Coming up this April, one of Australia’s premier murals festivals will bring artists from across the country and overseas, to create five diverse murals in the Murray Bridge CBD, culminating in a FREE and family-friendly festival day in the town’s arts precinct.

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Spend the day learning from exhibition artist, Rose Walker!

In this workshop, Rose Walker will talk about her current solo exhibition, COASTAL LAYERS, and demonstrate how she created her artworks from the process of colouring clay, to how she laminates patterns on slabs of clay and wheel-thrown pieces, using the Japanese Nerikomi technque.

Participants will then learn how to use the Nerikomi to create and apply their own designs onto their own small plates or simple forms.

Your works will be taken back to Rose's studio to dry, bisque fire and glaze, and will be returned to the gallery for you to collect about 3 to 4 weeks after the workshop.

Duration: 5 hours including a 1-hour lunch break
Age Range: 18+
Cost: per person | concession
Includes all materials and use of equipment
Tea & coffee provided, please bring your own lunch.

For more info and to book, click here.

Our annual family-friendly event is on again in the heart of the Murray Bridge arts precinct!

Market goers can meet and buy directly from local and South Australian makers, with a diverse range of market stalls brimming with art, craft, homewares and other bespoke products.

Come along and support local and South Australian artisans and creative small businesses. It’s a great day for the community to reconnect in a friendly and fun environment.

Live music in full swing throughout the day and activities for all ages will keep families entertained.

If you’re after a fun and creative day out, a unique shopping spree, or a one-stop-spot for Festive Season gifts, we’ve got you covered this November!

Spirit of Woman, Murray Bridge Regional Collaboration on Violence Against Women and Children and the Rural City of Murray Bridge are excited to launch the Place of Courage ‘Ripple’ site in Murray Bridge.

A public art space designed to acknowledge the impact of domestic and family violence in our community, providing a safe space to reflect, grieve, connect, and heal.

PLEASE JOIN US, along with other community changemakers, as we officially launch our ‘Ripple’ site at Sturt Reserve, Murray Bridge. The event will be held at the far end of Murray Cods Drive, between the Bunyip and Narooma wetlands, Murray Bridge.

Where: Murray Cods Drive, Sturt Reserve, Murray Bridge

When: Friday, 24th November 2023

Time: 11.00am to 1.00pm

For more info and to book, click here.

A Community BBQ will be provided by the Mobilong Rotary Club and a lucky door prize offers the chance to win a number of prizes donated by local businesses.

Artist: CHEB: 2023

Join contemporary textile artist Makeda Duong for a tour of her current exhibition I Am Uncomfortable, followed by a yarning circle to share stories and experiences.

Hear from the artist about her provocative practice, which explores aspects of her lived experience with perceptions of race, gender, sexuality and mental health.

Gain insights into the personal experiences behind the artworks, as well as Makeda’s exquisite textile techniques.

Bring along your own yarn project or start a new one in an afternoon yarning circle.

Times:
1pm Artist Talk
2-4pm Yarning Circle

Age Range: 18+
Cost: FREE
Tea + coffee provided. BYO snacks.

For more information and to book your FREE ticket click here.

Image: Makeda Duong 'Mixed race sweater’ (detail - front view), 2020. Photo: Radhe Osborn

Join Fleurieu mosaic artist, Carol Hill, for an enjoyable and informative introduction to mosaics.

During this workshop, Carol will guide participants through the fundamentals of creating their first mosaic, including materials, tools, cutting techniques, substrates, adhesives, grouts and design. Participants will create a waterproof wall hanging, with a choice of designs and using a variety of mediums.

Please note: due to drying times, the mosaic will not be able to be fully finished on the day, but Carol will provide extensive instruction and send you home with everything you will need to add the final touches and fully complete your mosaic once dry.

Duration: 6 hours
Age Range: 16+

Cost:
$90 per person | $85 concession
Includes all materials and use of equipment
Tea & coffee provided, please bring your own lunch.

