Creative arts
Contact
- 02 9245 1503
- 64 Pine Street Chippendale, NSW 2008 View map
- pinestreet@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
Developing skills in creative arts
Pine Street Creative Arts Centre
Pine Street Creative Arts Centre is the City of Sydney's community arts centre situated in the heart of the inner west.
We offer a dynamic program of high quality arts courses and workshops, exhibitions and events delivered by specialist tutors and professional artists.
Our aim is to encourage, stimulate and promote local arts and cultural activities. Our community art gallery features a diverse exhibition program that also provides the local community with an affordable public exhibition space, open to solo artist shows and group exhibitions from a range of different organisations. Please refer to the Facilities page below for more information about hiring the space.
Programs for young people
We also have programs for children after school and during school holidays that aim to develop their skills through a range of practices and experiences. The programs nurture a child in their artistic development aiming to build self confidence and a sense of achievement in their work. The programs are designed for children aged 5 to 15 years.
Our youth programs are designed for young people aged from 15 to 26 years ranging from one-off workshops to forums and exhibitions such as the national youth week smart ARTS festival. The courses run after school and during school holidays.
Community outreach
Our outreach program involves our artists helping community organisations develop and deliver quality visual arts programs, which can be run at the centre or off-site. Our staff are qualified and experienced in working with special needs groups to deliver such programs.
Ultimately the outreach work acts as a seeding venture for community organisations to later gain further funding through other avenues to continue independently.
We also deliver our own outreach programs in partnership with other organisations to meet specific community needs.
Opening hours
Monday to Friday: 9.30am – 5.30pm (office and art gallery)
Saturday: 11am – 4pm (gallery exhibitions only)
To confirm gallery opening times on Saturday please call the centre on 02 9245 1503.
The centre is closed on Sunday and public holidays.
Please note: the gallery and office is located on the first floor and is unfortunately not accessible by wheelchair. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. While most of our studios are accessible, some have limited accessibility. Please contact us to discuss how we may accommodate your needs to undertake any of our courses.
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Courses for children
- Clay and ceramics
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Clay and ceramics
- Cost
Individuals: $190 or $145 concession (includes materials)
Family rate: $220 plus $30 materials fee per child
Discovery of clay
Discover the magical art of ceramics with gentle instruction from our qualified tutor. You will complete small studies and a larger scale major work. Older students will have the opportunity to progress to our advanced ceramics course for young teens. Suitable for children aged 5 to 10 years.
Tutor: Ant Brink
Venue: Ceramics studio
Class size: 10 studentsWednesdays from 13 February to 3 April: 3.30pm – 5pm
Advanced ceramics
This class will further your skills in hand building and on the pottery wheel. You will explore various construction techniques and surface treatments. Beginners are also welcome as activities can be adjusted according to your skill level. Suitable for children aged 11 to 15 years.
Tutor: Anthony Brinnk
Venue: Ceramics studio
Class size: 10 studentsThursdays from 14 February to 4 April: 4pm – 5.30pm
- Digital drawing and animation
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Digital drawing and animation
- Cost
Individual: $115 or $85 concession (includes materials)
Family rate: $150 plus $30 materials fee per child
Digital drawing
Learn to bring your pencil drawings to life in the digital realm. Using a range of software including Photoshop, you'll bring illustrations together like you've never imagined. Develop your characters with simple animation techniques.
Tutor: Craig Bunker
Venue: Darlington studio
Class size: 10 studentsMondays from 11 February to 4 March: 4pm – 5.30pm
The animation show
Learn a variety of animation techniques and film special effects ranging from stop motion and digital animation to green screening. Create your own animated film and turn it into a DVD. You'll develop your skills in storytelling, animation and editing, and have great fun exploring the many processes used by professionals in the film and animation industries.
Tutor: Craig Bunker
Venue: Darlington digital studio
Class size: 10 studentsMondays from 11 March to 8 April: 4pm – 5.30pm
- Painting and drawing
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Painting and drawing
- Cost
Individual: $190 or $145 concession (includes materials)
Family rate: $220 plus $30 materials fee per child
Painting and drawing
Focus your creative talents and explore different 2D media such as charcoal, ink, pencil and acrylic paint. You will gain an understanding of formal concepts such as composition, colour theory and visual perspective. Older students have the opportunity to progress to our advanced painting and drawing program for young teens. Suitable for children aged 5 to 10 years.
