Dive into the world of extinct creatures in this hands-on drawing workshop, designed just for teens aged 14–17.
Explore the captivating Six Extinctions exhibition in this creative workshop designed to ignite your imagination and enhance your artistic skills as you bring prehistoric creatures to life through sketching.
What to expect:
- Hands-on learning: Over the course of three hours, participants will dive deep into the fascinating history of extinct creatures. You'll learn about the diverse species that once roamed our planet and the significant events that led to their extinction.
- Expert guidance: Led by Launceston artist Vicki Dewsbury, this workshop will provide expert instruction on various sketching techniques. Vicki will share her insights and tips on how to capture the essence of these ancient beings through art.
- Creative exploration: This workshop is not just about learning to draw; it's about exploring your creativity and expressing your unique artistic vision. You'll have the opportunity to experiment with different styles and mediums, all while gaining a deeper appreciation for the natural world.
- Interactive experience: Engage with fellow young artists in a collaborative and supportive environment. Share your ideas, get feedback, and be inspired by the creativity of others.
Spaces are limited, so book early to secure your spot.
About the workshop
- This workshop is open for young people aged 14-17 of all experience levels who are curious about art and natural science.
- The registration fee includes all materials and entry to Six Extinctions.
- This workshop will be held at the Queen Victoria Museum, 2 Invermay Road, Launceston.
About the artist
Vicki Dewsbury, based in Launceston, Tasmania, wears multiple artistic hats. As an Urban Sketcher, she captures the pulse of city life through her expressive sketches, whether it’s a bustling street corner or a serene café. As a Mural Artist, her murals breathe life into public spaces, infusing them with colour, imagination, and whimsy.
Beyond her creative endeavours, Vicki is a dedicated Teacher of Visual Arts and Design, sharing her expertise with aspiring artists. As the co-founder of Launceston Urban Sketchers, she fosters a vibrant artistic community that celebrates the urban landscape through sketching and visual storytelling.
Vicki’s mission is to inspire people of all ages to embrace their innate creativity and connect with their artistic selves.
About the exhibition
Six Extinctions delves into ‘The Big Five’ events which drastically reshaped life on Earth: the Ordovician, Devonian, Permian, Triassic and Cretaceous extinctions.
Each historical event was driven by geological and environmental factors like volcanic activity, meteor impacts and climate shifts. These extinction events devastated ecosystems but also paved the way for new evolutionary adaptations.
The exhibition, developed by Gondwana Studios, also examines the ongoing Holocene extinction event—the Sixth Extinction in which we now live—driven largely by human activities such as habitat destruction, climate change and pollution.
Yet, Six Extinctions also offers hope. Through highlighting conservation success stories, the exhibition demonstrates that concerted human effort can still make a difference in preserving biodiversity and restoring Earth’s ecosystems.
In the exhibition, you'll explore these extinction events over 485 million years of Earth’s history through an incredible collection of replica fossils. Come face-to-face with some of the most formidable predators of each era, including Dunkleosteus, the giant armoured fish that ruled the seas, Inostrancevia, a sabre-toothed predator as fierce as any tiger, Postosuchus, a towering crocodile-like hunter, and a life-sized replica of the largest Tyrannosaurus Rex ever found.
This is a journey through deep time you won’t want to miss.
Six Extintions
Museum at Inveresk, 2 Invermay Road, Launceston
Free entry | Open daily | 10am to 4pm
About QVMAG's Arts on Site program
Our ongoing series immerses participants in a vibrant blend of art techniques, taking inspiration from our current exhibitions and guided by expert facilitators.
With monthly workshops held across our two sites at the Queen Victoria Art Gallery at Royal Park and the Museum at Inveresk, participants can explore photography, sketching, drawing, watercolour painting, oil painting, textile design, and interior design.
From seasoned artists to curious beginners, Arts on Site provides the perfect opportunity to elevate your artistic skills and connect with a community of creators.
Find out more about this exciting series at www.qvmag.tas.gov.au/Arts-on-Site
Image: QVMAG