About the workshop
Join 2024 Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize finalist Christian Bonett for a hands-on sculpture workshop inspired by the quirky and creative world of cars. Designed to spark imagination and build confidence, this workshop guides participants through foundational clay-building techniques such as slab construction, coiling and joining. Each student will create a playful car sculpture using air-dry clay and acrylic paint, which they’ll take home at the end of the day.
This workshop is suitable for all skill levels. Light refreshments and a mid-workshop snack will be provided.
About the artist
Christian Jon Bonett is a multidisciplinary artist who lives and works on Gadigal Land (Sydney). His practice incorporates installation, ceramic sculpture, painting, and neon elements. Bonett’s work explores the visual language of cars, signage, roads, and urban environments - playfully transforming everyday forms to challenge ideas of identity, gender, class, consumerism and place.
Bonett holds an MFA from the National Art School, a BA (Hons) in Fine Art from the Manchester School of Art (UK), and a Bachelor of Art Education from UNSW.
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When | Saturday 27 September, 10.00 AM - 3:00 PM
Where | Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf
Cost | $50 - Light refereshments and a mid-workshop snack included
Capacity | 15
Transport and parking | The Gallery can be reached via public transport (buses 324, 325 or 326, or walk from Edgecliff Station or Double Bay Wharf). After-hours parking is available at Council Chambers (536 New South Head Rd, Double Bay NSW 2028). If you are arriving via UBER or Taxi please request a drop-off or collection at the Council Chambers.
Image credit | Christian Bonett - UTE glazed raku, 11 x 15 x 38cm, 2023