Sunday, April 19, 2015
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Art at the Top - 29th-31st May
A long weekend of WORKSHOPS and DEMONSTRATIONS for all artists - Beginner, Intermediate to Advanced. ART at the TOP is three days of Interactive Workshops and Art Demonstrations with TOP Tutors from all around the country.
The talented Tutors are proficient in a wide range of mediums, techniques and styles including watercolour, pastel, acrylics, oils and mixed media.
Where: ‘THE TOPS’ Conference Centre – STANWELL TOPS,
51 Bendena Garden, STANWELL TOPS, NSW (Wheel chair accessible)
When: From Fri 29 May 2015 to Sun 31 May 2015
Both one day and three day workshops are available with a quality range of Tutors.
If you are interested, please check links below, a Press Release and a file containing tutors names and some relevant information with a link to website: www.combinedartsocieties.com
On the website are comprehensive files giving full workshop details and booking forms.
You can open or download these files.
The ART at the TOP event also raises funds for CareFlight.
Contact is Diana Garth, Coordinator.
Please leave your enquiry on the ART at the TOP Message Machine and Diana or one of our volunteers will get back to you as soon as possible.
Combined Art Societies of Sydney Inc. (CASS)
Phone: (02) 8230 1587 /Fax: (02) 9570 9801
Monday, April 6, 2015
Art for Heart Exhibition - 2nd May
Art for Heart Exhibition
Macquarie Towns Arts Society will hold an "Art for Heart" fundraising exhibition.
Saturday, May 2nd
St Peter’s hall ,Richmond
Proceeds of this exhibition will go towards the Hawkesbury Heartstart project initiated by local medical practitioner, Dr Ravi Sahasrabuddhe.
Any local artist is invited to donate a painting.
For further details email Tony Fogarty (fogarty@live.com.au)
or phone Sharron Whittington (02 4572 5580)
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Monthly Meeting & Demonstration - 14th April : Steve Jannar 'Traditional Landscape in Acrylics'
This month we are pleased to welcome Steve Jannar to our Monthly Meeting for April Tuesday the 14th at the Stans Stevens Studio, Deerubbin Centre, George St, Windsor.
Steve Jannar is a Sydney-based artist. He is essentially a figurative painter and his earlier period was very much influenced by the Heidelberg School of Australian Impressionists, in particular by Streeton, Roberts & Conder and in more recent times by Sydney Long. Being an architect had contributed to the fact that many of his earlier works included the built environment in the Australian vernacular. Since 2008 he has returned to painting in acrylic paint rather than oil, is painting on a larger scale and freeing up his style – resulting in more dramatic works with greater impact.
He has exhibited in and around Sydney for many years and is also represented in overseas collections. He had his first solo exhibition (‘Sydney or the Bush’ – oil paintings of Sydney, NSW & Northern Victoria) at the Balmain ‘Watch House’ in February 2004. In 2013 he had a local exhibition (sponsored by his local MP, Glenn Brookes) based on the waterways of the Georges River and Salt Pan Creek at Bankstown Paceway (including a 6 metre long painting of Boatsheds along the shores of Salt Pan Creek/One Tree Point). Early in 2014, he shared an exhibition (with Michael Braden) which was held at the Balmoral ‘Bathers’ Pavilion Gallery.
Recent milestones include winning 1st prize & Highly Commended in the ‘Landscape’ painting section of the Sydney Royal Arts Show (Easter Show) 2007 & 2013 respectively, a contemporary work on a classic Bentley car for a Jane McGrath Charity Auction in 2008 and a finalist in both the Mosman & Paddington Art Prizes, 2011. In April 2014, he once again won 1st prize at the Sydney Royal Arts Show in the ‘Australian Birds and/or Flowers (in their natural setting)’ section.
Steve Jannar is a Sydney-based artist. He is essentially a figurative painter and his earlier period was very much influenced by the Heidelberg School of Australian Impressionists, in particular by Streeton, Roberts & Conder and in more recent times by Sydney Long. Being an architect had contributed to the fact that many of his earlier works included the built environment in the Australian vernacular. Since 2008 he has returned to painting in acrylic paint rather than oil, is painting on a larger scale and freeing up his style – resulting in more dramatic works with greater impact.He has exhibited in and around Sydney for many years and is also represented in overseas collections. He had his first solo exhibition (‘Sydney or the Bush’ – oil paintings of Sydney, NSW & Northern Victoria) at the Balmain ‘Watch House’ in February 2004. In 2013 he had a local exhibition (sponsored by his local MP, Glenn Brookes) based on the waterways of the Georges River and Salt Pan Creek at Bankstown Paceway (including a 6 metre long painting of Boatsheds along the shores of Salt Pan Creek/One Tree Point). Early in 2014, he shared an exhibition (with Michael Braden) which was held at the Balmoral ‘Bathers’ Pavilion Gallery.Recent milestones include winning 1st prize & Highly Commended in the ‘Landscape’ painting section of the Sydney Royal Arts Show (Easter Show) 2007 & 2013 respectively, a contemporary work on a classic Bentley car for a Jane McGrath Charity Auction in 2008 and a finalist in both the Mosman & Paddington Art Prizes, 2011. In April 2014, he once again won 1st prize at the Sydney Royal Arts Show in the ‘Australian Birds and/or Flowers (in their natural setting)’ section.
