Manga workshops Casula Powerhouse, Sydney

Posted on January 12, 2012 by David Lovegrove

Yesterday I ran two 2hr manga comics workshops at the incredible Casula Powerhouse Art Gallery in Sydney.
We did lots of imaginative character design using the right side of our brains and lots of Manga style comic book page creation and the kids produced some exceptional work.
The workshops were organised by Education and Public Programs Manager Nisa Mackie and the feedback I received from the young participants and staff indicated that they had a great time and ‘learned a lot!’.

The Casula Powerhouse is an incredible space, huge and open and really an inspiring creative and artistic place to visit. Highlights for me were the friendliness and helpfulness of Nisa and Vi and staff, the keen attitude of the children that attended and getting to see the Archibald Prize paintings ( I have missed seeing the Prize for a few years).
Always makes me want to paint!

I am looking forward to being invited again, this is now one of my ‘Sydney Favourites’!

Check out the Powerhouse at http://www.casulapowerhouse.com/

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Kids Art Gallery – Logan Libraries Manga and Kung Fu Panda Workshops 2011

Posted on November 29, 2011 by David Lovegrove

As promised (sorry for the delay) here is the gallery of the great imaginative artwork created by the children of Logan Shire (Brisbane, Qld, Australia) during my 20 workshops during September 2011.

ENJOY!

KIDS ART GALLERY

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Week of Workshops at Logan Libraries, Qld.

Posted on June 12, 2011 by David Lovegrove

I have just finished a really inspiring week of workshops at all the Logan Libraries ( 20 workshops at 10 libraries) organized by their wonderful Youth Librarian Jenny Hall
with the indispensable aid and encouragement of the librarians at each library.

Each day I ran a “Kung Fu Panda” workshop for younger artists and a “Manga and Marvel” workshop for older Primary and Teenage artists in 2 morning sessions then 2
afternoon ones.
The enthusiasm and imagination of the young people of Logan was amazing ( I mean that sincerely) and my next post will be showcasing some of their artworks created.

This was the third year in which I have been invited to run a week at Logan and I have to admit that I love the place and am starting to feel like a bit of a local!
Here’s to you, Artist’s and Librarians of Logan Shire, a great place to be!

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