Tutor: Jane Caveney
Venue: Darlington studio
Class size: 10 studentsTuesdays from 12 February to 2 April: 3.30pm – 5pm
Painting and drawing technical
A great course for beginners but also a fantastic opportunity for more experienced students to enhance their skills. Take a creative journey through a range of processes including pencil, ink, charcoal and acrylic paint. Older students have the opportunity to advance to our youth program for 16 to 26 year olds. Suitable for children aged 11 to 15 years.
Tutor: Jane Caveney
Venue: Darlington studio
Class size: 10 studentsWednesdays from 13 February to 3 April: 4pm – 5.30pm
Drawing for Comics, Cartoons and Animation
Join us for a drawing program to develop skills in character design and storytelling. Learn to draw facial expressions, funny figures, mad machines, cute animals and more. Exploring the many processes used by professionals in the comic and animation industry in this course.
Tutor: Chris Tamm
Venue: Darlington studio
Class size: 10Mondays from 11 February to 8 April: 4pm - 5.30pm
Note: class will not run on 1 April (Easter Monday)
- Saturday morning art clubs
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Saturday morning art clubs
- Cost
Individual: $210 or $155 concession (includes materials)
Family rate: $250 plus $30 materials fee per child
Art club
Students will experiment with a variety of art mediums such as painting and drawing, sculpture, ceramics and printmaking with instruction from professional tutors. Suitable for children aged 5 to 12 years.
Tutor: Various (2 week periods)
Venue: Darlington studio
Class size: 10 studentsSaturdays from 16 February to 13 April: 11.30am – 1pm
Digital art club
Learn a variety of animation techniques and film special effects ranging from stop motion and digital animation to green screening. Create your own animated film and turn it into a DVD. You'll develop your skills in storytelling, animation and editing, and have great fun exploring the many processes used by professionals in the film and animation industries. Suitable for children aged 9 to 15 years.
Tutor: Craig Bunkwaa
Venue: Darlington digital studio
Class size: 10 studentsSaturdays from 16 February to to 13 April: 11.30am – 1pm
Facilities
- Art gallery
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Art gallery
Exhibition space
The gallery's annual calendar is curated to present a program of high quality works with links to community artists and community issues. Artists are encouraged to contact the arts administrator or the senior operations coordinator to discuss possible exhibitions.
Gallery hire are usually for fornight-long exhibitions and include the use of the gallery's hanging system:
- solo artist: $330
- group exhibition: $650
- gallery furniture (plinths and partitions): $5 each
- Saturday gallery opening staff cost: $55 per hour (min. 3 hours, max. 5 hours).
We provide a staff member free of charge for opening night between 6pm to 9pm. We can promote your exhibition via our website. All other marketing and promotions are the responsibility of the hirer, including bumping in and out, and any catering requirements.
One-off events
The gallery is also available for one-off events. The usual opening hours for one-off events are 6pm to 9pm on weeknights. The fees are:
- event hire: $100
- staffing fee: $35 per hour
- Saturday staffing fee: $55 per hour.
Event dates can be negotiated with the centre depending on exhibitions taking place at the same time. Events cannot be held when a private exhibition is showing.
For further information about gallery hire or to make a booking, please contact our gallery coordinator, Rowena Hall on 02 9245 1503 or email rhall@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au.
Please note: the first floor gallery is not wheelchair accessible. We regret any inconvenience caused.
- Studios
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Studios
Studio safety
It is a legal requirement that all students attending courses at Pine Street, including the Darlington Centre, must wear closed-toed shoes at all times. Students arriving with open-toed footwear will not be allowed entry to the studios. All students are inducted on studio safety at the start of term.
Locations
The Pine Street Creative Arts Centre also uses facilities at the nearby Darlington Activity Centre for its courses and workshops – a 5 minute walk from Pine Street. The Darlington Activity Centre is located on the corner of Ivy and Shepherd Streets, behind the Seymour Centre.
Pine Street studios:
- Ceramics
- Objects
- Print.
Darlington Centre studios:
- Darlington
- Darlington digital.
Courses for youth
- Book binding
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Book binding
- Cost
- $35 per session (includes materials)
Introduction to sustainable book binding
This workshop will teach you how to bind your own books using sustainable practices and materials. You will use old books, recycled fabrics, leather and collage material to creae a small hand bound artist's book.
