Our studio has a COVID-safe protocol to protect our members and models.  Pre-registration is now required for some workshops.
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​Thank you for keeping HDG-Artists COVID safe!
NEW WORKSHOP!
Evening Life Drawing at Half Dozen Group Sherwood
Wednesdays 6-9pm
Please register before attending
nightdrawingHDG@gmail.com
Welcome!
The Half Dozen Group of Artists was formed by 6 artists in 1941, and, since then, has nurtured hundreds of artists. HDG-Artists currently has a membership of 100+ artists.  See A Brief History for more information.

The HDG-Artists is an established, welcoming, community art group where artists enjoy regular workshops, exhibiting, mentoring, socialising and much more.  It is a non-elitist group where beginners work alongside professionals in a supportive and encouraging environment.  Our community thrives on a shared love of art through creating, drawing, painting and learning from and encouraging each other. 

IMPORTANT TO NOTE: Today HDG-Artists is not just comprised of six artists. One of the reasons for its ongoing success is that it embraces everyone.  All are welcome.
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What do we do? 
  • Weekly untutored workshops - life drawing, portrait, still life and individual projects
  • Regular professional workshops
  • Exhibitions and Folio Sales
  • Studio open days
  • Social events
  • Paint-outs - weekends away, painting
  • Visits to other artist's studios and libraries        

Come along and try any or all of the workshops!  
The HDGA Studio is located at 37 Quarry Rd, Sherwood
Our Aims
For 80 years the Half Dozen Group of Artists Inc. (HDG-Artists) has provided facilities for the promotion of the visual arts.  We are 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    
  • an environment for supported learning for people of all ages and backgrounds 
  • engagement of the community in local artistic activity via exhibitions, sales, community and exhibition days
  • regular opportunities for social engagement for members and the wider community   ​  
Membership
Become a member of our thriving artist community for just  $70.00 per year or $135 for a two year membership (our membership year is from 1st of July to 30th June).
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Advantages of membership
  • ​Discounted regular workshop (members rate)
  • Discounted professional workshops (members rate)
  • Opportunities to exhibit artwork in our exhibitions
  • Artist profile on HDG-Artists website
  • Participate in member social events including visits to galleries, studios and exhibitions
  • Bi-monthly newsletter emails
  • Access to our library of books, magazines and other art related items
  • Notification of upcoming awards and artist opportunities
  • Opportunity to hire the HDG-Artist studio for individual or group exhibitions
  • Learn and expand your knowledge across a range of roles within an art group
  • Extend your creative networks, make new friends, share knowledge, learn from others and be immersed in a supportive and friendly artist environment
  • Become part of 80+ years of Brisbane art history!
The Half Dozen Group of Artists is a proud member of BVAC (Brisbane Visual Arts Community) www.bvac.org.au