June 17, 2013
Everything old is new again at Nanango’s Winds of Change art gallery which has embarked on an exploration of all things medieval.
At the weekend, artists were learning about the ancient art of mosaics in a two-day workshop led by the gallery’s Julia Shaw.
Participants were transforming broken tiles, plates, shells, jewellery and pieces of glass into colourful creations.
The mosaics were allowed to harden overnight before grouting was added on Sunday.
The Nanango Art Society, which operates the gallery, has begun a series of medieval workshops in a lead-up to its Medieval Month which will run during July and August.
On Monday, the gallery will be hosting a Medieval Pottery Class from 10:00am to 1:00pm and next weekend (June 22-23), there’ll be a chain maille workshop.
The events will culminate in a Medieval Fun Day on August 10 which will run from 9:00am to 3:00pm and include displays from the Society for Creative Anachronism from Toowoomba and a viking re-enactment troupe.
This fun day will be topped off by a medieval banquet at Nanango RSL. Tickets are being pre-sold and must be booked by July 27 (or until they’re sold out). For more information, phone 0409-060-315.
The gallery is also currently raffling a medieval-style dining room setting complete with a table, two benches and a King’s chair and Queen’s chair. Tickets are $2 each and are available at the gallery.
- For more information about any of these activities, contact the Nanango Art Society by email
