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Luke Thurgate, Dobell Finalist, Live Drawing Demonstration at BRAG
Fri 1 September - Sun 3 September
Free
Dobell Drawing Prize #23 finalist Luke Thurgate will be recreating his finalist work I believe in you, 2023, at Bathurst Regional Art Gallery on the opening weekend of the touring prize in Bathurst.
Visitors are invited to pull up a stool and watch Thurgate’s drawing come to life. By observation, learn incredible skills from this modern-day master!
Thurgate will be drawing on the opening night, Saturday 2 September 10am-2pm and Sunday 3 September 10am-2pm.
Plus, on Sunday 3 September, observe Thurgate and try your hand at drawing in our regular Sunday Sketch Session, 10:30am-12:30pm! Materials supplied, all abilities and ages, all welcome.
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The What’s On calendar covers arts and heritage events happening across the NSW Central West in the local government areas of Bathurst Region, Blayney, Cabonne, Cowra, Forbes, Lachlan, Lithgow, Mid-Western Region, Oberon, Orange, Parkes and Weddin.
Event listings are sourced or supplied from local venues and arts organisations. Many events listed here have been originally shared by the organisers on social media. Whilst all care is taken – and accuracy is our priority – we can take no responsibility for date changes or the content of contributed information. Contact the event organisers listed for more details or to book tickets.
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