Tutor: Tamara Killick
Venue: Darlington studio
Class size: 10 studentsWednesday 20 March: 6pm – 9pm
- Digital animation
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Digital animation
- Cost
- $35 per session (includes materials)
Claymation
Create awesome clay animations in our state of the art digital studio, while exploring traditional animation techniques and learning about digital production.
Tutor: Craig Bunker
Venue: Darlington digital studio
Class size: 10 studentsWednesday 20 February and Wednesday 27 February: 6pm to 9pm
Introduction to paper cut animation
Work in a 2D realm with construction card & markers to create a short animated film using accessible equipment & materials. Learn cool creative techniques that are easy to reproduce at home. Get an introduction to story boarding, editing & digital production, while exploring traditional animation techniques.
Tutor: Craig Bunker
Venue: Darlington digital studio
Class size: 10 studentsWednesday 27 March
- Printmaking
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Printmaking
- Cost
- $35 per session (includes materials)
Retro print bonanza
Print a calico tote bag or wall-hanging using retro techniques such as fabric appliqué, screen printing and hand stamping. Create a functional artwork that you can keep forever!
Tutor: Christie Torrington
Venue: Darlington studio
Class size: 10 studentsWednesday 6 March: 6pm to 9pm
Going GOCCO!
Gocco is a fantastic method of photo silk screen printing for use in a variety of applications for both paper and fabric. This simple technique will get you "going gocco" in no time!
Tutor: Craig Bunker
Venue: Pine Street Gallery
Class size: 10 studentsWednesday 6 March and Wednesday 13 March: 6pm to 9pm
- Stencil art
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Stencil art
- Cost
- $35 per session (includes materials)
Introduction to stencil art
If you're inspired by street and stencil art this is an awesome introduction to making stencils like a pro. You will make several basic stencils and print them out onto a t-shirt or quality art paper.
Tutor: Chris Tamm
Venue: Darlington studio
Class size: 10 studentsWednesday 27 February: 6pm to 9pm
- Street art
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Street art
- Cost
- $35 per session (includes materials)
Alternative street art processes
Create stencils, collages, paste ups, badges and stickers while learning about alternative street art processes. This class is all about street art techniques that go beyond stencil art on canvas or walls!
Tutor: Chris Tamm
Venue: Darlington studio
Class size: 10 studentsTuesday 12 February: 6pm to 9pm
- Drawing
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Drawing
Introduction to fashion drawing
This is a fantastic course in fashion drawing and design. Great for the young fashionista, students will learn about human anatomy and study the female form in fashion. We will learn about proportion, how to draw the female figure and how to stylize your drawings for fashion design
Tutor: Peter Dwyer
Venue: Darlington studio
Class size: 10 studentsWednesday 13 February and Wednesday 20 February: 6pm – 9pm
Courses for adults
- Ceramics
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Ceramics
- Cost
$225 or $165 concession for All levels and beginners
$250 or $185 concession for all other classes
Optional: plus $45 to attend the Raku firing workshop
BeginnersUsing wheel-throwing and hand building techniques, you can explore hand-formed ceramics to create functional and decorative objects. You will learn how to utilise the different clays for each firing temperature and apply slips, glazes and many other surface treatments. Students are encouraged to bring ideas or visual examples to class.
Tutors: Peter Dwyer (Mondays) or Cita Daidone (Tuesdays)
Venue: Ceramics studio
Class sizes: 10 studentsMondays from 4 February to 25 March or Tuesdays from 29 January to 26 March: 6.30pm – 9pm
Intermediate and advanced
This course aims to build on prior ceramics skills and knowledge, and provides a great opportunity to refine and develop your own skills and style. Some wheel experience is necessary. Advanced throwing and turning techniques will be taught with an increased emphasis placed on good design and personal style. Hand builders are welcome.
Tutor: Ant Brink
Venue: Ceramics studio
Class size: 10 studentsWednesdays from 30 January to 27 March: 6.30pm – 9pm
All levels
A program for beginners and continuing students, this course introduces hand-building and throwing techniques as well as basic surface treatments. Emphasis is placed on fostering individual creativity in a relaxed and friendly environment while instruction is provided about materials, products, tools, equipment and studio operating procedures. This course will provede you with a basis to develop your knowledge and skills around continuing workshop practice.
