Introduction:

Embark on a creative journey with our Cyanotype Imagery course, a photographic art form dating back to the 19th century, originally used for documenting botanical specimens. Join local artist Katie as she imparts her expertise in crafting stunning botanical blueprints on paper using this ancient technique. Be inspired by the groundbreaking work of 19th-century botanist Anna Atkins and weave your own artistic narrative through the lens of cyanotype magic. Unleash your creativity in this unique exploration of photographic history.


These art workshops are not just about teaching you an art technique. They are embedded with encouraging a deeper connection to self and community. They promote self-compassion through understanding how unique mark-making is. That simply being your authentic self, is the most healing intention you can set for yourself as a creative. These workshops are designed to ignite the creative spark within you for you to feel inspired, uplifted, connected and leave with ideas buzzing around for further creative endeavours!!!.

Katie is a dynamic, creative facilitator with extensive visual art knowledge and experience as a teacher. Katie Alleva holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours (First Class 1A), a Bachelor of Secondary Education (Sec. Education), a Bachelor of Visual Arts, Certificate IV in Training & Assessment, and a Certificate IV in Small business management.

Feedback from past participants:

"What an amazing day, venue, and teacher. Friendly, inclusive, safe, atmosphere. As a person with autoimmune disease, I was able to relax, feel safe, wear a mask and experience delight, learn and be inspired. Thank you so much."
"Safe and collaborative space created and encouraged."
"Absolutely stunning, just amazing."
"Lovely workshop."

What to Bring:

• Pressed flowers, ferns and/leaves, - and/or fresh flowers, ferns, leaves and botanical specimens. (Katie will have both fresh and pressed botanical specimens for use on the day.)

• An A3 water colour paper pad (if you want to print large prints)

• Katie will supply each participant with 6 A4 pieces of water colour papers on the day - if you can’t bring your own extra supply of paper Katie will have supplies on the day to buy if you need more - cash only.

Important information

Once your enrolment is completed you will receive a confirmation email. This email will include your receipt and inform you of the dates, times and venue for your course. It will also let you know of anything you need to take to class with you.

Please make sure that you give us a valid email address and mobile number as any course changes will be communicated via sms or email.

Students are required to be 15 years old and above at the time of enrolment.

Click here to read our Refund Policy 

We keep our class sizes small so that you get a better experience. Avoid disappointment, enrol early!  
 
 

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Event description - SolarFast Dyes 

Saturday 20th January, 2024
Time: 11am - 2.00 pm 
Where: M||Arts Precinct, Murwillumbah, NSW
Ages: 14 +
Cost: $140 EARLY BIRD! (tools and materials included except as outlined below)  
General admission: $160

"SolarFast dyes only develop colour and become permanent upon exposure to sunlight (UV). This unique property means SolarFast may be used to create remarkably detailed photographs, photograms and shadow-prints on paper or fabric by harnessing the power of the sun! Anything you place on the painted surface to block the light will create a printed impression in a matter of minutes, whether a solid object (toys, tools, plants, lace, etc.), a photographic negative (an image digitally printed onto a transparency)* or shadow (from folds in the fabric or a 3D object). SolarFast dyes are also great for painting, tie dyeing, screen printing, stamping, batik and more—no heat setting, chemical or steam fixing necessary. The dye leaves fabric completely soft to the touch. On paper, it has zero relief and will not affect the texture of the surface whatsoever, making it a powerful tool for mixed-media arts".

(Text from Jacquard Products website, Accessed 21/12/2023)

Made by workshop participant - Beautiful colours!

Participants are to bring their own small selection of fresh foraged flowers, leaves, and/or pressed flowers and/or other items such as objets, lace, feathers, doilies, to utilise in their SolarFast prints. Please bring things to print on like a white t-shirt, cotton or linen fabrics and water colour paper pad. All other materials and equipment will be provided.  I will have some pre-prepared acetate photographic negatives to use on fabrics and or t-shirts. Email me: if you have a t-shirt acetate request two weeks before the workshop.

Sponsored by Jacquard products, Images from Jacquard Products website.