For more information and to book, click here.

“Stitch by stitch, circle by circle, weaving is like the Creation of life. All things are connected.” – Aunty Ellen Trevorrow

NEW SESSION ADDED Join us for a full day of Ngarrindjeri culture, storytelling and weaving with world-renowned Master Cultural Weaver Aunty Ellen Trevorrow.

This workshop is suitable for beginners to advanced participants and is a wonderful opportunity to learn the art of Ngarrindjeri weaving from an experienced and skilled Ngarrindjeri Elder. Learn about the reeds Cyperus gymnacaulos and Cyperus vaginatus and where to find them, or how to grow them in your own backyard for future weaving projects.

Come along and weave your own treasure!

Duration: 6 hours

Cost:
$136 per person
$129 concession
Includes all materials
Tea & coffee provided, please bring your own lunch

To view workshops and book, click here.

Embrace spring by creating colourful silk scarves to wear or gift to a friend!

Over the years, Helen has explored many techniques of surface design, developing a sense for the language of colour and discovering endless possibilities in this painting medium.

Learn about painting on silk, playing with colour and experimenting with different techniques. This is a very forgiving painting medium, as the colours move and blend… there are no mistakes!

Duration: 2 hours
Age Range: 18+

Cost:
$61 per person | $56 concession
Fee includes 2 silk scarves. Additional scarves available for purchase on the day for $10 each (CASH ONLY).
Afternoon tea provided.

For more information and to book, click here.

“Stitch by stitch, circle by circle, weaving is like the Creation of life. All things are connected.” – Aunty Ellen Trevorrow

AUGUST SOLD OUT - NEW SESSION ADDED OCTOBER

Join us during SALA Festival 2023 for a full day of Ngarrindjeri culture, storytelling and weaving with world-renowned Master Cultural Weaver Aunty Ellen Trevorrow.

This workshop is suitable for beginners to advanced participants and is a wonderful opportunity to learn the art of Ngarrindjeri weaving from an experienced and skilled Ngarrindjeri Elder. Learn about the reeds Cyperus gymnacaulos and Cyperus vaginatus and where to find them, or how to grow them in your own backyard for future weaving projects.

Come along and weave your own treasure!

Duration: 6 hours

Cost:
$136 per person
$129 concession
Includes all materials
Tea & coffee provided, please bring your own lunch

To view all workshops and book, click here.

Let’s celebrate together this SALA!

Meet other creatives, artists and arts-workers making a difference to the creative life of our region.

This is an opportunity to meet and share your practice and any upcoming projects as well as get an up-to-date snapshot of the regional arts sector.

Guest speakers include;

Guildhouse CEO Sarah Feijen is excited to meet the Murray Bridge creative arts community and to share news about Guildhouse’s upcoming program and opportunities.

Guildhouse is South Australia’s peak body for visual arts, craft and design. We are artist-led and committed to creating opportunities for artists at all stages of their careers to be sustainable. We want to engage with and hear from the people we represent so that we can continue to craft meaningful services that respond to your needs. Sarah will share information about Guildhouse’s membership, professional development services and artistic programs. Hear about ways Guildhouse can assist you to build your skills, confidence, ambitions and connections.

Lauren Mustillo, Visual Arts Manager at Country Arts South Australia will share information about the opportunities available to artists via Country Arts SA, including professional development programs, residencies and commissioning and the ways in which Country Arts aims to provide a platform for artists share their voice and realise their creative visions whilst supporting sustainable artistic practice.

Fulvia Mantelli, Murray Bridge Regional Gallery Director will present an overview of current and coming programs at Murray Bridge Regional Gallery and discuss broader opportunities for artists within the region.

If you have an exciting project and you would like to do a short presentation please contact t.hale@murraybridge.sa.gov.au to discuss the details.

Drinks and nibbles provided

BOOKINGS: Click HERE to register for a FREE ticket

Join the experts from the Murray Bridge Hand Spinners and Weavers Guild and learn the art of wet felting.

