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The Bribie Island Community Arts Centre

Locality: Banksia Beach

Phone: +61 7 3408 9288

Address: 191 Sunderland Drive, Bribie Island 4507 Banksia Beach, QLD, Australia

Website: http://bribieartscentre.com.au/

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25.01.2022 MOLLY GALPIN EXHIBITION IN THE MATTHEW FLINDERS GALLERY

25.01.2022 BICAS on-line gallery open NOW - https://mailchi.mp/09bf1810d/bicas-on-line-gallery-open-now

25.01.2022 2021 could be the year you get your creative act together. So come join our popular potter/tutor Lynne Smith, in her six-week pottery courses here, which start Thursday February 18. Afternoons Wednesdays & Saturdays, 12.30pm 2.30... Evenings Wednesdays & Thursdays, 6.30pm 8.30 COST $140 (includes GST) Book with Lynne on 0405 479 710. Limited spaces available.* Clay provided for first lesson. Maximum 6 per class. *Places held only with full payment.

25.01.2022 Delighted to honour one of our most popular and long-standing artists today, Lola Watts, who is turning 90. Lola was guest of honour at morning tea with her artist friends and was presented with a stunning cattleya orchid, "Zelda's Star'' bred locally on Bribie from award-winning stock. Lola is one of the Thursday Painters group who also gave her a special lunch today.

24.01.2022 Check out the new exhibition in The Matthew Flinders Gallery works from BICAS Creative Arts group

24.01.2022 Introduce your children to art through warm & wonderful tuition here in the September school holidays with Sabine Von Graz. Book now to avoid disappointment. Numbers limited.

23.01.2022 Flock in! We're open.

23.01.2022 Join this fun ACRYLIC POURING workshop here next Saturday .... everybody loves this intriguing art movement ..... what will you come up with?

22.01.2022 Still a couple of places on offer at this fun workshop on Sunday with popular tutor Robin Jensen, Book quickly so you're not disappointed.

21.01.2022 What fun the Todd Whisson workshop here was on the weekend .... he'll be baaack for more in February. Watch this space for details.

21.01.2022 Make this lovely exhibition here your next stop. Glass, Paper, Canvas - and surprises at every turn. See it soon. It comes down next Saturday, March 27.

21.01.2022 Happy felting workshop peeps after a day creating lovely shawls with the talented and inspirational Gail Grunske Designs .... and that's a wrap!

21.01.2022 Corinne Purcell, our talented January Artist of the Month, has postponed her morning tea and talk here until Friday January 22 at 10.30am. Hopefully by then, she - and you - can meet and enjoy an informal chat without masks! Book on 3408 9288 for catering please. Those already booked, will be contacted about the change. Meanwhile, come and let Corinne's lovely resin works wash over you while they're up until January 31 .... they are a delight.

20.01.2022 Come in and enjoy this wonderful exhibition today - until 1pm. Catch Molly in the Gallery here on Tuesday morning and afternoon, demonstrating her glass painting.

20.01.2022 #PRINTED #EXHIBITION by #First #Bribie #Printmakers @bribieartscentre

19.01.2022 When youre next in, turn right from the gift shop into our lovely Seasoned Gallery- a store of fun and quirky garden art works. Recycler Kerry Heffernan has some fun pieces that are real talking points. Pick up one for your outdoor place that needs character and whimsy.

18.01.2022 Make this your Sunday stroll today. Open 9am to 1pm. Refresh at our Cafe while you’re here.

18.01.2022 What fun seeing this half of the new Art in Motion exhibition set up here today. Mollys thoughtful, varied and colourful works are fantastic. The other half features fantastic works from BICAS Creative Arts group .... see the video of these on this page. On until September 13.

17.01.2022 The other amazing colour & movement in the Art in Motion exhibition on here now is in works by the Tuesday Creative Arts group. Come in and be charmed and inspired by these.

16.01.2022 Artist and former judge of BICAS Matthew Flinders Art Prize , Karl de Waal, has installed his sculpture Tribute to the Road Builders at the Swell Festival at Currumbin beach at the Gold Coast - on for the next 10 days. Well done Karl.