Tutor: Vanessa Owens
Venue: Ceramics studio
Class size: 10 studentsMondays from 4 February to 25 March: 9.30am – 12pm
Wheel work (all levels)
You will learn all aspects of working on the potter's wheel with an emphasis on technique. Beginner students will be given a solid foundation in making, turning, decorating and glazing cups and bowls. Returning students will hone their skills through individual projects developed in consultation with your tutor. Students will learn through observation, practice and positive constructive feedback on technique, function and aesthetics.
Tutor: Evan Wills
Venue: Ceramics studio
Class size: 10 studentsThursdays from 31 January to 28 March: 6.30pm – 9pm
Raku firing workshop*
We explore Raku, a traditional Japanese glazing method where an outdoor kiln is used to show how heat and smoke transform an object. Your work created in class is glazed and fired on this fun evening at the end of your 9-week ceramics course.
Tutors: Ant Brink and Rebecca Baird
Venue: Ceramics studio
Class size: 8 studentsMonday 8 April: 5pm – 9pm
*This workshop is only open to students who were enrolled in a term 3 ceramics course.
Important: Please be aware that hundreds of works are created in our ceramics studio every term. While all care is taken to safely and fairly fire all student work and to ensure that work that goes into the kiln comes out in one piece there may, however, be unforeseen circumstances where breakages occur during the firing process. Where work presented for firing does not meet basic technical, material or procedural requirements for safe firing, it may be held back until corrections are made. It is very important that students follow their tutor's instructions carefully.
- Painting and drawing
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Painting and drawing
- Cost
- Drawing and emotion: $180 or $130 concession.
Colour and texture: $250 or $185 concession
Drawing skills and self expression
Art and emotion go hand-in-hand. This course will teach you what you need to know to draw with more confidence and expression. You will develop drawing and observation skills using a variety of media like charcoal, conte, ink, wash, pencil and coloured pastel. You will explore mark-making, line, tone and colour to produce detailed drawings with character. Suitable for beginners or students with some drawing experience.
Tutor: Alex Snellgrove
Venue: Darlington studio
Class size: 10 studentsTuesdays from 19 February to 26 March: 6.30pm – 9pm
A taste of colour and texture
A great course for beginners or for more experienced students to brush up on their skills. Gain an understanding of how to create perpective and reflect on your use of colours and mixing mediums to create works. Mediums include pencil, ink, charcoal and paint to make and develop drawings and paintings. Still life compositions will be provided.
Tutor: Jane Caveney
Venue: Darlington studio
Class size: 10 studentsThursdays from 31 January to 28 March: 6.30pm – 9pm
- Printmaking
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Printmaking
- Cost
- $250 or $185 concession.
$225 of $165 concession for beginners class on Mondays.
Saturdays course: $310 or $230 concession.
Beginners
Covering the fundamentals of printmaking for beginners you will explore the techniques of drypoint, etching, solarplate, lino and collagraph with an emphasis on safer non-toxic printmaking processes. You will learn to use a range of printmaking tools and machinery in a fully-equipped printmaking studio.
Tutor: Susan Baran
Venue: Print studio
Class size: 7 studentsMondays from 4 February to 25 March: 6.30pm – 9pm
Beginners to intermediate
A great opportunity for both beginners and more experienced printmakers to develop skills and professional practice in the print workshop. Beginners will progress quickly through traditional practices initially, exploring contemporary mediums including photopolymer plate making. More experienced printmakers will be supported to develop their individual print portfolios.
Tutor: Rebecca Baird
Venue: Print studio
Class size: 8 studentsWednesdays from 30 January to 27 March: 9.30am – 12pm
Thursdays from 31 January to 28 March: 6.30pm – 9pmIntermediate
This course extends foundation skils and includes methods and techniques such as etching, relief block print, collagraph, drypoint and photopolymer. Safer printmaking processes will be taught for making intaglio and relief work. Some printmaking experience is required to do this course.
Tutor: Rebecca Baird
Venue: Print studio
Class size: 7 studentsWednesdays from 30 January to 27 March: 6.30pm – 9pm
Intermediate and advanced
Further develop your printmaking skills with techniques of relief and intaglio. Etch and engrave your own metal plates and experience the benefits of non-toxic processes. This class is designed for students who regard the printmaking process as a supportive element to the creative process. Prior printmaking experience is essential to do this course.
