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Perc Tucker Regional Gallery provides a range of art classes for children, teens and adults at the Gallery throughout the year.

Adult Bookmaking classes with Adele Outteridge

Based in Brisbane, Adele Outteridge is known for her artist books, prints, sculptures and drawings. Outteridge has exhibited widely and her work is held in private and public collections nationally and internationally, including the  collections of Perc Tucker Regional Gallery and State Library of Queensland. Adele will present two distinct workshops exploring bookmaking techniques, coinciding with her showcase exhibition. Places are limited for both workshops, so bookings are essential. To book, download the corresponding enrolement form, complete it and return to Perc Tucker Regional Gallery.

Creative Bookmaking: Coptic Binding
Coptic binding is one of the oldest forms of bookbinding we know, dating from about the fourth century AD. In this workshop we shall explore a Greek or Ethiopian variation of Coptic binding. Participants will produce a hard covered, multi-section book where the sewing forms attractive chains across the exposed spine. Participants will also look at a couple of different hard cover types using fabric or paper to cover the boards.
Where > Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
Date > Saturday 19 May 2012
Time > 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Cost > $90.00 (includes materials)
 Creative Bookmaking: Coptic Binding booking form (297 KB)

Books Without Sewing
There are many people who want to make books but balk at the idea of complicated sewing techniques. This workshop is designed for them. Participants will be introduced to the delights of making books without sewing a stitch. Participants will make slot books, piano hinge books, flag books, star and caterpillar books with soft and hard covers, also a folded slip cover.
Where > Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
Date > Sunday 20 May 2012
Time > 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Cost > $90.00 (includes materials)
 Books Without Sewing booking form (270 KB)

Upcoming Children and Youth Workshops

Creative Play
These sessions are designed to encourage creativity in a playful way for children under 5
Where > Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
Date > Wednesday 16 & 30 May
Time > 10 - 11am
Cost > Gold Coin Donation

Play Art
4 week art series for 5 - 8 year olds
Where > Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
Date > Saturday 19, 26 May and 2, 9 June
Time > 10:30am - 12 pm
Cost > $80 for four weeks - booking required

Teen Art Tasters
Where > Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
Date >  Tuesdays 22, 29 May & 5, 12, 19 June & Thursday 21 June 2012
Time > 4pm - 5:30pm  

Cost > $120 for six weeks - booking required

School Holiday Program - artist lead workshops
Where > Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
Date > Monday 25 June - Thursday 28 June
Time > 10:30am - 1pm
Cost > $15 per day - booking required

Family Fun Days
Drop in to the Gallery for 5 minutes or 2 hours for free art making activities
Where > Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
Date > Every Sunday
Time > 10:30am – 12:30pm
Cost > FREE

For more information about upcoming events please contact council during business hours, or if the event is being held outside of business hours, please contact the Gallery.
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