Port Adelaide Artists Forum
Harts Mill, The Packing Shed, Port Adelaide, 3 weekends in November, music, workshops Citizens orchestra and Commoners Choir, projections inspired by the Port’s fabulous waterfront. Whether you are an absolute beginner, intermediate, or quite experienced, don’t miss this opportunity to work with a range of amazing musicians and artists who are ready, willing and able share their extensive skills and knowledge with you!
Music Matters - Kelly Menhennett - Songwriting Workshop
Saturday 30 November 2024
Kelly Menhennett - Song writing
Whether you are a beginner, an intermediate or more experienced player wanting to explore some of the many approaches to writing a song, this workshop is for you. As part of Kelly's workshop you’ll also develop a bit of a toolbox to create tunes at home, and for those more interested in the instrumental side of things there’ll be a chance to explore blues scales and riffs on guitar or uke.
Workshop date: Saturday 30th November 2 - 4pm
Cost: $10
Bring your guitar, ukulele, instrument, something to write on and your voice.
About Kelly
Singer, songwriter and winemaker, Kelly was born and bred amongst vineyards in South Australia's Riverland region. Blessed with an unassuming soulful, gritty voice, her roots/soul/alt-country songs have seen her win national awards and captivate audiences from street corners to major festivals worldwide.
Website: kellymenhennett.com
Facebook: facebook.com/kellymenhennett
Harts Mill, The Packing Shed
Music Matters - Nic Mollison- Live Image projection workshop
Saturday 30 November 2024
Have you ever wanted to project your artwork(s) onto a larger canvas? If your answer is YES! join Nic for an introduction to live projections for visual artists. You will learn about how to plug in a projector to your laptop and use easily available software such MS Power Point, Qlab and Isadora to present your work. You will also learn about screen resolutions, screen ratios and various software programs that are available to use. Please bring a notepad and pen, your laptop with any cables you have to plug your laptop into a projector (HDMI or VGA). Also any examples of your work on a USB stick.
Workshop date: Saturday 30th November 1pm – 3.30pm
& Sunday 1st December 12pm – 2pm
Cost: $20 for both workshops
Bring your computer (& USB) and images of the Port or images inspired by music.
Nic has 27 years industry experience as a freelance lighting & projection designer for numerous local, national & international theatre, dance, and opera productions. www.nicmollison.com.au.
Harts Mill, The Packing Shed
Music Matters - Commoner’s Choir Workshops. Free!
Sunday 17 November 2024
Commoner’s Choir Workshops. Free!
Everyone is welcome to come and join the Commoner’s Choir because everybody has a voice, and there is beauty and strength in people coming together to sing. Join Ella Pak Poy, Anthony Pak Poy & Pat Rix for two exhilarating workshops which will also include members from Port Adelaide’s own Born On Monday and Lefevre Threshold Choirs. Over two weekends you’ll learn beautiful and lively new songs, enjoy singing in harmony with each other, and even join forces with the Citizen’s Orchestra to perform a song as part of the Music Matters final event on Sunday Dec 1.
Rehearsal 1: Sunday Nov 17 from 2-4pm
Rehearsal 2: Sunday Nov 24 from 1.30-3.30pm
Final rehearsal and concert performance: Sunday Dec 1, 3pm – 6pm
Cost: Free
Bring your voice and sense of fun.
The Packing Shed, Harts Mill
Port Adelaide Citzens Orchestra
Sunday 17 November 2024
Music Matters present The Port Adelaide Citizens Orchestra Workshops. Free!
Join renowned Adelaide musician Mat Morison for an exciting new venture in the creation of The Port Adelaide Citizen's Orchestra! Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or experienced instrumentalist, or just wanting to try playing something, this inclusive event offers everyone a whole new way of creating beautiful and invigorating music together! Come along and collaborate with fellow Port Adelaide locals in a relaxed, fun environment. Don’t miss this chance to contribute your unique sound to the heart of Port Adelaide!
Rehearsal 1: Sunday Nov 17 from 10am -1pm
Rehearsal 2: Sunday Nov 24 from 11am -2pm. NB this second rehearsal allows time with the choir to rehearse a song we’ll be doing together called Humble Love
Final rehearsal and concert performance: Sunday Dec 1, 3pm – 6pm
Cost: Free
Bring instrument of your choice. (spoons, shakers, trumpets,piano accordions, etc.)
Harts Mill The Packing Shed
Music Matters Dancing Monsters Workshop
Saturday 16 November 2024
Join the Dancing Monsters and make your own mask or monster outfit and fuse it with music and dance. It's not scary just lots of fun.
