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Larapinta Creative
Camps 2008
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days of creative adventure in Central Australia. For artists, art students, photographers, and writers ... anyone with a yearning for a creative experience of country |
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Camp 1: ‘Creating Country’ Thurs 17 - Thurs 24 April The
opportunity to immerse yourself creatively in beautiful country. Explore
its detail, its vastness and its spirit. There will be day trips by
4WD to some of the most special locations in the National Park with
some gentle walking. We will avail ourselves of the cool, cathedral
like respite of the gorges and take our time to feel the resonance
of these special places. There will time for swimming in the Finke
and working in the shade of the ancient river red gums that line its
bed.
Camp
3: 'A Walk of Art' Tues 19 - Tues 26 Aug
Scheduled to coincide with the National Regional Arts Conference in Alice Springs entitled 'Art at the Heart', this camp is an opportunity for people attending the conference and any other art workers to engage creatively with the heart and soul of this country. With a base camp on the Finke River you will have the luxury of exploring your creative response in any media you choose. There will be some day trips by
4WD to some of the most special locations in the National Park and
some short walks. We will avail ourselves of the cool, cathedral
like respite of the gorges and take our time to feel the resonance
of these special places. There will time for swimming in the Finke
and art working in the shade of the ancient river red gums that line its
bed. Your special time to re-create and renew. 2009 Schedule We are currently working on our 09 programme. If you are interested in booking a special creative camp for your group please let us now as soon as possible so we can accomodate you. |
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To
make a booking or to have your questions answered contact Deborah
Clarke : deb@larapintacreativecamps.com.au
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*Please note that prices are ex Alice Springs & include all camping equipment, food, drinks, (including a beer and wine with dinner), local transport, plus some art materials and artworking equipment. No refund of deposit if cancellation occurs less than 3 weeks prior to departure time. Full payment required prior to commencement of camp |
| To find out more about supported walking tours on The Larapinta Trail contact Shane Fewtrell at Trek Larapinta: info@treklarapinta.com.au
The images below are from the Creative Camps in 2007. To view more photos from these and other Creative Camps CLICK HERE |
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CAMP LOCATION & AMENITIES
Our campsite is a ‘bush’ style camp therefore there are no amenity blocks and consequently neither are there buses, caravans and crowds of tourists. However Larapinta Creative Camps provides you with everything needed to make sure your camping experience is very comfortable. We provide a private bush toilet and can generally arrange for hot showers at nearby locations during the week. (this will not be possible at Ruby Gap as it is too remote) In between showers you can swim if the waterholes are full or use a large bowl of warm water for a 'cat's lick' style body wash. Our swags are extemely comfotable and warm, fitted with doonas sheets, pillows and extra blankets if required.
We are are always complimented on our delicious and generous meals, made with fresh ingredients and our excellent choice of bottled wine with dinner and great coffee. We provide comfortable chairs, a large camp table and the trademark of true territorian camping style, a cosy ‘swag’, for sleeping. A swag is an ingenious combination of comfy foam mattress, fluffy pillow, sleeping bag and sheet all contained by a zippered canvas sheath that allows you to enjoy our spectacular starry skies. For rainy occasions or for added privacy we provide tents when required or requested. Our transport is a 4WD mini bus (8 seater) and a kitchen trailer. We also take another small enclosed trailer on the art camps to house the extra equipment required, plus art materials and participants artwork. We pride ourselves on providing a true camping experience where you will always feel comfortable & well looked after.
THE CAMP PROGRAMME
The
programme will to some degree be determined by the needs and physical capabilites
of the group, so let us know what you would like to happen. On previous camps
we have spent some days working in the vicinity of camp as there are some
wonderful land features close by. On others we take short 4WD trips to some
of the most special locations and gorges in the National Park. There will
generally be some gentle walking involved each day and extended walks are
offered on occasions for those who would like some longer, expertly guided
adventures on the Larapinta Trail. Deborah offers tuition and support for
those who request it. For those who wish to work independently on their own
creative projects the camp offers a stimulating small group environment in
which to share their creative process and ideas. We are fostering a relationship
with with the Ngurratjuta Art Centre in Alice Springs so that we may
have some Western Arrente artists join us on occassions to share their connection to this, their country.
(Group size is small with a max. of
9 participants).
DEBORAH CLARKE
Deborah's
background is in professional art practice and education (teaching Fine Arts
at Tafe NSW and Charles Darwin University NT).
Her approach to creativity is broad, working in a variety of media from traditional
drawing and painting to digital imaging, photography and creative writing.
In March 2007 she will be exhibiting at Gallery Gondwana in Sydney and then
in May at Araluen the Regional Gallery in Alice Springs. She has had several
solo shows of mixed media work in Sydney and two solo photo media exhibitions
in Alice Springs since she arrived in 2002. In 2004 she was selected to exhibit
in the prestigious Alice Art Prize, a contemporary national art award and
in 2006 and 2005 was represented in the Desert Divas exhibition at Gallery
Gondwana(Alice Springs). She has also spent many years working as a freelance
designer and illustrator for some of Australia's best known book publishers.
And incidentally, designed /created and maintains this web site.
To view some of Deborah's work click
here
She brings to her role as teacher an empathic understanding of the
creative process and professional knowledge of a broad spectrum of art media
including new technology. A willing communicator, and natural teacher, she
enjoys the process of helping her students realise their creative potential
in whatever medium they choose to work.
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What
others have said about their experience...
"It
was wonderful to be able to just draw and 'be drawn' into this amazing
environment. I felt safe and cared for and free to explore the beauty
both physically and visually. Lois, July
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"This was a really creative camp and a wonderful experience. As an inexperienced camper I had a lot to learn, and I did. The camp has provided time out to consider life and the direction I would like to go in my art. Thankyou for the great walks, activities, meals and facilities. And the knowledge you have both shared with us. Amazing! Pippin Magaria Oct 06 "what a week! it has been amazing being part of this wonderful environment, so much more beautiful than I ever imagined. The colours, the light and the tranquility have a magic all their own. Also being part of an amazing group of creative beings has been a priviledge. I go home enthused and filled with new ideas and determined to spend more time with my art. Thanks Deb for sharing your immense creativity and to you both for making the camp so comfortable and easy and for the fabulous meals Charlie. Jan Burne Oct 06 "What a wonderful expereince it all was! Thank you for facilitating it so expertly. Images of beauty in unexpected places linger on. I can see why the lure of the centre is so strong. Susie Shaw June 07
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To see more photos from the 2007 Creative Camps click here
To view a selection of work by our Creative Camp participants click here
To view Deborah Clarke's artist's profile click here
