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Saturday 14th March Wollondilly Arts Group Creative Get Together

Posted by Janet Dalton on Friday, March 13, 2020, In : Creative Get Togethers 
Wollondilly Arts Group Creative Get Together 10.00pm – 1.00pm Saturday 14th March 2020
Please join us at TAARA Gardens Hall 25 Estonian Rd, Thirlmere for creative endeavours, fun and chats. Work on your own project or be mentored by our established members. New members most welcome. Morning tea provided. $3. Members, $5 non members. Contact Pam: 4655 4510 to let her know if you are coming.


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Saturday 8th February 2020, 10.00am – 12.30pm Wollondilly Arts Group Creative Get Together

Posted by Janet Dalton on Thursday, February 6, 2020, In : Creative Get Togethers 
Saturday 8th February 10.00am – 12.30pm at Taara Gardens Hall 25 Estonian Rd, Thirlmere

Please join us for creative endeavours, fun and chats. Work on your own project or the brief talk about our 2020 Theme: ‘PERCEPTIONS’ with comments and input from all. Followed by Exercise(s) as an examples of our theme with Pam.

Provided: paper/ canvas / water colour paper.
Bring: your preferred media.

Hopefully this theme discussion and exercise will be from 10am to morning tea....... we look forward t...
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Saturday 12th May, 10am to 1pm Figure/Portraiture Drawing from a Live Sitter, with Bob Gurney

Posted by Janet Dalton on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, In : Workshops 
Explore working with a clothed model to create a completed drawing or to develop for a later artwork. Participants will learn about proportion, tone, measuring, and general hints on composition, etc. will be demonstrated. The use of lighting will be used to enhance tonal qualities and create a finished drawing. WAG-Members - $10, non-members - $15.

See the downloads page: http://www.wollondillyartsgroup.com.au/file-downloads.php

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Saturday 14th October 2017 1.00pm till 4.00pm Wollondilly Arts Group Creative Get Together

Posted by Janet Dalton on Monday, October 9, 2017, In : Creative Get Togethers 
Wollondilly Arts Group Creative Get Together, Join members & others to create, share ideas and learn from each other. Theme is Reflections : see our website: www.wollondillyartsgroup.com.au.  Or work on your own project or miniatures, for our Members Exhibition. At Scout Hall Mason St Thirlmere. $3 WAG members $5 non-members

contact Janet Dalton (02) 4681 8579 or  email 


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Sat 28th October 2017 10am to 4pm Lino Printing Workshop with Natalia Rudnicki

Posted by Janet Dalton on Monday, October 9, 2017, In : Workshops 
What you will learn:
Explore the bold and graphic nature of linoblock printing. Participants will learn how to transfer a design to a piece of lino, prepare lino blocks, cut an image, prepare paper and print a limited edition. Printing will be done both by hand and using a small press. Various methods of printing will be explored.
Methods of cutting, inking and rolling-up, and registration techniques to produce a lino block, as well as adding colour to print, will also be taught.

Waratah' Lin...
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Sat 7th/Sun 8th October 2017 Solar/Polymer Printing Workshop

Posted by Janet Dalton on Friday, September 15, 2017, In : Workshops 
Solar/Polymer Printing Workshop with Elizabeth Atkin
Sat 7th/Sun 8th October 2017, 10am - 4pm, 'White Waratah Workshops', Balmoral

Create beautiful prints with this non-toxic printmaking technique using light-sensitive plates and take home a small portfolio of unique prints. A Wollondilly Arts Group workshop, subsidised by Wollondilly Shire Council.
Cost: $60 WAG members, $75 non-members
More Information and Bookings: click here or go to www.facebook.com/wollarts/  or contact Roswitha Giersch by...
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Saturday 9th September 2017 Wollondilly Arts Group Creative Get Together

Posted by Janet Dalton on Monday, August 7, 2017, In : Creative Get Togethers 
Wollondilly Arts Group Creative Get Together, Saturday 9th September 2017 at Scout Hall Mason St Thirlmere from 1.00pm till 4.00pm.  $3 members $5 non-members. Join members & others to create, share ideas and learn from each other. Or work on your own project or miniatures, for our Members Exhibition.


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Saturday 12th August 2017 Wollondilly Arts Group Creative Get Together

Posted by Janet Dalton on Monday, August 7, 2017, In : Creative Get Togethers 
Wollondilly Arts Group Creative Get Together on  Saturday 12th August 2017 at Scout Hall Mason St Thirlmere  10.00am till 1.00pm. $3 members $5 non-members. Join members & others to create, share ideas and learn from each other . Theme Reflections : see our website: www.wollondillyartsgroup.com.au   Or work on your own project or miniatures, for our Members Exhibition.


