Welcome
The Half Dozen Group of Artists is a well established, welcoming, community art group where artists enjoy regular workshops, exhibiting, mentoring, socialising and much more. 
Aims of the Group
For more than seventy-five years the Half Dozen Group of Artists Inc, (HDG Artists)  has provided facilities for the promotion of the visual arts.  
It is a community based, incorporated, not-for-profit organisation whose main objectives are to provide:
  • opportunities for artists to further their skills at all stages of their development, 
  • the environment for supported learning for people of all ages and backgrounds 
  • engagement for the community in local artistic activity via exhibitions, sales, community and exhibition days
  • regular opportunities for social engagement for members and the wider community     
Activities  
  • Demonstrations and workshops (untutored and, occasionally, tutored)
  • Exhibitions and Folio Sales
  • Studio open days
  • Social events
  • Paint-outs - weekends away, painting
  • Visits to other artist's studios and libraries        

Membership is $70.00 per year or $135 for a two year membership. 
Benefits of membership include discounted access to untutored workshops ($12 members, $15 non-members), emailed newsletters and notices, and many exhibiting opportunities.

The HDGA Studio is located at 37 Quarry Rd, Sherwood.

Untutored workshops include portrait, life drawing and working on your own projects.