ART SCHOOL - Mini Monuments with Nazerul Ben-Dzulkefli

Join artist, Nazerul Ben-Dzulkefli, for a two-part workshop as we build mini monuments out of clay. In the first session you will be guided by Nazerul, learning hand-building skills, using clay and tools to design and sculpt your own ceramic mini-monument. The sculptures will then be dried and fired on site, ready for a second session on Wednesday, 25 January where you will glaze your monument. After a final glaze firing, your very own ceramic mini monument will be ready to place in your garden or anywhere at home to create a magical corner of contemplation.

All materials are included in the cost of the ticket.

Dates

Please note - this program runs across two days, and participants must attend both sessions:

• Monday, 9 January (building) and Wednesday, 25 January (glazing)

Finished sculptures will go through a second round of firing after the second session, before they can be collected at a later date. City of Melville will advise participants as soon as their finished pieces are ready to be collected.

Times

9.30am to 12.30pm each session

Who can attend?

Mini Monuments is roughly designed for children aged 8-12. Get in contact with us at [email protected] if your child if outside of this age bracket and you would like them to attend. Children attend the sessions independently of their parents / carers and are supported by City of Melville staff throughout the sessions.

What to bring

Each participant will need to wear comfortable clothing that they don't mind getting messy - or an apron/smock. Please also ensure your child brings a water bottle and any snacks they might need.

Affordability

A City of Melville resident and can't afford the price of ART SCHOOL? Contact us at [email protected] and we will organise a free place for you.

About Nazerul Ben-Dzulkefli

Nazerul Ben-Dzulkefli was born in Singapore and has been residing in Boorloo (Perth) since 2017. His art includes sculpture, video, drawing, installation and he has also dabbled in medieval music, theatre and contemporary Malay dance back in Singapore. He has exhibited in both Perth and Singapore.

Nazerul's art practice involves the exploration of sacred space and ways to demarcate them with totems, shrines and little monuments to remind him of his connection to the ancient mythologies of his homeland in the Malay Archipelago.

Host or Publisher City of Melville - #creativemelville