2018
Regular Untutored Workshops
All of these workshops are untutored, self-managed groups. If you are interested in art and would like the opportunity to develop your skills at your own pace or just to create your art within in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, these workshops are for you!
All of these workshops are untutored, self-managed groups. If you are interested in art and would like the opportunity to develop your skills at your own pace or just to create your art within in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, these workshops are for you!
- Professional models are employed for Monday, Thursday and Friday workshops. Participants in Tuesday workshops bring their own projects to work on.
- All workshops are held at the Studio, 37 Quarry Rd, Sherwood.
- Easels (freestanding and also some table easels), backing boards, tables, chairs/stools are provided. All you need to bring are the materials you want to use (drawing and painting mediums/materials, canvas/preferred paper, etc)
- Tea and coffee making facilities are also provided (including the ingredients!). Biscuits are usually available too.
- Drawing paper is also available for purchase - White: 50 cents per sheet,
- Fees - CASH ONLY: The fees for each workshop are listed below and should be paid on arrival. Please enter your details and the amount paid in the attendance book and, if possible, bring the exact fee for your workshop. Some change is available, but is limited.
For Convenor contact details, Fees and workshop times see information for each day of the week, below.
For other details (eg. regular workshop type -portrait/Life) see Calendar.
All exhibitions and events will also be listed on the Calendar.
For other details (eg. regular workshop type -portrait/Life) see Calendar.
All exhibitions and events will also be listed on the Calendar.
MONDAY WORKSHOPS INFORMATION
Workshops are generally held every Monday, unless notified here.
Workshops are generally held every Monday, unless notified here.
Workshop Time |
10 am to 1 pm There is an optional morning tea break at around 11am for approx 30 mins. |
Convenor/s & Contact Phone Numbers |
Barbara Ryan: 3374 1660 (please leave a message if unanswered) |
Fees |
HDG-Artists Member: $12.00 Non-Member: $15.00 |
Workshop Description |
A model is supplied and is often set up in an interesting background/foreground Portrait: Clothed model with the same pose throughout - 20 minute blocks. Last Monday of the Month: This is usually Life: The first half of the workshop consists of quick poses. The 2nd half has the same pose throughout. |
TUESDAY WORKSHOPS INFORMATION
Workshops are generally held every Tuesday, unless notified here.
Workshops are generally held every Tuesday, unless notified here.
Workshop Time |
10 am to 1 pm. |
Convenor/s & Contact Phone Numbers |
Lin Hives: 0403 889 711 Pat Hunter: 0437 020 292 |
Fees |
HDG-Artists Member: $7.00 Non-Member: $10.00 |
Workshop Description |
No Model This is an informal and quite social workshop. Bring your own projects to work on and enjoy the company of fellow artists! On the first Tuesday of every month an optional STILL LIFE composition is set up |
THURSDAY WORKSHOPS INFORMATION
Workshops are generally held every Thursday, unless notified here.
Workshops are generally held every Thursday, unless notified here.
Workshop Time |
10 am to 1 pm. There is an optional morning tea break at around 11am for approx 30 mins. |
Convenor/s & Contact Phone Numbers |
Andrea Stapleton: 0438 687 521 Ed Johnson: 0431 203 074, 3397 3896 |
Fees |
HDG-Artists Member: $12.00 Non-Member: $15.00 |
Workshop Description |
A model is supplied Alternates weekly between Portrait and Life workshops. See Calendar for dates of each Portrait: The same pose throughout. There may be props or costumes. 20-25 minute poses with short breaks in between. Life: The same pose throughout. 20-25 minute poses with short breaks in between. Note: on Feb 21st a trial of shorter poses will be conducted during the first half of the workshop. Watch this space for further news on Life drawing Thursdays! |
FRIDAY WORKSHOPS INFORMATION
Workshops are generally held every Friday, unless notified here.
Workshops are generally held every Friday, unless notified here.
Workshop Time |
10 am to 1 pm. There is an optional morning tea break at around 11am for approx 30 mins. |
Convenor/s & Contact Phone Numbers |
Wendy Allen: 0499 234 116; 3396 1515 Clive Watson: 3289 7257 |
Fees |
HDG-Artists Member: $12.00 Non-Member: $15.00 |
Workshop Description |
A model is supplied Always LIFE Drawing. Format is usually: 10am - 11 am: 5 x 2 minute poses 5 x 5 minute poses 5 x 10 minute poses - open to request 11 am -11.30 am: Morning tea 11.30 am - 1 pm: Open to request, carried by vote or convenors' decision 2 x 10 minute poses 2 x 15 minute poses 2 x 20 minute poses Note: Models are usually female. A male model is supplied by the agency approx once every five weeks |
MONTHLY FRIDAY AFTERNOON WORKSHOP INFORMATION
Workshops are generally held on the FIRST Friday of each month, unless notified here.
Workshops are generally held on the FIRST Friday of each month, unless notified here.
Workshop Time |
1.15 PM to 4.15 PM |
Convenor/s & Contact Phone Numbers |
Jane Van Dyck: 3289 4193 |
Fees |
HDG-Artists Member: $12.00 Non-Member: $15.00 |
Workshop Description |
A model is supplied Starting with an hour of short poses and working up to 15 - 20 min poses for the remaining time. 10-15 min break mid-way. This workshop has a DIFFERENT THEME very month! Check this space for the next theme. |
Please come along and try the workshops or call the convenors for more details. If you would like to contact us by email please click here: Contact Us
All welcome!
All welcome!