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Saturday 9th June 1.00pm to 4.00pm Creative Get Together: MENTOR Julie Hodges, Subject Camellia Sprays in a Dark-Box with Overhead Spot Light

Posted by Janet Dalton on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, In : Creative Get Togethers 

The set up of  a floral spray in a dark-box with a directional spot light from above, will give us a chance to paint or draw the subject with a DARK BACKGROUND. Julie will be painting the subject in Oils but any medium at all will highlight the subject with its high and low lights. Julie will set up at 12.00, so arrive any time from then and work at your own pace.Or you may choose to work on your own project as usual. Venue is the Scout Hall in Thirlmere, New Members Welcome. Coffee, Tea and ...


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Saturday 12th May 1.00pm to 4.00pm Creative Get Together: Rail Theme with Sandy Devlin

Posted by Janet Dalton on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, In : Creative Get Togethers 

Sandy has set the theme for the May creative get together as Trains and Rail, to generate interest in producing work for our new outlet at the Thirlmere Trainworks Quintessentials. Working in your own mediums of choice, choose a subject that is RAIL-BASED: Trains, Stations, Local  views etc. For those interested in submitting their works for sale at the Thirlmere Rail Musuem,keep in mind they will need to be light weight for stick on hanging. Or work on your own project as usual. Venue is the...


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Saturday 14th April 2012 WAG CREATIVE GET TOGETHER

Posted by Janet Dalton on Wednesday, April 11, 2012, In : Creative Get Togethers 
APRIL CREATIVE GET TOGETHER - 
VENUE;  Scout  Hall far end of Mason St Thirlmere

14th Sat April will be- Spring cleaning Hall and Mural infill painting
       Many hands make –light work and it's for a great cause.  10am start
Tea and coffee provided - come along and help. 

 

for info phone Julie 4683 0808

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Saturday 10th March 2012 1.00pm to 4.00pm WAG Creative Get Together Irish Theme -

Posted by Janet Dalton on Wednesday, March 7, 2012, In : Creative Get Togethers 

Irish Theme - please bring something with an Irish Theme to paint or draw in the medium of your choice. Sandy was to mentor us for the afternoon but has another pressing matter. Do your own thing if you prefer. $3.00 members $5.00 non-members. Our Annual Exhibition is coming up and we need plenty of new work to display!


Venue is the Scout Hall in Thirlmere, at the far end of Mason Street, Thirlmere. New Members 

Welcome. Tea and coffee provided. For more info contact Janet phone 4681 8579  em...


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Saturday 25th Feb 2012 10.00am to 4.00pm Wollondilly Arts Group, Creative Get Together Watercolour with Tony

Posted by Janet Dalton on Monday, February 20, 2012, In : Creative Get Togethers 

Watercolour or Acrylics Workshop with Tony Barnett  

Paint a still life watercolour with easy to follow 

written steps using the Rod Webb method. 

A separate materials list will be sent out. 

$3.00 members $5.00 non-members. 

Venue is the Scout Hall in Thirlmere, at the far end 

of Mason Street, Thirlmere. New Members 

Welcome. Tea and coffee provided. Bring your 

own lunch. For more info contact Tony, 4659 6920 

tba93968@bigpond.net.au or to book contact  

Janet phone 4681 8579  email 

dcre8...


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Saturday 14th January 2012 1.00pm to 4.00pm Wollondilly Arts Group, Creative Get Together Drawing with Jody

Posted by Janet Dalton on Wednesday, January 11, 2012, In : Creative Get Togethers 
An enjoyable afternoon of Drawing. Jody will be be setting up a still life and perhaps some botanical items for us to draw.  Bring plenty of paper, big and small, with a board for support and a table easel if you have one. Drawing materials: your pencils, charcoal, pastels, pen and ink or whatever you like to use. Painting is also an option.

You are also welcome to do your own thing in any medium. $3.00 members $5.00 non-members. Venue is at the Scout Hall in Thirlmere, at the far end of Mason...

