Flying Arts Event Calendar Intensives
september
03sep9:00 am3:00 pmCreative Storytelling with Rose Rigley - CairnsCreative Community Workshop

Time
(Sunday) 9:00 am - 3:00 pm AEST(GMT+10:00) View in my time
Location
Visitor's Centre, Botanical Garden, Cairns
Event Details
Join Rose Rigley for a drop-in creative storytelling activity and make your own artist’s ‘zine’ or pamphlet at Carnival on Collins, Cairns! An artwork begins
Event Details
Join Rose Rigley for a drop-in creative storytelling activity and make your own artist’s ‘zine’ or pamphlet at Carnival on Collins, Cairns!
An artwork begins with curiosity – the hand-written word and the artistic mark – and then connects us to the stories of people, pets, and possessions that we love. These creative tales help form our identity and give us a sense of belonging.
Using a range of dry media (coloured pencils, felt pens, markers, pastels & stencils), this is a drop-in creative activity for all ages. It will provide a platform for individuals to express their own unique artistic stories. Working on small pages and in series is encouraged, as the multiple drawings/texts are then folded into a ZINE or a covered pamphlet-stitched booklet.
At the end of this workshop, you will be able to
- Create autobiographical mixed media drawings in series.
- Introduce stencils and text into freehand drawings.
- Create 12-page zine through folding & cutting.
- OR create a covered 12-page booklet using simple pamphlet stitch.
This is a slow-paced workshop, with some pre-preparation provided. No previous skills are required – just a playful & inventive attitude. 3 years to adults.
NB: children under the age of 10 must be accompanied/assisted by an adult.
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Please bring:
For comfort & safety
- Water bottle & snack
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Further information:
This workshop is delivered as part of the Queensland Regional Art Awards (QRAA) Reframe touring exhibition which will travel to Charleville, Longreach, Blackall, Moranbah and Cairns in 2023.
The QRAA is an annual visual arts prize and exhibition for established and emerging artists living in regional and remote Queensland. The program aims to provide a platform for further professional development. The 2022 QRAA explored the concept of ‘Reframe’, calling artists to enter work which drew upon experiences and observations, reflecting upon the past year or two and responding to our changing world. ‘Reframe’ is an opportunity to see our current situation from a different perspective, to inspire problem solving and decision making and apply learning, whilst constructively responding, shifting and evolving.
This project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. Flying Arts Alliance was a recipient of the Touring Queensland Fund – Round 1a 2023 to deliver Reframe the touring exhibition of the 2022 Queensland Regional Art Awards.
For further information visit here.
Image Credit: Rose Rigley, memory book I-XXXV, 2012-2013. Photograph by Michael Marzik.
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Due to the ‘drop-in’ style of this workshop, no bookings are required. Please contact programlead@flyingarts.org.au for more information.
Additional Information
Rose has exhibited in numerous solo and group shows both regionally and nationally. Her current practice focuses on memory, specifically its influence on the present and the objects that act as triggers for recollection. She utilizes installation, mixed media, and sculptural assemblage in a liminal search for beauty through the ordinary and the over-looked. Examples of artist’s work are HERE Image: Rose Rigley, artist at work.

Time
9 (Saturday) 10:00 am - 10 (Sunday) 4:00 pm(GMT+10:00) View in my time
Location
Griffith University, Queensland College of Art
Room 6.37 Webb Centre, Grey Street, South Brisbane, QLD, 4101
Event Details
10am – 4pm Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th September 2023 Have an idea for an exhibition, but don’t know where to start? In this weekend intensive program, master the art of
Event Details
10am – 4pm Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th September 2023
Have an idea for an exhibition, but don’t know where to start? In this weekend intensive program, master the art of developing an exhibition and learn how to pitch your proposal to art galleries.
Join curator, consultant and multisensory artist, Cara-Ann Simpson for this program that will help you design, plan and manage your solo or group exhibition. As part of this intensive program participants will learn:
- The essential principles of exhibition concept development, planning and design.
- An introduction to curatorial principles, with a focus on ‘storytelling’ through artwork.
- Tips and advice for working with exhibition venues to ensure the production of your exhibition is seamless.
In addition, participants will also receive:
- An ‘Exhibition Development Handbook’ developed by Cara-Ann prior to the workshop, which includes further resources on:
- Marketing and promotion
- Contracts and legalities
- Artwork packing, handling and installation
- The chance to gain feedback from Cara-Ann on completed proposals following the intensive weekend.
- The opportunity to ‘pitch’ your resolved exhibition proposal to the Queensland College of Art Galleries 2024 exhibition schedule.
- An exclusive invitation to an arts industry networking event, hosted by Griffith University Art Museum.
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What to bring
- A laptop for working on your exhibition proposal
- Pens and highlighters/coloured pencils
- Images of recent artworks and your artist/arts worker CV
- Lunch and/or snacks.
You will have the option to provide your recent artworks and CV to Flying Arts and Cara-Ann Simpson in advance in advance of your session.
Additional Information
This intensive will be held at the Griffith University Queensland College of Art, South Bank. The campus is a 10-minute walk from the Brisbane CBD and is adjacent to the Queensland Art Gallery, the Gallery of Modern Art, the State Library, the Queensland Museum, the Queensland Performing Arts Centre and the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Flying Arts encourage the use of sustainable transport, including cycling, walking and public transport. Plan your journey through Translink. Casual parking is available daily. View the linked parking maps to find your best parking option. Payment can be made by card at a pay-by-plate machine on campus or via the Paystay app.
Access Information
View a mobility map of the campus here. To discuss specific access needs, please contact program@flyingarts.org.au.
Additional Information
Your facilitator: Cara-Ann Simpson is an artist, curator, cultural heritage expert, educator, and consultant. Her background encompasses the arts, culture, heritage, tourism, festival and land management sectors. Simpson specialises in professional development and curatorial education for artists and arts workers. She has a broad depth of knowledge as both an artist and arts worker. This provides insight into, and understanding of, both sides of the sector. As a multidisciplinary artist, Simpson engages with sensory perception and participation. She has exhibited broadly in Australia and internationally in both solo and group exhibitions. Simpson has curated exhibitions, tours, festivals, regional initiatives and publications for councils and non-profits.
30sep01octBuild Your Arts Business with Alex StallingArtist Intensive

