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A Celebration of Djiru Heritage at Clump Point

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The Djiru Traditional Owners, in partnership with Mission Beach Cassowaries, have proudly unveiled a new sign at Clump Point, replacing the aged one.

 

This sign serves as a tribute to the Djiru People and their enduring connection to the land and sea, and it's protection. Clump Point, part of Djiru Country, holds stories of culture and resilience woven into its landscape.

 

As a community, it's our responsibility to honour this heritage and work together to preserve Clump Point’s natural and cultural significance for future generations

Glaze and Graze Pottery Workshop Sunday 8th December

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Immerse yourself in our Glaze & Graze Botanical Impressions Pottery Workshop—a creative experience where you'll design and craft a stunning plate inspired by nature. Using real plant material, you'll learn how to imprint delicate textures into clay, creating beautiful, organic patterns that will be highlighted with soft, coloured underglazes.

 

Expert-Guided Instruction

Our experienced instructor will guide you through imprinting botanicals into clay, shaping your piece into a custom plate, and adding an underglaze wash to enhance the intricate details of your design.

 

Underglaze Painting

Finish your piece with a wash of coloured underglazes, bringing your botanical textures to life with soft hues that highlight each detail.

 

Chef-Catered Refreshments

Enjoy a delicious spread of gourmet catering to keep you energized throughout the workshop, allowing you to relax, mingle, and fully immerse yourself in the creative process

 

Professional Glazing & Firing

Your finished piece will be glazed and kiln-fired, creating a durable, food-safe work of art. Plates will be available for pickup in 2-3 weeks.

 

GLOWS Cafe 

2224 Tully Mission Beach Road

Mission Beach 

 

Sunday 8 December 2024

2.00 - 5.00pm

$120 investment

Book now to secure your place in this unique workshop to create a beautiful, nature-inspired piece that will be a cherished addition to your home.

Only a couple of places left.

Pull up a Chair - Architect-Designed Furniture 10th November (Cairns)

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Immerse Yourself in the World of Bauhaus and Beyond! 


Looking for a dose of cultural inspiration? This Sunday, 10th November, “Pull up a Chair” takes you on a journey through architect-designed furniture, from Bauhaus classics to Frank Gehry’s inventive creations.

 

Art historian Deborah Jenner will be at the Arts National Cairns, Stratford Library Meeting Room at 2:00 pm to share her expertise on the artistic evolution in furniture design—how pieces like Breuer’s bicycle-inspired chair or Gehry’s cardboard ottoman embody architectural styles while standing as art themselves.

 

Tickets are $25, with 2025 memberships for 8 lectures available at $135. Join Deborah for an afternoon of design, history, and artistic insight—pay at the door and prepare to be captivated!

 

Full details here: Pull Up A Chair Cairns

Mission Arts Christmas in the Gallery - Great Local Gifts!

Celebrate the Season with Mission Arts’ Christmas in the Gallery!

 

Looking for thoughtful, one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts? Look no further than Mission Arts’ Christmas in the Gallery! Over the next month, you’re invited to explore a stunning collection of handcrafted treasures, perfect for bringing a personal touch to your holiday shopping.

 

What’s on offer?

  • Unique handcrafted art
  • Beautiful jewelry
  • Charming pottery
  • Delightful children’s books
  • Lovely gift cards and much more!

 

Free entry and open daily from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, it’s the perfect way to shop local while supporting talented artists from our community.

 

To make your experience stress-free, Mission Arts offers gift-wrapping services and gift vouchers for those hard-to-shop-for loved ones.

 

This holiday season, let’s celebrate art, creativity, and community together. Call in and find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list!

 

MB Arts Xmas in the Gallery Open

Glaze and Graze Saturday 30th November 2.30 – 5.30 pm

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During this workshop you’ll learn from Veronica Ferguson how to decorate and paint some pre-made pottery pieces in a relaxed, comfortable social setting!  Whether you’re an experienced artist or just want to explore your creative side this workshop  provides everything that you’ll need to create a stunning pice for your home.

 

Bring your friends along to this ‘paint and sip’ experience and create something memorable for your home. Bubbles on arrival + chef-catered grazing platter.

 

Workshop includes  bubbles on arrival all materials, pottery underglazes and firing grazing platter and fully guided artistic process.

 

 Investment $70.00 per person duration 3 hours

 

 Book here             Glaze and Graze