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General Meeting of Mallee Artists Swan Hill Inc.

Held 10.30am  Wednesday 10^th February 2021 at Woorinen South Community Centre Hall

(12 members in attendance, 7 apologies received. full names not publicly available)

Correspondence

SHRCC Hall invoice and COVID safe rules for hall.

Business Arising

• Venues (COVID SAFE)
  • We can have up to 20 here at the hall.  Please BYO mug, entry by donation.  Although we have to pay $30 per week it was agreed to keep the weekly fee as a gold coin donation with MASH paying for the shortfall if necessary.  Lorri to approach Council to see if we can have the fee waived or lowered.
  • There are 4 regulars attending the motel and the limit is currently 6 people.  If you wish to attend please contact Sue.  No fees for the motel at this stage.  BYO food and mug.

• Thank You to Justin & Jean. 
  Judy and Sue presented them with a thank you gift.  Judy to be reimbursed.

• Art Supplies.  Dandy Lion studio has some good quality supplies, although Limited.  The Gift of Craft has some Monte Marte supplies, suitable for beginners.  Discussion to approach both Dandy Lion and Bakker and Glen regarding supply of watercolour paper and odourless turps as being the most difficult supplies to get. Most people order online.

• Raising our profile:  The suggestions presented last year will be followed up on.  Lorri to check if Information Centre & gallery still have flyers.

• Swan Hill Show:  If the show runs in 2021 MASH will continue to support with a donation and assistance in hanging works.  T was suggested we also have flyers available to be handed out.
  
• Exhibition
  • Discussion was held regarding a suitable venue and if we want to do the Mothers Day exhibition in 2021.  Lorri suggested that more important was that it was MASH’s 20^th year of operation and that perhaps a “Retrospective Exhibition” and celebration be held instead.  It was agreed to put our energy into that instead of the Mothers Day exhibition. 
  • Lorri to contact Ian Tully to discuss.  If the Regional Gallery is not available other possible venue have been suggested including:  Anglican or Uniting church halls, Grain Shed.

A sub was formed committee to organise the exhibition and celebration consisting of:

Joy, Judy, Lorri and Helen Mc.

• Social Activities
  Norma suggested that a sub committee be formed to arrange some social outings to connect the members especially as we now have two groups.  It was agreed that some social outings such as coffee mornings and some trips to neighbouring galleries would be great.  Norma and Sue agreed to take on this role and will meet to discuss ideas to bring to members.
  
• Workshop ideas
  Members were asked to suggest ideas for major workshops as well as “First Wednesday” in house workshops.  Workshop sub Committee is currently: Judy, Helen Mc, Lorri, Nancy, Maxine and Sue.
  
• Major Workshops
  • Paul Oswin (watercolour)
  • Jon Lam (oils or acrylics)
  • Kathy Gibson Glass art (requires travel to Moulamein)
  • Shirley Pinchen (drawing)
  • Di Giddings (clay heads)
  • Mosaics (requires travel to Moulamein)
  • Ross Paterson (oils)
    
• First Wednesdays the Hall
  • March 3^rd: Merrilyn offered to run “Funky Trees” acrylics workshop over 2 days.  Lorri to liaise with Merrilyn and send out information.
  • April 7^th & 14^th: Paverpol (sculpture) price to be advised  
  • May 5^th: Collage and paper mosaics.  (free) bring your ideas and materials to share!

Meeting closed 11.30am

Next Meeting May 12^th 12 noon

Wednesday 3rd & 10th #2 days $20 per person These fun and funky trees are painted using acrylics. Materials required:

~Large canvas, minimum size recommended 300 x 600

~Acrylic paints & brushes including a wide flat brush and a few old round brushes

~ smock

~ Field easel if you have one

~ water container for dirty brushes

~ a small palette eg ice cream container lid.

The AGM will be held at the Woorinen South Community Centre all on Wednesday 10th February, 2021 at 10am.

All members past and present are welcome to attend ad to stay and paint or draw for the day.

BYO snacks and drinks to make this a COVID safe meeting.

Painting days resume the first week of February. restrictions apply @ the motel on Tuesdays.

Wednesdays at the Woorinen South Community Centre Hall 9.30am to 1.30pm. Gold Coin Donation.

Please contact Lorri to find out more about our painting days. 0467 879 261.

Members met in a social distancing friendly get together by the Murray River in Swan Hill. Tuesdays by the river will continue, weather permitting until the group gets back together indoors.

Meanwhile here in USA where I am still waiting for flights and money from Qantas…. It is summer, hot and humid!

If you cannot afford custom framing, check out ready made frames for works on paper from the Reject Shop, Target and Cheap as Chips in Swan Hill.

Pre cut mounts can sometimes be found at these shops or online:
https://www.cavalierart.com.au/product/pre-cut-cardboard-mounts/

HOW TO HANG A CANVAS PAINTING

(this Wiki How shows you how to prepare an unframed canvas for hanging.

https://www.wikihow.com/Hang-a-Canvas-Painting

First Tuesday 5th November:

Melbourne Cup morning tea @ Murray River Motel from 9.30am
Don your finest hat bring something special to share and paint if you feel like it.

Helen McKerrow has also invited MASH members to come back to her home to watch the Cup in the arvo!

First Wednesday 6th November:

Catch up day @ Woorinen South Hall from 9.30am

What workshop did you miss (or re-do) that you would have like to have a go?  Below is a list and materials lists.  Lorri will bring along some copies of the notes for those who need them.  Don’t forget to bring a picture with you for each project.

Collage
Bring a canvas or board, PVA glue, brushes, magazines, scrap coloured paper, scissors optional. (Some mags will be available)

Portraits
Heavy paper or canvas to draw or paint on plus your choice of pencils, watercolour or acrylics, brushes.

Monochrome by Norma

Monochrome/Monotone

Heavy paper or canvas to draw or paint on plus your choice of pencils, watercolour or acrylics, brushes

Paint like Paul Klee
Heavy paper or MDF or canvas board is best for this.  (oil pastels and acrylic paint supplied)

Pallette Knife
Bring a canvas or board, palette knives, brushes, acrylic paints and either modelling paste or Impasto (can use oil paints)

Plein Air & Light
Heavy paper or canvas to draw or paint on plus your choice of pencils, watercolour or acrylics, brushes