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An artistic renaissance is under way at the Archie Graham Centre, with the creations of a range of classes and groups hosted by the centre to go on display as part of the Made at Archie Exhibition.
Running from Wednesday November 1 until Friday November 3, the exhibition will feature paintings, pottery, hand-bound books and other pieces made at Archie either at one of the artist-run workshops or as part of the newly formed Unfinished Projects group where people can work on their own art or craft project in the company of others.
The Made at Archie exhibition will also feature the work of visual artist Sy Yoo and the students from his sketching class.
Originally from Korea, Sy has lived in the South West for the past 18 months.
After visiting the Archie Graham Centre along with fellow members of his English Language class from South West TAFE, the fine arts graduate took part in an art class and before long, he began teaching his own sketching class.
“Since I’ve been running this course, I’ve met many people, local artists, it’s exciting to come in to the Archie Graham Community Centre to do some more drawing and some other things as well,” he said.
“The community centre with (Community Program Coordinator) Clare gave me such a great opportunity to make things.
“My mum passed away and then I stopped doing any artwork. Clare helped me start doing art again.
“Then I started meeting other artists which was really good to do.
“This community centre helps to make a happier life for everyone.”
Archie Graham Centre Community Program Coordinator Clare Vaughan said that she hoped the exhibition would highlight the wide range of activities available at Archie.
“My main aim is to make the facility very vibrant with lots of opportunities,” she said.
“If they’re just small groups operating, nobody knows about it, so we thought we’d host the Made at Archie exhibition.”
She said that as well as in increase in art classes this year, the Unfinished Projects group was a way for people to enjoy the benefits of a creative activity in a social environment.
“I think people have a sense of belonging, they feel that they belong and there’s no judgement, you come along because you love what you’re doing,” she said.
“If people haven’t found something that they’d like to do just yet, they can bring along something to the Unfinished Projects group that they’d like to work on.”
To find out more about what’s on at the Archie Graham Centre, visit www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au/archie-graham-community-centre or call Archie reception on 5559 4920.