Inducting Friends of ArtISability . . .

Friends Of ArtISability 

Are a group of individuals or local community organisations who have invested in the work of ArtISability in one way or another. They play a vital role in building the sustainability of the ArtISability program in Ipswich and beyond.

ALARA Queensland continues to provide accessible venues
which allows artists with disabilities to continue to develop new skills.

  

The ALARA community continues to collaborative and supports the ongoing work of ArtISability in the Ipswich Community through providing a modern accessible venue where artists can come together, connect and grow.

 Judith Baker was the first Ipswich community member to join the ArtISability Family and played an essential role in the development of the program. 

Judith is a local Ipswich artist living with disability herself she knows first hand the barriers artists with disability face in building their visual arts practice.

When asked how she thought her disability affected her career, Judy shared the following . . . 

"One my artwork is hanging on a art gallery wall my disability becomes invisible."

Judy continues to be a mentor  to our artists and is keen to help expand the ArtISability program into the Lockey Valley region in 2016.

   

Meet the Tully family in 2012 I meet the Tully's and volunteered with Disability Community Awareness as I developed the ArtISability Program. Sometime later I meet their son Nick - an indigenous artists with a disability.

  

Nick completed our 2014 Pilot Program and has worked hard to established himself as an artists in the Ipswich community. Including participating in our Disability Action Week Unmasked Art Exhibition, hosted by Ipswich Arttime Supplies, Drawing Point Gallery. 

Our Stepping Stone artists will be again working towards an art exhibition to celebrate Disability Action Week hosted by the Ipswich City Council Ipswich Library.

Family members of artists who completed our pilot program have continued to support the ArtISability program at a number of community events during 2014. Like James and Erica. 

James is a gifted artist and made in debut at the 2014 Ipswich Show winning first prize in the ceramics. Both Erica and James have worked hard to promote the ArtISability Program and raise funds to address the access needs of artists with disability in the Ipswich Region.

Erica has also assisted Debbie our Manager in the office with administration skills. While  James will be participating in our 2015 Community Connections Program to encourage other artists with disability as they begin their journey. 

As our Community Connections Workshops aims to build an inclusive community for all artists in the Ipswich Community we hope the introduction of Friends of ArtISability will embrace connections among those wanting to support the growth of the arts in Ipswich.

Turning the Earth Studios
Telephone 0417434843

Cynthia join us in 2014 as a teacher support for our sculpture group and we were able to access her firing services. Allowing us to give professional finishes to their artwork. One of our students went on to develop his skills by taking classes with Cynthia at her studio. Cynthia has since ran ArtISability Workshops for us. 

We are hoping people will join our network for all sorts of reasons including making friends with others who enjoy making art and wanting to contribute to the development of artists living with disability and mental illness.

Our friend Silvia and 2015 Art Exhibition Coordinator

Cynthia was able to support Silvia in the running of the sculpture during our pilot program. Silvia has also worked with Access Arts Artist and supported on artists to host his first solo exhibition in Brisbane.

Access Arts has supported ArtISability in a number of ways since concept development. Without the support of Access Arts it would been a lot more difficult for ArtISability to get off the group. ArtISability hopes Access Arts will partner again with us in the future.

As you can see there are many reasons to become one of our friends . . .

1. Making friends
2. Developing your networks.
3. Free participation in our workshops and community events.
4. Marketing your own small business - word of month is still the most powerful marketing tool.
5. We're happy to plug you and you skills in newsletters facebook and website. 

 There a no joining fees or requirements or even meetings simply let us know how you can support us and we'll acknowledge your friendship, here's a few suggestions. 

1. Assist with marketing by handing out flyers.
2. Help with printing costs by receiving them by pdf to email or print to give your networks.
3. Encourage people to participate in our workshops, visit our exhibitions and buy the work of our artists.
4. Offer to volunteer by distributing flyers, supporting and artists with a disability to access information or fill in paper work.
5. Assist with fundraising
6. Volunteer in our office.  

We would love you to become a friend of ArtISability!

Some workshops we'll be offering

“The Wonderful World of Mediums”

This in one of the workshops that will cover the exciting mediums of Acrylic’s, Pastels and Watercolours, It will explore the many different and exciting ways that each medium can be used to create a wide variety of very different artworks.  Students will be able to practice the various medium and its different applications for special effects during the workshop.  Basic knowledge of mediums and their application will help students to get the best results from their artistic creations.

