Art Exhibitions And Workshops Add Extra Spirit To The Event

In the spirit of Airlie Beach Race Week, a local group called Creative Connections is hosting some onshore activities for all to enjoy, along with a themed art exhibition in the event’s honour.

Exhibition Co-ordinator, Glenda Brown, is excited for this year’s involvement in Airlie Beach Race Week and is looking forward to the week ahead.

"Creative Connections is thrilled to be participating in this year's Airlie Beach Race Week, where we will host an exciting art exhibition and a series of art workshops,” she said.

“There will be guided tours of the exhibition to explore the diverse artworks after the hands-on workshops, promising a unique and memorable experience for all attendees."

The exhibition will showcase 112 artworks from 52 artists across two function rooms at the Whitsunday Sailing Club.

The exhibition is open at throughout the week but for people that want to travel in groups or want to gain more knowledge, a tour is available as well.

WHAT: Art Exhibition Guided Tour
WHERE: Whitsunday Sailing Club
WHEN: Friday 9 August 3pm – 3.30pm, Saturday 10 August 12.15pm – 12.45pm, Sunday 11 August 12.15pm – 12.45pm & Monday 12 August 12.15pm – 12.45pm

Textile Workshop - Felting
The Textile Workshop is a very popular workshop where participants will be guided by textile artists using wool fibres in vibrant Whitsunday colours.
This workshop is suitable for all ages from age 10+, and no experience is needed.

WHAT: Felting Textile Workshop
WHERE: Whitsunday Sailing Club
WHEN: Monday 12 August 9am – 12pm

Quirky Creativity - Watercolours
Get in touch with your inner child by using watercolours and ink to create a wonderful piece of Airlie Beach Race Week themed art. Led by local award-winning artist Jacqui Henderson, no artistic skills are required, Jacqui will guide you and help you create your own gorgeous, colourful piece.

WHAT: Watercolours Workshop
WHERE: Whitsunday Sailing Club
WHEN: Saturday 10 August 9am – 12pm & Sunday 11 August 9am – 12pm

Soft Pastels with Jahla
Like the other workshops, this one is accepting of first-time artists. Instructed by Jahla Thompson each participant can choose between several beaches to recreate a beautiful beach scene.

WHAT: Pastel Seascape Workshop
WHERE: Whitsunday Sailing Club
WHEN: Saturday 10 August, 2pm – 5pm

Paint N Sip
Mel Stone is bringing her popular Paint N Sip workshops to Airlie Beach Race Week. Her Paint N Sip workshops consistently sell out in Bowen and Collinsville. During Sunday’s session participants will create a beautiful painting of the Whitsundays Heart Reef on Sunday and on Monday participants will create a picture of a sailboat.

WHAT: Paint and Sip
WHERE: Whitsunday Sailing Club
WHEN: Saturday 10 August 2pm – 5pm & Sunday 11 August 2pm – 5pm

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