Five of the group traveled to Moulamein on Friday to visit the community gallery and to install some art works.
We can highly recommend the coffee, cake & yo yo’s!
Below are a few images of the installation which will be there until February.
Ross Patterson Workshop
A small but enthusiastic group attended the Ross Patterson Pastel Workshop at the Tooleybuc Club in October. Ross discussed the importance of composition, perpective (aerial and linear) as he launched into each painting. On Wednesday “sheep” were the topic.
After a quick sketch to plan out the painting, shapes emerged, an underpainting in warm colours, then the sheep emerged as extra layers were added. On Thursday we were challenged with landscapes in the morning and then figures in the afternoon, it was
a great learning experience and we all came away with challenges to master.
Sunrise Rotary Producers & Creators Market
We participated in this Market on Sunday the 3rd of November at the Spoons car park. It was another opportunity to promote our group. Six members took the opportunity to display their work, it was windy and we were unable to put up our stands but we made do with trestles. There were no sales and the crowd was down on previous markets but we enjoyed each others company and chatting with the other stall holders.
Plein Air Painting
For our final workshop we again worked with Glenda Cornell this time at the Pioneer Settlement working “Plein Air” in the open air, the idea being to get our strokes on the board quickly getting an impression of the subject getting the light and atmosphere right. Most of us were a little slow and the weather was warm so it was a challenge but the twelve participants enjoyed the day.
Looking Ahead to 2014
The first newsletter for 2014 will be out on February the 1st. Please look for this and let me know if you or anyone misses out!! We are gradually getting on top of the email postage list. We look forward to a variety of workshops starting with Marian’s “Cezanne style” workshop in March.
We hope to organise a mosaic day, working with Paverpol, a trip to Glenda’s Studio and of course a Ross Patterson workshop in oils later in the year.
We will also have our Exhibition of original works in September the suggested name is ART from the hART. Please convey any suggestions or comments to Judy.
Membership is now due! If you haven’t rejoined yet forward your payment and the membership form to Pat Kemp. Or put your name in to attend the Xmas Party and pay your membership then! Ring Di now!!
Weekly Painting days
Murray River Motel (10m to 2.30pm)
Dates for December: 3rd,10th (Murray River Motel only)
January 20th 27th
February 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th
Neighbourhood House (10am to 1pm)
Dates for February: 9th, 16th, 23rd
The next Newsletter will be put out on the 1st of February if you have anything of interest to go into it please email Joan Mellahn: joan.mellahn@bigpond.com or Judy Brawn: judybrawn@bigpond.com by the 25th of January.
Merry Xmas & Happy Painting!!
Xmas Lunch IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO PUT YOUR NAME IN! Xmas is just around the corner! Our Xmas Lunch will be at Java Spice on Tuesday December
3rd at 12am – 2pm. We will order off the menu and MASH will
subsidise each members meal. Phone Di Giddings (50376665 or
0448527501) to book your seat and bring a Kris Kringle gift to the
value of $10. We look forward to seeing you there.
Some of our artists braved the windy weather at Sunrise Rotary’s Melbourne Cup weekend market.
Judy, our brave leader tackled the job of putting up the marquee which did stay up despite our early concerns !
The display looked great and once again was a good opportunity to get together and promote our group.
Thanks to all who helped on the day!
| Swan Hill Sunrise Rotary Club meets weekly for breakfast. The club has a focus on community involvement and supporting mental health and youth issues. | |||
| Location : Murray Human Services building, Harrods Lane, Swan Hill Contact : 0407 322 402  |
Producers Market
Helen Porteous and Judy Brawn promoted our group at the Sunrise Rotary Market on Sunday the 10th of March, luckily we had a marquee so had some shade. There was a good crowd wandering around and some small sales were made. Sunrise Rotary run two markets each year and we look forward to participating in the November one.
Tuesday Group
Our room at the Murray River Motel is a hive of activity. Dawn’s Art Group has joined us. It is great to have lots of chatter about art and other topics! It is an enjoyable day so if you haven’t been for a while come and join us.