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Saturday APRIL 29th 2017 12 Noon till 9:00 pm - illuminARTe ART EXHIBITION AND ARTISAN MARKET

Posted by Janet Dalton on Monday, February 13, 2017, In : exhibitions 
illuminARTe ART EXHIBITION AND ARTISAN MARKET hosted By Wollondilly Arts Group Inc

On Saturday APRIL 29th 2017  12:00 noon till 9:00 pm
at Wollondilly Shire Hall Art Spaces and Hall Menangle Street, Picton
As part of the illuminARTe Festival 2017, Wollondilly Arts Group is curating the illuminARTe Art Exhibition and the Artisan Market in the Shire Hall showcasing the artistic diversity of the works created by regional & local artists, artisans and crafts people. More than 20,000 people visited ...
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SAT 11th FEB 2017 1.00pm to 4.00pm Wollondilly Arts Group Creative Get Together

Posted by Janet Dalton on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, In : Creative Get Togethers 
Wollondilly Arts Group Creative Get Together

Theme to be announced. At the Scout Hall Mason St Thirlmere. Afternoon Tea provided.  $3 members $5 non-members. New Members welcome. Contact: Janet to advise if you are coming. Phone: 46818579 email: janetdalton@ozemail.com.au



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Saturday 19th November 1.00pm to 4.00pm Wollondilly Arts Group Creative Get Together

Posted by Janet Dalton on Thursday, November 3, 2016, In : Creative Get Togethers 
Now on the 19th of November NOT 12th November! Finishing works for the exhibition WAG 11 or your own work. At the Scout Hall Mason St Thirlmere. Afternoon Tea provided.  $3 members $5 non-members. New Members welcome. Contact: Janet to advise if you are coming. Phone: 46818579 email: janetdalton@ozemail.com.au

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Sat 26th Nov till Sat 3rd Dec - WAG 11 Annual Exhibition – “My Place, My Space”

Posted by Janet Dalton on Monday, October 17, 2016, In : exhibitions 
Sat 26th Nov till Sat 3rd Dec - WAG 11 Annual Exhibition – “My Place, My Space”
WAG 11 Annual Exhibition – “My Place, My Space” is to be held in the Shire Hall Art Spaces at the Wollondilly Shire Hall, Menangle Street Picton, from Saturday 26th November till Saturday 3rd December, with the Official Opening by Mayor Judith Hannan at 11.00 am.on 26th November 2016.

On the Opening Day, Saturday 26th November, from 10 till 4pm Artisan stalls will be in the main hall with performing Art...
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Saturday 8th October 1.00pm to 4.00pm Wollondilly Arts Group Creative Get Together

Posted by Janet Dalton on Thursday, September 15, 2016, In : Creative Get Togethers 
Wollondilly Arts Group Creative Get Together Saturday 8th October 1.00pm to 4.00pm
Works for the exhibition WAG 11 or your own work.  At the Scout Hall Mason St Thirlmere. Afternoon Tea provided.  $3 members $5 non-members. New Members welcome. Contact: Janet to advise if you are coming. Phone: 46818579 email: janetdalton@ozemail.com.au


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Saturday 13th August 10.00 am to 1.00 pm Wollondilly Arts Group Creative Get Together

Posted by Janet Dalton on Wednesday, August 10, 2016, In : Creative Get Togethers 
Wollondilly Arts Group Creative Get Together on Saturday 13th August 10.00 am to 1.00 pm. This will be followed by  our Annual General Meeting at 1.30pm.

Theme STILL LIFE  Drawing or Painting - Everyone who wants to take part bring along an object from home We will put together one or more Still Lifes. Do a drawing or series of drawings that can be used for a larger work. Or work on your own project.

Bring your Art Materials.  At the Scout Hall Mason St Thirlmere. Morning Tea provided.
$3 membe...
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Saturday, 13th August 2016, 1.30pm - Notice of Wollondilly Arts Group Inc Annual General Meeting 2016

Posted by Janet Dalton on Wednesday, August 10, 2016, In : AGM 
Notice of Wollondilly Arts Group Inc
Annual General Meeting 2016

Dear Members & Friends,

The WAG Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday, 13th August 2016, 1.30pm at the Thirlmere Scout Hall in Mason Street, Thirlmere. This is an opportunity for all WAG members to decide on the office bearers for our group for the coming year and submit ideas for annual activies. Notice of Annual General Meeting, the Agenda and Nomination Form can be downloaded from the download page.



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Saturday 9th July 10.00 am to 1.00 pm Wollondilly Arts Group Creative Get Together

Posted by Janet Dalton on Friday, July 8, 2016, In : Creative Get Togethers 
Wollondilly Arts Group Creative Get Together
Saturday 9th July 10.00 am to 1.00 pm

Theme has been changed to Drawing or Painting - bring a favorite item to draw or paint or work on your own project.

