Tutorials

Acrylics Classes 1pm to 4pm

Acrylics painting classes by Gwen Powning are held in the hall at Jannali on the 3rd and 4th Wednesday of each month. The lessons are free however you will need to pay the normal hall entry fee of $5 which covers hall hire and afternoon tea. To attend you must be a member.

Workshops

One day workshops 9am to 4pm are held several times a year, generally at the Port Hacking Community Hall, 184 Gannons Road South, Caringbah (almost to the southern end). Watch for information on this site and in the bi-monthly newsletter. Get there a little before 9am to get a good spot and have time to set up.

The next workshop is on Wednesday 10 March 2010. Tutors will be Norma C Jones, one of our own members, who will teach watercolours; and Cathy Harry, a fine acrylic painter and exhibiting member of the Royal Art Society. This event will cost $40 for members and $50 for non-members. So please let Betty Gleeson know ASAP if you will be attending (ph 9520 2082) and send your money to the Treasurer, at PO Box 135, Miranda, 1490 or pay at the hall.

On Wednesday 9 June the workshop will feature Dave Thomas who will teach portraiture in oils. Dave has a unique method of painting terrific portraits which achieve a true likeness. If you follow his method you will too. Make sure you don't miss this class. The second tutor will be well known Sydney artist John Perkins who will demonstrate his professional traditional style in oils. This event will cost $50 for members and $60 for non-members.

That will be all the workshops for this year.

Life Classes 1pm to 4pm

Life Classes are held on some of the 5th Fridays in the month when they occur during the year. Professional models are hired and the cost is $10. Poses start at 30 seconds and build up to 20 minutes to improve your drawing skills. Work in whatever medium you like but the general

Paint-a-thon Art Workshop 9am to 4pm

The society holds an annual Paint-a-thon in October. This activity is always well attended. Well known, sought after tutors hold lessons in each genre over the two day period. Watch for information on this site and in the bi-monthly newsletter.

Critiques

Periodically a well respected artist is brought in to critique members' artwork. The cost is $5 for members. This is a great opportunity to learn as you see how your work as well as that of others can be improved. Watch for information on this site and in the bi-monthly newsletter.