Apr
6
to 14 Apr

Portrait painting workshop with Lewis Miller

Workshop one: Saturday 6 April, Sunday 7 April, 1.30 - 4.30pm 2024
Workshop two: Saturday 13 April, Sunday 14 April, 1.30 - 4.30pm 2024

In both workshops Lewis will demonstrate and talk through the process he follows developing a portrait. Students will learn tips on colour modelling shade and light in oil paint, from this highly awarded Archibald Prize winning artist.
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Dec
3
to 10 Dec

ERICA WAGNER Exploring collage workshop

Two-day workshop Sunday 3 & Sunday 10 December, 2022. 1.30pm - 5.30pm
Over the two sessions you will join Erica Wagner and discover the joy of creating new compositions, using your own discarded works on paper and other collage elements. Being prepared to destroy in order to create, can liberate the artist and add depth and interest to your work.
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Nov
8
7:30 pm19:30

Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting of the Hawthorn Artist Society to be held 7.30pm on Wednesday 8th November 2023. We will be in the Performance Space next to the studio, Basement 360 Burwood Rd Hawthorn. ENTER VIA THE GLASS DOORS we will not be in the regular studio, as there is a class on.
Every financial member of the Society is welcome, has a right to attend and to vote.

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Sep
16
to 17 Sep

HAS Spring Salon Exhibition 2023

The HAS Spring Salon Exhibition 2023 will be held in the Studio and Performance Spaces in the Basement of the Hawthorn Arts Centre, and will have a strictly limited run over the weekend of Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 September.

The Gala Opening Night will be held in the Studio from 6pm on Friday 15 September, to which all HAS members, family and friends are welcome.

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Apr
16
to 23 Apr

GRAEME DRENDEL Painting portraits workshop two

This event is SOLD OUT.
In sessions over two consecutive Sundays, Graeme will help you explore ways to hone observational skills of direct and intense observation. His enthusiasm for capturing portrait subjects in several hours will be illustrated with examples of previous work and a demonstration painting using his colour palette, colour mixing, roughing in and rich paint stroke finish.

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Nov
9
7:30 pm19:30

Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting of the Hawthorn Artists Society to be held at the Kilburn Hotel, 348 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn at 7.30pm on Wednesday 9th November 2022. We will not be in the studio.
Every financial member of the Society is welcome, has a right to attend and to vote

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Oct
8
to 16 Oct

EXHIBITION Art in the lane 22

Includes 14 works from the GRID Project - a monumental collaborative effort during the 2020 Lockdown. Plus other collaborations and recent work from Terry Griffin. Also African and Venetian necklaces from a private collection gathered in Ethiopia.

October 8 & 9, 15 & 16 from 2 - 5pm Mid-week viewings can be arranged.

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Jun
5
1:00 pm13:00

Tripping on the Digital Painting workshop and artist talk with David Harley

Join contemporary abstract artist David Harley in a hands-on workshop exploring the possibilities of digital painting.

This event will begin with an artist talk in the Town Hall Gallery, where David will reflect on his 25-year painting practice and the ways he has incorporated digital processes in his work. Followed by a workshop in the rehearsal space next to the studio. BOOK NOW

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