We have postponed the Kitchen Lithography Printmaking as we have been unable to make this work successfully. Bring your Art Materials.  At the Scout Hall Mason St Thirlmere. Morning Tea provided.
$3 members $5 non-members. New Members always welcome. Contact: Janet to advise if you are coming. Phone: ...
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Wollondilly Arts Group Creative Get Together 30s Theme Saturday 14th May and Monday 23rd May. 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm Wollondilly Arts Group Creative Get Together 30s Theme

Posted by Janet Dalton on Friday, February 26, 2016, In : Creative Get Togethers 
Prepare for Picton Show using their theme, the 30s. Work on that theme, or continue with work from April or do own work.  At the Scout Hall Mason St Thirlmere.  Afternoon Tea provided.  $3 members $5 non-members. Contact: Janet to advise if you are coming phone: 46818579 email:janetdalton@ozemail.com.au -. New Members welcome.

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Saturday May 7th, 2016 10:00 am till 9:00 pm illuminARTe Art Exhibition & Artisan Market

Posted by Janet Dalton on Friday, February 26, 2016, In : exhibitions 
Hosted by Wollondilly Arts Group Inc.  held on Saturday May 7th, 2016 , 10:00 am till 9:00 pm
at Wollondilly Shire Hall Art Spaces & Hall Menangle Street, Picton.  Artists from the Southern Tablelands ARTS (STARTS) Regions of Boorowa, Goulburn, Mulwaree, Queanbeyan City, Upper Lachlan,  Yass Valley Wingecarribee,  Wollondilly, & Macarthur are invited to download entry forms from our web-site.  The Art Exhibition will also be open from 12 Noon till 4:00 pm on Friday 6th, and Sunday 8th, May 20...
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Saturday 9th April. 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm Wollondilly Arts Group Creative Get Together.

Posted by Janet Dalton on Friday, February 26, 2016, In : Creative Get Togethers 
Use reference material from Feb. and /or March for a larger 2D or 3D work or work on your own project.  At the Scout Hall Mason St Thirlmere.  Afternoon Tea provided.  $3 members $5 non-members. New Members welcome. Contact: Janet to advise if you are coming.  Phone: 46818579 email: janetdalton@ozemail.com.au

note: the planned meeting for 25th April has been cancelled due to it being a public holiday.


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Monday, 28th March 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm Wollondilly Arts Group Creative Get Together

Posted by Janet Dalton on Friday, February 26, 2016, In : Creative Get Togethers 
Use Flora and Fauna reference material from 12 March to do a larger work.  At the Scout Hall Mason St Thirlmere.  Afternoon Tea provided.
$3 members $5 non-members. Contact: Janet to advise if you are coming.
Phone: 46818579 email  :janetdalton@ozemail.com.au -.New Members welcome.

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Saturday, 12th March 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm Wollondilly Arts Group Creative Get Together Theme is Flora and Fauna

Posted by Janet Dalton on Friday, February 26, 2016, In : Creative Get Togethers 
This CGT will be held at Wirrimbirra Flora and Fauna Park. We will be doing Plein Air drawing and/ or Painting. Bring along a standing easel if you have one.
A number of easels will be provided. See http://www.wirrimbirra.com.au/.  Afternoon Tea provided. $3 members $5 non-members. Contact: Janet to advise if you are coming. Phone: 46818579 email  :janetdalton@ozemail.com.au -.New Members welcome.

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Saturday 13th June 2015 10.00 am to 1.00 pm Wollondilly Arts Group Creative Get Together - Ester will mentor drawing and painting

Posted by Janet Dalton on Wednesday, June 3, 2015, In : Creative Get Togethers 
Ester will be mentoring drawing and painting, 10.00 am to 1.00 pm at the Scout Hall Mason St Thirlmere.  Bring your own art materials.

Also, Pam will guide those wishing to continue with metamorphosis or collograph from previous workshop. If you choose to work with Pam you will need to bring medium of your choice - be it pen and ink, paint, charcoal or any other, bits for cutting out and sticking, glue and scissors. Your will also need a canvas or board to paint on.

Cost: $3 members $5 non-mem...
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Saturday 9th May  10.00am - 12.00 noon Annual General Meeting.

Posted by Janet Dalton on Monday, April 13, 2015, In : AGM 
Annual General Meeting to be held from 10.00am to12 noon on May 9th prior to our Creative Get Together.

All positions will become vacant and new office bearers and committee members will be voted in. Please consider to take on a position as an office bearer or committee member. Members can nominate themselves and/or other WAG members for these positions. Nomination forms will be sent out shortly.


