Mallee Artists Swan Hill Inc.

Brush ‘N’ Brew Workshops

The 4^th Saturday of each month will be a Brush ‘N’ Brew held at the hall, 12.30-3pm  (yes while it’s open to visitors).  These will remain $30, all materials supplied, as our aim is exposure and affordability.  Cuppas will be self help with plates of cake etc. made up ready to go.

First Wednesdays

We are again offering workshops free for paid members with a small fee for visitors $20 (includes hall fee of $5)

Any member of MASH is very welcome to offer a workshop to the group.  We still have July to December to fill!

February       Watercolours with Val

March            Abstract background/bird with Donna

April               Impasto texture painting with Sue

May                Watercolour jellyfish or tree with Gail

June                Gel Plate printing with Lorri  (Recipe for making your gel plate will be given prior to the date & a demo given)

Mosaic Mondays
@Lorri’s from 19th January. For any MASH member who has been/or wants to dabble in mosaics. January /February Project create a Mosaic Ball Extra cost (for materials) $15

Broken china and tiles, tile adhesive and grout are supplied. BYO substrate eg:  terracotta pots, old saucepan/frying pan, wall or floor tiles, old microwave turntables.   BYO Snack, Regular Cost: $10 Newbies Welcome!
11 Parkview Drive Swan Hill, contact Lorri: 0467 879 261 for more information.

Guest Artist Workshops

We have tried to source a range of mediums, styles and subjects for the workshops in 2026.

May Sat 23 & Sun 24: Oils with Jon Lam.  Focusing on basics for those who have not used oils before and then painting a seascape or lake scape.  $120 for members $150 for non members.

August Sat 15: Pallette knife with Graham Hearne.  This acrylics workshop is still in planning stages, and further details will be released as they are known.  All material supplied, including large framed canvas.

October Sat 3 & Sun 4: Pastels with Caroline Ellis.  Some beginners activities to start us off and then we will be painting a favourite animal.  This is a great opportunity to learn about texture with this beautiful medium.  All materials supplied.  $120 for members $150 for non members.

Exhibitions

All artworks entered need to be created withing the past 12 months.  Size for regional galleries: a minimum of A4, for sale, framed and/or ready to hang with D Rings and wire. Cards will be made for all artworks to include Artist name, Title, Medium and cost.  A brochure is being developed to feature the artist profile of all current paid members.

Moulamein Art Gallery, May 1 to 29
Afternoon Tea/meet the artists for the local community Thursday 14^th May.  Share rides to be arranged.

Balranald Art Gallery, July 2 to August 5
Delivery and collection volunteers needed. Opening of Exhibition Sat July 4, 2pm.  Share rides or mini bus to be arranged.

Woorinen South Community Hall Oct 31 Nov 1 (Melb Cup weekend)
Celebrating the end of the year with new works.

Permanent Exhibition open to visitors

We will be open for visitors while we are at the hall on Wednesdays (10-12) and on Saturdays (11-3). Members will man the hall, enjoy another day of art and sometimes utilize the big TV for free online workshops.  Cuppa and cake will be available for visitors. This is purely voluntary and anyone is welcome to help out.  We are developing a flyer to be placed in motels, information centre and other suitable outlets.