Workshops and Performances
A wide variety of workshops and performances are held at the G.R.A.I.N. Store in conjunction with the exhibitions and events we host. These workshops and performances are a forum for sharing artistic practices and showcasing live music and performance.
Specific details of upcoming workshops and performances are advertised below.
Specific details of upcoming workshops and performances are advertised below.
 Performances
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Bookings are not always required (many shows will sell out though)
Cost: as shown below. UPCOMING PERFORMANCESOur 2018 program is being confirmed... stay tuned for more info soon.
PAST PERFORMANCES
The G.R.A.I.N. Store presents a brand new production by the Campaspe Players
HENRY LAWSON THE PEOPLE'S POET IN VERSE AND SONG Sunday 19th November, 2pm This production explores Lawson’s dramatic, sometimes tragic life story, told through his legendary, much loved poems about the bush, the city, mateship, kindness, endurance and resistance to oppression. Come join the Campaspe Players, a group of district actors, writers and musicians, in this sparkling production celebrating Lawson’s 150th Birthday with plenty of bush humour – even some waltzing! TICKETS Presale $25 / Members $20 At the Door $30 / Members $25 Tickets available at The G.R.A.I.N. Store or www.trybooking.com/SUHO 
JO JO SMITH
Singer, Songwriter, Musician. Australia's unsung Jazz, Blues & Roots Queen with LUCIE THORNE & HAMISH STUART Australian Soul Legend JO JO SMITH celebrates 50 years in the music industry Sunday 29th October, 4pm Pre Sale $25 / Members $20 At the Door $30 / Members $25 Tickets available at www.trybooking.com/QOLU 
The G.R.A.I.N. Store proudly presents
Orchestra Victoria INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED WARATAH STRING QUARTET CONCERT & MASTERCLASS Sunday 15th October, 2pm Appearances include Melbourne International Festival & the Beijing Conservatory Chamber Music Festival The program will include works byHaydn, Dvorak and Shostakovich. The concert will be followed at 4:00pm by a MASTERCLASS for local regional musicians and students with free admission for the audience. TICKETS $30 Presale / $25 Members & Children U15 $35 At the Door / $30 Members & Children U15 Tickets available at The G.R.A.I.N. Store or www.trybooking.com/RKKQ 
Saoirse - Celtic Music & Dance
Sunday 10th September, 3pm With soaring vocal harmonies and masterful musicianship, this Melbourne based group are world class entertainers The G.R.A.I.N. Store presents Melbourne based international touring group Saoirse perform a special matinee show. Saoirse delight their audiences with their beautiful renditions of traditional Irish ballads & original works, with soaring vocal harmonies & some spirited jigs & reels to get your feet tapping. VENUE St Marys of the Angels Auditorium, Chapel St, Nathalia TICKETS CONCERT 3:00pm Presale $30 / Members & Child Under 15 $25 At the Door $35 / Members & Child Under 15 $30 Book Now for the Concert WORKSHOP 1:30pm This special matinee show will be preceded by an opportunity to participate in a beginners level Gaelic singing workshop that will allow you to sing along and become part of the performance. $10 / Members $5 Book Now for the Workshop 
As part of National Reconciliation Week, The G.R.A.I.N. Store in association with Film and Television Institute, Western Australia presents
Indigenous Community Stories A screening and artist talk featuring Western Australian indigenous film-maker Michelle Broun Welcome to country by Sharon Attkinson, Kaiela Institute and Eric Brown, Kaiela Arts including an exhibition by local indigenous artists Saturday 27 May, 7:00pm Tickets Pre-Sale $12 / Members $8 Tickets at the Door $15 / Members $10 Tickets available at The G.R.A.I.N. Store or at www.trybooking.com/QDXT 
29 April 2017
Fiddle and Song Traditional music from Scotland, Ireland & Wales featuring the Nathalia & District Community Choir as you've never heard them before! Special Guest Artists Erin Heycox, Lachlan Heycox, Lachlan Gordon& Janelle Foote Musical Director Linden Lancaster. Tickets Pre sale $20 or $15 members / At the door $25 or $20 members. Tickets available at The G.R.A.I.N. Store or online at www.trybooking.com/PJBD 
