Current & Upcoming
Exhibitions, Events and Workshops
Intro to Hand building with Linda Huston
Linda Huston has returned to ceramics after 30 years when she did her arts degree and helps with teaching the craft at arc and managing the ceramics studio.
Drawing and Painting with Janine Good
Drawing and Painting with Janine Good
A great opportunity to learn with Janine Good who is the 2022 winner of the John Dudley portrait prize.
Step towards becoming a visual arts professional. This course will cover foundation & intermediate skills and knowledge in drawing and painting.
Suitable for students who want to learn basic skills and techniques or those who want to refresh existing skills and knowledge. Also suitable for those looking for a portfolio for further studies in visual arts including printmaking and design.
Saturday’s 2022
5 sessions at arc : Main Street Yinnar
October 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5, 19
10 am to 3pm
$165 Adult, Community and Further Education (Acfe) concession
$310
Art to Business online workshop
Art to Business online with Sharon Anderson and Pauline Walton
Eight Sessions
Tuesday’s 6:30pm to 9pm
August 30, Sept 6, 13, 20, 27, Oct 4, 11
$60 Adult, Community & Further Education ( Acfe ) Concession
$190.00 full fee
Please contact arc via email arcyinnar@speedweb.com.au to enrol. Email is the best way to register as they are checked daily
Alternatively you can phone arc on 51 631 310 during office hours Thursday to Sunday or leave a message or contact the course organiser Sharon on 0409 436 268
Blacksmithing Workshop with Paddy McKenzie
Includes 2 full day sessions at arc Main Street Yinnar
27th & 28th August
9am to 4pm
$240 or $215 arc members
email arc on arcyinnar@speedweb.com.au to book a place. Emails are best if you are able to ad we check them daily
Alternatively contact arc via phone 5163 1310 or
Contact course organiser Sharon on 0409 436 268
Blacksmith Workshop with Paddy McKenzie
11, 12, 13 June
Queen’s Birthday weekend 2022 9am to 4.30pm
$320 or $165 ACFE concession
3 sessions at Arc: Main Street Yinnar
Contact Arc 5163 1310 (leave a message) or Sharon 0409 436 268
Paddy McKenzie brings a wealth of experience to this course including teaching blacksmithing and running his own blacksmithing business.
Students will learn how to safely fire a forge and use other metal working tools while learning this Heritage Skill. This is a beginners to intermediate course and is strictly limited to 6 participants so book early.
Wear long sleeve shirt or jacket, sturdy shoes, protective glasses & gloves. Bring your own lunch. Fee includes all materials.
arc office hours
Friday 12 - 4 Saturday, Sunday Please contact arc via the arc email : arcyinnar@speedweb.com.au
Pottery 6 week wheel throwing course with Dragi Jankovic
6 week Wheel Throwing course at arc with Dragi Jankovic
May 15, 22, 29 & June 5, 12 & 19
The wheel throwing course will cover the foundation techniques of wedging clay, throwing basic cup or bowl forms, trimming, adding handles, and glazing. This course is a great introduction (or a refresher!) to working on the wheel, and working in a community studio. There will be ongoing demonstrations and plenty of work time.
The first five classes of each course will involve some theory on the properties of clay and instruction on working directly with clay and the 6th class will be a glazing class after works have been bisque fired.
All six-week clay classes include access Studio time during open hours, Thursday to Sunday 12 noon to 4pm for non members and unlimited access for members for the duration of the course. (Bookings in advance and Conditions apply). No prior experience with clay necessary; this course is open to everyone
Participants are welcome to attend a gas kiln stacking day and a firing day which will occur at the completion of the course free of charge.
For members and regular uses of the ceramic studio attending a kiln packing and fitting will be an opportunity to be inducted into the safe use of the gas kiln under the supervision of Dragi to accrue hours that will contribute to a facility certified independent use of the gas kiln.
