The AGM will be held on Wednesday 15th September, 10am @ Woorinen South Community Hall. Painting afterwards for those who wish to stay.
BYO lunch! RSVP: 0467 879 261
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Monthly meet up next week!
Meeting Notes
General Meeting of Mallee Artists Swan Hill Inc.
Held 10.30am Wednesday 10th 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 20th 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 3rd: Merrilyn offered to run “Funky Trees” acrylics workshop over 2 days. Lorri to liaise with Merrilyn and send out information.
- April 7th & 14th: Paverpol (sculpture) price to be advised
- May 5th: Collage and paper mosaics. (free) bring your ideas and materials to share!
Meeting closed 11.30am
Next Meeting May 12th 12 noon
Funky Trees Workshop
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.
COVID Safe Painting Days
Mallee Artists will resume regular painting days from the first week in February.
Tuesdays @ the Murray River Motel, Swan Hill from 9.30am
Entry by donation.
please note that numbers are limited to 6 due to COVID social distancing restrictions.
Register your interest with Sue M: 0409376839
Wednesdays @ Woorinen South, Community Centre Hall from 9.30am
$5 fee to cover hire costs and insurance.
Annual General Meeting
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.
River Days
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!
February NEWS
Hi all
Just a reminder that Lorri will be away from 28th Feb until 15th April. Norma is currently looking after Petty Cash & morning tea supplies.Please make sure you book in for these two great workshops! Call Judy if you have any other questions!!
March 4: Clay heads and objects with Di Giddings.
$20 per person (members) Non members $25
10am—4pm @ Woorinen South Community Hall, McCalman Street (behind pre school)
Please contact Helen McKerrow if you are coming. M: 0422 636 597. Email: ggmck4@bigpond.com
You will need a base for your sculpted head. A nice fat piece of dowell screwed into a rectangular or square base works well. The one in the images is approx 16cm high and on a base of approx 15cm x 20cm. You can make it smaller. Once the head is dry you can remove it & reuse your stand.
Alternately you could bring a piece of board and make a mask or something similar.
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April 1st (nothing arranged for first Wednesday – any volunteers to run a foolish workshop?
Something really fun or a bit crazy would be great considering its April Fool’s Day!
Paul Oswin : Expressive Watercolour human and animal portraits
Sat 25th & Sun 26th April 10am—4pm
Woorinen South Community Hall, McCalman Street (behind pre school)
Please book with Judy Brawn. M: 0448 918 771 E: brawnjudy@gmail.com
$90 for members $120 for non members (remember membership is just $25 per year!)
Paul’s workshops are fun and instructive. Alternative uses for watercolours are explored in an explosion of colour!With Paul’s workshop you can break from the traditions of painting and develop an expressive skill set that will help develop more visual movement in your wet medium painting. Paul’s aim in painting is to marry strong compositional methods with expressive qualities. He also develops rich textural elements by re-working finished painting with markers, pens and pencils.
Paul demonstrates his painting methods in a series of simple steps that participants can easily follow along. Participants can also take home an information sheet that outlines these steps for future reference as well. Gain some new tips and tricks that will help your own artistic journey in a relaxed and creative environment. This workshop is suitable for both the beginner and experienced painter alike. https://www.pauloswinart.com/
Materials:
- Watercolour paints and/or inks
- Black drawing ink or ink pens
- Masking fluid
- Watercolour paper
- Masking tape
- Water containers
- Pics of Person Bird or Animal for Reference
Optional materials:
- IPad/ phone
- White gel pens
- Paper towel
- Waterproof fineliners
- Pipettes
- Salt
- Dip pens (often used for calligraphy)
- Paint markers (these are markers that have paint in them. Ie. Posca)
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Lorri Lambert, Secretary MASH
Mothers Day Fundraiser
| This will be a “pop up shop” exhibition with sales. It will be held at the Community Tree, Campbell Street Swan Hill on Friday 8th May 10-4 & Sat 9th May 9-1. If you are submitting works then you must also agree to go on the roster to man the stall for at least 2 hours. It is suggested that paintings are framed or on canvas with fixtures for hanging. Smaller unframed works are acceptable if they have a mount and are wrapped in cellophane. Other quality crafted items are also acceptable for this exhibition. eg: handpainted cards, ceramics etc. |
| 10% of all works sold will be paid to the local Cancer support group. Payment for works sold, is made at the conclusion of the exhibition, when all works have been paid for. We will also be having a raffle with all proceeds going to the local cancer support group. Donations of mother friendly items accepted. |
| For more information call Lorri Lambert 0467 879 261 or email lorog42@hotmail.com |
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.
2020 Workshops (Feb—June)
Harmony Day Project: Gratefulness Tree. Members will decorate leaves with messages to add to the community tree. Tuesday 4 Feb @ Murray River Motel.
First Wednesdays @ Woorinen South Community Hall:
Feb 5: Tantalising textures with Lorri Lambert. Impasto with acrylics, impasto medium and or modelling paste and gesso. Members Free, visitors $20
March 4: Clay heads and objects with Di Giddings. $20 per person
April 1st: TBC
May (no workshop due to Mothers’ day pop up shop)
June 3: Glass Art with Cathy Gibson. #This will be held in Moulamein. $70 per person (maximum of 8 ppl)
Guest Artists
Paul Oswin : Expressive Watercolour human and animal portraits
https://www.pauloswinart.com/
Sat 25th & Sun 26th April 10am—4pm @ Woorinen South Community Hall
Jon Lam: Portraits and landscapes in Acrylics and oils
https://jonfonglam.wixsite.com/mysite
Sat 27th & Sunday 28th June—10am—4pm @ Woorinen South Community Hall
Please sign up and pay early to secure your place. Payment must be received at least 2 weeks prior to workshop to enable MASH to confirm the artist and venue.
Payment by cheque to Mallee Artists Swan Hill or Direct Deposit Bendigo Bank
Mallee Artists BSB: 633-000 Account: 1554 10509
Please use the first 3 letters of the artist surname plus your surname as reference.
PLUS: Have you paid your Annual membership? Due Now!
Phone Lorri 0467 879 261 or Judy 0448918771
Email: lorog42@hotmail.com
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Paul Oswin Workshop
Material essentials-
· Watercolour and/or coloured inks
· Watercolour/ multimedia paper
· Brushes suitable for watercolour
· Grey-lead pencil and eraser
· Waterproof fineliner pen
· Water containers
Non-essential material list-
· Masking fluid
· Masking tape
· Coloured pencils
· Watercolour pencils
· Chinagraph pencils
· Paint pens
· black drawing ink
· Acrylic paints
· Drawing references
· Drawing/painting boards
· Easel or table easel
· Dip pens
· Calligraphy pens
· White gel pen
