Resin art is on the rise at Tailem Bend
Locals eager to try a new hobby are gathering for resin art workshops led by Graham Nancarrow at Tailem Bend's Community Centre
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The Tailem Bend Community Centre is alive with creativity, as students from around the region have gathered for another successful resin art workshop led by Graham Nancarrow of Murray Bridge.
Among those present at the recent workshop were Reigan Herman, a young, resolute volunteer at the centre, as well as several eager students: Margaret Stewart of Meninge, Sharon and David Partington of Strathalbyn, and Rhonda Lanson of Mypolonga, an advanced resin artist.
Krystal List of the Tailem Bend Community Centre was also on hand to offer her support and guidance to the group.
Ms List found that newcomers to their resin art workshops really enjoy making their own colourful serving trays.
“There are two levels of students here, from beginner to advanced,” she explained.
“Today, the students are doing a basic pour, while some of the more advanced ones are moving on to a beach scene pour, incorporating sand and small beach pebbles,” Ms List said.
Margaret Stewart, workshop tutor Graham Nancarrow and Sharon Partington all love to get the creativity flowing. Photos: Glenn Power.
Ms List described how transformative resin art has been for her personally.
“Resin art is wonderful therapy for all of us,” she said.
“It gives us a real sense of coming together and it allows our creative selves to feel safe to come out.
"Personally, I am not that creative, but resin art has been a true game changer for me – I can create a masterpiece just like the next person,” Ms List said.
Reigan Herman, an enthusiastic centre volunteer, was thrilled to witness the impact of the workshop on the community.
"It’s amazing to see people come out of their shells and express themselves creatively through resin art,” she said.
Rhonda Ladson, one of the advanced students in the group, shared her passion for the medium.
"I love resin art ... I have made so many things: clock faces, trays, and I am about to finish a clear resin coating on my outdoor table servery board.
“Resin art is unpredictable; it changes as it warms up and moves around.
"It's like it has a mind of its own.
“I try to shape things in the way I do with my own life, but in the end, the final product is colourful, and unique, just like everyone in our class.”
The Tailem Bend Community Centre offers numerous creative therapy opportunities, fostering a spirit of inclusiveness and an opportunity for people to express themselves creativity within their local community.
