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Greg Hansell – Pastel Workshop – Sunday, 2nd May 2021

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Greg Hansell – Pastel Workshop
Sunday, 2nd May 2021

We have a workshop with Greg Hansell on 2nd May for Pastel, 10am – 4pm.

We are excited to have a full day with Greg and experience his wonderful skills with Pastel’s. His own hand made pastels will feature in this workshop also.

Greg’s broad experience over many years always brings much insight and expertise in relation to composition, perspective and the use of the pastel medium.

In the morning Greg plans for the group to do a still life inside the Stan Steven’s studio to get started, and then weather permitting in the afternoon we will go outside the Deerubbin center into the garden and do some Plein Air.

Join us for a great opportunity to enjoy working with this gifted artist, meet with other like minded artists and hone your pastel skills, beginner to advanced.

Numbers are limited, so book now!

Where: Stan Stevens Studio, Deerubbin Centre, George St, Windsor.
Workshop date: Sunday, 2nd May 2021
Time: 10am – 4pm
Cost: $50 for Members and $55 for Non-members
Light morning tea and Tea & Coffee are provided.
Please bring your own lunch.

Reminder: Danni Liu Workshop This Sunday, 18th April 2021

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Reminder: Danni Liu Workshop – Watercolour
This Sunday, 18th April 2021 – 10am to 4pm

Reminding all that we have a workshop planned with Danni Liu on 18th April 2021 focusing on Danni’s beautiful Watercolour techniques. We still have some places so come join the workshop.

Where: Stan Stevens Studio, Deerubbin Centre, George St, Windsor.
Workshop date: Sunday, 18th April 2021
Time: 10am – 4pm
Cost: $50 for Members and $55 for Non-members
Light morning tea and Tea & Coffee are provided.
Please bring your own lunch.

To book or inquire please phone Annmaree 0429 234 873

We will be painting two subjects during this workshop, a cat and a rose, using Danni’s wet in wet techniques for both.

Materials needed:

Watercolour Paints:
The Rose – Scarlet lake, Rose Madder, Terre Verte, Cadmium Yellow and Permanent Violet
The Cat – Neutral tint or grey, Cerulean Blue, Burnt Sienna and Rose Madder.
Don’t worry if it is not the exact same colours, something similar will do just fine.

Good quality watercolour paper, 300g, medium rough, 1/8 or 1/4 sheet. 1 sheet for each painting.

Brushes: Chinese brush or round brush, flat brush and angle brush. Pick brush size based on the size of the paper you use.

Paper towels, 2 cups for water, pencil + eraser, spray bottle, masking tape, boards (to hold the paper, should be reasonably waterproof).

To book or inquire please phone Annmaree 0429 234 873
Payment methods:
Option 1 – EFT Deposit to: Macquarie Towns Arts Society Inc
Bendigo Bank BSB: 633000 Acc: 156303562
N.B. Please label your transaction and email to info [@] mtas.com.au that you have paid for the workshop
Option 2 – Mail Cheque with Form to P.O. BOX 1058, RICHMOND NSW 2753
Option 3 – In person to a committee member or Richmond Art Supplies

About Danni Liu:

Danni Liu is a self-taught watercolour artist located in Kariong, NSW, Australia. She has been practising her art more seriously since 2014. She has exhibited frequently with the Central Coast Watercolour Society, the Central Coast Art Society and the Ku-Ring Gai Art Society with places in her sections and public choice awards. Also winning multiple awards in Gosford, Hornsby, Hunters Hill, Singleton and Australian Artist Art Prizes Danni’s work will be wonderful to see.

Danni likes to paint a variety of subjects, from flowers to landscapes, and birds to portraits.

This is a great opportunity to enjoy working with a gifted artist to foster greater awareness, expertise and hone existing skills.

To book or inquire please phone Annmaree 0429 234 873

Reminder: MTAS Monthly Demo Meeting 13th April – Malcolm Robertson

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Reminder: Monthly Demonstration Meeting
Tuesday, 13th April
Malcolm Robertson – Portrait in Oils

Reminding all that we have Malcolm Robertson demonstrating a Portrait in Oils on Tuesday, 13th April, 7:30pm at the Stan Stevens Studio at 300 George st Windsor.

Register your attendance at info [@] mtas.com.au or join us online to see Malcolm’s beautiful work being demonstrated.

Malcolm has been painting in the Hawkesbury for many years and is well respected among the art community for his portraiture and his landscape painting.

