Create your own unique underwater themed bag tags inspired by the current exhibition Planetary Gestures. In this workshop you will learn the basic fundamentals of pattern making using the templates provided or create your own unique bag tag. You will be using needles and thread to learn basic sewing stitches to sew together your […]
“Create some amazing Water colour collages inspired by NorthSite Contemporary Arts' current exhibition Planetary Gestures” Workshop In this workshop you will create your own collage by creating water coloured patterns and paintings, layering paper to create textures and coloured pens and pencils for the finer details, you can even bring along your own materials […]
"Bring your imagination to life in a whole new way with our upcoming stop motion workshop!" Workshop Using simple craft materials like pipe cleaners and toy animals, you'll have the chance to create your very own animated masterpieces. And the best part? You can bring your own materials to add an extra personal touch to […]
Get creative in the NorthSite art studio, with contemporary artist Susie Losch to create some unique forms using coloured air-dried clay. Through this sculpting workshop, Susie will demonstrate sculpting techniques using fabrics and thread to shape and texture the clay forms. Workshop This workshop is inspired by Susie Losch work 'Waves' exhibited in the current […]
Join us at NorthSite for the opening event of Exploring Giant Molecules and a special performance by the artist Sandra Selig. Exploring Giant Molecules is the largest solo exhibition of Queensland artist Sandra Selig, bringing together key examples of her interdisciplinary projects from the past two decades. Selig works at the intersection of visual art and […]
During this workshop, you will create your own unique pairs of earrings. You'll make a polymer slab, which you'll then turn into your own collection of jewellery. A slab will yield around 3-5 items depending on your styles and sizes. Make some for friends, celebrate mothers day with a special hand crafted pair of earrings, […]
Start your weekend with art and celebrate these exhibition openings at NorthSite; MANdala by Geoffrey Schmidt, scattered massive by John Pagnozzi and Waanji Away by Jack Wilkie-Jans. Join us on Friday, 12th May 2023 5.30PM Event Opens, Bar Open 6:00PM Opening speeches 7:30PM Event close BOOK TODAY We charge a ticket fee to […]
Ahead of the public opening of the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) 2023, NorthSite in partnership with the Indigenous Art Centre Alliance (IACA) is hosting the CIAF Artists’ Party; a celebration of all artists presenting work for CIAF 2023. Join us from 6PM for a Welcome to Country presented by Minjil, the official opening of […]
Join us for NorthSite Open; a unique opportunity to meet the artists and curators of the four exhibitions showing at NorthSite during CIAF 2023. Visitors will receive a tour of the galleries, hear from the artists and curators and have the opportunity to ask questions. Join us on Saturday, 15th July 2023 2 PM — […]
Head into the weekend celebrating these three Artists' and their exhibitions at NorthSite; Claudine Marzik's Undara Paintings, Charlotte Haywood's Future Nostalgia and Claire Grant's Milk Run. All three exhibitions are linked through ecological exploration; from the ancient lava tubes at Undara Volcanic National Park, to emergent narratives of the future, to the spectacular aerial landscape […]