Tide and Texture: Mixed Media with Averill Lawler

Sunday 18 October 2026, 10am-3pm
Cost: $130 per person excluding GST
Maximum: 12 participants
Includes: Art materials, tuition, morning tea and afternoon tea

Take a closer look at the marks and textures hidden in Bruny's coastal landscape. During a foreshore walk, you'll use frottage and rubbings to capture the surfaces of rocks, shells, wood and seaweed, creating a collection of textures to bring back to the studio.

At the gallery, Averill will guide you through drawing, collage and expressive mark-making. You'll work with papers, inks, paint, oil pastel, graphite and charcoal to create a richly layered artwork informed by the coast.

This playful, intuitive workshop is ideal for beginners and experienced artists alike - and especially good for anyone who enjoys getting a little experimental.

About Averill Lawler

Averill Lawler is a Tasmanian visual artist whose work is shaped by the wild, weather-worn edges of Lutruwita/Tasmania. Growing up beside the Derwent Estuary, she spent her childhood exploring rock pools, watching light move across the water and becoming attuned to the rhythms of sea and sky.

Her work combines close observation with an intuitive sensitivity to texture, atmosphere and Tasmania's luminous coastal light. Averill holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Tasmania, where she majored in sculpture, although painting remains her first love.

In her workshops, Averill encourages participants to draw inspiration directly from nature and experiment with materials including graphite, ink, paint and found objects. Her welcoming approach gives newcomers the confidence to have a crack while offering practising artists plenty of room to explore.

Lunch & Travel

Please bring a picnic lunch or book lunch at Bruny Island Wild Cafe on 0437 235 622.

This workshop include a walk along the foreshore. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a rain jacket and warm layers - this is Tasmania, after all.

The Bruny Island ferry departs from Kettering. Check ferry times in advance and allow enough travel time from the ferry terminal to Dennes Point.

October is Workshop Month at bruny NORTH

Come and play, make and unwind with us at bruny NORTH this October. Our 2026 program brings together a terrific group of Tasmanian artists for six hands-on workshops inspired by textiles, found objects and Bruny Island's beautiful coastal environment.

Whether you're an experienced maker, a complete beginner or simply keen to try something new, you'll be warmly welcomed. Places are limited, so early bookings are recommended.

Venue: bruny NORTH, 18 Bruny Island Main Road, Dennes Point, Bruny Island
General enquiries: events.brunynorth@gmail.com

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