OVERNIGHT BUS TRIP TO CASTLEMAINE
The 21 BCAS members in Castlemaine with Maddy Harford the driver.
Twennty-two members of BCAS had a fabulous bus trip with an overnight stay in Castlemaine on the weekend of 6/7 October. The trip was hosted by Dennis and Bev Leversha who have much local knowledge of the area. The first major stop was at Kynton where all members had time for a browse in galleries and shops and for a liesurely lunch. It was then on to Castlemaine and a visit to the Castlmaine Regional Gallery and other galleries in the area. Then it was a nana nap at the motel before going off to the Railway Hotel for a boisteous meal with much laughter and bonding. After a liesurely breakfast the following day they were all off to the Buda Mansion for a guided tour and then free time before being taken to teh town centre for a free browse for a few hours. The Farmers Market was an attraction as was the Arts & Craft market and lots of loverly eating places and galleries of various desvcriptions. The ride home was a lot of fun judging by the laughter and talking going on for most of the trip. A great time was had by all.
REGULAR ACTIVITIES
Work-shops
One of the important aspects of the Bass Coast Artists' Society is the regular Workshops that it conducts featuring nationally and internationally renowned artists. The workshops are designed to provide members with enlightened talks and demonstrations with hands on tutorials. Please Note - these workshops are extremely popular and there are limited spaces available. Booking is essential. See "Home" page for forthcoming work shops.
For bookings contact Marnie Fletcher - 5672 5763.
For bookings contact Marnie Fletcher - 5672 5763.
Open Studio
Held on Mondays and Wednesday, all members are welcome to join in these untutored sessions held at the Goods Shed between 10am and 3pm. Do whatever you like in the medium of your choice.
Always a great day, well attended and a wonderful working atmosphere with friendly company. Those taking part always comment on how beneficial it is working among others who are so supportive.
Donation of $2 towards upkeep.
Contacts:-Monday - Hazell Billington 5674 2892, Wednesday - Hazel Zander 5672 5300
Always a great day, well attended and a wonderful working atmosphere with friendly company. Those taking part always comment on how beneficial it is working among others who are so supportive.
Donation of $2 towards upkeep.
Contacts:-Monday - Hazell Billington 5674 2892, Wednesday - Hazel Zander 5672 5300
Life Drawing
By drawing from the figure we are taught to look, observe, really “see” the subject. All the elements learnt from drawing from the live figure carry into our other work - painting in all its mediums, sculpture, carving and so on. Open to all members, wherever you are on your art journey - novice or more experienced- and there is no “show and tell” at the end unless you wish. These sessions are not tutored or structured, using the medium of your choice. Easels and seating are provided and we have many wonderful models as subjects.
Cost is $18 to cover the cost of model plus $2 towards upkeep.
Tuesday: 10am to 1pm; and 7pm to 10 pm.
Contact: Paul Satchell - 5672 1752
Cost is $18 to cover the cost of model plus $2 towards upkeep.
Tuesday: 10am to 1pm; and 7pm to 10 pm.
Contact: Paul Satchell - 5672 1752
Photography Group
The Photographic Group is one of the newer groups established within the auspices of the Bass Coast Artists' Society. It's inaugural meeting attracted twelve participants with a large range of suggestions for future classes. It has regular guests speakers on a variety of photographic subjects, special IT demonstrations, field trips to expand the outdoor facits of photography and the study of digital cameras and their capabilities. The group meets at the Goods Shed Art Space commencing 2pm each 2nd Saturday of the month unless otherwise notified. New members are welcome. A photographic section has been established at the Goods Shed's Gallery and at the Society's Annual Easter Exhibition, prizes of $150 for Best Photo and $50 for Highly Commended were provided by Foons Photographics. The photo on left is of the inaugural group.
The co-ordinators are Hazel Zander, Ph: 5672 5300, Email hazelz@dcsi.net.au and Ken Rowe, Ph: 5672 3626, Email kegrow@bigpond.com
The co-ordinators are Hazel Zander, Ph: 5672 5300, Email hazelz@dcsi.net.au and Ken Rowe, Ph: 5672 3626, Email kegrow@bigpond.com
Contemporary Art
A weekly Contemprary Art session has been established within the Bass Coast Artists' Society for those interested in expanding their artistic horizons to a wider level and to branch into new expressions. Under the watchful supervision of contemporary artist and experienced art tutor, Ken Rowe, the sessions are organised thematically so that every two weeks they will cover one of the generalised subjects such as landscape, portrait, still life, seascape, cubism, nude etc. with each person doing their own contemporary version of the theme. Towards the end of each session there is an informal critique within the group of each person's work which produces very useful insights/observations. The sessions are conducted at the Goods Shed Art Space on Friday afternoon from 1pm to 4pm. For information contact co-ordinator, Ken Rowe, Ph: 5672 3626, Email kegrow@bigpond.com and Jilly Yates, 5674 2859. Photo on left is Ken Rowe with some of his work which was displayed in the gallery's Showcase Corner.
Bus Trips to Galleries
The Society conducts regular bus trips to external galleries. The trips comprise visits to specific galleries, luncheon provided if desired, a visit to another point of interest such as a large art supplier or other places of interest. It is planned to have an overnight trip to Castlemaine and surroundings later in the year if enough interest is shown. This will involve visits to a range of galleries and art and craft groups with accommodation at local motels and meals at various pre-arranged eateries.
Below and left are photos from a recent visit to the "Without Peer' 25 Top Watercolourists Exhibition at the Glen Eira City Council Gallery at Caulfied Town Hall. The visit was followed by a supplied luncheon in Caulfield Park and a visit to Seniors Art Supplies in Malvern.
Below and left are photos from a recent visit to the "Without Peer' 25 Top Watercolourists Exhibition at the Glen Eira City Council Gallery at Caulfied Town Hall. The visit was followed by a supplied luncheon in Caulfield Park and a visit to Seniors Art Supplies in Malvern.
