MTAS "SHOW & TELL" Demo Night reminder

7.30pm Tuesday 13th December 2011

A reminder about our Show & Tell evening!

This month Macquarie Towns Arts Society are proud to announce the December Art Demonstration on Tuesday 13th December at 7.30pm will be our annual SHOW & TELL night. Last year was a huge success with a very memorable night indeed. This year is sure to be a just as exciting event where members and guests alike are invited to show something of interest, perhaps on their travels or journey of education or anything that may be of interest!

Macquarie Towns Art Society has been active in the Hawkesbury area for many years. New memberships with the society are always welcome.  For further details please contact Narelle on 4565 9222.

Everyone is welcome to join us for a very Christmassy evening with a taste of the interesting or unusual, as well as the opportunity to enjoy networking with like-minded art enthusiasts.

7.30pm Tuesday 13th December 2011 at the Stan Stevens Studio, Windsor Library, Deerubbin Centre, George St, Windsor

Free Entry this month! Bring a plate and come and enjoy the Christmas festivities.

Enquiries Narelle ph 4565 9222

MTAS Xmas 'Open Weekend' @ YCC Reminder

MTAS are holding a Christmas Open Weekend to the public at Yarramundi Community Centre for artwork sales. 

The weekend will be the 10th & 11th December between 10am and 4pm.  Delivery of artworks & craft is on Friday 9th December between 9am and 4pm.

For any enquiries call Narelle 4565 9222.

* Please note: If you wish to exhibit, a $2 donation is requested for each person exhibiting.  Please bring a list of your paintings when dropping off on Friday.

A great chance to exhibit to the public & make some potential sales for Xmas!

Hope to see you there!

Also another note from some of our MTAS members at the Piggery Lane... 

THE "PIGGERY LANE STUDIOS & GALLERY
"CHRISTMAS SHOW 2011"

Campus Drive, UWS  Richmond D9

(entrance off either Londonderry Rd or Richmond Rd)

3rd. & 4th. Dec. 10.00 am till 4.00 pm

EXHIBITING A VARIETY OF ART WORKS & LOCAL HAND MADE POTTERY

(by members of Hawkesbury Community Arts Workshop)

Lots of ideal Christmas gifts for sale!

MTAS Xmas Sale @ Yarramundi!

MTAS Xmas Open Weekend @ Yarramundi

MTAS are holding a Christmas Open Weekend to the public at Yarramundi Community Centre (54 Thornbill Way, Nepean Park Estate) for artwork sales. The weekend will be the 10th & 11th December between 10am and 4pm. 

Delivery of artworks & craft is on Friday 9th December between 9am and 4pm.

 

Please tell your friends as it will be a fun weekend with refreshments and a raffle. Donations by visitors are welcome.  I have attached the flyer PDF if you wish to pass around.

For any enquiries call Narelle 4565 9222.

 

A great chance to exhibit to the public & make some potential sales for Xmas!

Hawkesbury Art Prize 2011 @ Purple Noon Gallery

We would like to congratulate a number of our members including Judy Brownlie, Josephine Blue, Carolyn Clarke, Leanne Jones, Melissa Read-Devine, Julie Simmons, and Russell Smith for acceptance to the top 50 finalists exhibition of the Hawkesbury Art Prize 2011 @ the Purple Noon Gallery

See the full list of finalists here www.purplenoongallery.com.au/2011-finalists/

The opening of the finalists exhibition and announcement of the $10,000 prize is this weekend:

6pm Saturday 19th November 2011
Purple Noon Gallery
606 Terrace Road, Freemans Reach NSW 2756

Good luck to our finalists!

Hawkesbury Community Arts Workshop Exhibition @ Blue Gallery

This weekend there is a members exhibition with some of our MTAS members participating.

Hawkesbury Community Arts Workshop Exhibition @ Blue Gallery

106 March St, Richmond NSW

Opening night 18th Nov 7pm-9pm
Also open Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th Nov 10am - 5pm

Enquiries - Judy Brownlie 0409 080 779

Monthly Demonstration Meeting 8th Nov Patrick Shirvington

This month Macquarie Towns Arts Society are proud to announce the November Art Demonstration on Tuesday 8th November at 7.30pm will feature Abstract Watercolour artist Patrick Shirvington.