View more of Malcolm’s work on his website www.hawkesburyartist.com

With Covidsafe practises in place, please make sure you register your attendance by emailing info [@] mtas.com.au

We will have Zoom for this demonstration, please let us know also if you will attend online if you can’t attend the venue. Photos and Video will be posted to our social media and youtube channels.

See links below:

Join Zoom Meeting: MTAS Demonstration Malcolm Robertson, 7.30pm 13-04-21:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85946336445

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MTAS blog www.mtas.com.au/mtas-blog
Facebook www.facebook.com/MacquarieTownsArtsSociety
Instagram www.instagram.com/macquarietownsartssociety
Youtube www.youtube.com/channel/UCNLJysmLa7yB1o-T77T1Pcw

Reminder: MTAS Kids School Holiday Workshops – April Easter Hols 2021

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Reminder: Our Kids School Holiday Workshops are coming
up again for the Easter School Holidays!
From 6th – 16th April 2021
For 5-15yr olds
Limit of 12 students per workshop.
CovidSafe practices and distancing rules will apply.

Cost: $15 per 2hr workshop per child; all equipment supplied.
Venue: Richmond Art Supplies, Shop 1, 328 Windsor St, Richmond (next to Brynorms)
Bookings Essential: phone Deidre 0412 979 731

Hawkesbury Show 2021 – Entry Forms Schedule

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Hawkesbury Show is on 23rd-25th April 2021
Entry Forms Schedule

The 134th Hawkesbury Show will be going ahead on 23rd – 25th April 2021.

You can pick up your Show Schedule at many places around town including our Musson Lane Gallery and Richmond Art Supplies or access the online resources on their site www.hawkesburyshowground.com.au

Note the below dates:

Art Entries Close: By post MONDAY, 29th March by 4.00pm. Entry forms can be lodged at the Show Office, or posted to P.O. Box 382, Richmond NSW 2753
Art Entries Online: MONDAY, 29th March by 4.00pm

The Art Schedule PDF is here:  Hawkesbury Show Entry Schedules

And the online Entry link is here:  Online Entry Form

Delivery Days: Thursday, 15th April from 12pm to 4.00pm & Friday, 16th April 2021 from 10.00am and noon at the Philip Charley Pavillion at the Showground.

Collection Day: Exhibits and ribbons may be collected from the stewards in the Pavillion on Monday, 26th April, between 10.00am and noon or the Secretary’s office during office hours in the week following the Show.

Look forward to seeing you there 🙂

Reminder: MTAS Monthly Demo Meeting, 9th Feb with Meaghan Potter – Mixed Media

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Reminder: Monthly Demonstration Meeting
Tuesday, 9th February
Meaghan Potter – Mixed Media

Reminding all that we have Meaghan Potter demonstrating Mixed Media – Watercolour, Ink and Conte charcoal on Tuesday, 9th February, 7:30pm at the Stan Stevens Studio at 300 George st Windsor. Come along or join us online to see Meaghan’s beautiful work being demonstrated.

With Covidsafe practises in place this demo will have a limit of 25 attending so please make sure you register your attendance here: info [@] mtas.com.au

We will also have it on Zoom and our social channels for those who can’t attend the venue. Hopefully, Instagram live and recording to be posted on our Youtube channel. For those who wish to view remotely please see below and follow us.

See links below:

Join Zoom Meeting: MTAS Demonstration Meaghan Potter, 7.30pm 09-02-21: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88149642892

And on our sites:
MTAS blog www.mtas.com.au/mtas-blog
Facebook www.facebook.com/MacquarieTownsArtsSociety
Instagram www.instagram.com/macquarietownsartssociety
Youtube www.youtube.com/channel/UCNLJysmLa7yB1o-T77T1Pcw



About Meaghan Potter:

Meaghan Potter is an Australian artist residing and working in the Blue Mountains. She has completed an Honours in Fine Arts from the National Art School, Sydney.

Meaghan has exhibited her work through solo and group exhibitions in galleries throughout Sydney and also internationally.

You can also see Meaghan’s work at the moment in her solo exhibition at the Blue Mountains Botanic Gardens, it is on until 7th Feb 2021.

You can see more of her works here:

Website: www.meaghanpotter.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MeaghanPotterArtist
Instagram: www.instagram.com/meaghanpotter

 

Both Members and Non Members are welcome to join us for our meetings to view an inspirational artist at work each month, as well as the opportunity to enjoy networking with like-minded art enthusiasts.