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Saturday 10th December 2011 10.00am Creative Get Together with Doreen, Christmas Party followed by Commitee Meeting

Posted by Janet Dalton on Tuesday, December 6, 2011, In : Creative Get Togethers 

Doreen will be explaining and showing her beautiful TRAVELLING MEMENTO BOOKS, Bring pics of travel scenes to work with or paint. 10.00am to 1.00pm

Christmas Party  1.00pm to 2.00pm 

Please bring a plate

COMMITTEE Meeting to follow- bring some ‘ideas for next year   


 

As usual you are welcome to do your own thing. $3.00 for members $5.00 for non-members. Please let Julie know if you are coming for catering & Insurance...... phone 4683 0808 or Janet phone 4681 8579  dcre8ive@bigpond.net.au



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Saturday12th November 10.00am - 1.00pm WAG Creative Get Together

Posted by Janet Dalton on Thursday, November 10, 2011, In : Creative Get Togethers 

Wollondilly Arts Group Creative Get Together: Saturday12th November 10.00am to 1.00pm with Roswitha

PLEASE NOTE NEW EARLIER TIME FOR STARTING


Bring your own project, Roswitha will be bringing her Spinning Wheel – so there's a subject to paint or continue on with small paintings in any medium or work of your own choosing. Please let Roswitha know if you are coming phone 46810535 or email roswitha01@gmail.com


$3.00 members $5.00 non-members. Venue is at the Scout Hall in Thirlmere, at the f...


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Saturday 8th October 2011, 1.00pm to 4.00pm WAG Creative Get Together with Watercolours

Posted by Janet Dalton on Thursday, October 6, 2011, In : Creative Get Togethers 

Splashing about using Watercolours with Janet - Saturday 8th October 2011, 1.00pm to 4.00pm Discovering different ways with watercolour techniques. Bring Watercolour paper and paints, tubes are preferred, A 2inch/38mm hake brush (or flat bristle brush) is needed for washes plus a mop brush and smaller brushes. Useful items are some oil pastels and a small candle an old toothbrush a sea sponge or household sponge and a hairdryer. You are also welcome to do your own thing in any medium. $3.00 m...


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Saturday 24th September 2011 WAG Creative Get Together

Posted by Janet Dalton on Friday, September 23, 2011, In : Creative Get Togethers 

Creative Get Together at Thirlmere with Julie, this Saturday 24th September is at 12.30 set-up for 1.00pm start and finish at 3.00pm. A reminder that after the CGT we are having the Annual General Meeting for members which will start as close to 3.00pm as possible.


We have a new Creative Get Together Venue in Thirlmere: The Tahmoor Scout Group Hall at the very western end of Mason Street Thirlmere, with many thanks to the Scout Group.


If you are into small things and love where you live. WA...


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Saturday 13th August WAG Creative Get Together at Thirlmere Scout Hall with Julie

Posted by Janet Dalton on Sunday, August 7, 2011, In : Creative Get Togethers 
Hi Member and friends,

WAG Creative Get Together at Thirlmere with Julie, Saturday 13th August is at 12.00 set-up for 1.00pm start  to 4.00pm.

We have a new Creative Get Together Venue in Thirlmere: The Tahmoor Scout Group Hall at the very western end of Mason Street Thirlmere, with many thanks to the Scout Group. We will be posting a map on the website soon.....

Please let Julie know if you are coming for catering & Insurance...... phone 4683 0808 or email or Janet phone 4681 8579 or  email

SMAL...

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Saturday 9th April 2011 1.00pm to 4.00pm, Creative Get Together with Janet

Posted by Janet Dalton on Wednesday, April 6, 2011, In : Creative Get Togethers 
DRAWING Plants in the landscape - Outside if the weather is good. Bring Drawing materials, a range of pencils, some charcoal or pastels and ink and Nib pen if you like. A3 Cartridge paper or A3 sketch book, a Table easel, As usual you are welcome to do your own thing. $3.00 members $5.00 non-members. Wollondilly Community Nursery  Wonga Rd Picton. Please RSVP as a courtesy and for Insurance purposes could you contact Janet on 46818579 or dcre8ive@bigpond.net.au if you are coming
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Saturday 27th November 1pm to 3pm Creative Get Together

Posted by Janet Dalton on Thursday, November 25, 2010, In : Creative Get Togethers 
Our Next Creative Get Together will be on Saturday, 27th November from 1pm to 3pm. 
Bring your usual drawing or painting gear to the Wollondilly Community Nursery, 
Wonga Rd. Picton. $3.00 for members - $5.00 for non-members. 
Contact Ester for further information - phone 46831182 or email 

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13th Nov 2010 Saturday with Julie. HANDS up for Drawing! 1.00pm - 3.00pm.

Posted by Janet Dalton on Wednesday, September 29, 2010, In : Creative Get Togethers 
Creative Get Together DRAWING or PAINTING HANDS with Julie.Wear your best jewellery and tidy those nails, we will be drafting from photos and personalizing, to match our own hands features. Materials: bring along your pencils and paints, paint-pad and table easel and usual necessities like water container, palette, paper towel etc. As usual you are welcome to do your own thing. $3.00 for members $5.00 for non-members. Wollondilly Community Nursery Wonga Rd Picton. RSVP Julie if you are coming...

