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A collection of local stories and tutorials by our Arcadian Artists.
DIY Upcycled Fabric Christmas Ornament
Skip the store and use what you have around the house to create one-of-a-kind Christmas tree decorations. Turn leftover fabric into trendy ornaments with sparkling, bejeweled embellishments. Turn...
Felted vessels by Rae Woolnough
Rae uses various processes to create her felted artworks, vessels and sculptures and she will be demonstrating some of her techniques in our art trail. Rae is exhibiting at Dural Mosaic Studio, 34...
Ulric’s Bush Turkey
Ulric Steiner grew up in Switzerland, a multicultural tapestry of art, agriculture and industry. His majestic mountains were exchanged for equally awe-inspiring oceans, which eventually brought him...
Merilyn Chappel – The Phaelanopsis Orchid painting
In this demonstration Merilyn shows the intense colour one can achieve with watercolour and the use of clear water to achieve a loose, vibrant painting. By sometimes applying paint directly from the...
Wayne Wagstaff- Viking Coffee Table
Inspiration Inspiration for these pieces comes from the need to see if it can be done (non tradition Blacksmith work), or the need to develop the skill and level of craftsmanship. Either completely...
Carole-Anne Lunn – Emerging Wood Nymph
Carole-Anne Lunn - making Emerging Wood Nymph Although for the past several years Carole-Anne has worked mainly with glass, she still loves l love working with clay. Producing her figurative...
Meredith Woolnough – Paper Nautilus
Meredith Woolnough, Paper Nautilus (2016), embroidery thread and pins on paper, 59 x 70cm. This piece is inspired by the beautiful ribbed patterns on the Argonauta argo egg case. Argonauts are...
Make an Air-Dry Clay Clover Necklace
With just a few materials, you can craft a simple and elegant clover necklace. TOOLS a rolling pin a small circle cookie cutter a skewer pliers MATERIALS white air-dry clay a clover button a...
How to Make Sea Glass Wall Hanging
Turn your beach glass collection into a piece of home decor to remind you of past seaside vacations. TOOLS scissors sewing needle drill with 3/16” bit multi-use tool (Dremel) diamond bits MATERIALS...
How to Make Drip-Paint Pots
A little drip goes a long way on these fun planters made from simple clay pots upgraded easily with craft paint. TOOLS dropcloth MATERIALS craft paint assorted pots You might cry over spilled milk,...
Carole-Anne Lunn – Glass Casting in Kiln for Sculpture
Carole-Anne Lunn - Glass Casting in Kiln for Sculpture Although for the past several years Carole-Anne has worked mainly with glass, she still loves l love working with clay. Producing her...