Social Nights Wednesdays 8pm - 10pm
Social nights are held regularly on Wednesday evenings. Both members and non-members are welcome to attend.
Hear our guest speakers talk about their work and what inspires them, or see a demonstration of their technique. It is also an opportunity to ask any questions you may have, and pick up new tips and tricks.
Venue: 67 Bridge Street, Kensington. Click here for more details.
2012
The line up of interesting guest artists in store for 2012 social nights includes:
March: Greg O'Leary - Portraits in Oil (demonstration)
June: Sophie Dunlop
August: Olgerts Laukirbe - Abstract painting
Further details will be provided in due course.
Left: Self portrait by Greg O'Leary
2011
Final Social Night for 2011:
23 Nov Fiona Gibson - Landscape demonstration in Oils
ALSO Painting of the Quarter and Christmas Party
Above: 24 August Gishka Van Ree – realist and multi-disciplinary artist.
Gishka talked about his work and art conservation. The Phyllis Kopp Award was also judged and presented.
2 June
Liz Gartner - watercolour on canvas demonstration
23 March
Glenda Parker - pastel artist
Demonstration in pastels.
Left: work by Glenda Parker
Photos from Social Nights
Left: Glenda Parker demonstrated working in pastels on 23 March 2011.
Left: Liz Gartner demonstrated working in watercolour on canvas at our June social night.
Winner of the raffle prize of a watercolour painting by Carey Dunning was Jan Turner at the June social night.
Members Julie Lane, Rob Allen and Pam Hailstone celebrate their milestone birthdays at our June social night.
Social Nights 2010:
Nov 24 Sophie Hann - portraiture demonstration
Sophie painted this portrait of Nerissa Douglas in oils
Oct 27 Therese Williams - “Painting in the Expanded Field”
Therese spoke about "thinking about painting in alternative ways rather
than on a traditional stretched canvas". She showed how to use features such as
embroidery hoops and unfinished linen edges to provide a sculptural effect to
paintings, with examples of her recent work.
Sept 22 Richard Rogers demonstrated the use of interactive acrylics to create dynamic paintings.
Richard Rogers - near Stokes
Lookout, Flinders Ranges
Aug 25 Catherine Veide - Botanical art
Catherine demonstrated how she creates beautiful
detailed watercolour paintings - step by step. Left is an example of her work.
Colin talked about what galleries look for from artists
who want to exhibit their work (eg "dos and don'ts",
pricing, what sells, suitable framing etc).
It was a great opportunity to ask questions of an art gallery director.
Colin Burgin, Director of Art Images with
Stella Vanska, Secretary of Burnside Painting Group
Ronald Gibbings-Johns
Guest speaker: 23 June 2010
Topic: Creating sparkling still life paintings in oil
Painting demonstration by
R Gibbings-Johns
Craig Bowyer
Guest speaker: 26 May 2010
