2024 John Dudley Portrait Prize – Now Open for Entries
We are delighted to announce that the John Dudley Portrait Prize will be happening again in 2024. This annual exhibition celebrates the life of a great artist, past president and proud supporter of the arts. This year, thanks to the generosity of the Dudley Family, the First Prize has been increased to $2000. There will still be a People’s Choice award of $500.
Please note that the closing date for entries this year will be Saturday the 22nd of June 2024
Opening night is Friday 19th July 7pm at the Hills Hub, EmeraldAlso note, as per previous years, due to space restrictions entries cannot exceed 1.2m x 1.2m. Full details, including Conditions of Entry, are available on the Entry Form.
Monochrome Watercolour Workshop – Sun 17th March, 2024
The Workshop:
Maxine will present a variety of subjects to explore, using a VALUE SCALE (from white paper to darkest colour) …skip the difficulties of colour mixing! All you have to do is alter the proportions of water and paint to show light, shade and form. These exercises will teach you the importance of VALUES. You will also practice and review watercolour techniques of wet into wet, drybrush and glazing… and the importance of leaving the white of the paper!
The Teacher:
Maxine Wade is an award-winning professional artist and teacher, with 30 years in secondary schools and 20 years teaching watercolour and life drawing to adult classes. Currently teaching at Malvern Artists Society, Gen Eira Cheltenham Art Group and McClelland Guild of Artists. She is a member of these societies, plus the Victorian Arist’s Society, where she exhibits her work. For 40 years a member of the Watercolour Society of Victoria. In 2021, she wrote and published a successful watercolour instruction book called “Watercolour Warfare”.
Details:
- Time: 10am-3pm
- Location: EAS Studio, Cnr Church & Anne Sta
- Cost: $85 Members; $120 Non-members
Direct debit to Emerald Arts Society, Inc.
Bendigo Bank,
BSB: 633000
ACCT: 196696249
Ref: your name and workshop - Provided: Morning and afternoon tea
- Bring:
Your own lunch,
Paints: burnt umber or burnt sienna, ultramarine blue or cobalt blue, sepia, Moonglow (Daniel Smith colour)… these colours will give you strong darks,
Paper: 4 x A3 sheets watercolour paper, 100% cotton paper 300gsm, medium rough,
Also your palette, brushes, masking tape, board, tissues & 2B pencil for sketching up. - Skills: Some previous watercolour experience
Book Your Place Now:
Send an email to ginamaymiller@icloud.com
or phone GINA on 0400-598-059
Young Adult Paint and Sip Workshop – Thursday 18th January 2024
The Emerald Arts Society is inviting young adults to attend a Paint and Sip Workshop on Thursday the 18th of January 1pm to 4pm This workshop is for 15 to 19 years old and is an alcohol free event.
Where: Emerald Arts Society, Cnr Church & Anne Sts, Emerald
When: Thursday the 18th of January 1pm to 4pm
Alcohol free event
All materials, food and refreshments provided
Cost : $20 Payment via EFT
BSB 633000 Acc 196 696 249
Please reference your payment with your surname followed by PSWS
To book contact Wendy eas.wendyl@gmail.com
0408 553325
Book early as there is a limit on numbers!
Introductory Solar Plate Etching Workshop – Sat 17th & Sun 18th February 2024
In this two day, hands-on workshop, Trudy will introduce you to the magical printmaking process of Solar Plate Etching.
SUMI-E Japanese Ink Painting Workshop – Saturday January 20th, 2024
In the workshop, you will prepare your own ink then learn to make and use different sumi ink tones and brush techniques to create traditional Japanese Sumi ink painting.
Holiday Greeting Card Workshop – Saturday December 9, 2023
Explore various techniques and mediums (watercolour, inks, collage, mixed media or lino cuts). Provide your family and friends a personalized artistic greeting card this year!
2023 John Dudley Portrait Prize – Now Open for Entries
We are very pleased to announce that the John Dudley Portrait Prize is returning in 2023. Entry forms are available here. Entries close on the 1st of July. This year’s total prize money has increased to $1500, with $1000 First Prize and $500 People’s Choice Award .
If you have any queries, please contact the organisers.
Email: portrait@emeraldartssociety.com.au
Phone: Glenn 0488 228 665
Download the Entry Form (PDF)
2023 Workshop: Aspects of Self with Paul Macklin
[29-30th April] On the back of last year’s very successful 2-day workshop Paul Macklin will once again be holding a 2-day workshop called “Aspects of Self “.
This is one not to be missed and will book out fast. Spaces are limited to a max of 12 students per day.
If you can only come to one day that is ok – fees will be 50%.
Booking details on attached flyer.
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