Tutor: Rebecca Baird
Venue: Print studio
Class size: 8 studentsTuesdays from 29 January to 26 March: 9.30am – 12pm
All levels
Learn new techniques in photopolymer, relief and intaglio printmaking to develop your individual creative process. Use photos, drawings and experimentation, and discover new forms of expression using non-toxic processes in a well-equipped print studio.
Tutor: Robert Ives
Location: Print studio
Class size: 7 studentsTuesdays from 29 January to 26 March: 6.30pm – 9pm
Saturdays from 2 February to 23 February (4 classes only): 10am – 4.30pmPlease note: Only basic printmaking materials are supplied for teaching purposes. For large works or multiple runs, students must supply their own materials.
- Silver jewellery
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Silver jewellery
- Cost
- $250 or $185 concession.
Saturdays course: $310 or $230 concession
Beginners fundamentals
Learn how to manipulate silver with texture and form. Gain an understanding of techniques such as sawing, filing, soldering, riveting and polishing. Projects will include a pendant, ring band and another design if time permits. Bring your own jewellery or images that you admire.
Tutors: Jessica McGowan or Alida Cappellatta
Venue: Objects studio
Class sizes: 7 students (Wednesdays) or 8 students (Saturdays)Wednesdays from 30 January to 27 March: 6.30pm – 9pm
Saturdays from 2 March to 23 March (4 classes only): 10am – 4.30pmBeginners to intermediate
You will learn techniques such as roller printing, riveting, sweat soldering, metal inlay and forming, with 2 of the techniques being a focus in the course. Projects include ring band, pendant and earrings. Bring your own jewellery or images that you admire. Suitable for beginners and students with some experience in silver jewellery making.
Tutor: Alida Cappellatta
Venue: Objects studio
Class size: 8 studentsTuesdays from 29 January to 26 March: 6.30pm – 9pm
All levels
Thsi course covers the techniques that are offered in the fundamentals course but includes more advanced techniques such as basic stone-setting, roller-printing, wax carving, granulation, reticulation and much more. Individuals may work on their own designs at their own pace using various techniques. Suitable for beginners and students with prior experience in silver jewellery making.
Tutor: Alida Cappellatta
Location: Objects studio
Class size: 8 studentsThursdays from 31 January to 28 March: 6.30pm – 9pm
- Stencil art
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Stencil art
- Cost
- $225 or $165 concession
A cut above street art
If you are inspired by street art this course is an awesome introduction to making stencils like a pro. Learn about different stencil materials, selecting and designing images, and making art from coin size to gigantic. Learn how to convert your photos or images to stencil in Photoshop or by hand. Stencil onto any surface from t-shirts and posted to stickers and canvas, and more.
Tutor: Chris Tamm
Venue: Darlington studio
Class size: 10 studentsMondays from 4 February to 25 March: 6.30pm – 9pm
Please note: this course teaches alternative methods of applying stencils without using aerosols (spray cans). The tutor will provide a demonstration of safe work methods using aerosols but students will not be using aerosols during the course.
Course enrolment
- Bookings
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Bookings
Our booking system has changed. We prefer that you do not call the office to book into a course. Due to the overwhelming popularity of our courses and our small number of office-based staff please simply download and complete the booking form for either adult or youth courses instead. Ensure you indicate the course name in the subject field of your email (e.g. Tuesday night beginners ceramics) and with your attached application send it to pinestreet@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au.
We will notify you directly of your booking status as soon as reasonably possible. We appreciate your patience. Applications are collated on a first-received basis. Please take the time to read our bookings, payment and refund policy, especially the information on cancellations.
- Children's courses
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Children's courses
Registration and bookings
Every year that your child attends programs at the centre, you must submit a new registration form, which can be downloaded above.
Before you make a booking, we recommend checking availabilty by contacting the children's program coordinator, Bess O'Malley on 02 9245 1502 or email bomalley@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au.
Please note we are cannot process bookings over the phone due to our limited staff and the overwhelming popularity of our courses. To make a booking, download and complete the children's booking form from above, and email it to Bess.
We will notify you directly of your booking status as soon as reasonably possible. We appreciate your patience. Applications are collated on a first-received basis. Please take the time to read our bookings, payment and refund policy, especially the information on cancellations.
