Regular, Untutored Workshops

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
All of our untutored workshops are now operating!
Due to the ongoing pandemic & current regulations, pre-registration will be required for some of the workshops that employ 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 - 3 HRS	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: $15.00 Non-Member: $20.00
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 - to avoid disappointment, please 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.**

TUESDAY WORKSHOPS INFORMATION
Workshops are generally held every Tuesday, unless notified here.

Workshop Time - 3 HRS	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	At this time, pre-registration not required - however strict, Covid-safe behaviour must be adhered to.

THURSDAY WORKSHOPS INFORMATION
Workshops are generally held every Thursday, unless notified here.

Workshop Time - 3 HRS	10 am to 1 pm. There is an optional morning tea break at around 11am for approx 30 mins.
Convenor/s & Contact Phone Numbers	David Pagendam: 0488 763 296
Fees	HDG-Artists Member: $15.00 Non-Member: $20.00
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. Watch this space for further news on Life drawing Thursdays!
Notifications	At this time, pre-registration is not required - however Covid-safe behaviour must be adhered to

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 - 3 HRS	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: $15.00 Non-Member: $20.00
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.

Workshop Time - 3 HRS	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	The next Friday PM workshop will be held on 5th March You MUST pre-register attendance with Helen Grant-Taylor- to avoid disappointment, please 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.**

The HDGA Inc welcomes all who enjoy art and, you don't have to be a member to try out our workshops!
If you would like to contact us by email please click here: Contact Us
We'd love to meet you!