IMPORTANT NOTICE: 
Some of our untutored workshops are re-commencing in January 2021. Due to the ongoing pandemic & current regulations, pre-registration will be required for the workshops using models. 
Details are on this page.
​Thank you for your understanding!
  • ALL WORKSHOP ATTENDEES MUST PROVIDE DETAILS AND SIGN THE COVID ATTENDANCE REGISTER ON THE DAY OF ATTENDANCE
  • ​ALL ATTENDEES MUST BE ABLE TO CONFIRM THAT THEY HAVE NOT BEEN IN A COVID HOTSPOT OR HAD ANY CONTACT WITH A COVID-INFECTED PERSON (OR THEIR CONTACTS) WITHIN THE PREVIOUS 14 DAYS.
  • ALL ATTENDEES MUST ADHERE TO SOCIAL DISTANCING AND COVID RELATED RULES.
2021
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! 
  • 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 provided too. 
  • Drawing paper is also available for purchase - White: 50 cents per sheet,
                                                                                      Brown Craft paper: 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. 
  • On your first attendance at an untutored workshop, please arrive early so that the convenor is able to help you settle in and familiarise you with the studio and workshop details. 
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.
MONDAY WORKSHOPS INFORMATION
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

​Margaret Collier 0430 619 453 
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. 
Notifications: 
  • You MUST pre-register attendance with Margaret Collier - do not just turn up on the day, as spaces are limited (Covid regulations). 
  • Please contact Margaret on 0430 619 453 or margaretcollier.artist@gmail.com to register or advise of any inability after registration.
  • The workshop to be conducted on 25th January is LIFE DRAWING
TUESDAY WORKSHOPS INFORMATION
Workshops are generally held every Tuesday, unless notified here. 
2021 Tuesday workshops will commence on January 12th. At this time, pre-registration not required - however strict, Covid-safe behaviour must be adhered to.
​Workshop Time
10 am to 1 pm. 
​Convenor/s & Contact Phone Numbers
Lin Hives: 0403 889 711
​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! Attendees also need to bring their own morning tea. 
On the first Tuesday of every month an optional STILL LIFE composition is set up 
Notifications
The workshop scheduled for 26th January 2021 is cancelled due to the Australia Day public Holiday.
THURSDAY WORKSHOPS INFORMATION
Workshops are generally held every Thursday, unless notified here. 
Watch this space. THURSDAY workshops do not have a re-commencement date, yet.
​​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
Convenor required!
​​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!
Notifications
Watch this space. THURSDAY workshops do not have a re-commencement date, yet.
FRIDAY WORKSHOPS INFORMATION
Workshops are generally held every Friday, unless notified here.
It is important that you register your attendance with Wendy Allen (see left) and, if you later need to cancel, advise Wendy in good time, so that your place may be allocated to someone else. Model Hire fees need to be covered and Covid regulations restrict the number of attendees. 
​​Workshop Time
10 am to 1 pm. There is an optional morning tea break at around 11am for approx 30 mins. On the last Friday of each month, participants BYO lunch or a plate to share, and enjoy a lovely, social luncheon in the studio's comfortable sitting room. 
​​​Convenor/s & Contact Phone Numbers
Wendy Allen: 0499 234 116
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
MONTHLY, FRIDAY AFTERNOON WORKSHOP INFORMATION
Workshops are generally held on the FIRST Friday of each month, unless notified here.
These workshops will commence on February 5th.  
​​​Workshop Time
​1.15 PM to 4.15 PM  
​​​Convenor/s & Contact Phone Numbers
Helen Grant-Taylor: 0402 436 394
​
​​​​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!
​
NOTIFICATIONS
  • FRIDAY 5th February is the first date for 2021.​​
  • You MUST pre-register attendance with Helen Grant-Taylor- do not just turn up on the day, as spaces are limited (Covid regulations)
  • Please contact Helen on 0402 436 394 or at granthe@gmail.com  to register or to advise of any inability after registration.
​​Please come along and try the workshops or call the convenors for more details. You don't have to be a member to attend workshops! If you would like to contact us by email please click here: Contact Us
​All welcome!