Workshops & Social Events

Saturday 17th May 2025 

9.30am - 12.30pm, Vincentia 

Minimum 6 people – Max 10. 

Cost: Members $40, Non Members $60

Pre Booking Essential

In this Workshop, James will help you to explore the use of charcoal sticks in depth, focusing on the properties and expressive potential of charcoal. Learn unique techniques for dynamic changes in points, lines and surfaces, and  texture effects, using a variety of media mixing methods (watercolor, ink, pastel, colored pencils). 

Use the simplest tools to create vivid and interesting works. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced artist, this course will help you quickly develop your artistic expression through James' amazing minimalist method.

Materials for you to bring  ( * item is required) :

*- Sketch drawing Pad or A4 paper

*- Charcoal pencils (Soft, Medium & Hard)

* - Charcoal compressed sticks

- Some charcoal Willow sticks

- Artists Glove 

- Kneading Rubber

- Precision Rubber

- Graphite Pencil 2B

- White Charcoal Pencil

- Watercolour Paint - Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Prussian Blue

- Brushes

- Sand Paper 

We recommend wearing dark clothing, as charcoal can get a bit messy.

Whether you come alone or with friends, get ready for a fun and creative experience!

Saturday 21st June 2025 

12.30pm – 3pm, Huskisson

minimum 10, maximum 25 people 

Cost: Members $20, Non Members $40

pre booking essential

This is a great opportunity to learn about the painting process from one of Australia’s great painters. John has been painting since 1973 and is a multi awarded artist with work in galleries and museums around the world. He spent years painting plein air with artists like Leonard Long, John Wilson and Warrick Fuller, and his Marine Paintings are so admired that the Royal Australian Navy Fleet Air Arm Museum named their new gallery “The John Downton Gallery”.

John will talk about his painting process from start to finish, giving insight into how to construct a painting from initial sketch to finished work.  He will discuss the elements that make a good painting and give tips on sketching.

You won’t want to miss this opportunity to learn from one of our very own greats. 

Bring your sketchbooks, notebook , pencils and pen as there will be plenty of information to get down.  

Bring a plate to share for afternoon tea. 

Sunday 20 July 2025 

12.30pm – 3.30pm, Huskisson 

Minimum 10 people – Max 25. 

Cost: Members $40, Non Members $60

Pre Booking Essential

Immerse yourself in your art practice of choice while listening to the healing power of sound. Enjoy a 2 hour sound bath performed by Healing Sounds Jervis Bay while reconnecting to the deepest parts of your creative spirit. 

Allow your creative mind to come to the fore and access realms within your psyche that you can bring into your work. 

Let go of all constraints for one afternoon and play in the vibrations of colour, line and sound. 

This event is designed to be a fun relaxing afternoon that activates your sense of play and gives you an opportunity to connect back to yourself and access your inner creative, in a supportive and collaborative environment. 

Bring your materials of choice. Some new activities will be available for those that want to explore other ideas. If the weather is good  we will have tea and cake in the park.  Bring a plate to share.

Saturday 2nd August

9am – 12pm, The Hub, Vincentia

Minimum 6 people -  Max 10.

Cost: Members $20, Non Members: $40

Pre Booking Essential

Join Wilma Southan as she demonstrates her process in painting a contemporary abstract floral “still life”, taking inspiration from a vase of fresh flowers.  Wilma will demonstrate how to make interesting marks, keep colours clean and vibrant and create an energetic piece full of vibrant colour.  Wilma will follow up with a workshop in November. 

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