Category: Monthly Meetings

Date – Sunday 3 November 2013
Time – 1:30pm
Demonstration – The demonstration this month will be given by Leah Williams, who will be working in water colour.

The focus of Leah’s demonstration will be to provide lots of handy tips for beginners, so if water colour is a medium you’d like to understand better, this will be an excellent way to get started.

Leah is a very accomplished artist and an experienced art teacher. She is constantly experimenting to improve her skills and broaden her knowledge. Her wide experience in teaching the various techniques she will demonstrate will undoubtedly be informative.

The demonstration is sure to be of interest to both beginners and experienced artists.

Make sure you reserve the date for an informative and enjoyable afternoon.

Entry Fees – Members – $6 Visitors – $7 (First meeting free)

New members and visitors are very welcome.

Date – Sunday 6 October 2013
Time – 1:30pm
Demonstration – The demonstration this month will be given by Karen Neal, who will be working in mixed media.

The focus of Karen’s demonstration will be to provide lots of handy tips for beginners, so if mixed media is something you’d like to understand better, this will be an excellent way to get started.

Karen is a very accomplished artist and an experienced member of the Society. Recently, she has been studying to improve her skills and broaden her knowledge. Her wide experience in teaching the various techniques she will demonstrate will undoubtedly be beneficial.

The demonstration is sure to be of interest to both beginners and experienced artists.

Make sure you reserve the date for an informative and enjoyable afternoon.

Entry Fees – Members – $6 Visitors – $7 (First meeting free)

New members and visitors are very welcome.

Date – Sunday 8 September 2013
Time – 1:30pm
Demonstration – The demonstration this month will be given by Maureen King, who will be working in oils.

The focus of Maureen’s demonstration will be tips for beginners, so if oils are a new medium for you, this will be an excellent way to get started.

Maureen is a very accomplished artist and a long-term member of the Society. For many years, Maureen taught at community houses and other venues, so she has plenty of experience in teaching the various techniques she will demonstrate.

While the demonstration will be of particular interest to beginners, experienced artists will also benefit from Maureen’s vast experience.

Make sure you reserve the date for an informative and enjoyable afternoon.

Entry Fees – Members – $6 Visitors – $7 (First meeting free)

New members and visitors are very welcome.

Date – Sunday 7 July 2013
Time – 1:30pm
Demonstration – The demonstration will be given by Pamela Gordon, who will be working in pastel, her preferred medium.

Pamela is a very accomplished artist and a long-term member of the Society. She exhibits regularly at various venues in the Yarra Valley and has participated in a number of open studio events. A member of the Healesville Art Alliance, Pamela’s works are represented in a number of leading local galleries and art venues.

This demonstration is sure to be interesting and inspiring for artists with all levels of experience, whether or not they have worked with pastel and the techniques Pamela will demonstrate.

Given Pamela’s vast experience, make sure you reserve the date for an informative and enjoyable afternoon.

Entry Fees – Members – $6 Visitors – $7 (First meeting free)

New members and visitors are very welcome.

Date – Sunday 2 June 2013
Time – 1:30pm
Demonstration – The demonstration will be given by Diana Jackson, who will be working in watercolour.

Diana is an award winning artist gaining her first award in 1994. She teaches art and her works are represented in a number of leading galleries.

This demonstration is sure to be interesting for artists with all levels of experience, whether or not they have worked with the medium and techniques Diana will demonstrate.

Given Diana’s vast experience as an artist and demonstrator, make sure you reserve the date for an informative and enjoyable afternoon.

Entry Fees – Members – $6 Visitors – $7 (First meeting free)

New members and visitors are very welcome.

Date – Sunday 5 May 2013
Time – 1:30pm
Demonstration – The demonstration will be given by Craig Penny, who works in a range of traditional and modern mediums.

Craig needs little introduction, being one of Australia’s very well known and sought after artists. He has studied art at Ballarat University and taught at various educational institutions, including Swinburne and Victoria Universities. His work is represented in a number of leading galleries.

This demonstration is sure to be interesting for artists with all levels of experience, whether or not they have worked with the medium and techniques Craig will demonstrate.

Given Craig’s vast experience as an artist and demonstrator, make sure you reserve the date for an informative and enjoyable afternoon.

Entry Fees – Members – $6 Visitors – $7 (First meeting free)

New members and visitors are very welcome.

Date – Sunday 7 April 2013
Time – 1:30pm
Demonstration – The demonstration will be given by Barbara McManus, who will focus on working in pastel.

Barbara needs little introduction, being one of Australia’s very well known and sought after pastel and oil artists. She is highly regarded for her impressionistic work in both figure and character studies, which feature prominently in her work.

This demonstration is sure to be interesting for artists with all levels of experience, whether or not they have worked with this medium, as it will cover a range of different portraiture and pastel techniques. As a member of the Victorian Artist’s Society, Barbara is an experienced artist and demonstrator, so make sure you reserve the date for an informative and enjoyable afternoon.
Entry Fees – Members – $6 Visitors – $7 (First meeting free)

New members and visitors are very welcome.

Date – Sunday 3 March 2013
Time – 1:30pm
Demonstration – The demonstration will be given by Gabrielle Pelling, who specialises in scratchboarding. Gabrielle is a pupil of Alan Close, our February demonstrator, and in two years has gone from a talented silk painter to being a leading figure in scratchboarding. As a frequent exhibitor at various art exhibitions, Gabrielle has won many awards for her work, including Best Open at the art exhibition at the 2012 Lilydale Show.

This demonstration will be very different from some of our recent ones, and is sure to be interesting for artists with all levels of experience, so make sure you reserve the date for an informative and enjoyable afternoon.
Entry Fees – Members – $6 Visitors – $7 (First meeting free)

New members and visitors are very welcome.

This is a very important meeting, as it is our Annual General Meeting.

Date – Sunday 3 February 2013
Time – 1:30pm
Demonstration – The demonstration will be given by Alan Close, who specialises in portraiture working in pastel.

This demonstration is sure to be interesting for artists with all levels of experience, whether or not they have worked with this medium, as it will cover a range of different portraiture and pastel techniques. Alan is a great demonstrator so make sure you reserve the date for an informative and enjoyable afternoon.
Entry Fees – Members – $6 Visitors – $7 (First meeting free)

New members and visitors are very welcome.

Date – Sunday 4 November 2012
Time – 1:30pm
Demonstration – The demonstration will be given by Denise Smith, who specialises in wildlife subjects. She mostly works in pastel.

This demonstration is sure to be interesting for artists with all levels of experience, whether or not they have worked with this medium, as it will cover a range of different pastel techniques. Denise is a great demonstrator, so make sure you reserve the date for an informative and enjoyable afternoon.
Entry Fees – Members – $6 Visitors – $7 (First meeting free)

New members and visitors are very welcome.