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Saturday 9th May 1.00pm - 4.00pm Metamorphosing with Collage.

Posted by Janet Dalton on Monday, April 13, 2015, In : Creative Get Togethers 
1.00pm - 4.00pm Metamorphosing with Collage. Bring 2 identical photocopies of a picture + pencil,
paper, glue, scissors. Thirlmere Scout Hall Mason Street. Or work on your own project. Cost is $3.00 for members, $5.00 for non-members. Phone Janet 02 46818579 or email janetdalton@ozemail.com.au   New members always welcome.

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Postponed Collography Workshop Saturday18th April 2015

Posted by Janet Dalton on Monday, April 13, 2015, In : Workshops 
 Collography Printing Workshop with Karen Mors, Saturday18th April 2015 has now been Postponed - possibly till 2nd May 2015. Please check later as the date and venue need to be confirmed.


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IlluminARTe Art Exhibition 10/11/12th April 2015 at the Wollondilly Shire Hall, Menangle St Picton 2571

Posted by Janet Dalton on Monday, March 16, 2015, In : exhibitions 
Entry forms and conditions of entry are now available on the downloads page for Artists wishing to display and sell their works in the exhibition curated by Wollondilly Arts Group as part of the IlluminARTe Wollondilly Festival. The exhibition will be open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday - see below for details.

Wollondilly’s cultural and artistic diversity will be showcased at the vibrant “IlluminARTe Wollondilly” festival to be held on Saturday 11 April 2015 where different artworks wil...
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IlluminARTe Art Exhibition 10/11/12th April 2015

Posted by Janet Dalton on Tuesday, March 10, 2015, In : exhibitions 
Wollondilly’s cultural and artistic diversity will be showcased through a vibrant festival “ IlluminARTe Wollondilly” to be held on Saturday 11 April 2015 where different artworks will be projected onto buildings, walls and public spaces along Menangle Street, Picton.

Taking place during the Festival will be the Picton Chamber of Commerce’s Picton Harvest Music festival, a lantern parade, a Street Fair and Market Stalls. The illuminARTe Art Exhibition in the Shire Hall Art Space will b...
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Saturday 14th March Wollondilly Arts Group Creative Get Together Lantern making with Sue Southwood

Posted by Janet Dalton on Tuesday, March 10, 2015, In : Creative Get Togethers 
Wollondilly Arts Group Creative Get Together

Lantern making with Sue Southwood 14th March Scouts Hall, Mason St Thirlmere. 1.00pm to 4.00pm

Come and make lanterns that you can then donate for sale at the
illuminARTe event in April to raise funds for WAG. 
The lanterns will be priced at $10.00.
If you wish to keep your lantern a  donation would be appreciated.

Or you may come and work on your own artworks.
Cost  is $3.00 for members, $5.00 for non-members.

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WAG Intaglio Printing Workshop with Pam Berrell 21st February 2015 10.00 am to 4.00 pm

Posted by Janet Dalton on Friday, January 16, 2015, In : Workshops 
WAG Intaglio Printing Workshop
with Pam Berrell
Date: 21st February 2015 10.00 am to 4.00 pm
Intaglio printing involves scratching & inking a surface then rolling through a press with varied but interesting results.
Location:  50 Lakes Street Thirlmere
Cost of Event: $25 members $35 non members
Contact:      Pam Berrell phone -  4655 4510     mobile - 0419732692 email -  pamberrell2003@yahoo.com


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WAG Creative Get Together 14th February 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm

Posted by Janet Dalton on Friday, January 16, 2015, In : Creative Get Togethers 
WAG Creative Get Together
Date: 14th February 2015 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm
Location of Event: Scout Hall Mason St Thirlmere
Cost of Event: $3 members $5 non-members
Contact:      Pam Berrell phone -  4655 4510     mobile - 0419732692 email -  pamberrell2003@yahoo.com
Preparing for ‘Metamorphosis’, the WAG theme for 2015, bring your ideas and art materials, afternoon tea provided.

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Saturday 22nd Nov till Sunday 30th Nov WAG9 ‘Wollondilly Inspirations’ Annual Members Art Exhibition

Posted by Janet Dalton on Thursday, November 13, 2014, In : exhibitions 
Official oppening is on Saturday 22nd November at 5.00pm. Light refreshments will be served.The Art Exhibition will be open every day from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm Venue is the Shire Hall in Menangle St Picton. Once again we are running a ‘Peoples Choice  Award’, as voted for by the attendees during the week  of the exhibition. The People’s Choice Prizes are:  A boxed set of Acrylic paints kindly donated by  David McLachlan, sales manger of Derivan Matisse
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Saturday 11th October 1.00pm to 4pm Creative Get Together: Theme Local Water-holes