Patrick is a widely recognised creative Watercolour artist who has practised art for over 40 years. Patrick's work comes from a traditional beginning and has been pushing the boundary of abstraction through his mark. Partick believes in 'allowing yourself to evolve' when creating in any medium, understanding we all have a special connection with the environment. www.artistpatrickshirvington.net 

Patrick  has been involved in many exhibitions including Kedumba Drawing Award, Tattersalls Landscape Prize, Archibald and the Adelaide Perry Prize for drawing, awarded artist in Residence at the Arthur Boyd Studio ans represented inay private and public collections.

Patrick will demonstrate his techniques with Watercolour, showing how to have the confidence to 'let go'.  At the end witness the finished work results from his many years of painting experience.  Patrick's demonstration in Watercolour will be a insightful & fun evening for all! Looking forward to seeing you there!

Macquarie Towns Art Society has been active in the Hawkesbury area for many years. New memberships with the society are always welcome.  For further details please contact Narelle on 4565 9222.

Everyone is welcome to join us for a very special evening with John demonstrating as well as the opportunity to enjoy networking with like-minded art enthusiasts.

7.30pm Tuesday 8th November 2011 at the Stan Stevens Studio, Windsor Library, Deerubbin Centre, George St, Windsor (Please arrange to park outside of Library due to carpark closure later in the evening)
Entry $3 MTAS members and $5 visitors (includes supper) Enquiries Narelle ph 4565 9222

John Perkins Workshop this weekend!

MTAS presents JOHN PERKINS Workshop

Sunday 6^th Nov. 9.00am—3.30pm.

Yarramundi Community Centre, 54 Thornbill Way, Yarramundi.

GETTING THERE:

From Richmond take Castlereagh Rd. to Agnes Banks turnoff; R into Springwood Rd. Drive 5km along Springwood Rd. to Rivatts Drive and make a R turn at painted turning bay. Turn Left and follow the signs to the Community center.

Brushes:

3 or 4 big Flats, bristle brushes  - Size 12 down to 4 is fine

Some filberts size 4, 6, and 8 also if you like

(Eterna brand or any other more expensive all ok)

Fine liner or rigger, and small sable 2, 4

(Any other brushes you like to use for oils)

Oil Paints:

Ultramarine Blue

Viridian

Burnt Sienna

Titanium White

Cadmium Yellow (John uses mid)

Yellow Ochre

Cadmium Orange

Cadmium Red

Permanent Rose or Alizarin Crimson

Turquoise (cobalt) – this one can be expensive so not essential but good if u have it

Australian Red Gold – optional great colour

Boards:

John suggested to bring a selection of at least 3 boards for the day but we will likely be looking at completing one in the morning and one after lunch – Fredrix, stretched canvas are all fine. If you really want to use a cheap board like a Mont Marte he suggests to give it a coat of Gesso before coming. (John actually puts a coat of Gesso on ALL his boards before painting so he knows what surface he will be getting with not too many surprises, but he said we don’t HAVE to do that)

For the morning John suggested we do a nice Venice scene on something like a 10” x 20” or a board that is a 2:1 ratio (not square essentially)

For the afternoon he said either a 20”x16” or a 16”x12” or something that you feel comfortable working on if you are a bit more experienced.

(He was not sure of the afternoon scene yet possibly a river, or some other landscape – John has lots of reference materials he always brings)

Others:

Turps (odourless is good)

Paper towel or rags

Palette

Easel or French box if you have one (we have tables at the YCC Hall)

Drop sheet protecting the floors

Any other oil painting equipment you like to use :)

Morning Tea & Lunch:

Tea & Coffee will be supplied – cake, biccy donations welcome.

BBQ Lunch – Salad supplied, BYO Meat/Vegetarian option for the barby!

MTAS Spring Affair Exhibition 28th - 30th Oct 2011

Our DEMO by John Perkins on Oct 11th

This month we had feature artist Oil Painter John Perkins F.R.A.S. for our October Art Demonstration on Tuesday 11th October at our Monthly meeting. John did an inspiring boating scene.