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23rd October 2010 Saturday 1.00pm to 3.00pm Continuous line Drawing with Ester

Posted by Janet Dalton on Wednesday, September 29, 2010, In : Creative Get Togethers 

Creative Get Together - Continuous line Drawing with Ester. Bring plenty of plain drawing paper and a fine black felt tip pen.  New Members Welcome.  $3.00 members $5.00 non-members. At Wollondilly Community Nursery Wonga Rd Picton. RSVP Ester if you are coming - numbers are limited -  phone 4683 1182  -   ester.k@bigpond.com or Julie phone 4683 0808  -  gobblygook@aapt.net.au



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9th October 2010 Saturday 1.00pm - 3.00pm Needle Felting with Terri

Posted by Janet Dalton on Friday, September 17, 2010, In : Creative Get Togethers 

Terri, who breeds Black and Coloured Border Leicesters, will demonstrate needle felting and supply us with material and a loan of needles to complete a pin cushion to keep. This method can be used to create unusual woolen, sculptural pieces. See http://www.delcostud.com.  As usual you are welcome to do your own thing. 

$3.00 for members $5.00 for non-members. 

(If you wish to buy 2 needles and extra foam and some fibre there is an extra $5 fee). Wollondilly Community Nursery  Wonga Rd Picton....


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25th September 2010 Saturday 1pm - 4pm Drawing with Janet

Posted by Janet Dalton on Friday, September 17, 2010, In : Creative Get Togethers 

Drawing is so important to visual artists that you can never have too much practice! We have decided to extend the time to 3 hours and will be drawing a still life. You can do your own thing if you prefer. Bring Drawing materials, a range of pencils, some charcoal or pastels and ink and Nib pen if you like. A3 Cartridge paper or A3 sketch book, a Table easel, the local (Tahmoor) bargain store has some very low priced ones, Please RSVP Janet  ph 4681 8579 dcre8ive@bigpond.net.au



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28th August 2010 Saturday Watercolour workshop with Ester.

Posted by Janet Dalton on Wednesday, August 4, 2010, In : Creative Get Togethers 

Creative Get Together - Saturday 28th August 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm. Watercolour workshop with Ester. Bring your Watercolour pencils or paints, pallets, a prepared drawing on Watercolour paper and your Watercolour brushes. Info and materials contact Ester.  New Members and visitors Welcome.  $3.00 members, $5.00 non-members. At Wollondilly Community Nursery Wonga Rd Picton. For more info and to RSVP contact Ester - numbers are limited -  phone 4683 1182  -   ester.k@bigpond.com or Julie phone 468...


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11th September 2010 Painting 'SUNDOWN SILHOUETTE' with Julie Hodges

Posted by Janet Dalton on Tuesday, July 13, 2010, In : Creative Get Togethers 
Painting exercise  -'SUNDOWN  SILHOUETTE'  in ACRYLIC paints.
If you love to draw, or paint then let's  draw with paint! Paint along with Julie, a colourful easy Sunset , with silhouetted trees.
 
Oils could be used also, but for these dramatic colours watercolour paints  may not be strong enough.
 
Please  bring a-long Acrylic paint , colours Red, Dark Blue, Yellow, White, Black
Large Painting pad OR stretched canvas or canvas board, if you want a finished painting  
Brushes x 1 each , Large, Mediu...

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14th August 2010 Experimental Drawing – Pen & Ink Wash with Lindy Finlay

Posted by Janet Dalton on Friday, July 9, 2010, In : Creative Get Togethers 
Enjoy an afternoon of experimenting with ink as a drawing medium using different implements e.g. nib (dip) pen, brushes, sticks, feathers etc.   Learn techniques where you can free-up your drawing by using a variety of interesting lines and textures.   

Ink wash is a great way to create tone and atmosphere in a drawing and this technique will also be explored through drawing a still life.

Materials required:
Drawing materials
Black acrylic ink (water resistant)
Nib pen
2 watercolour type brushes - ...

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24th July 2010 A Turn for the Better with Ron Davies - How to put Woods to good use !

Posted by Janet Dalton on Friday, July 9, 2010, In : Creative Get Togethers 
Wollondilly Arts Group, Creative Get Together with Ron Davies: 
A Turn for the Better - How to put Woods to good use!
Come and join Ron Davies, an experienced wood turner, who will be talking about turning wood into usable pieces. As a founding member of the Wollondilly Regenerators and Propagators (WRAP) based at the Wollondilly Community Nursery and through his volunteer work as a bush regenerator he has access to many timbers considered as a woody weeds in one area but useful as a timber sui...

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