Posted by Janet Dalton on Wednesday, August 27, 2014, In : Creative Get Togethers 

Creative Get Together: Theme Local Water-holes or work on your own project, bring your own reference & art materials. Venue is Thirlmere Scout Hall in Mason Street from 1.00 pm to 4 pm. The cost is $3 for members and $5 non members. Tea and Coffee provided. Please let us know if you are coming  - 0246818579 or email janetdalton@ozemail.com.au   



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Saturday 27th September 10.00am - 4 pm WAG Mosaic Workshop: Ingrida Spole

Posted by Janet Dalton on Wednesday, August 27, 2014, In : Workshops 

Venue is Thirlmere Scout Hall in Mason Street from 10 am to 4 pm. Cost $25 members, $35 non-members. Materials fee is expected to be approx. $20. Bring your own Lunch. Morning and Afternoon Tea/Coffee supplied.

Booking forms will be sent out shortly. Contact  Roswitha 46810535 email, roswitha01@gmail.com 



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Saturday 13th September 1.00pm to 4pm Creative Get Together: Theme Local Birds

Posted by Janet Dalton on Wednesday, August 27, 2014, In : Creative Get Togethers 

Creative Get Together: Theme Local Birds or work on your own project, bring your own reference & art materials. Venue is Thirlmere Scout Hall in Mason Street from 1.00pm to 4 pm. The cost is $3 for members and $5 non members. Please let us know if you are coming  - 0246818579 or email janetdalton@ozemail.com.au 



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Saturday 10th May 1.00 pm to 4.00pm Wollondilly Arts Group - Creative Get Together

Posted by Janet Dalton on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, In : Creative Get Togethers 
Saturday 10th May 1.00 pm to 4.00pm Wollondilly Arts Group - Creative Get Together
Look! The theme "the eyes have it" is sure to be exciting. Brush up your observation skills or work on your own pieces. Tea/Coffee/biscuits provided. Venue is Thirlmere Scout Hall in Mason Street from 1pm to 4pm. Bring your own art materials.The cost is $3 for members and $5 non members. Please let us know if you are coming -  Phone - 0246818579 or email janetdalton@ozemail.com.au  http://www.wollondillyartsgrou...

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Saturday 12th April 1.00 pm to 4.00pm Wollondilly Arts Group - Creative Get Together

Posted by Janet Dalton on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, In : Creative Get Togethers 
Saturday 12th April 1.00 pm to 4.00pm Wollondilly Arts Group - Creative Get Together
The theme is Heritage in Wollondilly when we visit the Wollondilly Heritage Centre at 43 Edwards St The Oaks. Bring your art materials for some Plein Air Art Action. Bring your own thermos or Afternoon Tea may be purchased but prior notice is needed. The cost is $3 for members and $5 non members. Please let us know if you are coming or to book Afternoon Tea -  Phone - 0246818579 or email janetdalton@ozemail.co...

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Sat 8th February 2014 Creative Get Together 1.00 pm to 4.00pm Railway THEME

Posted by Janet Dalton on Tuesday, February 4, 2014, In : Creative Get Togethers 

Railway THEME  BRING OWN REFERENCES PICS and medium of your choice. Or work on your own pieces 

Venue is the Scout Hall at the far end of Mason Street in Thirlmere, New Members Welcome. Tea and coffee provided, cost $3.00 members, $5.00 non members


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16th - 24th November 2013 Wollondilly Arts Group Annual Exhibition WAG 8

Posted by Janet Dalton on Tuesday, November 12, 2013, In : exhibitions 

Wollondilly Arts Group Annual Exhibition WAG 8


Venue : Wollondilly Shire Hall, Menangle St, Picton
Date : 16th to 24th November 2013
Time : Opening Sat 16th 1pm - 3pm, Light refreshments served,
then daily from 10am - 4pm


Wollondilly Arts Groups Annual Exhibition featuring The Peoples Choice Award Art Competition

* Living Bonsai Sculptures

* The 12 x 12 with a Touch of Purple Display

* Craft Work and Christmas Raffle 

Exhibition sponsored by the Wollondilly Shire Council Community Grant scheme

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Sunday 18th August, 2013 WAG Bob Gurney Oil/Acrylic Landscape Workshop

Posted by Janet Dalton on Tuesday, June 4, 2013, In : Workshops 

Venue: Scout Hall,Thirlmere, far end of Mason Street, Thirlmere 

Date: Sunday 18th August, 2013, 9.30am, set up paints etc – 4.00pm. (10.00am start) 

Bring your lunch and your MUG, Tea and Coffee supplied. 

Cost: $25.00 WAG members - $30.00 non-members 


Bookings are to be finalised by the 31st July There will be a maximum of 15 students, so first in, first served!   

