Make your own lead-light artwork with Chelsea Farquhar

Workshop
29 April 2023
A large lead-light artwork displaying a horse sits in a windowsill.
A large lead-light artwork displaying a horse sits in a windowsill.

Learn lead-lighting from 2022 Studio Program artist, Chelsea Farquhar.

When

Adelaide Contemporary Experimental

29 April 2023

1:00pm to 4:00pm

Access

Design and make your own leadlight design using copper foil, solder and pre-cut glass shapes, exploring colour, texture and movement of light. Afterwards, take your unique creation home and hang it in a light-filled window.

With its origins in Roman and Byzantine windows, lead-lighting is a practical and decorative technique that’s been used for thousands of years. In her own art practice, Chelsea uses lead-lighting (as well as blacksmithing and costuming) techniques to explore themes of time and transformation, often referencing the harlequin pattern, her works are theatrical and playful.

Full price: $89.00
Concession/ACE Associate: $69.00

Feature Image: Chelsea Farquhar (2022), 'Studios: 2022', documentation, work in progress. Photography by Thomas McCammon.

Artist

Chelsea Farquhar
Three lead-light works, hanging from a window in ACE's front space.
Three lead-light works, hanging from a window in ACE's front space.
Chelsea Farquhar (2022), 'Studios: 2022', installation view, Adelaide Contemporary Experimental. Photography by Sam Roberts.
One lead-light work featuring a horse wearing a ruff, hanging from a window at ACE.
One lead-light work featuring a horse wearing a ruff, hanging from a window at ACE.
Chelsea Farquhar (2022), 'Studios: 2022', installation view, Adelaide Contemporary Experimental. Photography by Sam Roberts.
Detail of lead-light work featuring a circus performer doing a handstand on a horse.
Detail of lead-light work featuring a circus performer doing a handstand on a horse.
Chelsea Farquhar (2022), 'Studios: 2022', installation view, Adelaide Contemporary Experimental. Photography by Sam Roberts.

ACE’s workshop program provides a unique opportunity to learn new skills and engage with leading contemporary artists in a creative, social and participatory environment. Designed to suit a range of skill levels and interests, these artist-led programs offer all audiences – from curious gallery-goers through to practicing artists – an opportunity to learn a range of creative techniques through hands-on, practical classes. All materials and light refreshments will be provided.

ACE tampinthi, ngadlu Kaurna yartangka panpapanpalyarninthi (inparrinthi). Kaurna miyurna yaitya mathanya Wama Tarntanyaku. Parnaku yailtya, parnaku tapa purruna, parnaku yarta ngadlu tampnthi. Yalaka Kaurna miyurna itu yailtya, tapa purruna, yarta kuma puru martinthi, puru warri-apinthi, puru tangka martulayinthi.

ACE respectfully acknowledges the traditional Country of the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains and pays respect to Elders past and present. We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land. We acknowledge that they are of continuing importance to the Kaurna people living today.

ACE tampinthi, ngadlu Kaurna yartangka panpapanpalyarninthi (inparrinthi). Kaurna miyurna yaitya mathanya Wama Tarntanyaku. Parnaku yailtya, parnaku tapa purruna, parnaku yarta ngadlu tampnthi. Yalaka Kaurna miyurna itu yailtya, tapa purruna, yarta kuma puru martinthi, puru warri-apinthi, puru tangka martulayinthi.

ACE respectfully acknowledges the traditional Country of the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains and pays respect to Elders past and present. We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land. We acknowledge that they are of continuing importance to the Kaurna people living today.