Prepare for the upcoming chilly weather by felting your very own colourful woolen scarf. Participants will also get the chance to felt a small object, such as a flower and will have the opportunity to combine the two into a fun ‘garden scarf’.

Duration: 3 hrs

Cost:
$46 per person
$42 concession
Includes all materials and use of equipment.
Afternoon tea provided.

For more information and to book your tickets, click here.

Explore weird and wonderful items of yesteryear!

Celebrate South Australia's History Festival with us at the Round House, one of Murray Bridge's oldest surviving buildings.

Murray Bridge Regional Gallery Arts Officer, Chelsea Budarick will introduce participants to some unusual artefacts in The Round House’s collection and guide you through how to draw them.

Experiment with different mark-making methods to capture the likeness of this selection of antique objects. This workshop is great for beginners or those looking to hone on their skills.

Please Bring:

• graphite pencils (preferably a selection of different weights including H, 2B and 8B)

• eraser, sharpener

• paper and/or a sketchbook

Duration: 3 hours
Age Range: 14+

Cost: $35 / $30 concession
Afternoon tea provided

For more information and to book your spot for this workshop, visit https://still-life-drawing-at-the-round-house.eventbrite.com 

Calling all creatives aged 12-25 years.

Would you like to see your art displayed in a gallery? Join us for a brief information session to learn about Youth Art Prize entry criteria, tips and tricks for how to prepare your artwork for display, insights into how we design this exhibition, what judges look for, prize details and more!

If you have artwork already made that you’re thinking about entering, you can bring it along (or a photo of your artwork) for advice on how to ensure it is ready to be installed and looking its best.

BOOKINGS: Click HERE to register for a FREE ticket

Join composer-performer Jesse Budel and percussionist Vanessa Tomlinson for a free tour of the instruments at the Murray Bridge Piano Sanctuary followed by an improvised performance on Pianola.

All are welcome to come and hear about the development of this unusual project. Walking shoes and picnic blankets/chairs are recommended.

For more information and to book your free ticket, click here

This project was made possible by the Australian Government's Regional Arts Fund, which supports the arts in regional and remote Australia.

Join ceramic artist Tatty K to discover the art of wheel thrown pottery, in 2 workshops across 2 Saturdays.

In the first workshop, learn the process of centering, opening, pulling up the walls and shaping 2 simple pottery vessels. In the second workshop you will carve, decorate, add handles and/or feet and refine your projects. Items will then be dried, glazed and fired in the artist’s studio, before being sent back to Murray Bridge Regional Gallery for you to collect.

Dates: Workshop #1 Saturday 13 May / Workshop #2 Saturday 3 June

Duration: 2 sessions of 2.5 hours (1 session per day)
Maximum 6 participants per session; 3 sessions per day available

Cost (for both days):
$95 per person
$90 concession
Includes all materials and use of equipment.
Morning/afternoon tea provided.

For more information and to book your tickets, click here.

Create your own landscape painting as artist Lyn Wood guides you through an exploration of water-based oils.

An accomplished artist with extensive experience in oil painting, Lyn Wood often draws inspiration from the ever-changing Murray River and the landscapes surrounding her Walker’s Flat studio. In this workshop, Lyn will guide participants through an exploration of landscape painting using water-based oil paints.  

Water-based oils are a fairly new medium that can be used just like traditional oils, but easier to clean and require less ventilation. This workshop is great for beginners with a keen curiosity and interest in learning to use oil paints or those wishing to brush up on their technical painting skills.

Duration: 4.5 hours (includes a half hour lunch break)
Age range: 18+
Maximum 12 participants

Cost:
$60 per person
$55 concession
Includes all materials and use of equipment.
Morning/afternoon tea provided. BYO lunch.
Please bring an apron, or wear clothes that are appropriate for painting.

Bookings essential: Lyn-Wood-Oil-Painting.eventbrite.com