The Korean Cultural Centre Australia (KCCAU) is delighted to organise CRAFT UP LATE AT KCC consisting of Sewing and Painting Workshops focusing on using hand with Korean Ceramics Exhibition in partnership with the Sydney Craft Week.
1. SEWING WORKSHOP
With this workshop, the participants will learn how to make a reusable and sustainable tea coaster using Korean hand sewing techniques by JOGAKBO (Korean traditional patchwork) artist Taerim Clair Jeon, who will use Korean fabric; Korean ramie and traditional knots. No reservation required, all skill levels welcome. Anyone who wishes to attend can simply walk in anytime during the workshop hours.
- TIME & DATE: TUE, 11 OCT, Anytime between 5-8pm
- VENUE: Korean Cultural Centre Australia Gallery
- FREE, Drop-in
- ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Taerim Claire Jeon is a Sydney based JOGAKBO artist who strongly identifies with her Korean heritage. She reinterprets traditional methods and explores new forms of JOGAKBO with her dyed and handsewn works. taerim.claire@instagram
2. PAINTING WORKSHOP
Join Sally Soweol Han, children's book author/illustrator of TINY WONDER for a painting workshop. In this 2-hour workshop, Sally will share her knowledge of simple tricks and techniques for capturing the colour and form in a vibrant way suitable for beginners. The participants will take home their artwork in a frame and all materials will be provided. *Adults only, bookings essential.
- TIME & DATE: TUE, 11 OCT, 6-8pm (2hrs)
- VENUE: Korean Cultural Centre Australia Library
- Adults only, limited spots available (10ppl)
- FREE, bookings essential HERE
- ENQUIRY: literature@koreanculture.org.au
- ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Sally Soweol Han is a Korean-Australian artist who is passionate about creating stories and illustrating heart-warming picture books for all ages. She is fascinated with traditional techniques and most of her illustrations are hand drawn and painted. Sally was awarded a gold medal at 3x3 Illustration Awards 2017 and long-listed in World Illustration Awards 2020. sallyhan_illustration@instagram
*Find out more at KCCAU website: https://www.koreanculture.org.au/craft-up-late-at-kcc-workshops-exhibition/