gained through art. Participants will further their skills in drawing and painting as well as working in other media. This program will also teach about historical and contemporary artists and allow students to work toward a mini group exhibition at the end of 2019

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Start Date: 2 Aug 2019 15:30:00
End Date: 2 Aug 2019 17:00:00

Painting Intensive Class is a twelve-week program focused solely on learning a variety of painting techniques including blending, capturing light and shadow, texture, and combining practices. Whether using acrylic, or water colour, painting is one of the most expressive ways to exercise your creativity abilities.

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Start Date: 3 Aug 2019 10:30:00
End Date: 3 Aug 2019 12:00:00

Level 2 art classes, consisting of 12 sessions, for 8-11 year olds are designed to explore the world of art and challenge those with a special interest in the visual arts. Practicing artists will be sharing their expertise and allowing creative kids to get hands on with a wide variety of media and tools, including fundamental art skills such as composition, line, tone, colour, shape and form through structured projects and activities. During this program students are given the opportunity to broadening their visual vocabulary and extend on skills using their individual artistic style, encouraging free-flowing creative expression and confidence in their artistic abilities.

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Start Date: 10 Aug 2019 13:00:00
End Date: 10 Aug 2019 15:00:00

Create an artwork using an iPad. Inspired by works in Queen’s Land Blak Portraiture and Adolescent Wonderland, indigenous designer Peggy Lane will teach participants how to develop a digital self-portrait that combines photographic images to enhance notions of identity. At the end of the workshop participants will print and frame their work to take home.

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Start Date: 19 Aug 2019 17:30:00
End Date: 9 Sep 2019 19:30:00

Julie McEnerny will share her master skills as a botanical painter to develop participants’ ability to represent simple botanical specimens artistically, using watercolour pencils.

MONDAYS: 5.30 – 7.30pm (4-WEEK ART COURSE)
19, 26 August, 2 , 9 September
Cost $120 ($140 non-members)

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