Mandarinfish - Natural History & Ceramics Painting Masterclass - September 20
Please join us for an intimate and hands-on natural history and ceramics painting class where you will learn how to paint a Mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus) with underglazes (ie the “paints” applied under the glaze).
This masterclass is part of our series where a marine biologist/ecologist will be in attendance and for this session we will be welcoming marine ecologist and PhD Candidate James Wong to our Coconut Crab studio.
The Mandarinfish, also known as Mandarin Dragonet, is a small and brightly coloured fish found in the warmer waters of the Pacific, from Taiwan to Australia.
Mandarinfish are reef dwellers, preferring sheltered lagoons and inshore reefs. While they are slow-moving and fairly common within their range, they are not easily seen due to their bottom-feeding habit and their small size (reaching only about 6 cm). Their large pelvic fins are used for 'walking' on the seafloor. They feed primarily on small crustaceans and other invertebrates such as sea worms.
James is a PhD Candidate at the University of Newcastle and is studying the ecology of subtropical reef fishes at Norfolk Island. He has a Bachelor of Science majoring in Marine Science and completed an Honours with UoN studying foodweb dynamics of seagrass-associated fishes in Lake Macquarie. Jim loves loves all things fish and foodwebs!
Participants will be given one of Casa Adams signature medium platters bisqued, with the species already monoprinted and ready to be painted. During the class, Araceli will share all the tricks and techniques she has mastered over the 13 years + she has been making and painting ceramics. All materials, as well as a delicious morning tea, are included. The platters will be glazed and fired in the studio and ready for collection approximately one week after. No previous experience needed!
Timings: 9am to 12pm
Location: The class will take place at our award-winning studio the Coconut Crab in Dulwich Hill, Sydney. The address will be given to confirmed participants closer to the date
***If you’d like to paint the coral reef on a dinner plate instead, there is an additional charge of $25. Just add this class to your cart and then add Dinner plate option for painting class to your cart as well.***
Please join us for an intimate and hands-on natural history and ceramics painting class where you will learn how to paint a Mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus) with underglazes (ie the “paints” applied under the glaze).
This masterclass is part of our series where a marine biologist/ecologist will be in attendance and for this session we will be welcoming marine ecologist and PhD Candidate James Wong to our Coconut Crab studio.
The Mandarinfish, also known as Mandarin Dragonet, is a small and brightly coloured fish found in the warmer waters of the Pacific, from Taiwan to Australia.
Mandarinfish are reef dwellers, preferring sheltered lagoons and inshore reefs. While they are slow-moving and fairly common within their range, they are not easily seen due to their bottom-feeding habit and their small size (reaching only about 6 cm). Their large pelvic fins are used for 'walking' on the seafloor. They feed primarily on small crustaceans and other invertebrates such as sea worms.
James is a PhD Candidate at the University of Newcastle and is studying the ecology of subtropical reef fishes at Norfolk Island. He has a Bachelor of Science majoring in Marine Science and completed an Honours with UoN studying foodweb dynamics of seagrass-associated fishes in Lake Macquarie. Jim loves loves all things fish and foodwebs!
Participants will be given one of Casa Adams signature medium platters bisqued, with the species already monoprinted and ready to be painted. During the class, Araceli will share all the tricks and techniques she has mastered over the 13 years + she has been making and painting ceramics. All materials, as well as a delicious morning tea, are included. The platters will be glazed and fired in the studio and ready for collection approximately one week after. No previous experience needed!
Timings: 9am to 12pm
Location: The class will take place at our award-winning studio the Coconut Crab in Dulwich Hill, Sydney. The address will be given to confirmed participants closer to the date
***If you’d like to paint the coral reef on a dinner plate instead, there is an additional charge of $25. Just add this class to your cart and then add Dinner plate option for painting class to your cart as well.***
Please join us for an intimate and hands-on natural history and ceramics painting class where you will learn how to paint a Mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus) with underglazes (ie the “paints” applied under the glaze).
This masterclass is part of our series where a marine biologist/ecologist will be in attendance and for this session we will be welcoming marine ecologist and PhD Candidate James Wong to our Coconut Crab studio.
The Mandarinfish, also known as Mandarin Dragonet, is a small and brightly coloured fish found in the warmer waters of the Pacific, from Taiwan to Australia.
Mandarinfish are reef dwellers, preferring sheltered lagoons and inshore reefs. While they are slow-moving and fairly common within their range, they are not easily seen due to their bottom-feeding habit and their small size (reaching only about 6 cm). Their large pelvic fins are used for 'walking' on the seafloor. They feed primarily on small crustaceans and other invertebrates such as sea worms.
James is a PhD Candidate at the University of Newcastle and is studying the ecology of subtropical reef fishes at Norfolk Island. He has a Bachelor of Science majoring in Marine Science and completed an Honours with UoN studying foodweb dynamics of seagrass-associated fishes in Lake Macquarie. Jim loves loves all things fish and foodwebs!
Participants will be given one of Casa Adams signature medium platters bisqued, with the species already monoprinted and ready to be painted. During the class, Araceli will share all the tricks and techniques she has mastered over the 13 years + she has been making and painting ceramics. All materials, as well as a delicious morning tea, are included. The platters will be glazed and fired in the studio and ready for collection approximately one week after. No previous experience needed!
Timings: 9am to 12pm
Location: The class will take place at our award-winning studio the Coconut Crab in Dulwich Hill, Sydney. The address will be given to confirmed participants closer to the date
***If you’d like to paint the coral reef on a dinner plate instead, there is an additional charge of $25. Just add this class to your cart and then add Dinner plate option for painting class to your cart as well.***