John is a widely recognised traditional oil artist who has pursued various subjects, yet is most renowned for his marine, streetscapes & still life paintings. Sought after as a demonstrator and Art Judge for exhibitions, he has been a Tutor for over 35 years.  A regular at the Mitchell School of Arts Bathurst, Grafton Arts Fest  & Combined Art Societies Art in Action.  John conducted weekly classes for Drummoyne & Parramatta Art Societies over many years, now working on request.  John is a Fellow and a Council Member of the Royal Art Society of NSW, former President and Life Member of Drummoyne Art Society, Honorary Member of Lane Cove Art Society and Inaugural President of the Combined Art Societies of Sydney. He has been awarded over 50 first prizes and many highly commended awards throughout his career, continuing to exhibit and gain accolades such as the Lloyd Rees, Waterford and Joshua Smith Awards. www.johnperkinsart.com.au

Here is a photo of John with his work that was done on the night.

We are looking forward to our John Perkins Full Day Workshop which will be held at our Yarramundi Community Center Hall on 6th November. We have a couple of spaces left if you would like to attend - $45 for members and $50 for Non members. Contact Narelle 02 4565 9222 for more info.

Our Annual General Meeting is on 7.30pm Tuesday 13th September 2011 We will be discussing the previous years society progress and achievements, up & coming events for the coming year and nominate committee members for the next 2011/2012 period.

 

After the general meeting proceedings Deidre Morrison will be running a fun workshop demonstration on Drawing Tricks of the Trade! Have fun trying out drawing techniques using soft graphite pencils plus some simple tools to add texture and 3D effects. Some materials will be supplied but bring your own 3B to 9B graphite pencils, kneadable erasers, stumps and sketch books or cartridge paper if you wish.

 

Everyone is welcome to join us for an important annual event as well as the opportunity to enjoy networking with like-minded art enthusiasts. New memberships with the society are always welcome. The MTAS AGM night is at 7.30pm Tuesday 13th September 2011 at the Stan Stevens Studio, Windsor Library, Deerubbin Centre, George St, Windsor.  Free Entry (includes supper) 

Enquiries Narelle ph 4565 9222.

 

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Parking is now strictly outside the centre.

Membership Renewals

Members that have not yet completed their membership forms for the July 2011 - July 2012 year, please return your forms and fees promptly if you have not already done so.

Membership is $25 single for a year or $20 concession (age 65 or C/Link pension)
$30 family or $25 concession

New Members are always welcome - there is a $5 joining Fee in addition to the yearly fee

The society meets the 2^nd Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm.

Stan Stevens Studio, Deerubbin Centre, Hawkesbury Cultural Precinct, 300 George St, Windsor

 

HAAT Open Weekend 27th & 28th August

This is the BIGGEST 'HAAT' weekend of the year!  A NOT TO MISS!  The dates are 27th and 28th August and it is the first opportunity the MTAS to present a true exhibition at Yarramundi. Due to the calibre of the HAAT Trail we are requesting everyone to bring their 'finest' paintings!  Limit of six per member.  Works to be for sale. Sold works a 25% commission to MTAS.

Please deliver paintings & craft to Yarramundi Friday from 10am to 12 noon.

For more information on the Hawkesbury Artists and Artisans Trail see www.haat.com.au

Monthly Meeting Parking Important Message

This is an urgent message from the Deerubbin centre for next Tuesday's Demo meeting.

 

"Due to HCC regulations, members are advised NOT to use the underground car park at the Deerubbin Centre. This facility closes at 7:45pm and any vehicle locked in will incur a substantial fee for the owner to have it released before normal opening hours on Wednesday morning.  MTAS apologises for the inconvenience but we are subject to council’s directive”

 

Plenty of parking is available just outside the centre.

 

We hope to see you all then!

August 9th Monthly Meeting - Demonstration: Oils by Gloria Galvin

This month Macquarie Towns Arts Society are proud to announce the August Art Demonstration on Tuesday 9th August at 7.30pm will feature Oil Painting artist Gloria Galvin.

Gloria will demonstrate her techniques with Oils, at the end witness the finished work results from her many years of painting experience. Gloria has an extensive career spanning 30 years and has studied with many leading Australian artists. Her work is sought after for exhibiting in many art exhibitions and galleries. Gloria has won numerous awards for Oil painting, Pastel and Watercolour.

Most recently, first prize in the Macquarie Towns Art Society Country Award Spring Exhibition. Her paintings are represented in private collections in Australia and internationally.  Gloria's demonstration will be in Oils and will be a insightful & fun evening for all! Looking forward to seeing you there!