Clay Play With Mira Halpern 14th May 1pm to 4pm
Term 2
CLAY PLAY
WITH MIRA HALPERN
CHILDREN’S POTTERY WORKSHOPS
Starting Saturday afternoons
Taking enrolments now
May 14th
Limit of 8 children per class
$25 per session
Cost includes clay and firings
Children required to be accompanied by an adult
To enrol
Call arc on (03) 51631310 or
Pottery 6 week wheel throwing course with Dragi Jankovic
Thursday’s 6pm to 9pm
May 5th, 12th 19th, 26th, June 2nd, 9th
6 week Wheel Throwing course at arc with Dragi Jankovic
The wheel throwing course will cover the foundation techniques of wedging clay, throwing basic cup or bowl forms, trimming, adding handles, and glazing. This course is a great introduction (or a refresher!) to working on the wheel, and working in a community studio. There will be ongoing demonstrations and plenty of work time.
The first five classes of each course will involve some theory on the properties of clay and instruction on working directly with clay and the 6th class will be a glazing class after works have been bisque fired.
All six-week clay classes include access Studio time during open hours, Thursday to Sunday 12 noon to 4pm for non members and unlimited access for members for the duration of the course. (Bookings in advance and Conditions apply). No prior experience with clay necessary; this course is open to everyone
Participants are welcome to attend a gas kiln stacking day and a firing day which will occur at the completion of the course free of charge.
For members and regular uses of the ceramic studio attending a kiln packing and fitting will be an opportunity to be inducted into the safe use of the gas kiln under the supervision of Dragi to accrue hours that will contribute to a facility certified independent use of the gas kiln.
Pottery 6 week wheel throwing course with Dragi Jankoic
6 week Wheel Throwing course at arc with Dragi Jankovic
May 1, 15, 22, 29 & June 5, 12
The wheel throwing course will cover the foundation techniques of wedging clay, throwing basic cup or bowl forms, trimming, adding handles, and glazing. This course is a great introduction (or a refresher!) to working on the wheel, and working in a community studio. There will be ongoing demonstrations and plenty of work time.
The first five classes of each course will involve some theory on the properties of clay and instruction on working directly with clay and the 6th class will be a glazing class after works have been bisque fired.
All six-week clay classes include access Studio time during open hours, Thursday to Sunday 12 noon to 4pm for non members and unlimited access for members for the duration of the course. (Bookings in advance and Conditions apply). No prior experience with clay necessary; this course is open to everyone
Participants are welcome to attend a gas kiln stacking day and a firing day which will occur at the completion of the course free of charge.
For members and regular uses of the ceramic studio attending a kiln packing and fitting will be an opportunity to be inducted into the safe use of the gas kiln under the supervision of Dragi to accrue hours that will contribute to a facility certified independent use of the gas kiln.
Black smith workshop with Paddy McKenzie
Paddy McKenzie brings a wealth of experience to this course including teaching blacksmithing and running his own blacksmithing business.
Students will learn how to safely fire a forge and use other metal working tools while learning this Heritage Skill. This is a beginners to intermediate course and is strictly limited to 6 participants so book early.
Wear long sleeve shirt or jacket, sturdy shoes, protective glasses & gloves. Bring your own lunch. Fee includes all materials.
arc office hours
Friday 12 - 4 Saturday, Sunday Please contact arc via the arc email : arcyinnar@speedweb.com.au
6 Week ceramic Hand building course (Thursday’s) with Dragi Jankovic
Ceramic Hand building Course With Dragi Jankovic
6 Week course Thursdays
October 14, 21, 28, Nov 4, 11, 18
1:30 to 4:30pm
Limit of 4 participants
$295 non member
$275 arc members
In the hand building course we will cover the basics of hand building, an ancient technique used to create pots and sculpture without the use of a potter's wheel. You can use these skills to create many objects, both functional and sculptural.
You will leave this class with an understanding of pinched, coil, and slab construction; how to use equipment such as a slab roller and extruder; and surface treatments such as creating texture in clay. This class is perfect for those looking to see quick results and is open for beginners and advanced students
The first five classes of each course will involve some theory on the properties of clay and instruction on working directly with clay and the 6th class will be a glazing class after works have been bisque fired.
All six-week clay classes include access Studio time during open hours, Thursday to Sunday 12 noon to 4pm for non members and unlimited access for members for the duration of the course. Bookings in advance and Conditions apply. No prior experience with clay necessary; this course is open to everyone
There is extra cost for clay, firings and some glazes.
Participants are welcome to attend a gas kiln stacking day and a firing day which will occur at the completion of the course free of charge.
