Education and Public Programs
Upcoming classes, floor talks and workshops at the Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery - August 09 - January 10
Enquiries and bookings to the Gallery Reception on 6648 4863 or Sue McEntyre on 6648 4861.
Pram Walk & Talk
A program for mothers and carers of preschool children and babies. The events start at the Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery and then "prams" to the North Coast Regional Botanic Gardens. Pram Walk and Talks will be held every third Thursday of the month, meeting 10am at gallery. Bring babies, toddlers, prams, baby back packs and a friend!
The focus will be on the seasonal offerings of the gallery and gardens. Meetings start at 10am and bookings are appreciated. Call 6648 4861 or 6648 4863.
Thursday August 20 - Floor talk of current exhibition and glimpse of the garden pond. Morning tea at the gardens café.
Thursday September 17 - Photography and waterwise garden features; bring a camera for your own fun.
Thursday October 15 - Focus on children's creativity and cycads. Morning tea by donation at the gallery.
Thursday November 19 - EMSLA (Eutick Memorial Still Life Prize) explained and spring in the gardens.
Children's Saturday Art Classes
Who is it for? 6-12 year-olds
What is it? Painting and drawing course
Cost: $15 for the course (includes both days), all materials included
When: September 12 and September 19
Time: 2-3pm
Participants will be given a subject to draw and from this develop a composition for a painting. It is anticipated the painting will be finished on the last day of the course. Tutor for the program is Sue McEntyre, the gallery's Education and Public Programs Officer.
Children's Adventure Passport
These are now available upon request at the Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery. The Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery is one of the many galleries and museums in NSW participating in the Premier's culture challenge.
Children can collect the passport at the gallery. Each visit by kindergarten to Year 6 children during the the school holidays or on the weekend is entitled to a stamp. When you have collected three stamps you post this to the Premier to go in the draw for prizes. Everyone who completes the challenge receives a certificate. This challenge runs from 13 July to 27 January 2010. The Premier's Culture Challenge and Kid's Culture Passport are managed by Arts NSW in partnership with the Department of Education and Training.
Floor Talks and Salons
Nigel Killalea
Talks about his work in the current exhibition.
Volunteers and general public invited.
When: Friday August 7
Time: 10am
Malcolm Berry
Newcastle-based artist discusses his landscape paintings.
Volunteers and general public invited.
When: Friday August 14
Time: 10am
Sandra Moon
Floor talk about her photographs from the Coffs Harbour marina.
Volunteers and general public invited.
When:Friday September 25
Time: 10am
School Programs
The gallery is a wonderful resource for schools with exhibitions changing regularly and programs available with each new exhibition. Guided tours and worksheets are free of charge to school groups. 
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Master Class
Peter Griffen Master Class for senior students (Year 10 and 11). Two days of painting with Peter, culminating in a travelling exhibition of student work to participating schools. Matisse Derivan will give each participant a special paint gift pack.
When: Term 4 on Monday and Tuesday 2-3 November
Cost: $55 per student.
Bookings: Ph 6648 4861 to contact Sue McEntyre
Left, Peter Griffen's Bailed up (oil on canvas 2007)
Far left, Peter Griffen's White flowers and blue curtain in the breeze (acrylic on paper 2007)
Peter is an accomplished teacher and practitioner. He conducts workshops throughout regional Australia and holds a regular class at the Art Gallery of NSW.
He will conduct a floor talk of the Eutick Memorial Still Life Award on Monday morning. Students will then proceed to Orara High School to work between experimental, semi-abstract and abstract painting.
Matisse Derivan has kindly sponsored the program and participating students will receive a paint gift pack. Schools are to supply acrylic paint and paper. Details supplied on booking.
Beyond the Frame - student exhibition - arthropoda
This program connects students from public schools in years 5 and 6 and years 7 and 8 to the gallery and an exhibiting regional artist.
The artist students worked with was Cass Samms, a Yamba-based sculptor, who exhibited at the gallery in May 2009. Cass's insect-inspired sculptures were a great starting point for the students who visited the gallery for a floor talk and special lesson with Cass. Cass then visited each school during the term for a follow-up lesson in the classroom. The results of this work will be on display at a student exhibition in the gallery on 25 September.
The schools involved are Coffs Harbour Public School, Lowannna Public School, Narranga Public School, Dorrigo High School and Orara High School.
This wonderful opportunity has all been made possible through the Beyond the Frame grant.
Far left, artist Cass Samms discusses her work with students participating in Beyond the Frame's student visual art program. Left, Cass demonstrates plaster moulds before students make their own during their visit to the gallery.
Outreach from the Collection
This is an education program available for all community groups. Works from the collection are taken to groups, nursing homes, school groups and other organisations. This increases access to the gallery for people who find it difficult to visit the gallery. Bookings are essential and can be made to the Education and Public Programs Officer on 66484861 or gallery reception on 66484863. This painting (below) by Ted Hillyer is one of the many works in the collection which can be taken to community groups to appreciate.
Left: Ted Hillyer Fishing Boat Returning 2003
Please note:
- Floor talks are free
- Practical Activities involve a cost
- Outreach program is free. Available for nursing homes, schools and other community organisations
For education and public programs contact the reception desk 6648 4861 or the Education and Public Programs Officer on 6648 4863.
Important message regarding advertised programs:
Programs can be cancelled or dates subject to change at any time at the discretion of the gallery staff due to insufficient numbers, illness of presenter and numerous other reasons. Refunds are not given past the closing date if you change your mind about participating in the program.
While all precautions and best practice is adhered to by gallery staff, participants undertake to do the programs at their own risk. While the gallery aims to present quality programs it is not responsible for individuals dissatisfied with program content.
* Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery - Home of the EMSLA: the Eutick Memorial Still Life Award *