16.01.2022 All the art that's fit to print ........ and what a fabulous array the Bribie First Printmakers have on display here now. Their creativity knows no bounds, from paper, to silk, linen, cardboard, cork and more. Check out the gorgeous cushions, table runners, bags and relief pieces among the wonderful framed images in our gallery now. ... And meet the Printmaker artists every day here in the gallery to chat about their works. On til September 27. See more

16.01.2022 There's stunning silver jewellery by Elsu Jewellers. Come in soon and drool. It's on until August 21.

16.01.2022 He's back today here at our Cafe 191 from 11am - 1pm. Piano man Ed A'Bear will sparkle up your lunch. Tune in - and see our amazing Life's a Beach exhibition in the Gallery and beautiful art works in the Gift Shop. Support local artists. That's Christmas shopping sorted !!!

15.01.2022 Start alongside the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre in Sunderland Drive and finish with a delicious cuppa & treat at our Cafe 191.

15.01.2022 Vibe Markets cancelled for 2020 - https://mailchi.mp/c7bcdd8e/vibe-markets-cancelled-for-2020

14.01.2022 Just today and tomorrow to see this fantastic exhibition here. Be quick!

14.01.2022 Bright fun gift for a Zen friend; Yoga cushions. Clever crafter Theresa Kendall has her bovine model bending & stretching in fine yogi form. Her lovely creations will cushion those tricky floor positions when your Yoga mat is just not enough. ... They're in our gift gallery now. Namaste

13.01.2022 A treat in store for you in our Gallery now with the Art in Motion exhibition. See some great paintings, enamel ware , photography and more by the Creative Arts group who meet and create here every Tuesday. Dont miss it this week.

12.01.2022 Just today and tomorrow to do your Christmas shopping here if you'd like to support local artists. Lots of great Christmas ideas on offer and the wonderful "Life's a Beach" exhibition featuring great sea, sand and breezy imagery at great prices ... We close for business 4pm tomorrow, December 23 and re open 9am Tuesday January 5.... Wishing all our supporters, visitors and artists a very Happy and Peaceful Christmas.

09.01.2022 Learn beautiful Ikebana here October 10 - https://mailchi.mp//learn-beautiful-ikebana-here-october-10

09.01.2022 Join Molly's amazing reverse acrylic painting workshop Oct 4 - https://mailchi.mp//join-mollys-amazing-reverse-acrylic-pa

09.01.2022 Happy creatives here on the weekend at Sabine's acrylic pouring workshop. Another one coming up on November 28. Book soon. They're popular!

08.01.2022 Can't wait for this great boxes and notebook workshop with the creative and popular tutor, Robin Jensen here on August 23. Her classes are wonderful fun and fill very quickly, so look smart to book for this one.

07.01.2022 Due to the Covid lockdown, the Arts Centre will be closed from 4pm today until Tuesday - or until further notice. Stay safe everyone and please obey the rules .....

07.01.2022 Hear that? Piano man Ed A'Bear is tuning up for another lunch time musical melodies session here at our Cafe today from 11am. Come on in .. follow your nose for the coffee and delicious home baked fare ... And follow your heart with the wonderful tunes to hum or sing along with. Ed's got them all covered from jazz to ragtime, rock n roll and the big musical soundtracks. He's here til 1pm. You DON'T need to wear a mask at the Cafe. Our staff are, though. Tune in !!!

07.01.2022 Learn to create gorgeous living sculptures and add beauty & grace to your home at an IKEBANA workshop with guru LILY KARMATZ Saturday October 10, 10am 4pm You will learn how to make two Ikebana-inspired arrangements focusing on line, space and form; flowers are added thoughtfully as an accent to complete the arrangements. No previous experience necessary.... BICAS members $50*; non-members $60*, Book here https://www.bribieartscentre.com.au/ikebana-workshop or phone 3408 9288. Be quick, spaces limited. Class places confirmed on payment. Suits ages 12 + *Workshop Kits including floral materials, garden scissors, tie wire and a ceramic container with oasis, are $25 each, to be paid to Lily on the day of workshop.