With Judith Baker

 “Getting to know your tools”

“The second workshops will introduce students to the many tools that are used in producing artworks in Acrylics, Pastels and Watercolour.  A labourer may be prone to blaming his tools for shoddy workmanship, but the artist loves using the best quality tool for the job.  This workshop covers the use of brushes, palette knives, Palettes, mixed media odds and ends, innovative techniques using Cling Wrap, Sponges, twigs and more.  Students get to put into practise the tools they have seen during the workshop.

With Judith Baker

Introduction to the Pottery Studio 

Owner and operator of Turning Earth Studio, Cynthia took out second prize in the 2014 Ipswich QT Art Awards. Cynthia offers craft parties, workshops, classes and many holiday activities in local shopping centres and has recently opened Ipswich Pottery .

Introduces you to the pottery world in her home studio, Turning Earth Ceramic; 5 Glasslow St Brassel. This is a four week course limited to three students, where Cynthia will show you the tools of the trade, different types of clay, and guide you through the process of making different types of creatures. There is a limit of three students per class.  Studio is wheelchair accessible.  Limit nos. Means these workshops are only open to artists with physical disabilities and bookings are essential. 

Classes run from 17^th July to 28^th August on Alterative Fridays.

Cynthia re-joins us later in the program for Introduction to sculpture. Be guided by Cynthia as to build your own sculptures.  Pieces can be fired in time for our exhibition opening on 23^rd November.  

With Cynthia Manettia 

Introduction to the world of Printmaking –

In five weeks Silvia promises to open up the world of printmaking to the beginner, using printmaking techniques not requiring a printing press, while students may enjoy exploring the world of printmaking with Silvia over five weeks most of her workshops can be stand alone. Perhaps you’re already enjoying printmaking and just want to brush up your skills in one of the workshops Silvia is offering to ArtISability Participants in 2015. Monoprinting, screen printing, and book making.  Silvia’s series of workshops commence on Friday 17^th July for five alterative Fridays)

Please note Silvia’s workshops run for 3 hours. (1 pm to 4pm)

With Silvia Herranza 

Abstract Process

OmiLee is a Brisbane based contemporary artist, who gravitates towards abstraction and minimalist styles in her artworks that concentrate on bold colous and textures. Five years into her career and she has participated in two solo and fifteen group gallery exhibitions, as well as having displays in restaurant and retail venues, and attending artists markets through the year. She runs monthly workshops to teach others what she knows in a fun, social environment.

Her workshops allow participants with any level or lack of artistic experience to explore their creative side through abstract, minimalist and expressive techniques, through guidance and demonstration while producing a personalised artwork in their own style. They learn basic technical skills like choosing a colour palette, drafting a simple composition plan and how to use the tools of the trade, while breaking down a reference photo or creative vision into shapes, patterns and brush strokes.

With Omi Lee

Crouse 1 commences on July 31^st and a second course on 8^th October.

The Art of Mastering Still Life

With Linda Marine

Linda promises to take you from a blank page, through the process of rough sketches, transferring your images on to the paper, and bring you work to life through a variety of mediums, such as pastels, watercolour and acrylic paints. These workshops are best suited for emerging artists, who are familiar with the principles of perspective, composition and light ‘n’ shade.  This is a series of five workshops commencing on Friday 3^rd July.

With Linda Marine

Fun with Mixed Media

Since her graduation from Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, Poland, Dorota's broad artistic experience involves painting, drawing, graphic design and mixed media. In past years she's practiced teaching a variety of techniques from all these areas to young children, college students and mature artists alike with equal success. In her own work she combines these techniques in what she's most passionate about: children's book illustration. One of her dreams is to illustrate her own stories.

In Dorota’s workshops you will experience the freedom that comes, from not being tied to any particular media.  So come and explore a world of mediums, textures’ and combine them with you own imagination. Dorota’s workshops commence on the 11^th September.

With Dorota Lagida-Ostling 

Screen Printing

With Rebecca Lewis

Fresh from designing clothing from Project Ipswich – Animated Spaces, Bec joins us for the final stages of our Community Connections Workshop Program.

If you’d like to continue on with you printmaking experience, jump from the printed page to creating your own designs of materials. Bec loves to create clothing from up-cycled materials or using her printmaking skills to design her own Fabrics. Bec promises a fun time of creativity for beginner to intermediate screen printers.

With Rebecca Lewis 

All participants and tutors are invited to

Showcase their artwork at our

Connections Art Exhibition

Bookings are essential

Office Telephone: (07) 3281 3218

Email chilton1968@bigpond.com

Please advise if Transport and/or Support is needed at

Time of bookings.