Entry is $5 for MTAS members and visitors (includes supper)

Please remember to park outside the car park due to early closure if you are attending in person and don’t forget to register your attendance before the day so we know to expect you. Email   info [@] mtas.com.au

For inquiries about this demonstration phone Annmaree 0429 234 873

Look forward to seeing you there!

www.mtas.com.au

Reminder: Musson Lane Paint Along Open Day – Tomorrow, 3rd February

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Reminder: Musson Lane Paint Along Open Day
Tomorrow, 3rd February from 10am to 4pm

Reminding all that we have our first Paint Along Open Day for 2021 tomorrow, 3rd February from 10am to 4pm, under COVID Safe measures and social distancing.

Paint Along Open Days are every 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month.

Anyone in good health is welcome.

Upcoming Open Days: 17th February, 3rd & 17th March 2021

We have hand sanitiser and wipes, optional BYO mask. We have enough space and rooms for people to decently spread out to allow for safe distancing at least 1.5m between each person.
All surfaces will be regularly wiped down.

Please bring your own food. We have tea, coffee, etc and an oven and a microwave in our kitchen that will be cleaned after use.

Enjoy the company of fellow art enthusiasts, you can bring a project, art, craft, or any hobby.
Our DVD collection can also be viewed.

The address is Unit 2, 1 Musson Lane, Richmond, NSW 2753

Looking forward to seeing you there!

For any questions or to register your interest please email info [@] mtas.com.au or call Sheila on 0408 161 284.

MTAS Gallery Open this Sat 23rd Jan

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MTAS Gallery Open This Saturday,
23rd January 2021

Come down and see the display we have on show for our Art and Craft this Saturday, 23rd January from 10am – 4pm.

We have lots of beautiful works hanging from our members including Chris Seale, Jeanette Starr, Yvonne West, James Paciullo, Sally Thompson, Alfred Blakers, Maryanne Jones, Stephen Hoysted, Sharron Whittington, Kathy Bale, Josephine Blue, Deidre Morrison, Narelle Ward and many more.

Find yourself some beautiful original art for your walls or hand made gifts while you’re there.

The address is Unit 2, 1 Musson Lane, Richmond, NSW 2753.

For more news about MTAS, you can follow us on our channels:

MTAS blog www.mtas.com.au/mtas-blog
Facebook www.facebook.com/MacquarieTownsArtsSociety
Instagram www.instagram.com/macquarietownsartssociety/
Youtube www.youtube.com/channel/UCNLJysmLa7yB1o-T77T1Pcw

Reminder: MTAS Kids School Holiday Workshops are still going!

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Our Kids School Holiday Workshops are still going!
For 5-15yr olds
Limit of 10 students per workshop.
CovidSafe practices and distancing rules will apply.

Date 10AM – 12NOON 1PM – 3PM
Mon 18th Tie Dye a T-Shirt (BYO T-Shirt) Make a Clay Sea Monster
Tues 19th Make Fairy Garden Gnomes Decorate Hope Stones
Wed 20th Watercolour Painting Make Pottery
Thurs 21st Make Pom Pom Monsters Make Magic Lanterns
Fri 22nd Make Masks Make Slime


Cost: $15 per 2hr workshop per child; all equipment supplied.
Venue: Richmond Art Supplies, Shop 1, 328 Windsor St, Richmond (next to Brynorms)
Bookings Essential: phone Deidre 0412 979 731

CASS 31st ‘Art of Sydney’ Awards Opens Today!

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 Combined Art Societies of Sydney Inc
The 31st ‘Art of Sydney’ Awards Online opens today!

The 31st ‘Art of Sydney’ Awards opens today online at www.artofsydneyexhibition.com
It will run until 28th February 2021.

There will be a display of original artists’ works in six categories in the website:

1. Traditional themes in oil or acrylic painted as oil
2. Traditional themes painted in water medium using watercolour techniques
3. Drawing and Mixed Media
4. Abstract
5. 9” by 5” in tribute to the 1889 Impression Exhibition
6. Miniature paintings, traditional themes painted in the spirit of miniaturization

All paintings are for sale.

For inquiries, please email combinedsocieties@yahoo.com.au.

The 31st ‘Art of Sydney’ Awards Winners

Congratulations to all winners of this year’s CASS ‘Art of Sydney’ Awards Exhibition and also to our members, Jeanette Starr & Chris Seale for winning prizes in their sections! 🙂

To view the full catalogue in PDF and the list of winners, please click the links below:
Art of Sydney 2021 Catalogue
Art of Sydney Awards and Artists

2nd Prize – Section 3 “Basil” by Jeanette Starr

Commended – Section 3 “Old Mates” by Jeanette Starr

Finalist – Section 3 “Pastel Study” by Chris Seale

 

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