workshops
2024 workshop program
YOUTH SONGWRITING + MUSIC INDUSTRY MASTERCLASS WITH CHEY JORDAN
12 May 2024 | Albany Town Hall
Learn how to write music for a living and understand the ins-and-outs of the music industry at this four-hour workshop for young songwriters and musicians aged 13 to 17.
From over 2.5 million views online to being number 4 on the Triple J Unearthed charts for 3 weeks straight, Chey Jordan and his band take some time out of their national Australian tour to support and upskill emerging musicians of the Great Southern region.
The Australian music scene is a complex industry - from getting your first gig to releasing your first song, it’s a profession that doesn’t follow any strict rules. With the rise of social media, production accessibility and music streaming, the methods of gaining an audience have changed in comparison to previous decades - but how can someone with no network or connections get their start?
Participants will learn the basics of recording and performance and be introduced to the foundations of the music business.
- Compose your own original basic demos and song concepts.
- Recognise the importance of having a local music scene and its benefits to Australia.
- Write professional cold/warm emails for booking your own gigs or being a support act for another artist (templates provided).
- Understand how to use online national music resources to gain recognition and earn an income (APRA AMCOS and Triple J Unearthed).
- Create new projects in Ableton Live, import sounds to sample and design your own tracks.
- Learn to record with the minimum essentials (i.e. iPhone microphones, free software, donated music instruments – you don’t need the best gear for a great sounding song!).
- Gain insight into how to collaborate with other musicians from different backgrounds.
- Recognise the importance of acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we create music/art and paying respects whenever performing/recording.
- Comprehend slang and jargon from the music industry, especially when booking gigs (i.e. a ‘hold’ on a date, ‘guarantee fees’ etc.).
This workshop will be held in the upstairs auditorium at Albany Town Hall, a recently refurbished performance space with a regular original live music program, and will include information about how to access upcoming performance opportunities at the venue.
Date: Sunday 12 May 2024
Time: 1pm - 5pm
Location: Albany Town Hall
Ages: 13 - 17 years
Tickets: $10 tickets, book now at:
https://albany-events.bookable.net.au/#!/event-detail/ev_8376f376b4d44b6b8d572a11efe2e7e4
OIL PAINTING 101+
7 May – 25 June 2024 | Vancouver Arts Centre
Keen to try oil painting for the first time, or want to expand your skills to produce a work of art? Look no further than our ‘Oil Painting 101+’ workshop presented by artist Jo Wesley! Join us in Term 2 at the Vancouver Arts Centre from 7 May – 25 June, on Tuesday evenings from 6pm-9pm.
Over 8 weeks, learn techniques and skills to get the most out of this versatile medium. From planning, to mixing colours and producing a painting! Whether you're a beginner eager to explore the world of oil painting or someone with basic skills looking to enhance your technique, our workshop is tailor-made for you!
Dates: Tuesday evenings 7 May – 25 June 2024
Time: 6pm-9pm
Cost: $250 with some materials provided
Suitable for: Adult (18+) beginners/ adults with basic oil painting skills
Don't miss this chance to delve into some new skills or develop your current oil painting knowledge. Book your spot now by heading to the link below:
https://albany-events.bookable.net.au/#!/event-detail/ev_95af6f015ac741678c77c3d6a7cb7876
Contact the Vancouver Arts Centre for more information on (08) 6820 3740 or email us at [email protected]
SOUND TASTER FOR CREATIVES
1 May – 5 June 2024 | Vancouver Arts Centre
Join us this May for our Sound Taster for Creatives workshop series with Tom Allum at the Vancouver Arts Centre.
Introducing the concept of sound design through six sessions that explore the creative and technical approaches to constructing your own soundscape.
Over 6 weeks you will learn how to record samples, analyse and arrange recordings and build, render, and install soundscapes.
Dates: Wednesday evenings from 1 May – 5 June 2024
Time: 6pm-8pm
Cost: $160 with some materials provided*
Suitable for: Adults (18+)
Don't miss the opportunity to learn new skills and create a soundscape for your next creative project! Book you spot now by heading to the link below:
https://albany-events.bookable.net.au/#!/event-detail/ev_c729d4f0e1074b769e370ad5222215c2
For more information contact the Vancouver Arts Centre on (08) 6820 3740 or email us at [email protected]
(*Participants will be required to bring their own USB thumb drive, notebook, headphones, laptop and charger.)