For members and regular uses of the ceramic studio attending a kiln packing and fitting will be an opportunity to be inducted into the safe use of the gas kiln under the supervision of Dragi to accrue hours that will contribute to a facility certified independent use of the gas kiln.
Price includes tuition, tools and equipment, studio access,Tea coffee and biscuits
Price does not include Clay, Glazes or Firings
Clay white TMK members $19.90, non members $21 per 10kg bag Terracotta members $24.00, non members 25.60 per 12.5kg bag and only requires 1 firing.
Firing costs are variable on the amount of work you produce and have fired, whether sharing a kiln, assisting with packing the kiln and the type of firings (bisque, earthenware, stoneware, glaze, gas or electric)
Full electric kiln Bisque/earthenware $90; shared by 4 = $22.50 Glaze $120 shared by 4 =$30
Full gas kiln glaze $192 Shared by 4 = $48
These prices can be lower if the kiln is shared further with others
6 week Wheel Throwing Course (Thursday’s) with Dragi Jankovic.
6 week Wheel Throwing course at arc with Dragi Jankovic
The wheel throwing course will cover the foundation techniques of wedging clay, throwing basic cup or bowl forms, trimming, adding handles, and glazing. This course is a great introduction (or a refresher!) to working on the wheel, and working in a community studio. There will be ongoing demonstrations and plenty of work time.
The first five classes of each course will involve some theory on the properties of clay and instruction on working directly with clay and the 6th class will be a glazing class after works have been bisque fired.
All six-week clay classes include access Studio time during open hours, Thursday to Sunday 12 noon to 4pm for non members and unlimited access for members for the duration of the course. Bookings in advance and Conditions apply. No prior experience with clay necessary; this course is open to everyone
Participants are welcome to attend a gas kiln stacking day and a firing day which will occur at the completion of the course free of charge.
For members and regular uses of the ceramic studio attending a kiln packing and fitting will be an opportunity to be inducted into the safe use of the gas kiln under the supervision of Dragi to accrue hours that will contribute to a facility certified independent use of the gas kiln.
Thursday’s 10am to 1pm
October 14, 21, 28, Nov 4, 11 & 18
$295 non members $275 arc members
Price includes tuition, tools and equipment, Tea coffee and biscuits
Price does not include Clay, Glazes or Firings
Clay white TMK members $19.90, non members $21 per 10kg bag
Terracotta members $24.00, non members 25.60 per 12.5kg bag and only requires 1 firing
The 6th class is the glazing class alternatively glazing can be done for you.
Price does not include Clay, Glazes or Firings
LIMIT OF 4 PARTICIPANTS
Firing costs are variable on the amount of work you produce and have fired, whether sharing a kiln, assisting with packing the kiln and the type of firings (bisque, earthenware, stoneware, glaze, gas or electric)
Full electric kiln Bisque/earthenware $90; shared by 4 = $22.50 Glaze $120 shared by 4 =$30
Full gas kiln glaze $192 Shared by 4 = $48
These prices can be lower if the kiln is shared further with others
Printmaking Course
Course Description
This workshop is suitable for complete beginners or those wanting to refresh their skills.
This foundation course will cover most of the printmaking techniques including Lino printing , etching, mono printing and screen printing . This is perfect for participants who wish to produce a folio of completed art works for tertiary entry and for those wishing to brush up their skills in developing their work. If a participant would like to focus on a particular technique this can also be catered to. All levels of experience are welcome
Morning tea & all materials provided.
Course commencement and progress could be affected by COVID 19 restrictions and will be rescheduled should this occur.
Refunds: If you can’t make the workshop for whatever reason, we ask you to provide as much notice as possible. We are unable to provide a full refund for any cancellation with less than 24 hours notice, unless to to COVID restrictions and lockdowns.
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Blacksmithing Workshop
LRG Emerging Artist Award 2020. The first exhibition for the year in Gallery arc signals our building re-opening after major refurbishment! 'Between Places', solo show of recent works on canvas and paper by Jeremy Kasper. The exhibition is an award partnership between the Latrobe Regional Gallery, arc Yinnar and the Arts Academy at Federation University, Churchill. Jeremy completed his Bachelor Degree of Fine Arts in 2019.
5 week Ceramic course with Dragi Jankovic. !POSTPONED DUE TO COVID LOCKDOWN!
5 weeks Ceramics course with Dragi