View more at Steve's website: https://stevejannarartist.wordpress.com
You can also check Steve Jannar's Painting Demonstration
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.
7.30pm Tuesday 14th April at the Stan Stevens Studio, Windsor Library, Deerubbin Centre, George St, Windsor (Please arrange to park outside of Library due to carpark early closure)
Entry is $5 for MTAS members and visitors (includes supper)
For Enquiries phone Sharron on 02 4572 5580 or www.mtas.com.au
Macquarie Towns Art Society has been active in the Hawkesbury area for over 50 years and new memberships with the society are always welcome.
For further details for memberships please contact Satya on 0405 337 652
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
History Keepers Exhibition
As members of the Hawkesbury Artists and Artisans Trail we have some works being exhibited on behalf of the Macquarie Towns Arts Society.
Exhibition is open from Saturday 28th March until Friday 8th May from 10am-4pm.
Official opening is on Sunday 29th March 3pm - 5pm where local historian Ian Jack will open the exhibition.
Location: Sassafras Creek Food and Design, 83 Old Kurrajong Road, Kurrajong
Sunday, March 15, 2015
MTAS School Holiday Workshop April 2015
We have our School Holiday kids Workshops on again for April.
| 10 am - 12pm | 1pm - 3pm | |
| Tuesday 7th | Pottery | Make Dragons |
| Wednesday 8th | Paint Pet Rocks | Draw Dinosaurs |
| Thursday 9th | Watercolours | Pottery |
| Friday 10th | Jewellery | --------------- |
| Monday 13th | Paint a Landscape | Papier Mache Sculpture |
| Tuesday 14th | Tin Can Robots | Draw Amazing Creatures |
| Wednesday 15th | Draw Butterflies & Bugs | Make Clay Animals |
| Thursday 16th | Draw Fairies & Mermaids | Make Mini Monsters |
| Friday 17th | Cartooning | ---------------- |
Cost: $14 per 2hr workshop; all equipment supplied.
Venue: Richmond Art Supplies,
Shop 10 Magnolia Mall,
285 Windsor St, Richmond
Bookings Essential: phone Deidre 0412 979731
MTAS After School Art Classes for Term 2, 2015, also
Now Enrolling.
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Monthly Meeting & Demonstration - March 10th: Jim Flood 'Palette Knife Painting'
This month we are pleased to welcome Jim Flood to our Monthly Meeting for March Tuesday the 10th at the Stans Stevens Studio, Deerubbin Centre, George St, Windsor.
Jim was born in Sydney in 1941. In early childhood he showed a natural talent for sketching, drawing and painting and this has been his continuing passion throughout his life. After leaving school, he served an Apprenticeship as a Letterpress and Flexographic Printer and using this technical background, moved into sales in the Printing Industry.
Jim studied with the late Bill Golding and Otto Kuster and found oils to be his chosen form of expression. He was drawn to the use of the palette knife to produce the textures he wanted to achieve and is a member of Southern Cross Art Group.
Over the years, he has studied the landscape with its many hues and colours and has developed his own distinctive painting style. Jim’s impressionistic, modern, traditional paintings, encapsulate the colours of Australia and reflect his great love for the land, sea and waterways.
He is particularly fond of our native gum trees in all their mystery and majesty and recreates the feelings he experiences amongst bushland settings, capturing on canvas the peace and contentment he enjoys.
Jim loves travelling and exploring this wonderful country in search of inspiration and new subjects to paint.
Jim’s work is featured in private and corporate collections throughout Australia and overseas. He has held solo exhibitions, been featured artist and conducts master classes, workshops and demonstrations. Jim has also exhibited in international art exhibitions in Paris and New York.
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.
7.30pm Tuesday 10th March at the Stan Stevens Studio, Windsor Library, Deerubbin Centre, George St, Windsor (Please arrange to park outside of Library due to carpark early closure)
Entry is $5 for MTAS members and visitors (includes supper)
For Enquiries phone Sharron on 02 4572 5580 or www.mtas.com.au
Macquarie Towns Art Society has been active in the Hawkesbury area for over 50 years and new memberships with the society are always welcome.
For further details for memberships please contact Satya on 0405 337 652
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