SKETCHING ON THE MOVE
20 April 2024 | Vancouver Arts Centre
Discover the art of capturing life in motion with 'Sketching on the Move’ by artist Colin Montefiore at the Vancouver Arts Centre.
In this one-day workshop, you'll learn to quickly sketch people and urban landscapes, capturing movement and perspective. Perfect for beginners and experienced sketchers alike, gaining essential skills to bring your sketches to life.
Date: Saturday 20 April 2024
Time: 9am – 12pm
Cost: $50 with materials provided
Suitable for: Adults
(Participants are encouraged to bring along a basic watercolour set if they have one at home, otherwise all materials will be provided)
Whether you're sketching bustling city streets or tranquil parks, this workshop will equip you with the tools to capture the essence of your surroundings with confidence. Book your spot now at (link in our bio):
https://albany-events.bookable.net.au/#!/event-detail/ev_bb83d822c22e4919a9e3745e56b9039d
Or find out more information on (08) 6820 3740 or email us at [email protected]
BUSH MAGIC
10 - 11 April 2024 | Vancouver Arts Centre
Step into the enchanting realm of Bush Magic at our Festival of Trees workshops during the April school holidays at the Vancouver Arts Centre. Discover the beauty of the bush while decorating and painting leaves and nuts to create your own masterpiece.
Session 1:
Date: Wednesday 10 April
Location: VAC Large meeting room
Time: 10.00 am – 11.30 am
Ages: 6-8
Cost: $10
Session 2:
Date: Thursday 11 April.
Location: VAC Large meeting room
Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm
Ages: 9-12
Cost: $10
Bookings are essential and spaces are limited. All materials are supplied.
Book your spot now at:
https://albany-events.bookable.net.au/#!/event-detail/ev_5b7dbe89f3a14bc5b71296e71483af55
For more information contact us on (08) 6820 3740 or at [email protected]
This event is part of the City of Albany’s WA Tree Festival program.
OIL PAINTING TECHNIQUES 101
5 - 26 March 2024 | Vancouver Arts Centre
Have you ever wanted to try oil painting but were unsure where to start?
Join us this March for our ‘Oil Painting Techniques 101’ beginners workshop program at the Vancouver Arts Centre presented by artist Jo Wesley.
Over 4 weeks, learn techniques and skills to get the most out of this versatile medium. From planning, to mixing colours and getting on your way to producing a painting!
Dates: Tuesday evenings 5-26 March
Time: 6pm-9pm
Cost: $150 with some materials provided
Suitable for: Adult (18+) beginners.
Don't miss this chance to delve into some new skills and discover the different techniques oil painting has to offer. Contact the Vancouver Arts Centre to book your spot on (08) 6820 3740 or email us at [email protected]
2023 workshop program
CHRISTMAS BAUBLE DECORATIONS
Saturday 9 November 2023 | Vancouver Arts Centre
Create your own personalised Christmas decorations with Erica Cooper from the Stitching Studio.
Join us at the Vancouver Arts Centre for this festive crafting workshop and learn how to transform recycled fabrics into stunning Christmas baubles that add a unique touch to your holiday décor.
Date: Saturday 9 December
Time: 9am-12pm
Cost: $50
Suitable for Adults(18+). All materials provided, but we encourage you to bring your favourite fabric scraps to customise your decorations.
Make your holiday season merrier and more sustainable. Book now on (08) 6820 3740 or email us at [email protected]
MAKE A THING
Wednesday 6 December | Vancouver Arts Centre
Join our December artist in residence, Valerie to weave into a beautiful porcelain object, using found, natural and other materials. Valerie will provide perforated ceramic bowls and attendees are encouraged to bring their own found, and natural treasures to weave into, onto or around. Suitable for Adults (18+).
Date: Wednesday 6 December
Time: 6pm-8pm
Cost: $50
Contact the Vancouver Arts Centre to book your spot on (08) 6820 3740 or email us at [email protected]
UPCYCLED VESSELS
Saturday 2 November 2023 | Vancouver Arts Centre
Create a beautiful and functional coiled handstitched bowl using recycled fabric, with Erica Cooper from the Stitching Studio.