Please BYO lunch, however, there are many eateries close by, such as the brand new M||Arts Bar will be open for cold drinks and cocktails! Kate Harvey Cheese, (cheese shop with amazing toasties!), and you can buy cafe style food, sweets and good coffee on-site at the new M||Arts Precinct Coffee shop! M||Arts Bar and cafe closes at 1pm. There will be a lunch break at midday.

Please bring apron if you like and wear covered shoes. 

Katie Alleva is a local visual artist and teacher who has developed her cyanotype practice over the past five years. Katie is a dynamic, creative facilitator with extensive visual art knowledge and experience as a high school teacher and adult education. Katie Alleva holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours (First Class 1A) in "creative research", a Bachelor of Secondary Education (Sec. Education), a Bachelor of Visual Arts, Certificate IV in Training & Assessment, and a Certificate IV in Small business management. Katie recently exhibited at the peak body for printmaking and works on paper in Australia, the Print Council of Australia, in Melbourne's Art Precinct.

"My art workshops are not just about teaching you an art technique. They are embedded with encouraging a deeper connection to self and community. They promote self-compassion through understanding how unique mark-making is. That simply being your authentic self, in a safe and supportive learning environment, can foster positive healing through self expression. My workshops are designed to ignite the creative spark within you and for you to feel inspired, uplifted, connected and leave with ideas buzzing around for further creative endeavours!!!"            Katie Alleva 

Advance bookings are essential via the ticketing link below:

Workshop sponsored by Jacquard Products

Consider the colour possibilities of layering colours to create other colours. What happens when you try double and triple exposures? Build up layers to create abstracted imagery.

PHOTO ID. Image by Katie Alleva, copyright 2021. She has used cyanotype and violet SolarFast in a double exposure. The technique is called a photogram and wet cyanotype. Fresh ferns, petals and flowers are composed onto paper and then exposed to UV light (the Aussie sun!). The violet and cyan colours mix and merge to create an array of shades of light and deep purple, and Prussian blue, outlining the shapes and forms of the botanicals. Katie printed of a 55cm Kadhi Round hand made, acid free, cotton rag paper, 300 gsm.

BOOKING TERMS

Please choose wisely as there are no refunds except for the below condition.

What we can offer: Any participant cancellations, will be provided with a refund if we can successfully offer your place to another participant on our waiting list. In this case, the workshop cost, less a booking fee of 10%, will be refunded, once the replacement student has paid in full. This is at the full discretion of Katie Alleva.  For unforeseen circumstances for cancellation please email: katiealleva@gmail.com This is at the full discretion of Katie Alleva.

This WORKSHOP is SPONSORED BY JACQUARD PRODUCTS.

Sponsored by jacquard products

Date and time: Thursdaym 11th Jan 2024, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm AEDT

Location M|Arts Precinct - STUDIO 4

Cnr Brisbane &, Wollumbin St, Murwillumbah NSW 2484, Australia

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Time: 11.00 am - 2.00 pm (includes a short lunch break)
Where: M||Arts Precinct, Murwillumbah, NSW
Ages: 16+
Cost: $120 EARLY BIRD! (tools and materials included except as outlined below)  
General admission: $135

Cyanotype imagery, developed in the 19th century to document botanical specimens, is one of the oldest forms of photography. In this one-day workshop, Northern Rivers visual artist Katie Alleva will lead participants step by step through the fascinating technique of wet cyanotype printing, using objects from the natural world to create dreamy, beautiful images. The class will be inspired by the pioneering work of 19th-century botanist Anna Atkins, and participants will end the day with a series of cyanotype impressions on high-quality paper to take home.

Participants are to bring their own small selection of fresh foraged flowers, leaves, and/or pressed flowers to utilise in their cyanotype prints. All other materials and equipment will be provided. A small share nibbles tray will be offered to participants. Please BYO lunch and water. There are many eateries close by, such as Mexican, Dominos, pub meals, cheese shop with amazing toasties, a French Patisserie, and you can buy cafe style food and good coffee on-site at the new M||Arts Precinct Coffee shop! 

Made by Katie Alleva

For large group bookings - are you planning a birthday party? Or a fun get together with friends? We can schedule your own special date and exclusive workshop. Please get in touch and we can organise an exclusive workshop event for you and offer a next level package with a professionally made nibble and cheese platter and include alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks of your choice and even music! Bookings for January dates at this point (as we work to expand the business!). Email: katiealleva@gmail.com to discuss.