Time
September 30 (Saturday) 10:00 am - October 1 (Sunday) 4:00 pm(GMT+10:00) View in my time
Location
TAFE Southbank Campus
Building E, Room 3:20
Event Details
10am – 4pm Saturday 30th September and Sunday 1st October 2023 Join visual artist, designer, and business entrepreneur, Alex Stalling for a two-day artist intensive that will provide the essentials to
Event Details
10am – 4pm Saturday 30th September and Sunday 1st October 2023
Join visual artist, designer, and business entrepreneur, Alex Stalling for a two-day artist intensive that will provide the essentials to get your art business up and running. The intensive will give insight into the arts industry, to help you identify appropriate contexts for your business, to set long-term goals and objectives and develop operational and promotional strategies.
You will learn practical skills to streamline and develop your business, including:
- Developing a business plan
- Marketing and promotional tips
- Product and service development
- Budgets and pricing
- Finding your audience and network
- Balancing art practice with business essentials
Please Bring
Flying arts recommends having note taking materials on hand. Any resources will be shared online prior to the workshop. Please bring questions that you may have for Alex Stalling.
Venue
TAFE Southbank Campus, Building E, Room 3.20.
Building E can be access via the Educational Pathway, between Ernest Street and Tribune Street.
This intensive will be held at TAFE Southbank Campus. The campus is a 15-minute walk from the Brisbane CBD and is adjacent to the Queensland Art Gallery, the Gallery of Modern Art, the State Library, the Queensland Museum, the Queensland Performing Arts Centre and the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Flying Arts encourage the use of sustainable transport, including cycling, walking and public transport. Plan your journey through Translink.
Additional Information
Your facilitator: Alex Stalling is an Australian visual artist & cultural practitioner currently based in Toowoomba Queensland. Exploring representational self-portraits through automatic painting, motifs and linework.
Her career includes a professional arts practice, exhibitions, public art, committees, community activations, professional development & mentoring, gallery services, digital content creation, maker & product designer, event coordinator and business entrepreneur.
She is the founder of Tinker (2018-present), Co-founder of Made Creative Space Toowoomba (2011-2013), founder Attic Art Space (2009-2010) and has managed and facilitate numerous community art & cultural events across the Darling Downs.
Born in Mount Isa Queensland Alex has a strong connection to land, community, flora, fauna and connection. Through her practice Alex loves to find ways to include people in the creative process often working with community projects, tactile object production or items of play and creation.
Event Partner/s
october
30sep01octBuild Your Arts Business with Alex StallingArtist Intensive