Book by calling; Julie 4683 0808, Lavinia, 4683 2239.  Payment can be made by Direct Deposit to Macarthur Credit  

Union Account, A...


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Saturday 8th June 2013 1.00 pm to 4.00pm WAG Creative Get Together

Posted by Janet Dalton on Thursday, May 23, 2013, In : Creative Get Togethers 

CREATIVE GET TOGETHER Saturday 8th June 1.00 pm - 4.00pm ANIMAL THEME.   Own reference and materials.   At the Scout Hall, far end of Mason St Thirlmere.


Here is your chance to paint/draw your favourite PET, ANIMAL - TAME or WILD, UNICORN or FISH?

Do yourself a favour and pre-draw –up your design, so you can concentrate on the ‘GOOD BIT’ making your picture into ART.

New Members Welcome. Tea and coffee provided as usual, cost $3.00 members, $5.00 non Members.


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Notice of Wollondilly Arts Group Inc AGM 2013 - 1/6/2013

Posted by Janet Dalton on Thursday, May 23, 2013, In : Meeting 

Dear Members & Friends,

The WAG Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday, 1st June 2013, 11.30am at the Picton Bowling Club, Argyle St  Picton .

This is an opportunity for all WAG members to decide on the office bearers for our group for the coming year and submit ideas for  annual activies

Executive positions include:

President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary,  Public Officer.

In addition to the Executive, there are also at least 3 ordinary members who assist with the work of th...


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Sat 9th March 2013 1.00 pm to 4.00pm OCEAN THEME Creative Get Together

Posted by Janet Dalton on Tuesday, February 26, 2013, In : Creative Get Togethers 
OCEAN THEME WITH SANDY DEVLIN BRING OWN REFERENCES PICS and medium of your choice. Or work on your Exhibition pieces. Venue is the Scout Hall at the far end of Mason Street, Thirlmere, New Members Welcome. Tea and coffee provided as usual, cost $3.00 members, $5.00 non Members. New members always welcome.

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Friday March 8th at TAHMOOR Community Centre: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY BREAKFAST

Posted by Janet Dalton on Tuesday, February 26, 2013, In : community event 
For those who wish to display Portraits or other works about women at THE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY [BREAKFAST-BAR-B-Q] March 8th at TAHMOOR Community Centre:   

SET-UP and Delivery of WORKS, is 1-2pm THURSDAY 7th, for I.W.D. Breakfast  FRI 8th from 7am, 

Removal of WORKS - FRI 8th 2- 4pm.

The Community Centre are still not very exacting about our space, We will have a Long table [so please bring some small *table stands?? ] and Possibly space available on a fabric covered partition???

* Our I....

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16th-24th March 2013 Works by WAG 7 Wollondilly Arts Group Inc Annual Members Exhibition

Posted by Janet Dalton on Tuesday, February 26, 2013, In : exhibitions 

You are invited to the opening of  Works by WAG 7 the Annual exhibition by members of the Wollondilly Arts Group on Saturday, 16th March, 2013 at 2pm at the Wollondilly Shire Hall,  Menangle Street, Picton.  Light refreshments will  be provided.

Come in and vote for the  ‘People’s Choice’ Award. 


WAG 7 will be open from Saturday  16th March to Sunday March 24th  from 10am - 4pm.  

RSVP for the opening by 10th March to Janet Dalton,  The Secretary, Wollondilly Arts Group,  P.O. Box 799 Pict...


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Thurs 13th, Fri 14th 10 am - 4 pm and Sat 15th DEC 10 am - 3pm Exhibition - Picton Shire Hall’s new gallery space

Posted by Janet Dalton on Sunday, December 9, 2012, In : exhibitions 

Exhibition -WORKS NEEDED

The Council has offered us a free Exhibition, in the Picton Shire Hall’s new gallery space. We need hanging works and 3 dimensional works also from our members. We are unsure how much work will be hung or displayed but will try to exhibit all works submitted.

The dates are; 

*DELIVERY OF WORKS from 10-11am WEDNESDAY 12th DEC to be HUNG by 1pm, by WAG Committee.

*Opening with INVITED GUESTS  5-7pm Wednesday evening.

*then on Thursday 13th, Friday 14th 10 am to 4 pm a...


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Saturday 3rd November 2012  Wollondilly Arts Group PORTRAIT WORKSHOP WITH STEVE UNDERWOOD 10.00AM TO 4PM

Posted by Janet Dalton on Thursday, September 6, 2012, In : Workshops 

Conducted for Wollondilly Arts Group by well known local artist Steve Underwood a fulltime artist and a gifted teacher, teaching both beginners and advanced and works mainly in oils He paints in a real but impressionistic style, painting landscape and portraiture.  A selection of his work is on display for viewing on his page 

http://www.myspace.com/steveunderwoodart 

SUBJECT: Female PORTRAIT in OILS 

DATE: 3rd November 2012: set up paints etc 9.30, start 10am to 4pm 

FEE: $30.00 members $35....