Made by Katie Alleva

WORKSHOPS are SPONSORED by JACQUARD PRODUCTS USA 

Please bring apron if you like and wear covered shoes. 

Katie Alleva is a local visual artist and teacher who has developed her cyanotype practice over the past five years. Katie is a dynamic, creative facilitator with extensive visual art knowledge and experience as a teacher. Katie Alleva holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours (First Class 1A), a Bachelor of Secondary Education (Sec. Education), a Bachelor of Visual Arts, Certificate IV in Training & Assessment, and a Certificate IV in Small business management. 

"My art workshops are not just about teaching you an art technique. They are embedded with encouraging a deeper connection to self and community. They promote self-compassion through understanding how unique mark-making is. That simply being your authentic self, is the most healing intention you can set for yourself as a creative. My workshops are designed to ignite the creative spark within you and for you to feel inspired, uplifted, connected and leave with ideas buzzing around for further creative endeavours!!!"

Advance bookings are essential via the ticketing link below:

BOOKING TERMS

In case of cancellation, Katie Alleva will provide a refund if we can successfully offer your place to a participant on our waiting list. In this case, the workshop cost, less a booking fee of 10%, will be provided, once the replacement student has paid in full. This is at the full discretion of Katie Alleva. If you need cant make it to the workshop after booking. Please email Katie (via Humanitx) and a credit transfer will be offered to another workshop date. If you have unforeseen circumstances, and would like a full discount, Katie can manage these on a case to case basis at her own discretion.

If the sun isn't shining Katie, may postpone the event. In this instance, an automatic credit for the next workshops are offered to you.

For inquiries email: katiealleva@gmail.com

Made by workshop participant

ALL WORKSHOPS ARE SPONSORED the JACQUARD PRODUCTS.

JACQUARD PRODUCTS WEBSITE

Saturday: 25th November 2023
Time: 10.00 am - 1.00 pm
Where: KERAMIKA CERAMICS WORKSHOP SPACE MULLUMBIMBY
Cost:
EARLY BIRD: $80
GENERAL ADMISSION: $95

BOOK NOW!

Cyanotype imagery, developed in the 19th century to document botanical specimens, is one of the oldest forms of photography. In this one-day workshop, Northern Rivers visual artist Katie Alleva will lead participants step by step through the fascinating technique of wet cyanotype printing, using objects from the natural world to create dreamy, beautiful images. The class will be inspired by the pioneering work of 19th-century botanist Anna Atkins, and participants will end the day with a series of cyanotype impressions on high-quality paper to take home.

Participants are to bring their own small selection of fresh foraged flowers, leaves, feathers, and/or pressed flowers to utilise in their cyanotype prints. All other materials and equipment will be provided.

She will have an outdoor set-up for the morning workshop, so please bring a hat, suncream, apron and covered shoes. A fridge is available if you need to store BYO food and/or drinks.

Katie Alleva is a local visual artist and teacher who has developed her cyanotype practice over the past five years. Katie is a dynamic, creative facilitator with extensive visual art knowledge and experience as a teacher. Katie Alleva holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours (First Class 1A), a Bachelor of Secondary Education (Sec. Education), a Bachelor of Visual Arts, Certificate IV in Training & Assessment, and a Certificate IV in Small business management. 

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BOOKING TERMS

Advance bookings are essential via the ticketing link below, or by emailing: katiealleva@gmail.com

BOOKING TERMS

In case of cancellation, Katie Alleva will provide a refund if we can successfully offer your place to a participant on our waiting list. In this case, the workshop cost, less a booking fee of 10%, will be provided, once the replacement student has paid in full. This is at the full discretion of Katie Alleva.

If the sun isn't shining and/or it is raining, Katie may postpone the event. In this instance, you will receive a full refund should you not be available for the next proposed date. We will make sure we secure a UV light to avoid this occurring.

FEEDBACK FROM PAST WORKSHOPS

"What an amazing day, venue, and teacher. Friendly, inclusive, atmosphere. As a person with autoimmune disease, I was able to relax & feel safe and experience delight, learn, and be inspired."

"Very impressed with Katie's presentation; clear instructions, guidance and advice with professional and friendly care."