Anglican Art Show:2013 feature artist and judge for the 38th annual show is Fiona Merlin. Hope you have your oil paintings finished or the acrylics and watercolours underway for entry into this show. Entries close 21st May and must be delivered on Thursday the 30th of May between 9am and 12noon. It will open on Friday the 31st of May at 7:30pm and continues Saturday and Sunday.
Drews Jewellery will again be in attendance, there will be glassware, creative hats, stamping and performances as well as the Foyer Cafe serving scones and light luncheons. For further information contact the Co-ordinator Marg Crilly (03) 50325447.
Events coming up during April and May are:
April: Come and visit the Tuesday group or our Neighbourhood house group on Monday
May: “Go with the Flow” with Jacquie Treseder. Come and enjoy a fun workshop where we will play in a loose style where you explore how flowing paint mixes for interesting results. What to bring: Brushes, 3 jars for water, sponges, tissues or cloths or old rags and protective clothing. We will supply boards and acrylic paint When: Sunday May 5th Time: 9:30am-4pm Where: Dowling House (Murray Ace) art room Cost: Members $40 Non-members $50. Contact: Judy Brawn 0448918771 to book a place.
June: Anglican Art Show
Dates for the Murray River Motel and Neighbourhood House
Neighbourhood House dates (Monday’s 10am – 1:00pm)
Murray River Motel dates (Tuesday’s 10:00am – 2:30pm) are as follows:
Dates for April: 2nd , 9th , 15th / 16th, 22nd /23rd , 29th / 30th .
Dates for May: 6th / 7th , 13th / 14th, 20th / 21st , 27th / 28th .
Dates for June: 3rd / 4th, 10th / 11th , 17th / 18th , 24th / 25th.
Opportunities: Caroline Ellis has a Chalk Pastel Workshop on Sunday the 7th of April for Adults and one for children on Monday the 8th of April. She also has classes starting in term 2 commencing on May 7th . If you would like further information on any of Caroline’s workshops contact her on 0408500451 or visit her website http://www.carolineellisart.com
The next Newsletter will be put out on the 1st of June if you have anything of interest to go into it please email Joan Mellahn: joan.mellahn@bigpond.com or Judy Brawn: judybrawn@bigpond.com
Happy Painting!!
“Go with the Flow” with Jacquie Treseder.
Come and enjoy a fun workshop where we will play in a loose style where you explore how flowing paint mixes for interesting results. What to bring: Brushes, 3 jars for water, sponges, tissues or cloths or old rags and protective clothing. We will supply boards and acrylic paint
When: Sunday May 5th Time: 9:30am-4pm
Where: Dowling House (Murray Ace) art room
Cost: Members $40 Non-members $50.
Contact: Judy Brawn 0448918771 to book a place.
Don’t miss out on the fabulous Wine & Food Festival Farmers Market!!
MASH will be there with original & affordable artwork for you to take home!
Date: Sunday 10th March
Time: 9.00am – 1.00pm
Location: Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery Car Park, Horseshoe Bend, Swan Hill VIC 3585
On February 26th, Mallee Artists Swan Hill were pleased to welcome a group of local artists formerly painting as “Dawn’s Group at Dowling House” for 30 years.
Kathy Wiseman and Peter Holt, proprietors of the Murray River Motel, have extended their hospitality to further accommodate these friends-in-art.
Several have intentions of joining MASH, which provides regular newsletters through President Judy Brawn, and discounts at the frequent workshops during each year’s activities. Workshops with professional artists may be for one day or a weekend, costs announced in the newsletters.
MASH participates in local and regional art shows, and weekend markets where their banner will be displayed.
Annual membership is $25.00.Some art suppliers give discounts on MASH membership cards.
We meet from 10am to 3pm each Tuesday in the lounge area of the Murray River Motel, a pleasant well-lit space, sufficient for about sixteen people.
The “High Noon train” at the nearby crossing signals our (BYO) lunch break, ending around 1.00pm with its return trip to Melbourne!
Currently the members will be preparing works for the Anglican Art Show, May 31st, June 1st & 2nd. Entry forms out soon.
Come & visit the Mallee Artists today
Sunday 4th November
Gallery/Spoons Carpark
for the Sunrise Rotary Farmers & Designers Market
9am to 1pm!
Also look for us at the next Rotary Club Market in Swan Hill.
Mallee Artists Swan Hill Inc. 