Macquarie Towns Arts Society has been active in the Hawksebury area for many years. New memberships with the society are always welcome.  For further details please contact Narelle on 4565 9222.

Everyone is welcome to join us for a very special evening with Gloria demonstrating as well as the opportunity to enjoy networking with like-minded art enthusiasts.

7.30pm Tuesday 9th August 2011 at the Stan Stevens Studio, Windsor Library, Deerubbin Centre, George St, Windsor
Entry $3 MTAS members and $5 visitors (includes supper) Enquiries Narelle ph 4565 9222

MTAS Monthly Meeting - 14th June Demo: John Wilson

Our next Monthly Meeting is on next week Tuesday 14th June.

7:30pm - Demo is John Wilson, Oil Painting

Held in the Stan Stevens Studio, Deerubbin Centre,
300 George St, Windsor.

John Wilson is a Multi-Award winning artist, whose paintings capture the more elusive qualities unique to the Australian landscape.  His works, considered highly collectable are represented in private, corporate and public collections throughout Australia and internationally.
We know it will be a great demonstration worth seeing.

www.johnwilsongallery.com

Everyone is welcome to the meeting - $3 for members & $5 for
non-members which includes supper & a chance to talk to the
demonstrating artist, network with other art minded folk and
catching up with Art News from around the district.

Contact Satya for more information 0405 337 652 as Narelle is away on holidays.

Look forward to seeing you all there.

Satya

MTAS Autumn Exhibition 27th, 28th & 29th May

Calendar Update 2011

     2^nd May        Entries close for Autumn Exhibition

 6^th-7^th May        Take in / Hanging for Hawkesbury Show

    10^th May        Monthly Meeting, Demo - Jeanette Prout, Mixed Media

13^th- 15^th May    Hawkesbury Show (duty 3 days)

                        Merroo, Art in Action Weekend

21^st May            Field Day (Location see Newsletter/Blog)

    26^th May        Take in for Autumn Exhibition, 

                         Richmond School of Arts

27^th-29^th            May Autumn Exhibition (duty 3 days)

     8^th June        Dept. Aging Workshop, (Taryn Malzard, Pastel)

   14^th June        Monthly Meeting, Demo - John Wilson, Oil Landscape

   18^th June        Field Day (Location see Newsletter/Blog)

1^st-3^rd July         School Holiday Workshops (Art Shop, Magnolia Mall)

    6^th July          Dept. Aging Workshop, (Gloria Galvin, Watercolour)

   12^th July         Monthly Meeting, Demo - Joe Cartwright, Watercolour

16^th July            Field Day (Location see Newsletter/Blog)

16^th17th July      Artists at Work - Paint in at Yarramundi

         9^th Aug     Monthly Meeting, Demo - Gloria Galvin

18^th-21^st Aug      Richmond Market Place Exhibition/Sale of work

       20^th Aug     Field Day (Location see Newsletter/Blog)

27^th–28^th Aug     HAAT Studio Open Weekend

      13^th Sept    AGM, Stan Stevens Studio, 7:30 pm

      17^th Sept     Workshop, Tutor to be advised

      21^st Sept     Dept. Aging Workshop (Sandra Boronyak, Mixed Media)

School Holiday Workshops (Art Shop, Magnolia Mall)

     3^rd Oct         Entries close for “Spring Affair” Exhibition

   11^th Oct          Monthly Meeting, Demo - John Perkins

   15^th Oct          Field Day (Location see Newsletter/Blog)

    27^th Oct         Take in for “Spring Affair” Exhibition

28^th-30^th Oct       “Spring Affair” Exhibition, Richmond School of Arts (duty)

      8^th Nov         Monthly Meeting, Demo - tba

     19^th Nov        Field Day (Location see Newsletter/Blog)

     13^th Dec       Monthly Meeting, “Show & Tell” Christmas Party

      16^th Dec      School Holidays  

Entries close for CASS Exhibition

ONGOING ACTIVITIES 

Children’s After School Classes, Mon & Wed, 4pm - 5:30pm

Life Drawing Group, 3^rd Tuesday night of month, 7pm - 9:30pm

(Art Shop/Richmond Art Supplies, Magnolia Mall, 285 Windsor St Richmond - Deidre Morrison Ph: 4578 3555 BH)

Workshops and Demonstrations – Denise Sancsberg 02 9679 1657

Field Days, 3^rd Saturday of month, 10am - Les Downes 4572 7936

MTAS Newsletter is posted to members 1^st Tuesday of each Month.