"Amazing opportunity to come together as a community and create something beautiful."

“Great day, professional, friendly and easygoing.”

This is an extension class for those wishing to expand their art practice. The workshop will consist of experimenting with the wet cyanotype technique, making wet cyanotype and cyanotypes using botanicals on a beautiful piece of hand made Kadhi round paper. We will investigate ways to utilise threads hand and machine stitching to embellish and add conceptually to the pieces. There will be a small booklet given to all participants demonstrating various techniques and Contemporary Visual Artists using threads and cyanotype.

Or bring your own cyanotypes and or items, pre-made negatives for printing (meaning it does not have to be botanical) and work on your own creative practice during the workshop and Katie will support and guide you. All material are provided. There will be an array of coloured threads, needles, thimbles scissors, etc. There will be one sewing machine. Feel free to bring your own supplies.

A DAY FOR IMMERSIVE CREATIVE PRACTICE! TAKE SOME TIME out for YOURSELF! ART PRACTICE IS EXCELLENT SELF-CARE.

BOOK NOW https://events.humanitix.com/botanical-cyanotype-and-stitching

When | Saturday 21st OCTOBER 2023 
Time | 10.00am – 3 pm 
Where | Keramika Workshop Space in the Art DEPOT
Cost | $150 + booking fee EARLY BIRD $135 + booking fee

Morning tea and afternoon tea are provided. Drinking water, tea and coffee, milk, and herbal tea are provided. There is a toilet on site, fridge on site if you wish to bring your lunch. Cafes and Woolworths close buy is you need to buy lunch. There is parking on site. Drive in through the gate and parking is behind the building. This venue does not have a ramp access, due the nature of it being an old build. Please contact me to discuss.

This workshop is sponsored by JACQUARD PRODUCTS

Cyanotype is the “original” sun-printing process, one of the earliest photographic techniques. Discovered in 1842 and distinctive for producing rich, Prussian blue monochromatic prints, Cyanotype was popular well into the 20th century as an inexpensive method for reproducing photographs, documents, maps and plans (hence the enduring architectural term “blueprint”) and famously, for making impressions of biological specimens in the field (“photograms”).
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Saturday 29th SEPTEMBER 2023
Time: 10.00 am - 3.00 pm (includes a break for lunch) (BYO)
Where: THE ART DEPOT, Lot 1 Station Street, Mullumbimby, 2482 (opposite 53 Station Street, next to Woolworths)
Ages: 16+
Cost: EARLY BIRD SOLD OUT (tools and materials included except as outlined below)
General admission: $135 STILL TICKETS LEFT!!!! (plus booking fee thats goes to charity for children).

BOOK NOW! https://events.humanitix.com/cyanotype-workshop-exploring-photographic-imagery

Cyanotype imagery, developed in the 19th century to document botanical specimens, is one of the oldest forms of photography. In this one-day workshop, Northern Rivers visual artist Katie Alleva will lead participants step by step through the fascinating technique of wet cyanotype printing, using objects from the natural world to create dreamy, beautiful images. The class will be inspired by the pioneering work of 19th-century botanist Anna Atkins, and participants will end the day with a series of cyanotype impressions on high-quality paper to take home.

Participants must wear covered shoes, bring their own apron, and a selection of fresh foraged flowers, leaves, feathers, and/or pressed flowers to utilise in their cyanotype prints. All other materials and equipment will be provided.

This workshop will include a short break for lunch. Participants are invited to bring their own lunch or purchase their lunch cafes close by. Tea & coffee are available for free during the day and morning tea will be provided.

Katie Alleva is a local visual artist and teacher who has developed her cyanotype practice over the past five years. Katie is a dynamic, creative facilitator with extensive visual art knowledge and experience as a teacher. Katie Alleva holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours (First Class 1A), a Bachelor of Secondary Education (Sec. Education), a Bachelor of Visual Arts, Certificate IV in Training & Assessment, and a Certificate IV in Small business management. 

"I have learned to embrace the transformative power of visual arts practice. My art workshops are not just about teaching you an art technique. They are embedded with encouraging a deeper connection to self and community. They promote self-compassion through understanding how unique mark-making is. That simply being your authentic self, is the most healing intention you can set for yourself as a creative. My workshops are designed to ignite the creative spark within you. My goal is for you to feel inspired, uplifted, and connected and leave with ideas buzzing around for further creative endeavours!!!"