Time
September 30 (Saturday) 10:00 am - October 1 (Sunday) 4:00 pm(GMT+10:00) View in my time
Location
TAFE Southbank Campus
Building E, Room 3:20
Event Details
10am – 4pm Saturday 30th September and Sunday 1st October 2023 Join visual artist, designer, and business entrepreneur, Alex Stalling for a two-day artist intensive that will provide the essentials to
Event Details
10am – 4pm Saturday 30th September and Sunday 1st October 2023
Join visual artist, designer, and business entrepreneur, Alex Stalling for a two-day artist intensive that will provide the essentials to get your art business up and running. The intensive will give insight into the arts industry, to help you identify appropriate contexts for your business, to set long-term goals and objectives and develop operational and promotional strategies.
You will learn practical skills to streamline and develop your business, including:
- Developing a business plan
- Marketing and promotional tips
- Product and service development
- Budgets and pricing
- Finding your audience and network
- Balancing art practice with business essentials
Please Bring
Flying arts recommends having note taking materials on hand. Any resources will be shared online prior to the workshop. Please bring questions that you may have for Alex Stalling.
Venue
TAFE Southbank Campus, Building E, Room 3.20.
Building E can be access via the Educational Pathway, between Ernest Street and Tribune Street.
This intensive will be held at TAFE Southbank Campus. The campus is a 15-minute walk from the Brisbane CBD and is adjacent to the Queensland Art Gallery, the Gallery of Modern Art, the State Library, the Queensland Museum, the Queensland Performing Arts Centre and the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Flying Arts encourage the use of sustainable transport, including cycling, walking and public transport. Plan your journey through Translink.
Additional Information
Your facilitator: Alex Stalling is an Australian visual artist & cultural practitioner currently based in Toowoomba Queensland. Exploring representational self-portraits through automatic painting, motifs and linework.
Her career includes a professional arts practice, exhibitions, public art, committees, community activations, professional development & mentoring, gallery services, digital content creation, maker & product designer, event coordinator and business entrepreneur.
She is the founder of Tinker (2018-present), Co-founder of Made Creative Space Toowoomba (2011-2013), founder Attic Art Space (2009-2010) and has managed and facilitate numerous community art & cultural events across the Darling Downs.
Born in Mount Isa Queensland Alex has a strong connection to land, community, flora, fauna and connection. Through her practice Alex loves to find ways to include people in the creative process often working with community projects, tactile object production or items of play and creation.
Event Partner/s
28oct10:00 am4:00 pmAnalytic Thinking and Concept DevelopmentEducator Workshop

Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT+10:00) View in my time
Location
TAFE Southbank Campus
Building E, Room 3:20
Event Details
10am – 4pm Saturday 28th October 2023 Join renowned artist and educator, Joachim Froese, for a workshop designed to develop strategies for analytic thinking and concept development. The workshop will combine
Event Details
10am – 4pm Saturday 28th October 2023
Join renowned artist and educator, Joachim Froese, for a workshop designed to develop strategies for analytic thinking and concept development. The workshop will combine theoretical and practical exercises that will provide you with new, structured, hands-on tools and strategies in the classroom when communicating ideas about visual imagery.
In this workshop you will
- learn and practice techniques for analysing visual images;
- develop and apply strategies for giving and receiving critical feedback;
- expand your understanding of composition as a visual language.
The workshop presents an opportunity to develop skills in group exercises with the emphasis on creative inquiry and discussion. It connects to the Queensland Visual Arts Syllabus via its focus on creative inquiry and developing creative and expressive communication skills.
What to bring
Flying Arts Alliance recommends having note taking materials on hand. Any resources will be shared online prior to the workshop. Please bring questions that you may have for Joachim.
Venue
TAFE Southbank Campus, Building E, Room 3.20.
Building E can be access via the Educational Pathway, between Ernest Street and Tribune Street.
This intensive will be held at TAFE Southbank Campus. The campus is a 15-minute walk from the Brisbane CBD and is adjacent to the Queensland Art Gallery, the Gallery of Modern Art, the State Library, the Queensland Museum, the Queensland Performing Arts Centre and the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Flying Arts encourage the use of sustainable transport, including cycling, walking and public transport. Plan your journey through Translink.
Additional Information
Your facilitator: Joachim Froese was born in Montreal, Canada, grew up in Germany and migrated to Australia in 1991. He completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the Tasmanian School of Art in Launceston in 1995, a Master of Visual Arts at the Queensland College of Art (QCA) in Brisbane in 2001, and a PhD (Art) at RMIT in Melbourne in 2017.
Combining exceptional technical expertise with a conceptual approach he works across a wide range of digital and analogue processes in photography, including historic printing techniques.
Since 1996 he has exhibited widely across Australia, Europe, Asia and North America and his work is included in numerous public collections including the National Gallery of Australia, the National Portrait Gallery of Australia and QAGOMA. His work has featured in numerous national and international art publications and in 2009 the Queensland Centre for Photography published a monograph of his work.
Froese is an Honorary Lecturer at the School of Communication and Arts, University of Queensland. Since 2001 he has held regular teaching appointments at universities in Australia and Germany. He lives in Brisbane/Meanjin and Berlin.
Event Partner/s
november
05nov(nov 5)10:00 am12(nov 12)11:30 amMind Your Creative Practice with Cathryn LloydOnline Intensive

