This event is free for Artist Pass holders! $25.00 for General Public.

Image: Simon Greiner by Jacquie Manning.

This workshop guides participants through a creative exploration of cardboard through sculptural play and improvisation.

Starting from the philosophy that anyone can get hold of a cardboard box, and a cardboard box can be anything, Simon will lead you through his approach to cardboard sculpture.

Simon will guide participants through various cardboard techniques to make a mask as a starting point, looking at how we see and represent the shapes that form facial features, and how to build personality and emotion in combining them.

The main aim of this workshop is to create a space for participants to play and explore, while making something with their hands. Participants will be encouraged to find a balance between sketching/planning and experimentation/improvisation.

Simon will demonstrate how to build out three dimensional forms by converting shapes into prisms, implying shape and form with curved strips of cardboard, and building texture by layering.

Learning Outcomes:

Experience the meditative sensation of focusing on a creative project for 3 hrs.
Practice thinking about representation through abstraction.
Practice thinking three-dimensionally and visualising your idea.
Learn to embrace the limitations of your material. Practice improvising with shapes
Learn techniques to manipulate cardboard

The session is for anyone who wants to get creative in a low stakes environment. No experience is necessary. Age 18+.

About the Artist:

Simon Greiner is an illustrator, animator, cardboard artist and designer.

Simon lived and worked in New York from 2011 - 2014, during which time he illustrated the cover of The New Yorker Magazine, as well as illustrating and designing several books, and working with agencies like Blue State Digital and Johannes Leonardo.

He has also exhibited his cardboard works at the Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf, the Newtown Art Seat and the Chrissie Cotter Gallery. His work has been featured in Vogue Australia and his most recent piece, an installation for Baz Luhrmann’s bar, “Monsieur” in NY was featured in US Vogue. Simon was also the winner of the inaugural Officeworks Create-a-thon.

Currently based in Sydney, Australia, Simon has a diverse range of digital and practical skills.

Participant Requirements:

If possible, bring a nice cardboard box
BYO Cutting implements: Stanley knife, good scissors, scalpel, whatever you like to use
You are welcome to bring your lunch, there is access to a kitchen or there are plenty of food options nearby

Access Requirements:

If you have access requirements, please tick the access requirements box during the booking process. This includes booking companion card tickets. A Brand X team member will then be in touch to ensure we understand your requirements. If you require an interpreter, or would like to contact someone about access, please email Dean Nash (Access Coordinator) at access@brandx.org.au.

Getting to City of Sydney Creative Studios:

Train: Town Hall Station 2-minute walk
Light Rail: 2-5 minute walk from light rail platforms
Bus: 5 minute walk from Elizabeth Street, Stand C and D
Car: Wilson Parking, 14 Wilmot St, Sydney or Meriton Suite Parking, 100 Bathurst St, Sydney

Register for a Building Tour:

We would love to show you around the City of Sydney Creative Studios. Email programs@brandx.org to organise a 30 minute tour before the session starts, we'll show you our Performance, Music, Digital and Visual arts spaces.

Exchange and Refunds:

Want to cancel your ticket? Please email us at programs@brandx.org. If you purchased a ticket, we can refund your tickets minus transaction fees of 1.75% + 30c. Please cancel/refund your ticket no less than 24 hours prior to workshop commencement.

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its arts funding and advisory body