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Saturday 10th November 1.00 pm to 4.00pm WAG Creative Get TogetherMONOTONE painting with Judy Noakes

Posted by Janet Dalton on Thursday, September 6, 2012, In : Creative Get Togethers 

MONOTONE painting: Judy has special Ox Gall ink  and special paper-$2 extra. Venue is the Scout Hall in Thirlmere, New Members Welcome. Tea and coffee provided. as usual, cost $3.00 members, $5.00 non Members.!




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Saturday 13th October 11.30 - 12.30 Wollondilly Arts Group Inc Annual General Meeting followed by Creative Get Together from 1.00 pm to 4.00pm Pastel Painting with Pam Berrell

Posted by Janet Dalton on Thursday, September 6, 2012, In : Creative Get Togethers 

All members are encouraged to come along to the Annual General Meeting and get involved, new committee members are always needed. Then stay on for the following Creative Get Together



Creative Get Together from 1.00 pm to 4.00pm Pastel Painting with Pam Berrell

Painting with PASTELS Bring your pastels, Pam has SUBJECT matter and special Paper - $1 extra. Venue is the Scout Hall in Thirlmere, New Members Welcome. Tea and coffee provided. as usual, cost $3.00 members, $5.00 non Members.


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Saturday 8th September 1.00 pm to 4.00pm WAG Creative Get Together: Sunflowers with Julie Phillips,

Posted by Janet Dalton on Thursday, September 6, 2012, In : Creative Get Togethers 
Sunflowers with Julie PhillipsJulie has chosen Sunflowers as a subject that we can depict in any medium of your choice and in a traditional, botanical or abstract form, She has a good selection of reference photos/pictures to give us ideas and inspiration, so bring your chosen materials and come along to enjoy a 'sunny' afternoon. Or work on your own project. Venue is the Scout Hall in Thirlmere, New Members Welcome. $3.00 members $5.00 non-members, Tea and coffee provided.  Contact Janet p...

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Saturday 25th August 2012 Wollondilly Arts Group WORKSHOP in ACRYLIC by Steve Underwood

Posted by Janet Dalton on Thursday, July 26, 2012, In : Workshops 

Conducted by well known local artist Steve Underwood a fulltime artist and a 

gifted teacher, teaching both beginners and advanced and works mainly in 

oils, but will do this workshop for us in acrylics. He paints in a real but 

impressionistic style and enjoys painting landscape and portraiture. 

A selection of his work is on display for viewing on his page 

http://www.myspace.com/steveunderwoodart SUBJECT: AUSTRALIAN LANDSCAPE  in ACRYLIC 



DATE: 25th AUGUST 2012 between set up 9.30, start ...


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Saturday 11th August 1.00 pm to 4.00pm Creative Get Together: Trees with Joan Paterson

Posted by Janet Dalton on Thursday, July 26, 2012, In : Creative Get Togethers 

Bring some reference pics of trees and MEDIUM of your choosing  If the weather allows we may venture outside ‘Plein air’ style to take advantage of our bushland setting   Or you may choose to work on your own project as usual. Venue is the Scout Hall Mason Street in Thirlmere, New Members Welcome. Coffee, Tea and Bickys as usual, cost $3.00 members, $5.00 non Members. Contact Julie for info 4683 0808 or Janet phone 4681 8579  email  dcre8ive@bigpond.net.au



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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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Sat 21st and Sunday 22nd April 10am to 4pm WORKS BY WAG 6 - ANNUAL MEMBERS EXHIBITION

Posted by Janet Dalton on Wednesday, April 11, 2012, In : exhibitions 
Works by WAG 6 - Wollondilly Arts Group Annual Members Exhibition 21st - 22nd April 2012
Works by WAG 6 - the opening of the Annual exhibition of works by the members of the Wollondilly Arts Group will on Saturday, 21st April, 2012 at 1pm at the Scout Hall, far end of Mason Street, Thirlmere 2572 NSW. 
Light refreshments will be provided. See the NEW Jungle Book mural by the members of the Wollondilly Arts Group.

Exhibition will be open Saturday 21st of April and Sunday 22nd April from 10am to 4...

