About this Event
⁀➷ This Valentine’s Day, Saint Valentine invites you to an evening of delicate creation and soft forms. Paper Kisses is a romantic life drawing and figurative collage workshop, hosted by local Magandjin artist Frances Edwina Powell & Side Gallery.
For two hours, immerse yourself in a guided experience of crafting tender, layered artworks. With the gentle guidance of Frances and the presence of a skilled life model, you’ll explore the interplay of paper, form and emotion. Using a romantic palette and artist-quality materials, you’ll create unique figurative collages to treasure or gift to your love.
Set in an intimate + ambient space, surrounded by art and soft lighting, enjoy delicious sips provided generously by Pals as you create romance from paper.
𑁍 Whether as a moment of self-care, a heartfelt date or a tender experience with friends, Paper Kisses is a sweet celebration of love, creation & connection. Bring yourself — everything else will be lovingly provided.
Thank you to Pals for generously sponsoring this event, providing sipping treats! Pals cans are filled with nothing but the best– premium spirits & real fruit extracts from premium fruit producing regions – to create one hell of a tasty drink.
https://drinkpals.co.nz/
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Additional Details:
- This event is strictly 18+
- Please note that this workshop is held in a gallery space and coincides with an exhibition exploring themes of a sensitive nature, which are addressed in the essay, artist talk, and in conversations with the artist and gallery staff. We encourage visitors to engage with care. For a full list of themes, feel free to DM us or email [email protected].
- Street Parking is available
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About your host, Frances:
✮ Frances Edwina Powell (she/her) is an emerging artist and arts facilitator based in Magandjin (Brisbane), Australia. She has exhibited within Australia and internationally in Greece and Norway. She explores the ideas of the body, object importance, relationships and performance, primarily working on paper.
About your host, the Side Gallery:
✮ Nestled in the heart of the leafy suburb of Red Hill, Side Gallery stands as a dynamic hub, seamlessly blending the traditional white wall gallery model with distinctive design innovation. Side Gallery takes pride in its model's approach, representing a curated selection of established and emerging artists who push the boundaries of contemporary and modern art while fostering relationships with affiliated artists.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Side Gallery, 7 Emma Street, Red Hill, Australia
AUD 60.00