When the Boats Come In.....

October will bring creativity, colour and design to Cairns in the form of wonderful window displays throughout the central business distict. The Cairns Regional Council has invited  artists and artisans to showcase their work in the city shopfronts to welcome the arrival of a significant population of tourists. The Pacific Sun, the Orion and Rhapsody of the Seas will dock in Cairns port during the month of October and bring thousands of visitors to enjoy the sites and surrounds of Cairns City. The cultural flavour of the community and wealth of talent will not go unnoticed . I am a local resident and I am really inspired by this great initiative. I will look forward to learning more of the outcomes following this spring event and would love to read comments from participating artists, locals and visitors.

ruth mckim

The Tafe Visual Art Diploma Students are currently working on paintings , drawings, sculptures and ceramic pieces for their Exhibition: Les Femmes and John  19/11/10- 26/12/10

Les Femmes and John is an exhibition of works by a vibrant group of art practitioners. Coming from diverse backgrounds, these artists bring together their distinctive interpretation and creative energy in this show.

This exciting line up of contemporary and traditional work features drawing, sculpture, painting, ceramics and digital media.

The underpinning knowledge and inspiration central to these works reflect the complexity and diversity of life. The works explore a range of issues including loss of culture, the environment, innocence and other aspects of the human condition.

Raewyn Biggs, Perth Burrin, Louisa Ennis-Thomas, Kira Macgregor, Ruth McKim, Rose Rigley, Adrienne Shaw and John Kempster from the Diploma of Visual Arts at Tropical North Queensland TAFE invite you to experience Les Femmes and John ... Ooh La La

White Stoneware Clay

Walkers PB103 is a white stoneware clay suitable for wheel throwing and it is great for handbuilt slab work....it is flexible and workable for a good length of time.....not prone to drying or cracking quickly