Monthly Meetings 7.30pm – Stan Stevens Studio, Library & Regional Gallery building at 300 George St, Windsor. Entry $3 members, $5 non members Supper included, accessible car park below and  ALL WELCOME

MTAS President Narelle Ward 02 4565 9222 wardbros@harboursat.com.au

MTAS Monthly Meeting - 12th April Demo: Lizzie Newcombe

A reminder that our next Monthly Meeting is on tomorrow night.

Tuesday 12th April 7:30pm - Demo is Lizzie Newcombe

Held in the Stan Stevens Studio, Deerubbin Centre,
300 George St, Windsor.

Come along and see Lizzie Newcombe's wonderful Naive Acrylic works
being demonstrated.

www.lizzynewcomb.com.au

Everyone is welcome to the meeting - $3 for members & $5 for
non-members which includes supper & a chance to talk to the
demonstrating artist, network with other art minded folk and
catching up with Art News from around the district.

Contact Narelle for more info on 02 4565 9222.

Look forward to seeing you all there.

Satya

MTAS Children's School Holiday Workshops

School Holiday Fun for the kids!
Art & Craft Workshops - Boys & Girls 5 to 15yrs
$12 per child - All equipment supplied


April 2011

Mon 11th - 10-12noon - Jewellery
                - 1 - 3pm - Pastel Drawing

Tues 12th - 10-12noon - Easter Cards
                - 1 - 3pm - Make Masks

Wed 13th - 10-12noon - Pencil Drawing
                - 1 - 3pm - Pottery

Thurs 14th - 10-12noon - Cartooning
                - 1 - 3pm - Treasure Boxes


Fri 15th - 10-12noon - Pottery

Mon 18th - 10-12noon - Painting
                - 1 - 3pm - Paper Mache Sculpture

Tues 19th - 10-12noon - Pottery


Wed 20th - 10-12noon - Drawing Dragons & Fairies
                - 1 - 3pm - Watercolour painting

Thurs 21st - 10-12noon - Paint Easter Eggs
                - 1 - 3pm - Paper flowers

Venue: Richmond Art Supplies - Shop 10, Magnolia Mall, 285 Windsor st, Richmond

Bookings essential: Phone Deidre 0412 979 731 or 02 45 783 555

Shed Exhibition

Exhibition of Art & Craft for Sale 10 - 4 daily, closes Sunday 4rd April at Rear of 330 Windsor St, Richmond, opposite Magnolia Mall.

Raffle for painting by Yvonne West, get your tickets now.

SHED EXHIBITION REMINDER UPDATE

For those wishing to take part in our Shed Exhibition 26^th March to 3^rd April, here are a few important points to take note of.

TAKE IN:  Thursday 10.00 am  till 12.00 pm  (24th.March)

NO PARKING AT SHED (330 Windsor St.)    (Ample parking is available at Car Park behind Magnolia Mall - 4 hr limit)

ALL WORKS ENTERED MUST BE LISTED ON YOUR OWN FORM SHOWING:   Title, Artist, Medium & Price    (All entries must be correctly framed and ready to hang with cord).

ALL WORKS MUST HAVE A CARD ATTACHED SHOWING:  Title, Artist, Medium & Price

ROSTER:   We will need help with the roster for the nine days.   Even a couple of hours would be appreciated.   ROSTER FORM WILL BE DISPLAYED ON THURSDAY AT TAKE IN.

PICKUP:   Sunday afternoon ( 3rd April after 4.30 pm)   OR    Monday morning ( 4th April 10.00am till 12.00pm)

Please spread the word so we get good attendance from non members as well.

Look forward to seeing you there :)

MTAS Shed Exhibition 26th March to 3rd April

Please mark your calendars!

The Macquarie Towns Art Society are running a 'Shed Exhibition' at the 330 Windsor St, Richmond (Opposite Magnolia Mall)  

Entry will be free to all members!