Join us at the Vancouver Arts Centre for this hands-on experience that combines art and sustainability.
Date: Saturday 2 December
Time: 9am-12pm
Cost: $50
Suitable for Adults (18+). All materials provided, but we encourage you to bring your favourite fabric scraps to add a personal touch to your vessel.
Don’t miss this opportunity to craft something special while enjoying a fun and relaxing workshop atmosphere. Book your spot today, and let your imagination run wild with upcycled fabric!
Contact the Vancouver Arts Centre to book your spot on (08) 6820 3740 or email us at [email protected]
Kids Art Classes – Term 3 Workshop with Liana Berry
24 July – 28 August 2023 | Vancouver Arts Centre
Calling all young artists! Join Liana Berry’s Term 3 Kids Art Classes at the VAC and revel in the magic of contemporary art masters in this exciting 6-week workshop for children aged 6 to 12 years.
Each week focuses on a different artist with time to explore the artist's style, colour palette, materials or technique. Children are encouraged to experiment, whilst developing their own style, with this class modelling a nurturing and strengths focused art-approach rather than being step-by-step instructional. This term will focus on artworks on paper and colour.
Classes start 24 July and will run for 6 weeks each Monday from 3.30pm - 5pm. The cost of the program is $90 and suitable for children aged 6 -12 years.
Limited spaces available, please contact the Vancouver Arts Centre to book your space and let your imagination soar! Email us at [email protected] or on (08) 6820 3740.
PALETTE KNIFE OIL PAINTING
18 July - 5 September 2023 | Vancouver Arts Centre
We invite you to join us for our Term 3 Adults workshop program at the Vancouver Arts Centre. Join artist Cynthia Orr for an engaging series of classes focusing on Palette Knife Oil Painting.
Over the course of 8 weeks, you will have the opportunity to create up to 3 unique artworks using various techniques with the palette knife. Through this exploration, you will delve into the realm of colour layers and blending, enabling you to craft your own personalized landscape and seascape designs.
Classes begin Tuesday 18 July and will run for 8 weeks from 9am-12pm every Tuesday. The cost for the program is $250 per person and is suitable for adults.
Don't miss this chance to embark on a creative journey with Cynthia Orr and discover the expressive possibilities of palette knife oil painting with likeminded people. Call the VAC on 08 6820 3740 or email [email protected] to book your spot.
THE BUSINESS SIDE OF ARTS
July 2023 - May 2024 | Vancouver Arts Centre + Albany Town Hall
A series of professional development workshops designed to equip local artists and creatives with the business,
marketing and practical skills required to support their success as an arts practitioner. Workshops will be delivered
by Albany Business Centre, local specialist arts practitioners and City of Albany Arts & Culture team staff.
This project is supported by DLGSC’s Leveraged Creative and Cultural Planning Grants Program.
Cost: $10 per workshop
Registrations: Vancouver Art Centre 6820 3740 - ONLINE REGISTRATIONS LAUNCHING SOON!
More info: Donna Cameron, Cultural Development Officer - 6820 3851 / [email protected]
For the full list of events head to: The Business Side of Arts workshop details
FIN-TASTIC KITES
3 - 6 July / Vancouver Arts Centre
Join us this Maritime Festival for Fin-tastic Kites – a captivating self-guided workshop for young adventurers!
Dive into the world of fish kites (Koinobori) and let your creativity soar. Design and create your own fish kite using colourful materials and step-by-step instructions. Perfect for school aged children, this workshop nurtures imagination, fine motor skills, and a love for the sea. Join us at the Vancouver Arts Centre during the July school holidays for unforgettable fun!
This is a self-guided art space and children must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
Bookings are essential, please email [email protected] or call 08 6820 3740 to book.
Session Times: 10am -12pm or 1pm - 3pm.
Monday 3 July – Thursday 6 July 2023
Cost $2.00
For more activities during the Maritime Festival please visit - www.cityofalbanyevents.com/maritime-festival
Fin-tastic Kites | Albany Events (cityofalbanyevents.com)