Mt Evelyn & Yarra Valley Arts Society

Date: Saturday 9 2012 to Monday 11 June 2012

Venue: Darron Honey Centre – at the rear of the Uniting Church, Maroondah Highway, Healesville (opposite Coles) – Melway Reference 278 C1

Exhibition Times:

• 9 June   – 1pm to 4pm
• 10 June – 1pm to 4pm
• 11 June – 11am to 4pm

This Exhibition provides an opportunity to view and purchase a diverse range of art works created by members of the Mount Evelyn and Yarra Valley Art Society. These include many of the leading artists of the Yarra Valley area. Entry is free, so the Exhibition is a great way to learn more about the work of the many dedicated artists from the local community.

As all works at the Exhibition are “For Sale”, this may be just the chance you’ve been looking for to purchase original art at very reasonable prices.

Date – Sunday 3 June 2012
Time – 1:30pm
Demonstration – The demonstration will be given by Nell Frysteen, who will show a range of techniques for working with Pastel. Nell is a very experienced artist and teacher, her many accomplishments including weekly art classes at the Nell Street Painters Group in Greensborough.

This demonstration is sure to be interesting and informative, so make sure you reserve the date for an enjoyable and educational afternoon.
Entry Fees – Members – $6 Visitors – $7 (First meeting free)

New members and visitors are very welcome.

Date – Wednesday 30 May 2012
Venue – Paynes Rise Winery, 10 Paynes Road, Seville – Melway Reference: 119 J11
Time – 10:00am
“Paynes Rise Winery” incorporates one of the most historic buildings of the Yarra Valley, the 1860′s homestead and property of Seville’s first settler, Thomas Payne. A small, boutique winery, Paynes Rise boasts outstanding views of the surrounding valley. There are plenty of other natural features to capture the artist’s imagination from the beauty of the colouring vines to the scenic views of the Australian landscape. In the background are the imposing peaks of the Great Dividing Range in and around Warburton. So the site offers a wide variety of subjects for artists with a love for the natural beauty of the Yarra Ranges.

For those needing refreshments, BYO lunch as only coffee will be available that day.

Date – 29 April 2012
Time – 10:00am to 3:00pm
Venue – Mount Evelyn and Yarra Valley Art Society Meeting Place – Coldstream
Workshop Presenter – Alan Close
Subject – Travel Sketching and Water Colour

In this Workshop, Alan will show how to turn your holiday photos into exciting paintings, with a focus on Travel Sketching and Water Colour Painting.

The format will be:

• 10 am to 12 noon – Travel Sketching
• 12 noon to 12:45pm – BYO Lunch
• 12:45pm to 3pm – Step by Step Waterclour, both demonstration and hands-on.

The requirements for the Workshop are:

1. 300g arches or rough Water Colour paper – 1-2 full sheets or large pad – 1/4 sheet size
2. Water Colours – basic set of colours
3. Water Container
4. Waterproof floor or table covering
5. A3 size backing board
6. Water Colour brushes – round or flat wash, fine or your choice
7. Eraser
8. Black Bird HB-2B-4B pencils
9. Sketching pad or paper
10. Masking tape
11. Tissues

This Workshop promises to be a really valuable for artists with any level of experience.

For bookings, contact Joy Brown or email the Secretary.

As the 4th Wednesday is Anzac Day, there will be no Paintout this month. However, a Paintout or alternative activty will be arranged for May. In addition, a really interesting Workshop has been arranged for 29 April, details of which are in a separate post.

Date – Sunday 6 May 2012
Time – 1:30pm
Demonstration – The demonstration will be given by Anita Roeliff, who will be working in Acrylic and Gold Leaf. Anita’s demonstration is sure to be interesting and informative, so make sure you reserve the date for an enjoyable and educational afternoon.
Entry Fees – Members – $6 Visitors – $7 (First meeting free)

New members and visitors are very welcome.

The Rotary Club of Bayswater is holding the 38th Annual Knox Art Exhibition from 4th to 6th May 2012 at the Knox Community Art Centre, Mountain Highway, Bayswater. The Exhibition is open to all artists wishing to enter their original work and will offer prizes in the following categories:

• Best Oil/Acrylic
• Best Water Colour/Work on Paper
• Best Pastel
• Best Painting – All Mediums
• Best Pair – All Mediums

For further information on this major Exhibition, see the Letter from the Chairman of the Organising Committee (PDF, 523 kb) and the Entry Form (PDF, 1.5 Mb).

This Art Exhibition is supported by a grant from the Knox City Council Community Development Fund.

Date – Wednesday 28 March 2012
Venue – The Blue Lotus Water Garden, 2628 Warburton Highway, Yarra Junction – Melway Reference 288 H8
Time – 10:00am
“Blue Lotus Water Garden” is a commercial nursery with a 14 acre display garden of exotic lotus and waterlillies. The property is bounded by the Little Yarra River and Brittania Creek, with two lakes, river flats and many other natural features to capture the artist’s imagination. In the background are the imposing peaks of the Great Dividing Range, including Mount Donna Buang. So the site is rich in subjects for artists with a love for the natural beauty of the Yarra Ranges.

For those needing refreshments, there is a cafe serving food and drinks.

Date – Sunday 1 April 2012
Time – 1:30pm
Demonstration – The demonstration will be given by Terrianne Murray, who will illustrate techniques using either Pastel or Oil. Terrianne is an experienced local artist and her demonstration is sure to be interesting and informative. Make sure you reserve the date for an enjoyable and educational afternoon.
Entry Fees – Members – $6 Visitors – $7 (First meeting free)

New members and visitors are very welcome.

Date – Wednesday 29 February 2012
Venue – The home of Joy and Colin Brown – Melway Reference 282 E9
Time – 10:00am
“Ambleside” is set on several acres near Coldstream, a perfect setting for capturing the magnificent scenery of the Yarra Valley. Bring your own refreshments and materials for a delightful day’s painting.