This is an 'open shed' exhibition running for 9 days from Saturday 26th March to Sunday 3rd April.

Take in for all artworks is Thursday 24^th March at 10am.

Take in for Craft, Jewellery, Pottery etc is Friday 25^th March at 10am.  (note: if difficult on the Friday, after 12 noon on the Thursday is OK)

Due to wall area restrictions we ask that works be generally small to medium size. There is no exact limit as such but we ask as a guide to work around six works maximum per person at this stage.

There will be a commission to MTAS of 25% for all sold works.

I will keep you posted over the next few days on updated further details of artwork delivery dates/times, rosters etc.

For further information or roster volunteers please contact Sharron on 4572 5580

Joe Penn and Lesley O’Shea Mixed Media Workshop 10th April

We are very pleased to welcome Lesley and Joe,  two of our favourite demonstrators and tutors for this exciting workshop.  Their MTAS demonstration in Nov. last year, using a similar subject and method proved very popular with members.  Join us for an opportunity to learn new skills and have some fun in the process! (Maximum number, 15; minimum number, 9.)  

WHEN:  Sunday 10^th April,  9-9.30am until 3-3.30pm. 

WHERE:  Stan Stevens Room, Library/Gallery complex, Windsor.

COST:  Members $45     Non Members $50

BOOKINGS:   $10 deposit (non-refundable) required to secure your position in the workshop.  Balance of payment must be received by Fri. 18^th March.  Cancellations to be notified asap or by 18^th March.

To enrol for workshop contact Denise Sancbergs    02 9679 1657  
or email  denisesancbergs@yahoo.com 

Morning and Afternoon Tea provided.   Bring your own lunch.

The workshop will involve producing townscapes  using a variety of dry and wet media. Working on ½ and full sheets of watercolour paper, Lesley and Joe will use step by step demonstrations to build layers of tone, colour and line. The main structure and design of each piece of work will be the application of dramatic, dark tones using watercolour.  Workshop attendees may choose to use watercolour or acrylic as watercolour. 

Hope to see you there!

FOHacRG Street Stall Sat 12th March

Street stall at the CWA hut, Richmond Park, help and donations welcome.
further info ph Margaret 4577 4879

Monthly Meeting Reminder Tues 8th March - Leanne Jones Demo in Watercolours

Next monthly meeting on Tuesday 8th March, at 7.30pm in the Stan Stevens Studio, Deerubbin Centre, 300 George St, Windsor. 

Our second demonstration for the year is our well known Leanne Jones - Watercolourist.  Leanne is a mainly self taught artist and is popular with subjects including landscapes, waterscapes, urban, buildings and figures. Leanne's style has taken many years to evolve addressing qualities of transparency,  marked by a strong use of colour described as representational / impressionistic. This is sure to be a very enjoyable evening!


www.mellowcrest.com

Everyone is welcome to the meeting - $3 for members & $5 for non-members which includes supper & a chance to talk to the demonstrating artist, network with other art minded folk and catching up with Art News from around the district.  Contact Narelle for more info on 02 4565 9222 .

Hope to see you there!

Demo Meeting Reminder

MTAS meeting Tuesday 8th February at 7.30pm: 

Macquarie Towns Arts Society will be holding their next monthly meeting on Tuesday ^8th February, at 7.30pm in the Stan Stevens Studio, Deerubbin Centre, 300 George St, Windsor. 

Our first demonstration for the year kicks off with well travelled artist Marcia Rea.

Her paintings reflect a love for light, colour and a deep appreciation for the beauty of the Australian landscape.

Marcia has travelled extensively throughout Australia painting outdoors, often enjoying a cuppa with cows in a paddock after a day’s work“. Artists that paint outside can produce a better painting. You’ve got the atmosphere and you’re chasing the light,” she said.

But it was her trip to Venice that has inspired her work today. “It keeps drawing me back,” she said. “It’s the atmosphere, with the mist on the canals and the old buildings. It just looks like they are floating on the water.” 

www.reaartgallery.com.au

Everyone is welcome to the meeting - $3 for members & $5 for non-members which includes supper & a chance to talk to the demonstrating artist, network with other art minded folk and catching up with Art News from around the district.  Contact Narelle for more info on 02 4565 9222 .

We will also be running a slideshow presentation on a new MTAS home prospect!

