A description of some of the wonderful arts workshops on offer at Go Troppo Arts Festival 2010.A brief description of workshops follows, in order of presentation. More detailed information is available on request. All teachers are practising artists and experienced teachers, who will help you to get the most from your sessions. They will provide 'hand-out' material for reference but it's a good idea to bring a notebook and maybe a camera as well. 
SCULPTING THE COASTSat October 23 and Sun 24 This two-day workshop is run by leading environmental artist, Jill Chism. Although open to all, a basic understanding of arts practice would be useful. Participants will develop an understanding of environmental sculpture from an international and national perspective and will then apply this knowledge to the creation of ephemeral sculptures at chosen sites close to the ocean or rivers. The documentation process includes tuition on the use of a camera. Please bring yours! Book here. 
VOCAL BOOT CAMPSaturday October 23 Speech pathologist, Gail Rogers has worked in Australia and overseas with, mostly professional, adults to help them to develop their vocal skills. Your voice is a projection of yourself and your chief means of communication. Yet some still use theirs inefficiently. 
INDIGO BLUES TO DYE FOR! Sunday October 24 Renowned fashion designer and painter, Linda Jackson loves playing with dyes and fabric. She is particularly fond of natural dyes. The beautiful subtle range of blues achievable by various shibori techniques using traditional indigo dyes are favourites. Workshop participants will work under the beach shade trees at Cooya Beach in front of Linda's home ... wrap, twist, tie a length of cloth and watch the indigo blue colours appear before your eyes from the emerald green dye pot! STOP PRESS! Because this workshop was booked out, by popular demand Linda will hold another Indigo Dyeing workshop on Sunday October 31. Book here. 
POETIC EXPRESSIONSun 24 & Thurs 28 October Trained in Sydney, actor, TV presenter and writer, Magda Palmer Cordingley, has performed a variety of successful roles and presented serious documentaries in London and Scotland. This six hour workshop,spread over two days will introduce you to the experience of working with others to have fun with words as you release your writing talent. Book here. 
WINDOWS TO THE SOULMonday October 25 Portrait artist, Jeanette Sellwood values drawing in her own arts practice and that of her students. This workshop will concentrate on extending drawing skills as applied to portraiture and is suitable for all levels of ability and experience. Using conte crayons, charcoal, pastel and paint, elements of composition, form, tonal values and colour mixing will be explored. Skills of observation, emotion and intuition will be developed, resulting in several sketches or paintings to add to your portfolio. Book here. 
FOOD FOR THOUGHTTuesday October26 Brilliant chef and special events company owner, Cameron Walton and artist/teacher, Jill Booth have teamed up to bring you a day of experimental, creative learning.
Then Cam will extend your sensual experience of this cornucopia of tropical delights by teaching you how to cook some of the display - I am sure that you won't need any help in eating it! Sketches and photographs of your classmates enjoying the fruits of their labours could then be worked up into finished drawings and paintings. 
PALMWEAVERS BASKETRYWednesday October 27 Richard Mustchin has been making baskets for thirty years. In 2000 he travelled to Cocos Keeling Islands to learn to weave with coconut fronds, then continued that interest when he came to live in North Queensland. Workshop participants will learn the basics of traditional basket making as well as weaving with coconut palm leaves. Book here. 
CARVE 'N' PRINTThurs 28 October Billy Missi is a highly skilled and experienced painter and printmaker from the Torres Straits island of Mabuiag. In this workshop participants will learn the basics of linoprinting from concept design through principles of carving to print and hand-colouring. You will take home a finished linoprint, ready to frame. Book here. 
THE FELT EXPERIENCEFriday October 29 With a background in Arts and Art Therapy, Sangit Tafelmaier discovered the joys of feltmaking in 2006. This workshop covers the basics of felting wool so is suitable for beginners, who will make a scarf, table runner or wall hanging. Sangit will guide more advanced students through the processes of developing a sculptural, three dimensional piece, such as a bag or free standing sculpture. 
LETTING GO PORTRAIT SCULPTURE Saturday October 30 Aden McLeod is a very experienced sculptor, who encourages the best from his students.
FIBRE SCULPTURESunday October 31 Painter, sculptor and teacher, Joy Shand-Culley has worked with natural bush materials for many years. In this workshop she will provide participants with a wide range of natural plant fibres from the local area and introduce them to different construction techniques and appropriate sculptural forms. If you have already completed Richard's basic basket making workshop, Joy's methods will build on this but complete beginners are very welcome. Two abstract or vessel type sculptural forms will be completed during the day - a new talking point for your home! Book here. To top of description of workshops
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