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We’re thrilled to be this years Artists in-residence at the Coal Loader Artists Studios.

Artist in residence: Penny Simons
For this next 6 week block, artist Penny Simons is in residence and will host slow craft workshops of weaving, twining and binding using natural materials.
Website: https://www.pennysimons.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/penny_simons/
Creative Studios Artists and Collectives

The Coal Loader Location: 2 Balls Head Drive, Waverton 2060 (on the right hand side before Balls Head Reserve)
Contact: Telephone: 9936 8100. Email: coalloader@northsydney.nsw.gov.au

We’re thrilled to be this years Artists in-residence at the Coal Loader Artists Studios.

Artist in residence: Elizabeth Gervay
For this next 6 week block, artist Elizabeth Gervay will be focussing landscape drawing and mark-making. exploring continuity, form and the site’s shifting natural conditions.
Website: https://artsonthemove.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethgervay/
Creative Studios Artists and Collectives

The Coal Loader Location: 2 Balls Head Drive, Waverton 2060 (on the right hand side before Balls Head Reserve)
Contact: Telephone: 9936 8100. Email: coalloader@northsydney.nsw.gov.au

We’re thrilled to be this years Artists in-residence at the Coal Loader Artists Studios.

Artist in residence: TVS Collective
For this next 6 week block, the TVS Collective will be gathering for a group making period.

The Coal Loader Location: 2 Balls Head Drive, Waverton 2060 (on the right hand side before Balls Head Reserve)
Contact: Telephone: 9936 8100. Email: coalloader@northsydney.nsw.gov.au

To read about recent Tree Ven exhibitions, Wellbeing workshops, our Coal Loader residency and more, please have a look at our newsletter.

We’re thrilled to be this years Artists in-residence at the Coal Loader Artists Studios.

Artist in residence: Paula Broom
For this next 6 week block, artist Paula Broom will be focussing upon Site-responsive sculptural and structural works responding to place
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulabroom/
Creative Studios Artists and Collectives

The Coal Loader Location: 2 Balls Head Drive, Waverton 2060 (on the right hand side before Balls Head Reserve)
Contact: Telephone: 9936 8100. Email: coalloader@northsydney.nsw.gov.au

We’re thrilled to be this years Artists in-residence at the Coal Loader Artists Studios.

Artist in residence: Louise Fowler-Smith
For this next 6 week block, Louise Fowler-Smith will be focussing upon native plant knowledge and ecological history, exploring Cammeraygal Country through research-led sessions.
Website: https://www.louisefowlersmith.com/
Creative Studios Artists and Collectives

The Coal Loader Location: 2 Balls Head Drive, Waverton 2060 (on the right hand side before Balls Head Reserve)
Contact: Telephone: 9936 8100. Email: coalloader@northsydney.nsw.gov.au

Written by Audrey Egan

I was half asleep when the massive Kenworth Forestry Tasmania log truck rolled up to the gate of a logging coupe in the highlands of Lutruwita (Tasmania).

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We’re thrilled to be this years Artists in-residence at the Coal Loader Artists Studios.

Artist in residence: Vanessa Wright
For this next 6 week block, artist Vanessa Wright will be focussing upon themes of climate justice, the natural world, and human inspirational form.
Website: https://vanessawrightart.com/ 
Creative Studios Artists and Collectives Details

The Coal Loader Location: 2 Balls Head Drive, Waverton 2060 (on the right hand side before Balls Head Reserve)
Contact: Telephone: 9936 8100. Email: coalloader@northsydney.nsw.gov.au

We are very excited to be running 2 FREE nature based art workshops as part of our current exhibition at Hazelhurst Arts Centre. Please book your spot through eventbrite (below) as numbers are limited.

10-12pm Workshop 1 – Drawing Colours of the Canopy with Elizabeth Anne Gervay. Materials will be provided and booking is necessary as numbers are limited to 15.

2 – 4pm Workshop 2 – Tree Creatures with Amanda Farquharson, using natures gifts and recycled materials. Materials will be provided and booking is necessary as numbers are limited to 15.

We’re thrilled to be this years Artists in-residence at the Coal Loader Artists Studios.

Artist in residence: Diane Mah
For our first 6 week block, artist Diane Mah will be hosting collaborative postcard-making sessions using observational drawing and mixed media in response to the Coal Loader environment.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianempainter/
Creative Studios Artists and Collectives Details

The Coal Loader Location: 2 Balls Head Drive, Waverton 2060 (on the right hand side before Balls Head Reserve)
Contact: Telephone: 9936 8100. Email: coalloader@northsydney.nsw.gov.au