3 May 2017 7pm Making It an artist talk and screening exploring the careers of a filmmaker and a sound maker featuring internationally renowned sound maker Graeme Leak and Nathalia’s award winning filmmaker Jacinta Scadden Graeme Leak: Graeme is a classically trained percussionist and multi- instrumental musician, composer, performer and director. He is currently artist-in-resident for Girgarre’s Small Town Transformation project, creating an outdoor musical installation, running music skills workshops and up-cycling found objects into instruments. His talk will explore his life’s work in collaboration around music, sound, instruments and performance. Jacinta Scadden: Jacinta is a filmmaker whose talents include writing, directing and acting. She was born and raised in Nathalia and won her first national film award at age 15 - the prestigious Simpson Prize presented by the Prime Minister. She completed her Bachelor of Performing & Screen Arts (Majoring in Directing & Writing for Screen & Theatre) in 2012. Her talk will explore her collaborative journey through film and showcase her past and current projects. Tickets - Pre sale $10 or $5 members. At the door $15 or $10 members. Tickets available at The G.R.A.I.N. Store or online at https://www.trybooking.com/PUUR 
Wednesday 29th March 2017, 6pm
Piano, Poetry & Pizza Night Do you play Piano? Do you read or write Poetry? Do you like Pizza? Or are you just interested in a great night out? Then this event is for you! Book early and put your name down to play the Piano or read a Poem. Tickets available at the G.R.A.I.N. Store or Trybooking. Please note tickets must be booked and Pizza pre- ordered by Tuesday 28 March 4pm. Gourmet Pizza, garlic bread & Gluten Free Pizza also available at additional cost. Put your name down to play the Piano or read a Poem when you book. We will contact you by email for Pizza selection. $6 Entry $16 Pizza The G.R.A.I.N. Store Bar will be open. Come and enjoy a night of fabulous food and entertainment!
Thursday 24th November 2016 8pm
ERIC BOGLE Tickets $30 Venue: St Mary's Auditorium, Chapel Street, Nathalia VIC 3638 
Wednesday 2nd November 2016
7pm 'You'd Sing Too" A film by Sian Darling plus Q & A featuring a live performance by WE ARE FOUR, Congolese singers from St Pauls African Choir. $12 General Admission / $10 Members Tickets at the door A light supper will be provided The introductory performance will be followed by the screening of the film You’d Sing Too by Siân Darling which tells the story of Australian migrant artists working in a variety of fields including hip hop, singing, theatre and visual arts. The film will be followed by a Q & A with film participant and visual artist William Kelly. 
ROD QUANTOCK
26 October 2016
NEIL MURRAY
accompanied by DAMIEN NEIL LIVE IN CONCERT Sunday 4th September 4pm Pre-sale tickets $20 www.trybooking.com/MIZK or $25 at the door if available. "One of the finest albums of Murray's 25-year recording career" Tony Hillier, Rhythms "Neil Murray exudes belonging like few Australians can" Michael Dwyer, The Age 
ORCHESTRA VICTORIA QUARTET
WARATAH SATURDAY 27th AUGUST 2016, 3pm TICKETS Available in Store (11-4pm Thursday-Saturday) $20 General Admission or $15 GRAIN Store Members And via www.thegrainstore.org or Try Booking www.trybooking.com/LKNP 
GEOFF ACHISON
FRIDAY 10th JUNE, 7pm Intimate Solo Acoustic Show "Never, ever miss an opportunity to see Geoff Achison perform live" Hittin’ The Note Magazine USA Book at _http://www.trybooking.com/KRTY $20 General Admission or $15 GRAIN Store members This show will sell out! Limited tickets available. From Melbourne to Memphis, Geoff Achison has thrilled audiences with his dynamic blues playing, catchy originals and gutsy solo arrangements which range from James Brown to The Beatles, from Stevie Wonder to Ben Harper. After many years living and touring in America’s deep south, Geoff is back in Australia with a stack of tunes and delighting audiences with tales of his adventures working the US blues/roots circuit. A highly regarded instrumentalist and singer-songwriter, Geoff treats his guitar like an orchestra laying down a mix of earthy blues, heartfelt soul and irresistibly funky grooves. 
