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Introduction to SPFX - Film Special Effects
With Craig Bunker
Darlington Digital Studio
Monday 20 February
OR
Monday 5 March
6pm – 9pm

Join Craig Bunker (aka Bunkwaa) for an exciting introduction
to film special effects, or SPFX, as it is called in the industry.
Green Screen (also called Chroma Key Compositing) is
a technique for layering two images together. Green Screen
is commonly used in film special effects for placing an
\object or person in an impossible setting (eg: flying or in
space). Using green screen techniques, you will create
a short film sequence, while learning about filming,
editing and sound effects. Class size: 10

Sustainable Jewelry Techniques
With Christie Torrington
Pine Street Gallery
Thursday 23 February
OR
Wednesday 14 March
6pm – 9pm

Use a variety of recycled & reused materials to create jewelry such as brooches (image at left), earrings, fascinators & hair clips. learn simple joining techniques & get design tips on how to create new looks using old accessories. You can use broken pieces & up-style old jewelry to create new & fantastic wearables. We will use recycled materials such as salvaged leather, fabric, old buttons & beads. No previous experience is necessary. Class size: 10

Introduction to Stencil Art
With Chris Tamm
Darlington Studio
Tuesday 14 February
OR
Tuesday 6 March
6pm – 9pm

Are you inspired by street & stencil art? If the answer is YES, this is an awesome introduction to making stencils like a pro. You will make several basic stencils and print them onto a t-shirt or quality art paper. We use simple materials that are accessible and safe to use for any age including rollers, screen ink and drawing ink. Learn about different stencil materials, selecting and designing images and making art from coin size to gigantic. Learn why stencil art has taken the world by storm! Create a stencil to be printed onto paper, cardboard, or a t-shirt (please bring your own t-shirt).Please note: this course teaches alternative methods of applying stencils without aerosol. Class size: 10

Image at left by Chris Tamm

Going GOCCO - for paper!
With Craig Bunker
Darlington Studio
Wednesday 7 March
OR
Tuesday 20 March
6pm – 9pm

Gocco is a fantastic method of photo-silk screen printing for use in a variety of applications for both paper & fabric. This simple technique will get you ‘going gocco’ in no time! The Gocco unit is a self contained compact colour printing system invented in 1977. Do you have an image, design or words you’ve been longing to get into print? This is your chance to create an edition of A5 – A4 multi coloured postcards, zines, CD covers or art prints. You will need an A5 photocopy (or smaller) design or artwork ready for the first class. Class size: 7

Retro Print
With Isabel Watts
Darlington Studio
Wednesday 8 February
6pm – 9pm

Print your own calico tote bag using retro craft techniques such as fabric appliqué, screen printing & hand stamping. You will design a simple motif & apply it to your tote bag with fabric embellishments. You can bring a pre-made design or create one in class. You will create an awesome functional artwork that you can keep forever! Class size: 10

Advanced Paper Art
With Craig Bunker
Darlington Studio
Monday 12 March
OR
Wednesday 28 March
6pm – 9pm

Explore the exciting world of paper art! Looking at artists such as Kara Walker & William Kentridge, you will create 3 dimensional paper drawings & objects. Create a variety of images, including silhouetted portraits, 3D layered works & paper models. Draw and construct with quality artists papers to create delicate & beautiful works using fine art techniques combining stencil, sculpture drawing & collage. You can even make a pop-up book style work! Class size: 10

Introduction to Sustainable Book Binding
With Craig Bunker / Tamara Killick
Darlington Studio
Tuesday 21 February
OR
Tuesday 13 March
6pm – 9pm

Learn how to bind your own books using sustainable practices & materials! You will use old books, recycled fabrics, leather & collage materials to create a small hand bound artists book. You can use your book for sketching, writing or just gaze at its beauty! This is a great workshop for young artists, zine makers & writers. The fantastic binding skills you learn can be used to create your own books, while also reusing & recycling! Class size: 10

Introduction to Digital Photography
With Chris Tamm
Darlington Digital Studio
Thursday 9 February
OR
Wednesday 21 March
6pm – 9pm

Work with some basic lighting tips you can easily reproduce at home and use some basic Photoshop editing to produce a dramatically lit portrait. You will learn about photographic techniques such as composition, framing, cropping & editing your images. A great course for the budding photographer, feel free to bring your own digital camera or one can be supplied for you. Class size: 10

Fashion Drawing
With Isabel Watts
Darlington Studio
Wednesday 15 February
6pm – 9pm

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. We
will discuss colour theory and design elements in order to
develop a series of fashion design sketches. Students will
work with fabric swatches and be inspired by texture and
colour, with guidance from an experienced tutor. Class size: 10

Going GOCCO - for fabric!
With Craig Bunker
Darlington Studio
Tuesday 28 February
OR
Tuesday 27 March
6pm – 9pm