Naomi Nomespotter - Making Monsters Workshop
Whether you’re new or experienced to crafting costumes or headpieces, all ages are welcome to join Naomi for this dive into the fun of monster-making! Starting with the basics, you’ll unleash your creativity and be sure to make a brilliant start on your amazing monster creation which you could even wear with the Dancing Monsters in the upcoming Xmas and Fringe Festival parades. Naomi will be assisted by local community artist Daniel Havey, an originator of the Dancing Monsters Community, who will provide some background as well as musical accompaniment for any Monster movement that happens in the workshop. All you need to bring is yourself, a pair of scissors, and any spare cardboard you have lying around.
Harts Mill packing Shed
Solstice Celebration
Sunday 23 June 2024
Port Adelaide Artists Forum presents SOLSTICE CELEBRATION on Sunday 23 June,2024 featuring the smooth soul and bossa sounds of THE BIRDS AND THE BEES. Doors Open 2pm Band starts 3pm Close 6pm. All tickets at one low price of $10. Tables of 8 available. Full bar available. No BYO alcohol. You are welcome to bring a plate of food.
Harts Mill Packing Shed
Solstice Wellbeing Workshops
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Port Adelaide Artists Forum presents a series of Solstice Wellbeing Workshops over the Winter Solstice starting 8 June to 22 June at Harts Mill Packing Shed, Mundy Street Port Adelaide, in collaboration with Dark Tide Festival. Workshops will be facilitated by Bob Daly, Pat Rix, Christine Pyman, Penny Mortimer, Natasha Sutcliffe, Bonny Rose Brodie, Michelle Jahn, Kalyna Micenko, John Whitney and Joanne Mildenhall.
Packing Shed Hart's Mill
GET OUT - The Final Big Gig at Gallery Yampu
Saturday 24 June 2023
Port Adelaide Artists Forum have been told to 'Get Out' after being the custodians with Dragon Boat SA of Gallery Yampu at the old Port Sailing Club for 12 years. Come and celebrate with us before we leave our community's art and cultural hub. Art, stories, community, love. Entertainment by Born on Monday Choir, KUKO, Morning Boom Boom, DJ Narelle
Bar Available
BYO eats
Parking is limited on Jenkins St (please see map)
Gallery Yampu
Hands On
Saturday 4 March 2023
Port Adelaide Artists Forum presents Hands On - A Day of Art Workshops at Gallery Yampu for Adults on Saturday March 4.
Workshops: Gelli Plate Printing with Jane Carlisle 11am - 12.30pm or 1.30pm - 3pm;
Paper Craft with Dani Gacesa McLean 11am -3pm;
Crochet with Sandy Lepore 11am - 3pm.
Bookings Essential - Limited Places. Cost $10 per person.
Gallery Yampu
River Songs @ Dockside Festival
Sunday 11 December 2022
River Songs is presented by PAAF and the Semaphore Music Festival as a part of the inaugural Dockside Festival on 11 December, 2022 at Gallery Yampu on the Port River from 12 noon. The afternoon will feature First Nations Artist Nancy Bates, with Paul MacLeod, Suedan and Born on Monday Choir. Come and enjoy some Christmas cheer with the Port Adelaide Artists Forum committee, friends and family.
Gallery Yampu
Women Out West Dance
Saturday 19 November 2022
Women's only event with live music and DJ from 7pm to midnight.
Bar facilities are available, no BYO.
BYO supper.
Gallery Yampu
SLAVA
Saturday 22 October 2022
Spirit of Ukraine Humanitarian Fundraiser
Gallery Yampu
SLAVA (CANCELLED)
Saturday 30 July 2022
Slava - The Spirit of Ukraine featuring Yellow Blue Bus is a fundraiser for people living in Ukraine presented by PAAF
Gallery Yampu
Gallery Yampu Fundraiser
Saturday 7 May 2022
PAAF is breaking the COVID shackles and rallying the troops to support the upgrades of Gallery Yampu as an exciting community arts hub.
Come and enjoy a night of entertainment featuring the genius of Don Morrison and the smooth tones of Courtney Robb and Snooks La Vie at Port Adelaide's best kept secret location, Gallery Yampu. You'll love it.
All proceeds are directed to the development of Gallery Yampu as a community arts hub for all creative people.
Gallery Yampu
Kelly Menhennett Band
Sunday 18 June 2017
Award winning singer songwriter Kelly Menhennett and her 5-piece band will kick of the first of our Port Adelaide Artists Forum's Sunday Sessions for 2017. Join Kelly on the beautiful Port River for an afternoon of great music before she goes to Nashville to record her next album.
Great company, yummy food, bountiful bar with the occasional dolphin guaranteed. All welcome.
Doors open 2.30pm for a 3pm start
Gallery Yampu