Time
5 (Sunday) 10:00 am - 12 (Sunday) 11:30 am(GMT+10:00) View in my time
Event Details
Day 1: 10am – 2pm Sunday 5 November Day 2: 10am – 11:30 Sunday 12 November Mind your Creative Practice interactive
Event Details
Day 1: 10am – 2pm Sunday 5 November
Day 2: 10am – 11:30 Sunday 12 November
Mind your Creative Practice interactive workshop webinar is an opportunity to pause and reflect on your creative practice and to plan for the new year.
This two-part online workshop with Dr Cathryn Lloyd Founder of Maverick Minds, will provide you with essential practical and mindfulness tools to help you discover your creative focus and help shift your thinking about your creative practice.
The workshop will cover:
- Essential tools to reflect upon your creative practice.
- Strategies for effectively focusing your creative energy.
- Identifying your creative community and building networks.
- Methods for sustaining your creative energy and practice.
Cathryn will assist you to develop a more reflective, innovative and imaginative mindset that can be used to develop and maintain your creative practice.
This workshop webinar is suited to creative practitioners of all art forms and career levels. Come with an open and heart and mind, and willingness to engage with others in a process of reflection and action.
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Please bring:
Flying Arts recommend having note taking materials on hand. Resources will be shared with you prior to the online workshop. Please use a desktop for our virtual engagement if possible.
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Additional Information
Dr Cathryn Lloyd is Founding Director of Maverick Minds, a boutique creative human development service that helps individuals, teams, and groups find ways to work well through coaching and facilitation. She is an educator, author, and creative arts practitioner. With a visual arts and design background she brings a multi-disciplinary approach to her work and draws on experiential, arts-based and action learning methodologies, reflective practice, and a range of facilitation processes to create joyful learning experiences. Cathryn loves working with people who want to create positive change and her client base is diverse. She is the co-author of the Story Cookbook, Seriously Playful Creativity and Facilitating with Stories. She holds a Doctor of Creative -Industries – Research, Global Team Coaching Individual Accreditation, and is a member of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council). In 2022 Cathryn committed to making a daily collage artwork which she titled ‘A Year in Collage mm365’. Recently ‘A Year in Collage’ was exhibited for 5 weeks at Scrumptious Reads Gallery and Bookshop, Red Hill, Brisbane.
25nov10:00 am4:00 pmEmbracing AI for Creativity with Jessie HughesEducator Workshop

Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT+10:00) View in my time
Location
TAFE Southbank Campus
Building E, Room 3:20
Event Details
10am – 4pm Saturday 25th November Join us for a big, wild day of AI! In this full-day workshop, we delve into the shifting realm of generative AI and how to
Event Details
10am – 4pm Saturday 25th November
Join us for a big, wild day of AI! In this full-day workshop, we delve into the shifting realm of generative AI and how to bring these new tools into your classroom. Discover how fresh evolutions with AI are intersecting storytelling, production, prototyping and artistic processes, as well as how to leverage this technology within your own workflow. This session provides a balanced exploration of AI’s impact on the industry in 2023, while including live demonstrations of generative AI processes.
By the end of the day, we will have all created a fully-realised creative project, built completely with generative AI (scripted, edited, visualised, with generated music and all!)
The workshop will cover:
- Overview of AI and the Creative Industries 2023
- Positive and Negative Use-Cases
- AI in our everyday lives
- Class Activities:
- ChatGPT
- Google’s AI Experiments
- Mid-journey / Dalle
- Bringing it all together!
- Tools to take back to the Classroom
What to bring
Flying Arts Alliance recommends having note taking materials on hand. Any resources will be shared online prior to the workshop. Please bring questions that you may have for Jessie.
Venue
TAFE Southbank Campus, Building E, Room 3.20.
Building E can be access via the Educational Pathway, between Ernest Street and Tribune Street.
This intensive will be held at TAFE Southbank Campus. The campus is a 15-minute walk from the Brisbane CBD and is adjacent to the Queensland Art Gallery, the Gallery of Modern Art, the State Library, the Queensland Museum, the Queensland Performing Arts Centre and the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Flying Arts encourage the use of sustainable transport, including cycling, walking and public transport. Plan your journey through Translink.
Additional Information
Your facilitator: Jessie Hughes is an internationally-recognised Australian new media artist, technologist and screenwriter, her works having exhibited most notably at Sundance Film Festival, SXSW, Cannes and the Tate Modern. Hughes has been named one of Australia’s Future Changers for her commitment to using digital innovation for positive social impact, and was awarded Australia’s prestigious 2020 Sir John Monash Scholarship. Hughes has designed and implemented solutions for tech-giants such as Oculus, Facebook, and Adobe, and has been featured in over 120+ media articles across radio, newspaper and TV. She is an American Australian Association Arts Scholar, Winston Churchill Fellow, Lord Mayor’s Young and Emerging Artist Fellow and a United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Ambassador. Professionally, Jessie works as a Creative Technologist, toying at the intersection of design, technology, art, research and strategy for social innovation.