Gocco is a fantastic method of photo-silk screen printing for use in a variety of applications for both paper & fabric. This simple technique will get you ‘going gocco’ in no time! This is the perfect course for anyone wishing to make high quality, photo silk screen prints onto fabric. The Gocco unit is a self contained compact colour printing system invented in 1977. Do you have an image, design or words you’ve been longing to print onto fabric? This is your chance to create an edition of A5 – A4 fabric prints, T-shirts, patches or art prints. You will need an A5 photocopy (or smaller) design or artwork ready for the first class. Class size: 7

Collage for Zines, Posters and Propaganda
With Chris Tamm
Darlington Studio
Wednesday 29 February
OR
Thursday 15 March
6pm – 9pm

Play with a massive stash of collage materials and a photocopier while learning about Dada & Surrealist collage of the 1920’s& 30’s Make stickers, posters & artworks while learning about the international opportunities for sharing these artforms via zine’s & urban art communities. You will explore political themes, propaganda & fine art techniques while having a great time! Class size: 10

Image at left by Chris Tamm

Alternative Street Art & Stencil Processes
with Chris Tamm
Darlington Studio
Tuesday 7 February
OR
Tuesday 13 March
6pm – 9pm

Create paste ups, badges, stickers & tape sculptures while learning about alternative street art processes. This class is all about street art techniques that go beyond stencil art on canvases or walls. A great class for people who have already explored stencil & want to push their ideas into a new realm! Class size: 10

Get Animated – Introduction to Digital Animation Techniques
With Craig Bunker
Darlington Digital Studio
Monday 13 February
OR
Monday 27 February
6pm – 9pm

Create awesome animations in a digital realm, while exploring traditional animation techniques and learning about digital production. Learn everything from storyboarding, animating motion, special effects and editing. You will use accessible programs such as Photoshop & I-Movie to animate your character & make it come to life. Class size: 10

Image at left by Craig Bunker

Digital Package Design
with Chris Tamm
Darlington Digital Studio
Thursday 29 March
6pm – 9pm

Using Photoshop, Indesign and basic templates to create fake products including cans, boxes, milk cartons & DVD covers. This is a great one for budding designers, street artists & pranksters alike. Class size: 10

Image at left by Chris Tamm

Drawing & Emotion
with Isabel Watts
Darlington Studio
Wednesday 1 February
6pm – 9pm

Art and emotion go hand in hand – this program will allow you to explore various emotions through the artmaking process while developing your drawing skills. The course will include the use of mediums such as charcoal, conte, coloured ink, graphite and pastel. You will learn how to use line, tone and colour to create detailed drawings. You will also explore the potential of drawing by depicting your own emotions through imagined landscapes and life/still life. Class size: 10

Introduction to Adobe Indesign
With Chris Tamm
Darlington Digital Studio
Wednesday 22 February
OR
Thursday 22 March
6pm – 9pm

Learn the basics of using Adobe Indesign to design a poster and business card. Learn fantastic shortcuts & layout tricks that will make your designs pop off the page! Indesign is a program specifically designed for making fabulous page layouts, for use in designing magazines, posters, or anything that requires complex pages including text, graphics & images. Class size: 10

Ready, Steady, Craft!
FREE!
PINE STREET GALLERY
Thurs 8 March 2012
6.30pm – 8.30pm

Join us in the Pine Street Gallery for a relaxed evening of art and craft. Like the old fashioned knitting circles of yesterday, we will work together as a group. You can bring your art and craft projects to work on and discuss. You will have access to craft materials, photocopying and kitchen facilities. A great night to get busy with crafts such as jewellery, felting, knitting, needle work, crochet and zine making. An experienced art tutor will be on hand to assist you with your projects if needed. Ready, Steady, Craft is a great way to test out new products or creations and get feedback from other creative young people. A FREE evening filled with needle and paper crafts with a little tea, bikkies and a good old chat! RSVP essential (limited to 15 participants). To RSVP, please contact Christie on 9245 1503 or ctorrington@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

CREATIVE PROS: WORD NERDS
FREE!
CUSTOMS HOUSE LIBRARY
L2, 31 Alfred St Circular Quay
Postponed to 2012 (date TBA)
6:30pm – 8:30pm

Be the first to get the creative writing trade secrets at this FREE youth forum! CREATIVE PROS is a career focused industry forum for young people to take control of their creative future, find out industry hints and tips, network and get into action. Each forum features speakers from a different creative industry in an interactive lecture. In November, find out how our guest speakers broke into creative writing and rose to their success.

RSVP essential - seats are limited to 45 participants. to RSVP please call 9245 1503 or email: ctorrington@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

For full speaker profiles go to: http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/pinestreet/YouthProgram/ICEY.html