Work by Kate Stones

Phil Elson in his studio

Phil Elson, ...and over there are the cranes of Sagrada

Work by Kirsty Sutherland

Cascade Print Workshop
Dates: Saturday 1 August, 2-5pm
Venue: 482 Bendigo Road, Porcupine Flat/Maldon
This is a rare opportunity to see the mechanics of a print studio come to life with the artists at work. There will be Artist made books, prints and bookplates on display including the plates and wood blocks. A souvenir CPW wood engraving will be designed by Rhyll Plant and printed and given away free on the day.

Helen Bodycomb mosaic artist
Dates: Saturday 22 – Sunday 23 August, 10am-4pm
Venue: Lot 19 Langslow Street, Castlemaine
Helen Bodycomb is renowned for the indepth knowledge she has acquired through study overseas and the innovation of her materials. She recently completed a major mosaic commission for Artplay (The City of Melbourne) at Birrarung Marr, and is currently working on a State Government commissioned Memorial work to Careleavers. In August, Helen will be preparing to participate in a major international collaborative mosaic project in Penang Malaysia in September 2009.

Kate Stones sculptural practice embracing soft materials
Dates: Weekends 15 – 16 August and 22 – 23 August, 10am-4pm
Venue: 341 Barker Street, Castlemaine
Kate Stones' sculptural practice explores non traditional materials, soft forms, and ornamentation. Her playful approach to materials has seen her use craft processes on a gigantic scale. The human body is a central concern in the work, through its engagement with design disciplines and the polarity of utility and futility. Stones has participated in group and solo exhibitions at Perth Institute of Contemporary Art, La Trobe University Visual Art Centre, Bendigo, Linden Gallery and Westspace Inc. in Melbourne. Her work is featured in the current issue of Un Magazine (3.1).

Phil Elson and Kirsty Sutherland ceramicists
Dates: Weekends 15 – 16 August and 22 – 23 August, 10am-4pm
Venue: 89 Templeton Street, Castlemaine
Phil Elson creates fine handthrown porcelain installations, tableware and large bowls. He was recently awarded a three month Australia Council residency in Barcelona. Elson's recent work utilizing high fired translucent porcelain is strongly influenced by his time in Barcelona; "a response to the love of materials, the love of place, the love of life".

Kirsty Sutherland has been making finely crafted pottery for nearly ten years. She is inspired by the pottery of Sung Dynasty China and Koryo Korea, which she researched on a recent trip to Japan. Kirsty is investigating how pottery can describe the way we live and in her pots she draws on her ideals of simplicity, authenticity and good craftsmanship. Currently, she is working with Australian porcelain and Chinese glazes. Kirsty has participated in many group and solo exhibitions around Australia and has enjoyed studio residences in Gippsland and Alice Springs.

Bonnie Mitchell knitwear designer
Dates: Weekends 15 – 16 August and 22 – 23 August, 10am-4pm
Venue: Old Boot Store Main Road, Chewton
Bonnie Mitchell creates a vibrant knitwear collection of highly sought after garments and accessories.