Advance bookings are essential via the ticketing link below, or by phoning Katie on 0435 203 936 or emailing: katiealleva@gmail.com

BOOKING TERMS

In case of cancellation, Katie Alleva will provide a refund if we can successfully offer your place to a participant on our waiting list. In this case, the workshop cost, less a booking fee of 10%, will be provided, once the replacement student has paid in full. This is at the full discretion of Katie Alleva.

If the sun isn't shining Katie may postpone the event. In this instance, you will receive a full refund should you not be available for the next proposed date. We will make sure we secure a UV light to avoid this occurring.

Please note: KERAMIKA CERAMICS is OPPOSITE, 53 Station Street, Mullumbimby, 2482. A map will be emailed to you upon booking. 

BOOKINGS: https://events.humanitix.com/botanical-cyanotype

FEEDBACK FROM PAST WORKSHOPS

"What an amazing day, venue, and teacher. Friendly, inclusive, atmosphere. As a person with autoimmune disease, I was able to relax & feel safe and experience delight, learn, and be inspired."

"Very impressed with Katie's presentation; clear instructions, guidance and advice with professional and friendly care."

"Amazing opportunity to come together as a community and create something beautiful."

“Great day, professional, friendly and easygoing.”

https://www.swellsculpture.com.au/whats-on-swell-sculpture-festival-2023/

https://www.swellsculpture.com.au/whats-on-swell-sculpture-festival-2023/swell-masterclass-botanical-impressions-with-cyanotype/

Wednesday 13th September 2023
Time: 10.00 am - 1.00 pm
Where: Fringe Pavilion, Wallace Nicoll Park, Currumbin Beach 
Cost: General admission: $90 plus booking fee (SELLING FAST)

BOOK NOW!

https://www.swellsculpture.com.au/whats-on-swell-sculpture-festival-2023/swell-masterclass-botanical-impressions-with-cyanotype/

Cyanotype imagery, developed in the 19th century to document botanical specimens, is one of the oldest forms of photography. In this one-day workshop, Northern Rivers visual artist Katie Alleva will lead participants step by step through the fascinating technique of wet cyanotype printing, using objects from the natural world to create dreamy, beautiful images. The class will be inspired by the pioneering work of 19th-century botanist Anna Atkins, and participants will end the day with a series of cyanotype impressions on high-quality paper to take home.

Participants must wear covered shoes, bring their own apron, and a selection of fresh foraged flowers, leaves, feathers, and/or pressed flowers to utilise in their cyanotype prints. All other materials and equipment will be provided.

The Fringe Pavilion is home of the SWELL Fringe and bar, located in Wallace Nicoll Park, Currumbin Beach. The Fringe Pavilion will come alive each evening with artistic programming such as live music, performance and masterclasses, plus the bar will be open to the public daily from 12 – 8pm. Our wonderful food vendors will be open to satisfy all of your cravings. Please note the Fringe Pavilion is a large tent, so if it’s chilly make sure you rug up. 

Katie Alleva is a local visual artist and teacher who has developed her cyanotype practice over the past five years. Katie is a dynamic, creative facilitator with extensive visual art knowledge and experience as a teacher. Katie Alleva holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours (First Class 1A), a Bachelor of Secondary Education (Sec. Education), a Bachelor of Visual Arts, Certificate IV in Training & Assessment, and a Certificate IV in Small business management. 

"I have learned to embrace the transformative power of visual arts practice. My art workshops are not just about teaching you an art technique. They are embedded with encouraging a deeper connection to self and community. They promote self-compassion through understanding how unique mark-making is. That simply being your authentic self, is the most healing intention you can set for yourself as a creative. My workshops are designed to ignite the creative spark within you. My goal is for you to feel inspired, uplifted, and connected and leave with ideas buzzing around for further creative endeavours!!!"

CONTACT SWELL - https://www.swellsculpture.com.au/contact-us/

BOOKING TERMS

SWELL reserves the right to amend or change the program, vary events or scheduling where necessary. In the event of inclement weather, visit www.swellsculpture.com.au or search @swellsculpture on Facebook and Instagram for updates.

