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QAGOMA leads the way as a dementia-friendly organisation

Posted by QAGOMA ● 9 Mar 2022

Recently, Dementia Australia acknowledged QAGOMA as a dementia-friendly organisation. QAGOMA is leading the way at Queensland’s Cultural Centre Precinct as it joins the ranks of organisations that have become members of the global Dementia Friendly Community. Dementia-friendly organisations demonstrate a commitment to supporting and enabling people living with dementia to remain active and engaged in…

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How to… draw like an artist

Posted by QAGOMA ● 28 Jun 2021

We have compiled some tips on how to hold a pencil, and the different drawing techniques you can use. So, whether you’re a beginner or an advanced artist, join Bill Platz in his ‘how to’ series. About pencils When thespians recite ‘To Be or Not To Be’ from Shakespeare’s play Hamlet, they’re not talking about…

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Life drawing in focus

Posted by QAGOMA ● 26 Oct 2020

Have you ever wanted to try life drawing but don’t know where to start? Take inspiration from artists in QAGOMA’s Collection, in these virtual life drawing workshops presented by artist Dr Bill Platz. You’ll be virtually transported into Bill’s studio and draw from two models. All you need is: paper, pencil and an eraser (kneaded…

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Motion drawing: Draw along workshop

Posted by QAGOMA ● 19 Jul 2020

Create a paper puppet then bring it to life, using stop motion animation in this virtual workshop presented by artist Dr Bill Platz. Watch our video, draw along, and learn the basics of the Stop Motion Studio app to create your own motion drawing. All you need is: paper, pencil, eraser, scissors, sticky tape, needle…

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Self-portraiture: Draw along workshop

Posted by QAGOMA ● 17 Jul 2020

What do you see when you look in the mirror? What does the mirror see? Mirrors are one of the most mysterious and fascinating tools used by artists. Catch up on this virtual workshop and consider how we use the mirror to perceive and represent ourselves through self-portraiture. Get some handy hints on how to…

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Use your body to express yourself: Draw along workshop

Posted by QAGOMA ● 7 Jul 2020

Forget what you’ve been taught about the ‘correct’ way to hold a pencil. Discover some unconventional ways you can use your body to express yourself, through drawing. Watch our virtual workshop presented by artist Dr Bill Platz. Let go of your tight grip on that pencil and instead try attaching your favourite drawing implement to…

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