07.01.2022 #Bribie #Island #Watercolor #Painting #Group #Joint #Exhibition in The #Mathews #Flinders #Gallery @bribieartscentre Music: Someday Musician: Alexander Delarge URL: https://icons8.com/music

07.01.2022 Our December artist of the month, Leslee Swallow, gave some fascinating insights into her art inspiration & technique here today over morning tea. Guests enjoyed her tips and tricks and savoured her wall of lovely works. See them before December 23.

05.01.2022 Gail Grunskes nanofelting workshops here are a blaze of colour and dash. Yesterdays was no exception. The participants were thrilled with the process - and the result. Come back soon, Gail!

05.01.2022 Come an see the new artwork in the gallery change over

05.01.2022 Triple treat in our new exhibition, "A Touch of Class" , which has just opened. There's stunning silver and gold jewellery by Elsu Jewellers, beautiful paintings by the BICAS Watercolours group and truly lovely porcelain items from the Australian Porcelain Artists. Come in soon and drool. It's on until August 23.

03.01.2022 If you haven't yet seen the Colourful, Bold and Beautiful exhibition here yet, be quick.... it's on until Saturday. "Gorgeous'' does not do these works justice. Artists Helen, Graham and Colin are magnificent ... and their works make great locally-made Christmas presents.

03.01.2022 So much joy and fun in Molly Galpin's exhibition in the Matthew Flinders Galley. There's a smile at every turn as you browse the many and varied art pieces she's created. Meet Molly here tomorrow ( ie Tuesday) morning and afternoon, as she demonstrates her colourful glass bowl painting.

03.01.2022 Get your skates on to see this before it comes down on Sunday.

02.01.2022 My awesome and talented portrait class at Bribie Island last Saturday...Diane, Melissa, Gaye, Bob, Julie, Helen, Mark and Rob (standing)... Anne (kneeling). HEY..... Vic! How come you escaped the photo! ?

02.01.2022 Glorious green and azure seas in Corinne's resin works on our Artist of the Month wall make you want to dive right in. Come and enjoy these lovely paintings and 3D art. They're making a real splash here now we are re opened and welcoming New Year visitors through the door. You can meet artist Corinne Purcell and hear her speak about her art at a morning tea here on Friday January 15 at 10.30am. RSVP for catering please, but be quick, cos numbers are limited.

01.01.2022 One of the prettiest exhibitions here, ART TARTS, had drawn crowds from near and far. It's a delightful mix of works by 10 female artists, from acrylic and watercolour painting, prints, glass work, jewellery, pottery, woodwork, silks, resin and cards . Come see it soon. Up until November 29. And take a ticket in the raffle of 15 gorgeous prizes donated by the Tarts, to support Dragons Abreast Bribie.

01.01.2022 Life a Beach Exhibition opens today

01.01.2022 Just today and tomorrow to do your Christmas shopping here if you'd like to support local artists. Lots of great Christmas ideas on offer and the wonderful "Life's a Beach" exhibition featuring great sea, sand and breezy imagery at great prices ... We close for business 4pm tomorrow, December 23 and re open 9am Tuesday January 5.... Wishing all our supporters, visitors and artists a very Happy and Peaceful Christmas.

01.01.2022 Book a beautiful guided bush walk from the Bribie Arts Centre - https://mailchi.mp//book-a-beautiful-guided-bush-walk-from

01.01.2022 "SHOWING THEIR SMALLS" Big love for the SMALLS ... the enchanting and inviting Artist of the Month exhibition on SHOW during all of September. It features small works by the BICAS Contemporary Arts Practices members - and some big surprises here. The works were mostly created during the COVID downtime and enabled the artists to reconnect and recreate some artistic impulses not satisfied before. ... Always innovative and out there, this collective of experienced artists swapped far horizons for close-ups in small sizes. Meet them over morning tea, 10.30am on Friday September 11 here.... but as numbers are very limited, bookings for catering is essential on 3408 9288.