See you there!

MTAS Calendar for 2011 - First Half

January
Fri 7th                  CASS take in Art Shop, Magnolia Mall - 3 - 5 pm ++
12 - 20th              School Holiday workshops ++
22nd - 27th          CASS exhibition
26th                     MTAS stall at re-opening of Australiana Village

February
Mon 7th & Wed 9th   Term 1 starts, Children's After School classes ++
Tues 8th              Monthly Meeting - Demonstration Marcia Rea ##
Sat 19th              Field Day (see newsletter for location)

Tue 15th             Life Drawing 7 - 9.30 pm ++

March
Tues 8th             Monthly Meeting - Demonstration Leanne Jones - Watercolour
Sat 19th             Field Day (see newsletter for location)

Tue 15th             Life Drawing 7 - 9.30 pm ++


April
Sun 10th             Joe Penn, Lesley O’Shea - Drawing workshop ##
11th - 25th          School Holiday workshops ++

Tues 12th            Monthly Meeting, Demo - Lizzie Newcombe, Naïve Acrylic

Tue 15th             Entries close Hawkesbury Show
Sat 16th               Field Day (Location see Newsletter/Blog Post)
Tue 19th              Life Drawing 7 - 9.30 pm ++

20^th April              Dept. Aging Workshop, (Deidre Morrison, Acrylics, Yarramundi Hall)  

22nd -  26th         Easter/Anzac Day Holiday

May
Mon 2nd               Entries close for 'Autumn Exhibition'
Mon 2nd & Wed 4th    Term 2, Children's After School classes ++

 6^th-7^th                   Take in / Hanging for Hawkesbury Show

Tues 10th              Monthly Meeting, Demo - Jeanette Prout, Mixed Media
Fri 13th - 15th       Hawkesbury Show (Duty 3 Days)
Fri 13th - 15th       Merroo workshops - 'Art in Action'
Sat 21st                 Field Day (Location see Newsletter/Blog Post)

Tue 17th                Life Drawing 7 - 9.30 pm ++
Thurs 26th             MTAS Autumn Exhibition take in & hanging
Fri 27th - 29th       ‘Autumn Exhibition’ (Members only competition)
                              Richmond School of Arts, Murray Wing

June

Wed    8^th              Dept. Aging Workshop, (Taryn Malzard, Pastel, Yarramundi Hall)

Tues 14th              Demonstration John Wilson - Oil landscape##
Sat 18th                Field Day (Location see Newsletter/Blog Post)

Tue 21st               Life Drawing 7 - 9.30 pm ++ 



Printed Copies available at meetings


## Monthly Meetings and Demonstrations 7.30pm Stan Stevens Studio, Library Building, 300 George St, Windsor. Entry $3 members, $5 non members includes supper, ALL WELCOME Car Park Open

++ After School classes, School Holiday w/shops, Drawing Group ph Deidre m: 0412 979 731,
Richmond Art Supplies, Magnolia Mall, 285 Windsor Street, Richmond ph: 4578 3555

Workshops contact Denise Sancsberg ph 96791657 
Field days contact Les Downes 0405 337 652
Narelle Ward President MTAS, ph 4565 9222, email wardbros@harboursat.com.au

Aust. Day at Australiana Pioneer Village

The Australiana Pioneer Village is re-opening! A great day is planned for Australia Day 2011 to celebrate and MTAS will be having a stall along with the other festivities.

We have a 3m x 3m booth for the MTAS to display artworks.

Invitation is for members that have small artworks with low ticket pricing to bring down in the morning for 9am. We have three D/S screens for display.
MTAS will charge 10% commission on all works sold on the day.
Please bring a printed/written list of your work with you.

The day itself will be a fun filled day with Country & Aboriginal Smoking Ceremony, stalls, music, food, demonstrations, competitions, displays, games, races & prizes!

'The Village Cup' Hobby Horse races are on & will be a real hoot!

Australiana Village is situated on our NSW State Heritage Listed site set on 27 acres of Hawkesbury Riverfront picnic grounds.

Open 9am to 5pm...Adults $5. Children $3.  Free Parking in the Village.
You are invited to wear colonial clothing if you wish.

Phone: 02 4575 1777 for more information about the Village Aust Day.
Hope to see you all there!