BENNY WALKER
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 20TH, 7PM Victorian Indigenous singer/songwriter Benny Walker is the real deal. His love songs and epic tales are mixed with passion for the land, the people and laid back grooves, all elements that emanate through his velvety vocals and sensitive delivery. Having performed alongside some of Australia’s finest, Walker was awarded Victorian Indigenous Performing Arts Award for Best New Talent in 2012. In recent years he has performed at some of the country’s best-loved festivals, including Woodford, Australasian Worldwide Music Expo, St Kilda Fest and Blue Mountains Music Festival and also taken the plunge into the Canadian festival circuit. Tickets for sale on the door. $15 (standard), $12 (members/concession), $25 (family - two adults and children) HOMEGROWN LOCAL LIVE ORIGINAL MUSIC
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 18th, 7:00pm to 9:00pm
An opportunity to hear the original creations of some of the regions most talented up and coming performers. Featuring (above from left to right): The Murks (Numurkah), Dan Duggan (Echuca), and Jess & Laura (Nathalia) $15 (standard) $12 (members/concession) $25 (family - two adults and children) 
SIMON MARKS
With special guest DAVE JOHNSON (W.A.) JULY 22ND 5:30PM TO 7:30PM $15 (standard) $12 (members/concession) $25 (family - two adults and children) Simon Marks, local Barmah singer/songwriter who is known for his own interactive, intimate and upbeat style, will be joined by well respected member of the Australian music scene and bandmate Dave Johnson (Carus/The Fling). A singer/songwriter in his own right Johnson is also a renowned exponent of the mandolin and tenor guitar, and a very entertaining performer! www.simonmarks.net 
'A CONVERSATION WITH JUSTIN BRADY'
SUNDAY JUNE 21ST 11:00 AM TO 12:30 PM $10 (coffee and cake included) Justin is a revered Australian musician, has played with the likes of John Farnham, Things of Stone and Wood, Shane Howard and James Blundell and is coming to the G.R.A.I.N. Store to share his story. 
A LIVE TOUR
OF THE "NATHALIA AND DISTRICT: A CELEBRATION OF OUR CONTRIBUTION TO AUSTRALIAN (& WORLD) CULTURE" EXHIBITION THURSDAY FEBRUARY 26TH, 7PM An interactive hybrid performance with a blend of sound, video and visual art, curated by award winning film-maker, Jacinta Scadden. 
PERFORMANCE NIGHT
SATURDAY MARCH 14TH, 7PM A night of live performance celebrating the work of artists in the "Nathalie and District: a celebration of our contribution to Australian (&world) culture" exhibition. Feature performers include Tammy Muir (award winning bush poet, storyteller and 'yarn spinner'), Rare Child (accomplished Melbourne band featuring Picola born Erin Haycox, nee Landcaster) and more. 
BENNY WALKER
FRIDAY 6 JUNE 7:00PM Cost: $12 adult, $10 concession We are exited to welcome you to a night of rich and soulful music by renowned Echuca indigenous singer/songwriter Benny Walker. His love songs and epic tales are mixed with passion for the land, the people, summer vibes and deep grooves are the elements that reach the soul. Benny has performed alongside some of Australia’s finest, including Archie Roach, Blue King Brown, Tim Rogers and Vika & Linda Bull, and was awarded Victorian Indigenous Performing Arts Award for Best New Talent in 2012. 
SIMON MARKS
FRIDAY 2 MAY 7:00PM $12 adult, $10 concession Come and welcome to the Nathalia district Simon Marks - renowned songwriter and guitarist. From folk to rock to blues, Simon Marks and his band captivated the crowd with their sincerity, passion and talent” (themusic.com.au) 
POLYPHONY
FRIDAY 4 OCTOBER 7:30pm Come & enjoy a wonderful evening of song. (Please bring a plate and share). JOHN LEWIS & FRIENDS
FRIDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 7:30PM
Playing a return performance at The G.R.A.I.N Store is John Lewis with his acoustic guitar joined by his friends. 
THE MURKS
FRIDAY 2 AUGUST 7:30PM An energetic group of musicians/ singers from Numurkah. "The Murks" play a lively blend of contemporary music with a huge amount of energy that really engages their audience. MICHAEL MCQUAID'S
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Bookings are required. Please email the G.R.A.I.N. Store (info@thegrainstore.org) or phone Veronica (03) 5866 2925.