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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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Leadlight or Mosaics Classes with 'Zavstaff Leadlights' starting again soon

Posted by Janet Dalton on Sunday, January 15, 2012, In : Private classes 

Leadlight Classes with Zavstaff Leadlights, Want to learn Leadlighting? Come and join Maree at Razorback

Classes: Day & Evening, Beginners & Experienced Welcome - Limited Spaces - For 8 weeks During School Terms -  now on! Or Mosaics with Maree Start with a pot, then a stepping stone and house number or anything you wish to mosaic. Beginners and experienced welcome.  Classes during school terms.  Come along and see what is involved and have a cuppa.  Enquiries for both classes phone Maree 041...


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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 10th September WAG Ken Harris DVD Workshop at Thirlmere Scout Hall with Marjorie

Posted by Janet Dalton on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, In : Workshops 

Lets have a fun Learning day with Marjorie, Oil Painting with an “OLD MASTER”,  by kind permission of Ken Harris using a KEN HARRIS DVD on Saturday 10th September 2011. Set up 9.30am to start at 10.00am to 4.00pm will be a Full Day of Oil painting tuition for $10.00 members and $15.00 non-members at the Scout Hall in Thirlmere, the very western end of Mason Street Thirlmere, with many thanks to the Tahmoor Scout Group. We will be playing the DVD for us to follow at intervals with instruct...


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WORKS BY WAG 2011 @ Quintessential Coffee Shoppe & GALLERY 3/135 Argyle St Picton Open 7 days from 8.00am to 4.00pm

Posted by Janet Dalton on Thursday, August 11, 2011, In : exhibitions 

The recent WORKS BY WAG 2011 Exhibition of works, has a NEW HOME. The owner of Quintessential Coffee Shoppe, Sonia Curtis, wanting to support the local art group, invited us to display 

our works

 in her busy premises. Manager Joel Shipman, fitted the shop out with picture rails so the walls could be adorned with a colourful selection of interesting works.  It wasn't long before our first sale and more have followed. So next time you are in need of coffee etc and arty nourishment, view the chan...


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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 October 22nd 2011 WAG WORKSHOP 3: Polymer Screen Printing with Kathy Geurts

Posted by Janet Dalton on Saturday, July 16, 2011, In : Workshops 

Wollondilly Arts Group is very grateful for the CASP* grant that enabled us to offer a series of subsidised workshops. The inspiring workshops held in May & June introducing you to the art of ‘Encaustic Painting’ and ‘Image transfer’ with Mo Godbeer were a great success.

In October there will be a third workshop ‘Polymer Screen Printing’ with Kathy Geurts. Please see information below and register your interest ASAP.

Please visit our website www.wollondillyartsgroup.com.au/  for up ...


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Saturday, 25th June 2011 WAG workshop Image Transfer with Mo Godbeer

Posted by Janet Dalton on Tuesday, April 19, 2011, In : Workshops 
Our second WAG workshop with Mo will cover the vast array of ways to achieve image transfer in your encaustic work. Learn how to do numerous image transfer techniques using carbon paper, charcoal, graphite, printouts. Details can be downloaded from our download page. You can create your work on wax using your own printed images. There are so many ways to work with image transfer and encaustic. 
DATE: Saturday, 25th June 2011 ARRIVAL /SET-UP 9.30 am to START 10.00 am to 4 pm 
COST: $25 members, ...

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Saturday, 28th May 2011 WAG Workshop - Encaustic Painting with Mo Godbeer

Posted by Janet Dalton on Tuesday, April 19, 2011, In : Workshops 
In our first workshop with Mo you will learn about the history of encaustic, studio safety and how to prepare your own encaustic medium and paints. Tutor Mo Godbeer will go through board preparation, fusing, and layering to achieve amazing effects with beeswax and resin. You can expect to take home 4 completed pieces. Mo will impart her vast knowledge of encaustic and share with you loads of tips and tricks for working in encaustic. Each student will receive a worksheet with encaustic recipes...

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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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Friday, 25th March, 2011 Opening of Works by WAG 5 Annual exhibition

Posted by Janet Dalton on Tuesday, March 22, 2011, In : exhibitions 
Works by WAG 5 - the opening of the Annual exhibition of works by the Wollondilly Arts Group will on Friday, 25th March, 2011,  6pm at Tahmoor House, 27 Remembrance Drive, Tahmoor 2573 NSW. Our patron, Wollondilly Mayor, Michael Banasik will open the exhibition.

Exhibition will be open Friday 25th 4pm - 8pm,  Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th March from 10am - 4pm. Entry is via the car park@ www.tahmoor-house.com

 

Light refreshments and live entertainment will be provided.

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About WAG


Wollondilly Arts Group Inc. (WAG) is a not-for-profit community organization based in the Wollondilly Shire, Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Australia. Our group has been operating since 2004 in which time we have been supporting artists and lobbying for a dedicated community space, a home for our group, to provide a permanent meeting place, workshop and gallery space.

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