FEEDBACK FROM PAST WORKSHOPS

"What an amazing day, venue, and teacher. Friendly, inclusive, atmosphere. As a person with autoimmune disease, I was able to relax & feel safe and experience delight, learn, and be inspired."

"Very impressed with Katie's presentation; clear instructions, guidance and advice with professional and friendly care."

"Amazing opportunity to come together as a community and create something beautiful."

“Great day, professional, friendly and easygoing.”

Saturday 26th AUGUST 2023
Time: 10.00 am - 3.00 pm (includes a break for lunch) (BYO)
Where: THE ART DEPOT, Lot 1 Station Street, Mullumbimby, 2482 (opposite 53 Station Street, next to Woolworths)
Ages: 16+
Cost: EARLY BIRD SOLD OUT (tools and materials included except as outlined below)
General admission: $135 Still tickets left!

BOOK NOW! https://events.humanitix.com/botanical-cyanotype

Cyanotype imagery, developed in the 19th century to document botanical specimens, is one of the oldest forms of photography. In this one-day workshop, Northern Rivers visual artist Katie Alleva will lead participants step by step through the fascinating technique of wet cyanotype printing, using objects from the natural world to create dreamy, beautiful images. The class will be inspired by the pioneering work of 19th-century botanist Anna Atkins, and participants will end the day with a series of cyanotype impressions on high-quality paper to take home.

Participants must wear covered shoes, bring their own apron, and a selection of fresh foraged flowers, leaves, feathers, and/or pressed flowers to utilise in their cyanotype prints. All other materials and equipment will be provided.

This workshop will include a short break for lunch. Participants are invited to bring their own lunch or purchase their lunch cafes close by. Tea & coffee are available for free during the day and morning tea will be provided.

Katie Alleva is a local visual artist and teacher who has developed her cyanotype practice over the past five years. Katie is a dynamic, creative facilitator with extensive visual art knowledge and experience as a teacher. Katie Alleva holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours (First Class 1A), a Bachelor of Secondary Education (Sec. Education), a Bachelor of Visual Arts, Certificate IV in Training & Assessment, and a Certificate IV in Small business management. 

"I have learned to embrace the transformative power of visual arts practice. My art workshops are not just about teaching you an art technique. They are embedded with encouraging a deeper connection to self and community. They promote self-compassion through understanding how unique mark-making is. That simply being your authentic self, is the most healing intention you can set for yourself as a creative. My workshops are designed to ignite the creative spark within you. My goal is for you to feel inspired, uplifted, and connected and leave with ideas buzzing around for further creative endeavours!!!"

Advance bookings are essential via the ticketing link below, or by phoning Katie on 0435 203 936 or emailing: katiealleva@gmail.com

BOOKING TERMS

In case of cancellation, Katie Alleva will provide a refund if we can successfully offer your place to a participant on our waiting list. In this case, the workshop cost, less a booking fee of 10%, will be provided, once the replacement student has paid in full. This is at the full discretion of Katie Alleva.

If the sun isn't shining Katie may postpone the event. In this instance, you will receive a full refund should you not be available for the next proposed date. We will make sure we secure a UV light to avoid this occurring.

Please note: KERAMIKA CERAMICS is OPPOSITE, 53 Station Street, Mullumbimby, 2482. A map will be emailed to you upon booking. 

BOOKINGS: https://events.humanitix.com/botanical-cyanotype

FEEDBACK FROM PAST WORKSHOPS

"What an amazing day, venue, and teacher. Friendly, inclusive, atmosphere. As a person with autoimmune disease, I was able to relax & feel safe and experience delight, learn, and be inspired."

"Very impressed with Katie's presentation; clear instructions, guidance and advice with professional and friendly care."

"Amazing opportunity to come together as a community and create something beautiful."

“Great day, professional, friendly and easygoing.”