Parent's handbook
Your child must not attend the centre unsupervised outside our operating hours. Federal duty of care laws state that under no circumstances must staff find themselves alone with a child. It is not possible for the centre to provide extra staff if your child arrives early or is picked up late. It is important that students and parents adhere to the course start and end times. Fines do apply if children are not collected on time.
For more important information about children's courses we have prepared a parent's handbook.
- Course coordinators
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Course coordinators
After reading the information on these pages about our courses, if you have any further questions our staff are available to help you. Please note, we cannot take course bookings by phone – please refer to the bookings page for more information.
Adult program
Rowena Hall
Tel: 02 9245 1503
Email: rhall@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.auChildren's program
Bess O'Malley
Tel: 02 9245 1502
Email: bomalley@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.auYouth program
Christie Torrington
Tel: 02 9245 1520
Email: ctorrington@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.auOutreach program
Philip Relf
Tel: 02 9245 1504
Email: prelf@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
- Studio access and safety
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Studio access and safety
Important
- Studio access
- Only fully-paid and booked students are allowed into the studios. Students do not have access to the studios outside class times. Do not arrive early as tutors use this time to prepare for your class. Do not stay late as tutors use this time to pack and clean up.
- Studio safety
- The centre prides itself in its pursuit of work safe practices and its presentation of user- and environmentally-friendly alternatives of mediums, without compromising quality and relevance. It is a legal requirement that students attending courses must wear closed-toed shoes at all times. Students arriving with open-toed footwear will not be allowed entry. Students are inducted at the start of term on studio safety.
Events and exhibitions
- Annual outreach exhibition
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Annual outreach exhibition
- Cost
- Free
- Times
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25 October to 4 November @ Gallery 107
Thursday to Sunday: 12pm to 5pm
(107 Redfern Street, Redfern)
An exhibition of artworks created through the Pine Street Creative Arts Centre's 2012 outreach programs. Featuring both 2D and 3D mediums – painting and drawing, printmaking, ceramics, mosaics, jewellery and multimedia.
Launch: Thursday 25 October from 3.30pm
- Annual staff exhibition
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Annual staff exhibition
- Cost
- Free
- Times
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7 December to 15 December @ Pine Street Gallery
Monday to Friday: 9am to 5.30pm
Saturday: 12pm to 3pm
Witness first-hand the creative skills of the artists who work at our centre. This exhibition showcases an inspiring display of artworks across the disciplines of ceramics, printmaking, silver jewellery, sculpture, painting, drawing, stencil art and more!
We regret that the gallery is not wheelchair accessible.
Launch: Friday 7 December from 6pm
- Annual student exhibition
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Annual student exhibition
- Cost
- Free
- Times
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5 October to 16 October @ Pine Street Gallery
Monday to Friday: 9am to 5.30pm
Saturday: 11am to 2pm
This exhibition of student works is part of the City's Art & About festival and is not to be missed. Featuring ceramics, printmaking, painting, drawing, stencil art, silver jewellery and more – come and help us celebrate the creative talents of the students who are part of the Pine Street arts community. You may even be inspired to sign-up to one of our classes.
We regret that the gallery is not wheelchair accessible.
Launch: Friday 5 October from 6pm
- Children's art competition
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Children's art competition
The World Environment Day children's art competition and exhibition at Pine Street is open to children aged from 5 to 12 years to display their valuable and unique creative expressions to a wider community audience.
This annual event encourages environmental awareness through the arts by educating children and their families to integrate sustainable actions into their daily lives. World Environment Day is not just about recognising our environment but also about encouraging people to "think and be green".
The competition theme is determined once the United Nations Environment Program sets the theme for the next World Environment Day, which is observed every year on 5 June.
Categories
Competition age groups are:
- 5 to 7 years
- 8 to 9 years
- 10 to 12 years.
Prizes are awarded to each individual age category winner.
Dates for the 2013 competition and exhibition have not yet been announced.
- smart ARTS festival
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smart ARTS festival
smart ARTS is a youth arts and cultural festival held every year around national youth week. The festival showcases the creative talents and projects of young people across the areas of visual arts, film, performance and music through exhibitions, films, games, performances, tours, workshops and interactive installations.
All events are free!
The next smart ARTS festival is scheduled to take place from 5 to 14 April 2013.