Studio Groups

Artists through the ages have joined together to learn from each other through the friendly exchange of expertise, information, informed critiques and simply seeing how others "do it": the Blackheath Art Society is continuing this very useful creative tradition and practice. The use of the studio for painting, drawing and printing is for members only. The studio has easels and work tables but artists will need to bring their own special equipment and materials. There is no tuition in the groups. The studio has coffee/tea making facilities and supplies. Studio fees are payable on arrival.

To join a group, simply contact the Convenor(s).

LIFE DRAWING	MONDAY 1.00 - 3.00 PM
CONVENOR: Diana Dwyer PHONE: 4758 9897 $7 PER SESSION	We have excellent models and poses are arranged for 2-minute and 5-minute sketches and then for a combination of 10, 15 and 20 minute poses.

WATERCOLOUR

TUESDAY 10.00 AM - 3.00 PM

convenor: Margaret Aalders
phone: 6355 2453
$3.00 PER SESSION

An interesting variety of work is produced by artists of varying levels of ability, all of whom are keen to explore the endless possibilities of this medium.

Like all groups, it is friendly and helpful, with members benefiting from interaction with others and from constructive discussions of problems.

OPEN STUDIO

WEDNESDAY + FRIDAY FROM 10.30 AM *

CONVENORS:
ULLA HECKEL : 0425226 875
MICHAEL VAN LANGENBERG: 47877791
$3.00 PER SESSION

The Open Studio encourages the interaction of artists working in different media: watercolour, acrylics, oils, drawing, printmaking etc. An Open Studio enhances the opportunity for "stretching boundaries".

* Opening/closing times may vary, so new members need to phone a convenor to ensure access.

CONTEMPORARY OIL/ACRYLIC

THURSDAY FROM 10.30 AM *

CONVENORS:
ULLA HECKEL : 0425226 875
MICHAEL VAN LANGENBERG: 47877791
$3.00 PER SESSION

This group was formed to explore ways in which colour can be used to push one's own artistic boundaries. Experimenting with colour, form and structure - or anything else - invigorates and informs one's usual approach in many exciting ways. It's a way of putting your own stamp on your work.

It's difficult sometimes, even frustrating, but in the long term very rewarding and never dull. If you feel you'd like to explore your 'other side', do come along. The only requirement is that you want to experiment, 'let go' - and have fun doing it.

* Opening/closing times may vary, so new members need to phone a convenor to ensure access.

THE PRINTERS

SUNDAY FROM 10.00 AM *

CONVENOR:
LES LOVE: 63552815
$3.00 PER SESSION

The studio has a dedicated print room with a small press suitable for both intaglio and relief printing and is equipped with glass plates for mixing and rolling ink and troughs for soaking paper prior to printing. Printmakers tend to prepare their plates at home and to use the studio primarily for printing editions but you may choose to do otherwise. As with all groups, there is the opportunity to exchange information re techniques when working together at the studio.

* Opening/closing times may vary, so new members need to phone a convenor to ensure access.