Botanical Cyanotypes with Hand Stitching |  Katie Alleva

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Saturday 22nd July 2023
Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm (includes break for lunch)
Where: Ignite Studios 60 Crane Street, Ballina
Ages: 16+
Cost: $130 (tools and materials included except as outlined below)

BOOKINGS: https://events.humanitix.com/botanical-cyanotype-workshop-with-katie-alleva

Cyanotype imagery, developed in the 19th century as a way of documenting botanical specimens, is one of the oldest forms of photography. In this one-day workshop, Northern Rivers visual artist Katie Alleva will lead participants step by step through the fascinating technique of wet cyanotype printing, using objects from the natural world to create dreamy, beautiful images. The class will be inspired by the pioneering work of 19th century botanist Anna Atkins, and participants will end the day with a series of cyanotype impressions on high-quality paper to take home.

Participants will need to wear covered shoes, bring their own apron, and a selection of leaves, feathers, flowers, pressed flowers, to utilise in their cyanotype prints. All other materials and equipment will be provided.

This workshop will include a short break for lunch. Participants are invited to bring their own lunch, or are welcome to eat at the Gallery Café located next door to Ignite Studios.

Katie Alleva is a local visual artist and teacher who has developed her cyanotype practice over the past five years. I have come to embrace the transformative power of art practice. My art workshops are not just about teaching you an art technique. They are embedded with encouraging a deeper connection to self and community. They promote self-compassion through understanding how unique our mark-making is. That simply being your authentic self, is the most healing intention you can set for yourself as a budding artist. My workshops are designed to ignite the creative spark within. I can assure you, that you will feel inspired, uplifted, and connected and leave with ideas buzzing around for further creative endeavours!!!

Advance bookings are essential via the ticketing link below, or by phoning the Katie on 0435 203 936 or emailing: katiealleva@gmail.com

Bookings: https://events.humanitix.com/botanical-cyanotype-workshop-with-katie-alleva

BOOKING TERMS

In case of cancellation, Katie Alleva will only provide a refund if we can successfully offer your place to a participant on our waiting list. In this case, the workshop cost, less a booking fee of 10%, will be provided, once the replacement student has paid in full. This is at the full discretion of Katie Alleva.

In the case of class cancellation by Katie Alleva, a full refund will be provided to all participants.

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Image: Katie Alleva, 

Sponsored by: 

VISIT the Northern Rivers Community Gallery for more information https://www.nrcgballina.com.au/v1/public-programs/creative-recovery-2

I am very excited to be facilitating a FLOOD RECOVERY art workshop with some lovely local Wardell people who were impacted by the unprecedented floods of 2022.

After studying trauma extensively, during the last 8 years, I have come to embrace the healing properties of the transformative power of art workshops. My art workshops are not just about teaching you an art technique. They are embedded with encouraging a deeper connection to self and community. They promote self-compassion through understanding how unique our mark-making is. That simply being your authentic self, is the most healing intention you can set for yourself as a budding artist. My workshops are designed to ignite the creative spark within you. I can assure you, that you will feel inspired, uplifted, and connected and leave with ideas buzzing around for further creative endeavours!!!

We SOLD OUT the first workshop and I will return for a second one. It appears the locals love this cyanotype process!

KINDLY SPONSORED BY JACQUARD PRODUCTS
https://www.jacquardproducts.com/

To book in click the link here

Thursday 27 April 2023

Time: 5.00pm - 7.00pm
Where: NRCG - 44 Cheery Street, Ballina
Ages: All welcome
Cost: Free

Join us for a special meet-the-artist event in the final week of NRCG’s current exhibition series, to hear exhibiting artists Katie Alleva, Mia Forrest and Dave Sparkes speak about their work and practice in an informal setting. Proceedings will commence in Gallery 1 with Dave Sparkes discussing his exhibition Separate Realities, followed by Mia Forrest in Gallery 3 speaking to her exhibition BLOOM, and concluding with Katie Alleva in Gallery 4 sharing details of her exhibition Tracing Threads.

This will be a relaxed and intimate event, with audience members invited to join the conversation.

This event is free, and no bookings are required. Some limited seating will be available, subject to capacity.

Current exhibitions are on display at NRCG until 30 April 2023

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Image: Mia Forrest at the Launch of her exhibition BLOOM, 2023, Photograph supplied by the Artist

Botanical Impressions with Wet Cyanotype Photograms |  Katie Alleva

Saturday 15 April 2023
Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm (includes break for lunch)
Where: Ignite Studios 60 Crane Street, Ballina
Ages: 16+
Cost: $130 (tools and materials included except as outlined below)