Cost: as shown below (some workshops may have a modest materials fee) UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
PAST WORKSHOPSWILDFLOWERS - IN BLOOM
FREE SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS Wednesday 27th September Two workshops 10:30am to 12 midday & 1:30pm to 3pm Extending and expanding the WILDflower sculpture garden with local artists Linden Lancaster and Anne Timm. Bookings essential Phone Philippa on 0400 037 432 
WILDFLOWERS COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS
SCULPTURE WORKSHOP FOR ARTISTS & ADULTS Saturday 19th & Sunday 27th August 10am to 2pm $40 includes all materials. Join with the Nathalia Wildflower Group and others to learn how Eliza creates with cardboard and adapts techniques to suit varied ages. Add your personal artistic touch to the Nathalia WILDflowers sculpture garden. Bookings are essential. For more information phone Olive Sage 0407 366 081. FREE FAMILY FRIENDLY PARENTS & KIDS PARTY WORKSHOP Monday 21 August 3:30pm to 5pm Come with your children and enjoy some family fun and help build Nathalia’s unique Cardboard Sculpture Garden inspired by local flora. Party food will be served! ARTIST TALK WITH Eliza-Jane Gilchrist Wednesday 23 August 7pm - 8:30pm Join Eliza as she talks about her fascinating journey through various projects and career highlights as a sculptor and community artist, working in a variety of settings including private studio practice and theatre. Cost $5 at the door or Free for G.R.A.I.N. Store Members. 
The G.R.A.I.N. Store in partnership with Kaiela Arts Shepparton presents
Free All-Age Workshop Wednesday 5 July, 10am KAIELA ARTS - OUTREACH workshop celebrating NAIDOC WEEK This free workshop is suitable for all ages including children and family groups and will include Turtle-Making, Music, Storytelling & a Film Screening. Participants will also learn to sing in the Yorta Yorta Language! BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. PHONE 0403 756 571 or book at https://www.trybooking.com/QSNJ THE ART OF FELTING with Anna Ashton
Anna is back by popular demand with NEW felting techniques
Saturday 18th March 2017 10:00am to 4:00pm A wonderful "hands on" workshop with multi award winning felter and Blue Ribbon Winner at the Australia Sheep and Wool Show Cost: $80 ($60 plus $20 materials) Bring your lunch. Coffee & tea provided. Tutor: Anna Ashton Bookings Essential - Phone 58662925 MOSAIC WORKSHOPS
SATURDAY 22ND and SUNDAY 23RD MAY - With - Veronica Kelly. Veronica Kelly is conducting a workshops on the 22nd and 23rd May at The G.R.A.I.N. Store. "Mosaic Workshops" are a fun, interactive and hands on experience. Phone Veronica on 58662925 to register or call into The G.R.A.I.N. Store and leave your name. Artist in Residence
Peter Forward April 3rd-17th 2016 Come through store or around side entrance of the G.R.A.I.N Store to see what Toyota Prize winning artist Peter Forward is up to with his recycled cardboard sculptural works! Peter is here to share his talents and passions and is also available for visitors or those just wanting to drop by for a look anytime he is working. If you like what you see Peter is offering SPECIAL WORKSHOP DATES: Saturday 9th and Saturday 16th APRIL. CONTACT PETER ON SITE OR G.R.A.I.N STORE FOR DETAILS AND REGISTRATION 
EXHIBITION DEBRIEF WORKSHOP WITH RAY SIZER
SATURDAY OCTOBER 24, 10:00am to 1:00pm Ray Sizer, an award winning photojournalist with the Shepparton News shares his insights and wealth of knowledge and experience as well as his considerations as curator of the recent "Ray Sizer Selects: Photographs from Our Grand Grand Tours" exhibition. This workshop is a follow-up event in conjunction with this exhibition and is open to exhibitors only. Above: “Coyote Cute”, Death Valley, California, U.S.A. by Ray Sizer. 
PERCEPTUAL DRAWING MASTERCLASS WITH WILLIAM KELLY
MONDAY OCTOBER 26th, 10:00am to 1:30pm William Kelly is an artist who has lectured widely at some of Melbourne's leading arts schools. This workshop is a follow-up event in conjunction with the recent "Nathalia Art Group: Past, Present and Future" exhibition and is open to members of the Nathalia Art Group only. 
HOLIDAY WORKSHOP:
ART AND PRINTMAKING IN ACTION FOR KINDY AGE KIDS SEPTEMBER 25TH 10:00am to 11:30am $15 (includes materials and tuition) Students will work together with local Barmah artist Anna Willoughby to create a large scale collaborative artwork using everyday objects: to create one ginormous print that will be on display in the G.R.A.I.N. Store window upon completion. Adults welcome to accompany children. Bring along water bottle and snacks. Email (info@thegrainstore.org) or call (0422069458) to register. Registrations close on Monday September 21st. 
INTRODUCTION TO PRINTMAKING
(A WORKSHOP FOR KINDY AGE KIDS) FRIDAY JULY 3RD, 10:00AM TO 11:30AM $15 per child. Adults welcome to accompany their kids for free. Bring along a water bottle and snacks. All materials are included. A beginners introduction to the wonderful world of printmaking! Kindy age kids will enjoy a morning of various printmaking activities with local Barmah artist and printmaker Anna Willoughby, and will be sure to come home with some exciting designs, as well as a set of skills that can be enjoyed easily and affordably at home with basic household materials. This workshop is recommended for kids no older than 8. FOR BOOKINGS AND QUERIES: info@thegrainstore.org, 0422069458 
INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP IN DRYPOINT ETCHING AND MONOPRINTING
WITH MARTIN KING (MASTER PRINTER FROM THE AUSTRALIAN PRINT WORKSHOP) SATURDAY JUNE 20TH 10:00AM TO 4:00PM $80 (ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED) A wonderful opportunity to spend a rewarding day with one of Australia's great printmaking teachers FOR BOOKINGS AND MORE INFORMATION: info@thegrainstore.org, (03) 5866 2925 
'BIRDS OF PREY' WORKSHOP
with GLENDA CORNELL SATURDAY FEBRUARY 28TH 10:00AM TO 4:00PM (all materials provided) Spend a day in the G.R.A.I.N. Store studio and bring your bird to life. Learn how to capture the essence of feathers and the significance of stance. 
INTRODUCTION TO PRINTMAKING
(ALL AGES) FRIDAY JANUARY 23rd, 10:00AM TO 1:00pm $25 (plus $10 material fee) All materials provided. Bring along a water bottle and snacks Registrations close on January 16th. People of any age are encouraged to come and enjoy learning about the art of relief printmaking with local Barmah artist and printmaker Anna Willoughby. Participants will explore how to create a design using the linocut technique and will be sure to come home with an exciting design, as well as a set of artistic skills that can be enjoyed easily and affordably at home. For more information or to register contact Anna Willoughby on 0422069458 or via email info@annawilloughby.com. 
RELIEF PRINTMAKING
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 15 10:00am to 4:00pm $50 (PLUS $15 MATERIALS FEE) (All tools and materials provided) Come and explore the wonderful world of relief printmaking! If you attended the last workshop, or even if you have never done any printmaking before, this workshop is a great opportunity to further explore one of the world's oldest forms of image making and perhaps even make a start on some unique gifts for Christmas. For more information or to register contact Anna Willoughby on 0422069458 or via email info@annawilloughby.com. 
RELIEF PRINTMAKING
SATURDAY AUGUST 23RD 9:00am to 3:00pm $50 (plus $15 materials fee) An introduction to the art of relief printmaking. Come and enjoy creating your own limited edition linocut print and exploring the fascinating world of printmaking with local Barmah artist and printmaker, Anna Willoughby. To register or for more information contact Anna Willoughby on 0422069458 or via info@annawilloughby.com. 
"PHOTOGRAPHY AS ART?"
SATURDAY 31 MAY - 10am-1pm $20 (No materials or camera required) Photography masterclass with Bill Kelly and Ray Sizer: a seminar/discussion. Photography as art or documentation? Ray Sizer is an award winning photojournalist with the Shepparton News and Bill Kelly is an artist who has lectured widely on photography at some of Melbourne's leading photography schools. Bookings essential (5866 2925). PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY MASTERCLASS: CHRIS ATKINS
SATURDAY 5 OCTOBER
10am-2pm $35 (digital camera and laptop required) Everybody takes photos of family, friends and others. This is a truly unique opportunity to learn from master photographer Christopher Atkins to gain insights into portrait photography using natural light, flash, studio and available light. Chris has been an independent professional photographer in Melbourne, is lecturer in photography at the La Trobe University Art Institute and a member of the nationally acclaimed MAP photographic group. Bookings essential 5866 – 2925. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE: MASTER CLASSSATURDAY 3 AUGUST 10am- 1pm $30
With so many of our artists now exhibiting and having their work reproduced, Bill Kelly will discuss and give advice of questions of copyright, ownership, gallery fee's, pricing artworks, internet usage, access to exhibitions etc. Join him for an information filled morning of art talk. Phone Veronica to register for workshop. Ph: 5866 2925 LIFE DRAWING
SATURDAY 1 June 10am -1pm Tutor: Anne Berend Model: Belinda Downs Students $20 Adults $30 LINDEN LANCASTER:
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Classical Concert
Emily Zierk – Soprano
Alistair Davey – Piano An evening of classical music from northern Europe. |
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Please note: All photos and artworks reproduced are copyright the artists and may not be used for reproduction elsewhere without specific written permission.